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CURRICULUM VITAE - Timothy A. Garvey, MD

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Educational Background
Post-Doctoral Education
Licensure and Certification
Academic Appointments
Staff Positions
Society Memberships
Committees
Presentations
Publications
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Book Chapters
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Personal Data

Office Address:   Twin Cities Spine Center, 913 E. 26th Street, Piper Building Suite 600, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Phone:    (612) 775-6200
Birthdate    August 14, 1958
Birthplace    Scranton, Pennsylvania

Educational Background

1976 - 1980 University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
B.S., Physical Therapy
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Wesley G. Hutchinson Class of 1980 Award
1980 - 1984 Temple University Medical School
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (M.D.)
Honors: Alpha Omega Alpha
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Post-Doctoral Education

1984 - 1985General Surgical Internship
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
1985 - 1989Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
1989 - 1990Orthopaedic Spine Fellow
Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
Miami, Florida
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Licensure and Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Minnesota
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy
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Academic Appointments

2006-2009Adjunct Associate Professor - University of Minnesota
2001-2006Associate Professor - University of Minnesota
1990-2001Assistant Professor - University of Minnesota
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Staff Positions

1990Medical Director, Low Back Center
Assistant Professor University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1990Assistant Professor
Twin Cities Spine Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, Minnesota
1990Consulting Staff
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1999Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedics
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Society Memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Alpha Omega Alpha
Cervical Spine Research Society
Hennepin County Medical Society
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
Minnesota Medical Association
North American Spine Society
Scoliosis Research Society Active Fellow
Twin Cities Orthopaedic Society
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Committees

2000 - 2003Board of Directors
Functional Insulin Treatment (FIT) USA
Non Profit Organization
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
2000 - 2001Vice Chairman
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Orthopaedic Department Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2002 - 2003Chairman
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Orthopaedic Department Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2002Vice Chair
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Operating Room Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2002Member
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Medical Board
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2003Medical Advisory Board
Functional Insulin Treatment (FIT) USA
Non Profit Organization
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
2003Board of Directors
Juvenile Diabetic Research Founcation International (JDRFI)
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Presentations

2010"FUSION 2010: Why is a Fusion Procedure Still Relevant? How Does it Impact your Patient?", Spine 2010 Symposium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 16, 2010.

The 3rd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course, Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques. Faculty member. St. Louis, MO, January 28-30, 2010.
2009"Thoracic Pedicle Subraction vs. Smith-Petersen Osteotomies for Correction of Sagittal Plane Deformity: A Case-Matched Series." Hsu B, Mehbod AA, Transfeldt EE, Garvey TA, Perra JH, Schwender JD, Pinto MR, Dykes DC, Denis F, Lonstein JE, Winter RB. SRS 44th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, September 23-26, 2009. IMAST, Vienna, Austria, July 14-19, 2009.

Garvey TA: "Pseudoarthrosis Dx and Repair (L): Radiographic DX, Advantages/Disadvantages of Treating Anterior vs Posterior." The 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course: Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, January 29-31, 2009, St. Louis, MO.
2008Schwender JD; Rovner JS; Mullaney KJ; Pinto MR; Garvey TA: "A Comparison of Infection Rates in Minimally Invasive vs Open TLIFS - A Single Surgeon Retro Review". Presented at NASS, 23rd Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, October 14-18, 2008.

Schwender JD; Rovner JS; Mullaney KJ; Pinto MR; Garvey TA: "A Comparison of Infection Rates in Minimally Invasive vs Open TLIFS - A Single Surgeon Retro Review". Presented at IMAST, 15th Annual Meeting, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Garvey TA: "Fixation Principles C7-T3." The 1st CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course: Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, January 29-31, 2008, St. Louis, MO.
2007Sokolowski MJ, Garvey TA, Perl J 2nd, Mehbod AA, Akesen B, Sokolowski MS, Transfeldt EE: "Prospective Study of Post-operative Lumbar Epidural Hematoma: Does Size Really Matter?" Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, May 11, 2007, Minneapolis, MN.
2005 Garvey TA: "Radiology Testing/Ordering". Presented at Spine & Spine Rehabiliation: A Closer Look, An Orthopaedic Conference for Primary Care Practitioners, April 15, 2005, Minneapolis, MN.
2004Garvey TA: "Informed Consent for Circumferential Surgery". Presented at The Ninth Instructional Course, Cervical Spine Research Society, December 12, 2004, Boston, MA.

Phipps MJ, Garvey TA, Schwender JD, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Denis F, Wroblewski JM (MS): "Cervical Degeneration, Neck Pain and Functional Disability Outcomes after Long Fusion to the Sacrum: Long-term Follow-up". Presented at the Cervical Spine Research Society, December 2004, Boston, MA.

Transfeldt EE, Kiter E, Garvey TA, Mehbod AA, Pinto MR: "Posterior Augmentation of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Comparison of Facet and Pedicle Screw Fixation". Presented at the North American Spine Society, October 27-30, 2004, Chicago, IL.

Garvey TA, Ogilvie JA, Transfeldt EE, Wood KB: "Night-time Bending Brace vs. a TLSO in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: an IRB Prospective Randomized Trial". Presented at the Scoliosis Research Society, September 6-9, 2004, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Mehbod AA, Kiter E, Transfeldt EE, Garvey TA, Pinto MR: "Prospective Study of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Augmentation with Posterior Pedicle Screws or Translaminar Facet Screws". Presented at the Scoliosis Research Society, 39th Annual Meeting, September 6-9, 2004, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Goldsmith M, Ogilvie J, Denis F, Schwender J, Lonstein J, Garvey T, Perra J, Transfeldt E, Wood K, Wroblewski J: "Natural History of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis of 30 to 50 Degrees at Skeletal Maturity at Average 19+6 Year Follow-up". Presented at the Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, Twentieth Annual Meeting, May 13, 2004, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Garvey TA: "The Surgical Management of Paralytic Scoliosis". Presented at the Federation of Spine Associatons (FOSA), March 13, 2004, San Francisco, California.
2003MacDougall J, Perra JH, Pinto MR, Schwender JD, Transfeldt EE, Denis F, Garvey TA, Ogilvie JW, Wroblewski J: "Incidence of Adjacent Segment Degneration at Ten Years After Lumbar Spine Fusion". Presented at Cervical Spine Research Society, October 20-22, 2003, San Diego, California.

Mehbod A, Garvey TA, Gilbert T, Wood KB, Denis F, Perra JH, Schwender JD: "Prospective Assessment of Cervical Fusion Status: Flexion-extension Radiographs vs. CT Scans". Presented at Cervical Spine Research Society, October 20-22, 2003, San Diego, California.

Mehbod AA, Beaubien BP, Kallemeir PM, Lew WD, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Garvey TA, Buttermann GR, Wood KB: "Posterior Augmentation of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Minimal Fixation versus Pedicle Screws". Presented at Minnesota Orthopaedic Society and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003.
2002Garvey TA: "Pro-Discography", CSRS Instructional Course: Debate: Is there a role for Cervical Discography?. Presented at CSRS, December 5-7, 2002, Miami Beach, Florida.

Weistroffer JK, Perra JH, Lonstein JE, Schwender JD, Garvey TA, Transfeldt EE, Ogilvie JW, Wroblewski JM: "Pseudarthrosis and Instrumentation Complications at Long-Term Follow-up of Long Fusions to Sacrum". Scoliosis Research Society, September 18-21, 2002, Seattle, Washington.

Garvey TA: "Cervical Discography". 2002 SRS Traveling Fellows, September 11, 2002, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Garvey TA: "What's New in Spine Surgery", and "Examination of the Lumbar Spine". 5th Annual Spring Sports Medicine Conference, June 6-7, 2002, Bloomington, Minnesota.

Mehbod A, Garvey TA, Perra JH, Wood KB, Schwender JD, Transfeldt EE, Wroblewski J: "Spondylotic Disease of Cervical Spine Involving Three or More Levels: Addition of Posterior Approach Increase Fusion Rates, But is it Required?" Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, May 17, 2002, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2001Choma TJ, Denis F, Lonstein JE, Perra JH, Schwender JD, Transfeldt EE, Wood KB, Garvey TA: "Plain Radiographic Assessment of Pedicle Screw Placement: A Comparison with Computed Tomography". IMAST, July 2001, Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Garvey TA. “Paradigm Shift – 10 Years After Training. You Can Operate on Neck Pain, You Don't Have to Operate on Burst Fractures in Neurologically Intact Patients”. George Washington Alumni Association, May 2001, Washington DC.

Jhanjee R, Wood KB, Buttermann G, Garvey TA, Kane R, Sechreist V, Mehbod A. “Operative Vs. Nonoperative Treatment of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Without Neurological Deficit: A Randomized, Prospective Study”.. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 2001, San Francisco, California.

Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", live broadcasts, Minneapolis, MN; February, 2001, "Back Pain".

Garvey TA. “Cervical Dysfunction with Emphasis on Upper Cervical”. Advanced Topics in TMD & Orofacial Pain, Fairview-University Academic Health Center, January 24, 2001; Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2000Garvey TA. Instructional Course Lecture, Debate “Cervical Discography: Pro”. 28th Annual Cervical Spine Research Society Meeting, November 30 – December 2, 2000, Charleston, South Carolina.

Jhanjee R., Wood KB., Buttermann G., Garvey TA., Kane R., Sechreist V., Mehbod A. “Operative Vs. Nonoperative Treatment of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Without Neurological Deficit: A Randomized, Prospective Study”. (Hibbs Award) Presented at the 35th Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting, Oct. 18-21, 2000, Cairns, Australia.

Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", live broadcasts, Minneapolis, MN; 2000, "Back Pain".
1999Garvey TA., Transfeldt EE., Malcolm JR., Kos PB: “ACDF for Neck Pain: Clinical Outcomes Study”. Presented at 27th Annual Cervical Spine Research Society Meeting, December 16-18, 1999, Seattle, WA.

Long JA., Perra JH., Garvey TA., Transfeldt EE., Smith MD: “Expansive Cervical Laminoplasty: Follow-up Evaluation of Residual Flexibility, Pain, and Outcome”. Presented at 27th Annual Cervical Spine Research Society Meeting, December 16-18, 1999, Seattle, WA.

Escobar-Medina, E., Transfeldt EE., Garvey TA., Ogilvie JW., Schultz L., Graber J: “Video Assigned Versus Open Anterior Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Comparison of Technique and Complications”. Presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 4-8, 1999, Anaheim, CA.

Wood KB., Schellhas KP., Garvey TA., Aeppli D: “Thoracic Discography in Normal Subjects”. Presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 4-8, 1999, Anaheim, CA.

Escobar-Medina, E., Garvey TA., Transfeldt EE., Smith MD., Winter RB: “Craniovertebral Deformity - Instability in Ankylosing Spondylitis”. Poster presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 4-8, 1999, Anaheim, CA.

Lecture for Graduate Dental Students, University Dental School; January 1999. "Cervical Spine Patho-physiology, Anatomy and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder".

Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", live broadcasts, Minneapolis, MN; 1999, "Back Pain".

Concepts of Interbody Fusion Symposium, Hennepin County Learning Center, 1999.
1998 Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", live broadcasts, Minneapolis, MN; October 6, 1998, "Low Back Pain".

Garvey, T.A.: “Patient Perceived Outcomes of Cervical Anterior Diskectomy & Fusion for those with Dominant Mechanical Neck Pain.” Presented MOS; May 9, 1998—Minneapolis Convention Center

Garvey TA: “Anatomy of the Cervical Spine” and “Pathomechanics of Cervical Spine Injuries in Athletes”, Presented at 1998 Minnesota Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Symposium, May 2, 1998.

Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association Annual Symposium, May 1-2, 1998. Anatomy of the Cervical Spine and Pathomechanics of Cervical Spine Injuries in Athletes.

Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", live broadcasts, Minneapolis, MN; January 26, 1998, "Low Back Pain".

Wood KB., Shellhas KP., Garvey TA., Aeppli D: “Thoracic Discography in Asymptomatic Individuals: A Controlled Prospective Study”. Presented at the 33rd Annual Scoliosis Research Society, 1998, New York, NY.

Escobar E., Transfeldt EE., Ogilvie JW., Garvey TA., Schultz L., Graber J.: “Complications of Video-Assisted Versus Open Anterior Lumbar Spine Surgery.” Presented at the 33rd Scoliosis Research Society, 1998, New York, NY.
1997 Continuing Medical Education: Internal Medicine Review. Presenter, “Management of Low Back Pain”, Minneapolis, MN; October 8-10, 1997.

Continuing Medical Education: Internal Medicine Review. Presenter, “Management of Low Back Pain”, Minneapolis, MN; October 8-10, 1997.

Payne III WK., Rockwood T., Transfeldt EE., Ogilvie J., Garvey T., Kane R.: “A New Health Status Instrumentation for Childhood Spinal Deformities”. Presented at the Scoliosis Research Society, September 25-27, 1997, St. Louis, MO.

Dain-Bosworth Annual Health Care Conference for Institutional Investors. Interactive Lecture regarding Spinal Instrumentation. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; September, 9, 1997.

Montella, B., Garvey, TA., Wood, KB., Transfeldt, EE., Heithoff, KB., Mullin, WJ.: “Patient Perceived Outcome Following Instrumented Posterolateral Spinal Fusion With and Without Cancellous Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Dominant Mechanical Low Back Pain”. Presented at the North American Spine Society Meeting, October 1997, New York, NY.

Conference Participant/Workshop Presenter. Minnesota Business for Health Care Market Reform: “Creating a Health Care System That Works”. June 16-17, 1997; Minneapolis, MN.
1996 Wood, K., Garvey, TA., Gundry, C., Heithoff, K.: “Thoracic MRI Evaluation of Asymptomatic Individuals”. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society, December 1996, Palm Beach, FL.

Malcolm JR., Transfeldt EE., Payne W., Garvey TA., Schultz L.: “Endoscopic Surgery for Anterior Lumbar Decompression and Fusion Procedures via Retroperitoneal Approach”. Presented at Scoliosis Research Society, September 25-28, 1996, Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

The Spine. Presented at Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Inc., April 1996; Minneapolis, MN.

Blair, J., Garvey, TA., Wood, K., Schendel, M.: “The Natural History of Asymptomatic Thoracic Disc Herniations”. Presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 1996, Atlanta, GA.
1995Common Problems of the Low Back. Presented at Har Mar Chalk Talks, September 1995; Roseville, MN.

Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", live broadcasts, Minneapolis, MN; May 9, 1995, "Fitness for Seniors".

Avoiding Occupational Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy. Presented at University of Minnesota Continuing Dental Education, March 1995; Minneapolis, MN.

Garvey, TA., Butterman, G., Hunt, A., Ogilvie, J., Transfeldt, E., Bradford, D., Boachie-Adjel, O.: “Lumbar Fusion Results to Diagnosis”. Presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 1995, Orlando, FL.

Orthopaedic Coordinator for Clinical Correlation, Medical School Curriculum, First Year Medical Students; 1995 to present.

Lectures for Internal Medicine Faculty, University of Minnesota; 1995-1997. "Grand Rounds", "Low Back Pain and Acute Sciatica", "Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy", "Management of Low Back Pain".

Lectures for OT/PT Students, University of Minnesota; 1995-1997. "Rational Surgical Decision Making in Lumbar Disc Herniations".
1994Garvey, TA., Butterman, G., Hunt, A., Ogilvie, J., Transfeldt, E., Bradford, D., Boachie-Adjel, O.: “Lumbar Fusion Results Related to Diagnosis”. Presented at North American Spine Society Meeting, October 1994, Minneapolis, MN.

Wood, K., Garvey, TA., Gundry, C., Heithoff, K.: “Thoracic MRI Evaluation of Asymptomatic Individuals”. Presented at 29th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, September 1994, Portland, OR. John H. Moe Exhibit Award.

Pedicle Screw Fixation of the Lumbar Spine Conference, Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA; May 1994.

Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", live broadcasts, Minneapolis, MN; April 12, 1994, "Work & Your Health".

Dekutoski, M., Garvey, TA., Ogilvie, JW., Transfeldt, E., Cohen, M.: “Residual Lateral Recess and Foraminal Stenosis: An Etiology of Failed Lumbar Surgery”. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. February 1994, New Orleans, LA.

Wood, K., Garvey, TA., Gundry, C., Heithoff, K.: “Thoracic MRI Evaluation of Asymptomatic Individuals”. Presented at AAOS Annual Meeting, February 1994, New Orleans, LA.

Wood, K., Garvey, TA., Gundry, C., Heithoff, K.: “Thoracic MRI Evaluation of Asymptomatic Individuals”. Presented at AAOS Specialty Day, to Federation of Spine Surgery, February 1994, New Orleans, LA.
1993Olsewski, J., Garvey, TA., Schendel, M.: “Biomechanical Analysis of Facet and Graft Loading in a Smith-Robinson Type Cervical Spine Model”. Presented at Annual Meeting of Cervical Spine Research Society, December 1993, New York, NY.

Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", live broadcasts, Minneapolis, MN; November 23, 1993, "Back Pain".

Family Practice Update: A Rational Operative and Non-Operative Approach to Lumbar Disc Herniations. November 4, 1993; Aberdeen, SD.

Lectures presented at SSAF Spinal Update for Orthopaedic and Neurosurgeons; Course Director.
Topics Covered: "Rational Surgical Decision Making", "Human Anatomy", "Thoracolumbar Fractures", "Infections and Tumors of the Spine". Minneapolis, MN; October 8-9, 1993.

Wood, K., Garvey, TA., Gundry, C., Heithoff., K.: “Thoracic MRI Evaluation of Asymptomatic Individuals”. Presented at North American Spine Society, October 1993, San Diego, CA.

Garvey, TA., Cohen, M.: “Post-operative Epidural Analgesia in Major Spinal Reconstructive Surgery”. Presented at North American Spine Society, October 1993, San Diego, CA.

Garvey, TA., Cohen, M.: “Post-operative Epidural Analgesia in Major Spinal Reconstructive Surgery”. Poster presentation at North American Spine Society, October 1993, San Diego, CA.

University of Minnesota Athletic Trainers Course, Spine Update; June 1993.

Garvey, TA., Cohen, M.: “Post-operative Epidural Analgesia in Major Spinal Reconstructive Surgery”. Presented at Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, May 7, 1993.

Lectures presented at "Comprehensive Approach to Spinal Surgery" course, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 20-26, 1993. "Posterior Approach Reduction, Fusion and Instrumentation: Results of Treatment for Thoracolumbar Fracture", "Posterior Fusion and Instrumentation with Steffee Plate or ISOLA: Indications and Techniques", "Adult Scoliosis", "Rational Surgical Decision Making in Lumbar Disc Herniations for Adult Scoliosis: Indications, Principles of Technique and Results".

Garvey, TA. : “Post-operative Epidural Analgesia in Major Spinal Reconstructive Surgery”. Presented at annual meeting of Mid-America Orthopaedic Society, April 1993; Hilton Head, SC.

Dekutoski, M., Garvey, TA., Ogilvie, JW., Transfeldt, E., Cohen, M.: “Residual Lateral Recess and Foraminal Stenosis: An Etiology of Failed Lumbar Surgery”. Presented at annual meeting of Mid-America Orthopaedic Society; April 1993, Hilton Head, SC.

Garvey, TA., Roberti, L., and Eismont, F.: “Anterior Decompression and Plate Stabilization for Cervical Fractures and Dislocations with Posterior Disruption”. Presented at AAOS Specialty Day, to Federation of Spine Surgery, February 21, 1993, San Francisco, CA.
1992Low Back Pain. Presented at the Kiwanis Club, Minneapolis, MN; December, 1992.

Lectures presented at Northwestern Chiropractic College Conference: Comprehensive Spinal Update. November 7-8, 1992; Bloomington, MN. "Cervical Radiculopathy", "Degenerative Lumbar Spine", "Rational Surgical Decision Making in Lumbar Disc Herniations", "Infections and Tumors of the Spine".

Lectures presented at SSAF Spinal Update for Orthopaedic and Neurosurgeons; Course Director.
Topics Covered: "Rational Surgical Decision Making", "Human Anatomy", "Thoracolumbar Fractures", "Infections and Tumors of the Spine". Minneapolis, MN; August 12-22, 1992.

Lectures presented at SSAF Spinal Update for Orthopaedic and Neurosurgeons; Course Director.
Topics Covered: "Rational Surgical Decision Making", "Human Anatomy", "Thoracolumbar Fractures", "Infections and Tumors of the Spine". Minneapolis, MN; July 17-18, 1992.

Cantor, J., Lebwohl, N., Garvey, TA., Eismont, F.: “Prospective Analysis of Non-operative Management of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures with Early Ambulation and Bracing”. Presented at North American Spine Society, July 1992, Boston, MA.

Garvey, T: Televised Discussions for "Health Talk and You", Minneapolis, MN; May 26, 1992, "Low Back Pain".

Garvey, TA., Rock, M.: Co-Chairs, Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, May 1-2, 1992, Minneapolis, MN.

Conservative Management of Low Back Pain. Presented at University of Minnesota Family Practice Continuing Education, May 1992; Minneapolis, MN.

Lectures presented at SSAF Spinal Update for Orthopaedic and Neurosurgeons; Course Director.
Topics Covered: "Rational Surgical Decision Making", "Human Anatomy", "Thoracolumbar Fractures", "Infections and Tumors of the Spine". Minneapolis, MN; December 6-7, 1991.

Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy. Presented for Resident Lecture in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1992.

Management of Low Back Pain. Presented at Boynton Health Service, 1992.
1991Lectures presented at SSAF Spinal Update for Orthopaedic and Neurosurgeons; Course Director.
Topics Covered: "Rational Surgical Decision Making", "Human Anatomy", "Thoracolumbar Fractures", "Infections and Tumors of the Spine".

Lectures presented at SSAF Spinal Update for Orthopaedic and Neurosurgeons; Course Director.
Topics Covered: "Rational Surgical Decision Making", "Human Anatomy", "Thoracolumbar Fractures", "Infections and Tumors of the Spine". Minneapolis, MN; December 6-7, 1991.

Garvey, TA., Roberti, L., and Eismont, F.: “Anterior Decompression and Plate Stabilization for Cervical Fractures and Dislocations with Posterior Disruption”. Presented at Annual Meeting of Cervical Spine Research Society, December 1991, Philadelphia, PA.

Lectures presented at Northwestern Chiropractic College Conference: Comprehensive Spinal Update. November 8-9, 1991; Bloomington, MN. "Cervical Radiculopathy", "Degenerative Lumbar Spine", "Rational Surgical Decision Making in Lumbar Disc Herniations", "Infections and Tumors of the Spine".

Understanding Orthopedist's Reports. Presented at U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Law Judges Seminar, New Orleans; November 1991.

Garvey, TA., Eismont, F.: “Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion With Plate Stabilization for Cervical Spine Fractures and/or Dislocations With Posterior Ligamentous Disruption”. Presented at Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, May 1991, Minneapolis, MN.

Conservative Management of Low Back Pain. Presented at University of Minnesota Family Practice Continuing Education, April 1991; Minneapolis, MN.

Annual Lectures University of Minnesota Orthopaedics, Minneapolis, MN; 1991-present.
"Cervical Fractures and Dislocations", " Cervical and Lumbar Orthosis", "Functional Anatomy of the Spine", "Conservative Management and Rehabilitation of Lower Back Pain", "Lumbar Spinal Stenosis", "Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy", "Rational Surgical Decision Making", "Anatomy Dissection of the Spine", "Low Back Pain and Acute Sciatica".
1990 Nonoperative Management of Low Back Pain, with Special Emphasis on Rehabilitation. Presented at Minnesota Self-Insurer's Organization, Minneapolis, MN; December, 1990.

Cervical Spondylytic Myelopathy. Presented at Grand Rounds at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; September 1990.

Campbell, D., Eismont, F., Garvey, TA., Wiesel, S., and Bohlman, H.: “Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Infections of the Spine”. Presented at ASIA, May 1990, Orlando, FL.

Garvey, TA., et. al.: “Postoperative Regional Anesthesia In Lower Extremity Amputations, A Method Of Postoperative Pain Management”. Garvey, TA., Stauch, T., Vailas, J., Laboropolous, P. and Malawer, M. University of Miami Annual Presentation, Gus Sarmiento Day, May 1990.

Malawer, M., Khurana, J., Buch, R., Garvey, TA., Rice, L.: “Postoperative Continuous Infusional Regional Analgesia For Relief Of Pain In Patients With Musculoskeletal Tumors”. Presented at AAOS Annual Meeting, February 1990, New Orleans, LA.
1989Garvey, TA., Marks, M., Wiesel, S.: “A Prospective Randomized Double Blind Evaluation of Trigger-Point Injection Therapy For Low Back Pain”. Presented at AOA Residents Meeting, March 1989, Rochester, NY.
1988Garvey, TA., Marks, M., Wiesel, S.: “A Prospective Randomized Double Blind Evaluation of Trigger-Point Injection Therapy For Low Back Pain”. ISSLS, April 1988, Miami, FL.
1987 Garvey, TA., Haas, S.: “NBA Lower Extremity Fractures, A One Year Prospective and Three Year Retrospective Study, 1983-87”. Presented at NBA Team Physicians Meeting, September 1987, Seattle, WA.
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Publications

2009Jackson, MacDougall, Perra, Denis, Dykes, Garvey, Lonstein, Mehbod, Pinto, Schwender. Adjacent Segment Degeneration Following Adult Lumbar Fusion: Incidence and Risk Factors for Subsequent Surgery with Ten-Year Minimum Follow-Up in 237 Patients. (The Spine Journal – submission date March 24, 2009.)

Sembrano, Mehbod, Garvey, Denis, Perra, Schwender, Transfeldt, Winter, Wroblewski: A Concomitant Posterior Approach Improves Fusion Rates But Not Overall Reoperation Rates In Multilevel Cervical Fusion For Spondylosis. Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques. (Accepted for Publication - May 2009).

Mac-Thiong, Transfeldt, Mehbod, Perra, Denis, Garvey, Lonstein, Winter: Can C7 Plumbline And Gravity Line Predict Health Related Quality Of Life In Adult Scoliosis? Spine. 2009 Jul 1;34(15):E519-27.

Ofiram E, Garvey TA, Schwender JD, Denis F, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Winter RB, Wroblewski JM. Cervical degenerative index: a new quantitative radiographic scoring system for cervical spondylosis with interobserver and intraobserver reliability testing. J Orthop Traumatol. 2009 Mar;10(1):21-6. Epub 2009 Feb 3.

Ofiram E, Garvey TA, Schwender JD, Wroblewski JM, Winter RB. Cervical degenerative changes in idiopathic scoliosis patients who underwent long fusion to the sacrum as adults: incidence, severity, and evolution. J Orthop Traumatol. 2009 Mar;10(1):27-30. Epub 2009 Feb 3.

Schwender JD, Casnellie MT, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Pinto MR, Denis F, Garvey TA, Polly DW, Mehbod AA, Dykes DC, Winter RB, Wroblewski JM. Perioperative complications in revision anterior lumbar spine surgery: incidence and risk factors. Spine. 2009 Jan 1;34(1):87-90.
2008 Santos ER, Pinto MR, Lonstein JE, Denis F, Garvey TA, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Schwender JD: "Revision lumbar arthrodesis for the treatment of lumbar cage pseudoarthrosis: complications". J Spinal Disord Tech. 2008;21(6):418-21.

Weistroffer JK, Perra JH, Lonstein JE, Schwender JD, Garvey TA, Transfeldt EE, Ogilvie JW, Denis F, Winter RB, Wroblewski JM: "Complications in Long Fusions to the Sacrum for Adult Scoliosis: Minimum Five-year Analysis of Fifty Patients". Spine. 2008; 33(13): 1478-83.

Sokolowski MJ, Garvey TA, Perl J 2nd, Sokolowski MS, Akesen B, Mehbod AA, Mullaney KJ, Dykes DC, Transfeldt EE: "Postoperative Lumbar Epidural Hematoma: Does Size Really Matter?" Spine. 2008 33(1): 114-9.

Sokolowski MJ, Garvey TA, Perl J 2nd, Sokolowski MS, Cho W, Mehbod AA, Dykes DC, Transfeldt EE: "Prospective Study of Postoperative Lumbar Epidural Hematoma: Incidence and Risk Factors". Spine. 2008 33(1): 108-13.
2007 Ofiram E, Garvey TA, Schwender JD, Denis F, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Wroblewski J: "Cervical Degenerative Index: A new quantitative radiographic scoring system for cervical spondylosis with interobserver and intraobserver reliability testing". Submitted to European Spine Journal, August 31, 2007.

Ofiram E, Garvey TA, Schwender JD, Winter RB, Wroblewski JM: "Cervical Degenerative Changes in Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients who underwent Long Fusion to the Sacrum as Adults: Incidence, Severity and Evolution". Submitted to European Spine Journal, August 31, 2007.
2006Choma TJ, Denis F, Lonstein JE, Perra JH, Schwender JD, Garvey TA, Mullin WJ.
“Stepwise methodology for plain radiographic assessment of pedicle screw placement: a comparison with computed tomography”. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2006 Dec. 19(8): 547-553.

Ploumis A, Mehbod A, Garvey T, Gilbert T, Transfeldt E, Wood K: “Prospective Assessment of Cervical Fusion Status: Plain Radiographs versus CT-scan”. Acta Orthop Belg. 2006 June 72(3): 342-6.
2003Jhanjee R, Wood KB, Buttermann G, Garvey TA, Kane R, Sechreist V, Mehbod A. Operative compared with nonoperative treatment of a thoracolumbar burst fracture without neurological deficit. A prospective, randomized study. [Clinical Trial. Journal Article. Randomized Controlled Trial] Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery - American Volume. 85-A(5):773-81, 2003 May.
2002Garvey, T.: Point of View on "The Clinical Efficacy of Piroxicam Fast-Dissolving Dosage for Postoperative Pain Control After Simple Lumbar Spine Surgery". Spine Vol. 27, pg. 452, March 1, 2002.

Escobar E, Transfeldt EE, Garvey TA, Ogilvie J, Graber J, Schultz L: Video-Assisted Versus Open Anterior Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery – A Comparison of Four Techniques and Complications in 135 Patients. Accepted for publication by Spine.

Garvey T., Transfeldt EE., Malcolm JR., Kos P.: Outcome of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion as Perceived by Patients Treated for Dominant Axial – Mechanical Cervical Spine Pain. Spine 27(17):1887-1895, 2002.
2001Frazier DD., Garvey T., et al: Fungal Infections of the Spine: Report of Eleven Patients with Long-Term Follow-up. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 83-A(4): 560-565, 2001.
2000Bronfort G, Evans RL, Anderson AV, Schellhas KP, Garvey TA, Marks RA, Bittell S: Nonoperative Treatments for Sciatica: A Pilot Study for a Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 23(8): 536-544, 2000.

Garvey T., Point of View on “Anterior Cervical Plating Reverses Load Transfer Through Multi Level Strut Grafts”. Spine Vol. 25, page 795, April 1, 2000.

Shellhas KP., Garvey T., Johnson BA., Rothbart PJ., Pollei SR: Cervical Diskography: Analysis of Provoked Responses at C2-C3, C3-C4, and C4-C5. American Journal of Neuroradiology 21(2): 269-275, February 2000.
1999Wood KB., Shellhas KP., Garvey, T., Aeppli D.: Thoracic Discography in Healthy Individuals. A Controlled Prospective Study of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Discography in Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Individuals. Spine 24(15): 1548-1555, 1999.
1998 Garvey, TA., Transfeldt, ET.: Revision Lumbar Decompression. The Spine. Fourth Edition, Vol. II, Previously edited by Rothman and Simone. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA. 1998.

Butterman, G., Garvey, T., Hunt, A., Ogilvie, J., Transfeldt, E., Bradford, D., Boachie-Adjei, O.: Lumbar Fusion Results Related to Diagnosis. Spine, 23 (1), 116-127, 1998.
1997 Garvey, T.: Point of View-Re: Extension Injury of the Thoraco-Lumbar Spine by Nabeshima. Spine, 22(13). 1997.

Wood, KB., Blair, JM., Aeppli, DM., Schendel, MJ., Garvey, T., Heithoff, KB.: The Natural History of Asymptomatic Thoracic Disc Herniations. Spine, 22(5): 525-529, 1997.
1996 Garvey, T., Eismont, F.: Tuberculous and Fungal Osteomyelitis of the Spine. Seminars in Spine Surgery, 8(2): 126-144, June. 1996.
1995Wood, K., Garvey, T., Gundry, C., and Heithoff, K.: Thoracic MRI Evaluation of Asymptomatic Individuals. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 77-A: 11, 1631-1638, November. 1995.
1994Olsewski, J., Garvey, T., and Schendel, M.: Biomechanical Analysis of Facet and Graft Loading in a Smith-Robinson Type Cervical Spine Model. Spine, 19(22): 2540-2544, November 1994.
1993Cantor, J., Lebwohl, N., Garvey, T., and Eismont, F.: The Non-Operative Management of Stable Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures with Early Ambulation and Bracing. Spine, 18(8): 971-976, August 1993.
1992Garvey, T., Eismont, F., and Roberti, L.: Anterior Decompression, Structural Bone Grafting, and Caspar Plate Stabilization for Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures and/or Dislocations. Spine, 17(10S): S431-S435, October 1992.

Garvey, T.: Surgical Decision Making in Lumbar Disc Herniations. Physical Therapy Practice, 1 (3): 10-19, Summer 1992.
1991Garvey, T., and Eismont, F.: Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy. Orthopaedic Review, 20(7): 595-603, July 1991.

Malawer,M., Khurana, J., Buch, R., Garvey, T., and Rice, L.: Postoperative Continuous Infusional Regional Analgesia. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 266: 227-237, May 1991.
1990 Garvey, T., and Eismont, F.: Tuberculous and Fungal Osteomyelitis of the Spine, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 2(4): 295-308, December 1990.

Garvey, T., and Wiesel, S.: Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Acute Low Back Pain, Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians, 1990.
1989 Garvey, T., Marks, M., and Wiesel,S.: A Prospective Randomized Double Blind Evaluation of Trigger-Point Injection Therapy for Low Back Pain. Spine, 14: 962-964, September 1989.
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Publications Non-Referred Journal

2003Denis F, Dykes DC, Garvey TA, Lonstein JE, Mehbod AA, Ogilvie JW, Perra JH, Pinto MR, Schwender JD, Transfeldt EE: "Scoliosis in children and adolescents. Diagnosis and treatment." Minnesota Physician, Volumne XVII, No. 7, October 2003.
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Book Chapters

1.     Garvey TA: "Surgical Management of Axial Pain". IN The Spine, Fifth Edition, Saunders/Elsevier, 2006.
2.      Garvey TA: “Discogenic Neck Pain.” Chapter 74. The Cervical Spine, 4th edition, CSRS Textbook, Lippincott-Raven Publishers. 2005.
3.     Garvey TA, Transfeldt EE: Surgery for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis, B. Decompression: Issues and Techniques, Ch. 30A, pp. 583-594. IN The Adult & Pediatric Spine, 3rd Edition, Edited by Lauerman WC. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; Philadelphia, 2004.
4.     Garvey TA: Contributor to section 10 "Spine", in Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging; Editors in Chief: Johnson TR, Steinbach LS. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2004.
5.     Garvey TA: "Surgical Treatment Options for Chronic Neck Pain: A Rational Surgical Decision-Making Approach" in Neck Pain, Monograph Series 27, Editied by Jeffrey S. Fischgrund. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2004.
6.     Garvey, TA., Transfeldt, EE.: Revision Lumbar Decompression. The Spine. Fourth Edition, Vol. II, Previously edited by Rothman and Simone. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA. 1998.
7.     Garvey, TA., and Wiesel, S.: Surveillance Systems for Acutely Injured Patients. Chapter 22, Contemporary Care for Painful Spinal Disorders, edited by Mayer, T, Mooney, V, and Garchel, R. 1991.
8.      Brown, G. A.; Wood, K.B.; Garvey, T.A.: “Lumbar Spine Problems in the Athlete.” Chapter 40, OKU, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update.
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Exhibits

2007 Sokolowski MJ, Garvey TA, Perl J, Mehbod AA, Cho W, Sokolowski MS (PhD), Transfeldt EE: "Prospective Study of Postoperative Lumbar Epidural Hematoma: Incidence and Risk Factors." E-Poster and recipient of the Louis A. Goldstein Award. Scoliosis Research Society 42nd Annual Meeting, September 5-8, 2007, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sokolowski MJ, Garvey TA, Perl J, Mehbod AA, Akesen B, Sokolowski MS (PhD), Transfeldt EE: "Prospective Study of Post-Operative Lumbar Epidural Hematoma: Does Size Really Matter?". E-Poster and Nominee of the Louis A. Goldstein Award. Scoliosis Research Society 42nd Annual Meeting, September 5-8, 2007, Edinburgh, Scotland.
2005Men-Muir B, Mehbod AA, Beaubien B (BME2), Garvey TA, Wood K, Transfeldt EE: "In vitro Comparison of Anterior vs. Posterior Supplemental Fixation of an L4-Sacrum ALIF". E-Poster #8, Scoliosis Research Society 40th Annual Meeting, October 27-30, 2005, Miami, Florida.

Ofiram E, Schwender JD, Garvey TA, Wroblewski JM: "Cervical Degenerative Changes in Scoliosis Patients Who Underwent Long-Fusion to the Sacrum as Adults: Long-Term Follow-Up and Natural History". Scoliosis Research Society 40th Annual Meeting, October 27-30, 2005, Miami, Florida.
2004Zeng JC, Sun E, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Lonstein JE, Garvey TA, Denis F, Pinto MR, Mehbod AA: "Ureteral Injury Following Anterior Lumbar Fusion: Risk Factors and Early Diagnosis". Scoliosis Research Society, 39th Annual Meeting, September 6-9, 2004, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Mehbod A, Garvey T, Dykes D, Wood K, Denis F, Perra J, and Schwender J: "Prospective Assessment of Cervical Fusion Status: Flexion-Extension Radiographs VS CT Scans". 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), July 1-3, 2004, Bermuda.

Kiter E, Transfeldt E, Mehbod A, Garvey T, Pinto M: "Prospective Study of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Augmentation with Posterior Pedicle Screws or Translaminar Facet Screws". 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), July 1-3, 2004, Bermuda.

Mehbod A, Beaubien B, Kallemeier P, Lew W, Perra J, Transfeldt E, Garvey T, Butterman G, Wood K: "Posterior Augmentation of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Minimal Fixation Versus Pedicle Screws". Poster Presented, Spine Society of Europe, May 30-June 5, 2004, Porto, Portugal.
2002Ames SE, Phipps M, Schwender JD, Perra JH, Lonstein JE, Transfeldt EE, Garvey TA, Wroblewski J: "C2 Plumb Line Correlates witht he Standard Radiographic Sagittal Balance Measure". (Exhibit Presentation). Cervical Spine Research Society, December 5-7, 2002.

Mehbod A, Garvey TA, Perra JH, Wood KB, Schwender JD, Transfeldt EE, Wroblewski J: "Spondylotic Disease of Cervical Spine Involving Three or More Levels: Addition of Posterior Approach Increase Fusion Rates, But is it Required?" (Exhibit Presentation). Cervical Spine Research Annual Meeting, December 5-7, 2002.

Phipps M, Garvey TA, Schwender JD, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Wroblewski J: "Cervical Degeneration and Neck Pain After Long Fusion to the Sacrum: Minimum 5-Year Follow-up". (Exhibit Presentation). Cervical Spine Research Society, December 5-7, 2002.
2001Choma TJ, Denis F, Lonstein JE, Perra JH, Schwender JD, Transfeldt EE, Wood KB, Garvey TA: Plain Radiographic Assessment of Pedicle Screw Placement: A Comparison with Computed Tomography. (Exhibit #13). 36th Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting, September 19-22, 2001, Cleveland, Ohio.

Choma TJ, Denis F, Lonstein JE, Perra JH, Schwender JD, Transfeldt EE, Wood KB, Garvey TA: "Plain Radiographic Assessment of icle Screw Placement: A Comparison with Computed Tomography". (Exhibit #13). 36th Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting, September 19-22, 2001, Cleveland, Ohio.
1999 Escobar-Medina, E., Transfeldt EE., Garvey TA., Ogilvie JW., Schultz L., Graber J: “Video Assigned Versus Open Anterior Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Comparison of Technique and Complications”. Poster presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 4-8, 1999, Anaheim, CA.
1996 Garvey, TA., Malcolm, JR., Transfeldt, ET., Kos, PB.: “Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Outcome in Patients With Dominant Axial Mechanical Cervical Spine Pain”. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society, December 1996, Palm Beach, FL.
1994Garvey, TA., Cohen, M.: “Post-operative Epidural Analgesia in Major Spinal Reconstructive Surgery”. Poster presentation, AAOS 1994 Annual Meeting, February 1994, New Orleans, LA.
1993Garvey, TA., Cohen, M.: “Post-operative Epidural Analgesia in Major Spinal Reconstructive Surgery”. Scoliosis Research Society poster presentation, September 1993, Dublin, Ireland.
1991Garvey, TA., Eismont, F.: “Anterior Decompression and Plating For Cervical Fractures and Dislocations”. Poster Presentation, American Spine Injury Association, April 1991, Seattle, WA.

Garvey, TA., Stauch, T., Vailas, J., Laboropolous, P., and Malawer, M.: “Postoperative Regional Anesthesia In Lower Extremity Amputations, A Method Of Postoperative Pain Management”. Poster Presentation, AAOS, March 1991, Anaheim, CA.
2009"Natural History of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis of 50˚ or Greater at Maturity: Rate of Progression and Functional Outcomes." Raverty MK (BA), Mehbod AA, Perra JH, Garvey TA, Transfeldt EE, Schwender JD, Lonstein JE, Winter RB. SRS 44th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, September 23-26, 2009.

"Critical Values of Sagittal Balance Associated with Deterioration of Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Scoliosis." (E-Poster) Mac-Thiong JM, Transfeldt EE, Mehbod AA, Perra JH, Denis F, Garvey TA, Lonstein JE, Wu C (PhD), Dorman CW, Winter RB. SRS 44th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, September 23-26, 2009.

“Critical Values of Sagittal Balance Associated with Deterioration of Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Scoliosis.” (E-Poster)

IMAST, Vienna, Austria, July 14-19, 2009. "Management of Infected Instrumented Deep Space Back Wounds With the Vacuum Assisted Closure Device.” (E-Poster)
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