PUBLICATIONS
2018
The Spine Handbook
Co-Author: Book chapter, Lumbar Disc Disorders, focused on diagnosis and treatment of discogenic low back pain.
2018
Advanced Procedures for Pain Management
Co-Author: Book chapter, Intradsical Biologic Treatments: Allogeneic Stem Cells, focusing on advanced regenerative medicine in the context of interventional spine care.
2015
Cervical and Lumbar Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Co-Author: North American Spine Society – Coverage Policy Recommendations
November 2011
Role of Acute Rehabilitation in a Patient with Transverse Myelitis secondary to Epstein Barr Virus.
A case report. 1st Author: Submitted for 2011 AAPM&R conference.
November 2010
Role of Acute Rehabilitation in a Patient with Spinal Column Tumor:
A case report. 1st Author: 2010 AAPM&R conference and poster presentation: Seattle WA.
April 2010
Orthosis for an Equinovarus Deformity and Resolution of Symptoms of Failed Laminectomy Syndrome.
A Case Report. Co-author: 2010 AAP conference.
April 2010
Progressive Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Leading To Spondyloptosis in Two Patients.
A case series. Co-author: 2010 AAP conference.
Octorber 2009
Muscle Spasms in the setting of Devic’s Disease in a Rehabilitation Patient.
A case report. Co-author: 2009 AAPM&R conference.
Spring 2007
A Simulation Course on Lifesaving Techniques for Third-Year Medical Students Simulation in Healthcare:
Prospective Study: Co-author in: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. 2(1):11-15, Spring 2007
RESEARCH
July 2015 – 2016
Mesoblast Cascade Study – Intradiscal Injection of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain
Sub Investigator, Virginia iSpine Physicians – Richmond, Virginia
July 2015 – 2016
Vertiflex STEPS Trial – Minimally Invasive Direct Decompression for Treatment of Symptoms Related to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Sub Investigator, Virginia iSpine Physicians – Richmond, Virginia
July 2015 – 2016
Nerve Ablation by Cooled Radiofrequency Compared to Corticosteroid Injection for Management of Knee Pain
Sub Investigator, Virginia iSpine Physicians – Richmond, Virginia
December 2010 – June 2011
Stroke Patients’ Perception of Pain & Correlation to FIM™ Score at Admission & Discharge
Sub Investigator, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York – Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
June 2005 – August 2005
Human Patient Simulation: Lifesaving Techniques Course for Third-Year Medical Students
Sub Investigator, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine – Charlottesville, VA