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Washington University School of Medicine
Treatment of Surgical Spinal Disease
April 1991
· American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Spinal Instrumentation: From Harrington to the Future
New and Transfer Technology Materials
Kansas City, MO
September 1992
· GICD-USA
Advances in Intrasacral Fixation and Related Spinal Instrumentation
Techniques
Kansas City, MO
1994
· GICD-USA
Anterior Surgery of the Spine
Chicago, Illinois
November 1994
· Advanced Theory and Techniques in Spinal Surgery
Olympic Valley, CA
March 1997
· Advanced Theory and Techniques in Spinal Surgery
Snowmass, Utah
March 1998
· German Scoliosis Society
Biomechanics of Deformity
Frankfurt, Germany
June 1998
· GICD
The Management of Vertebral Intercorporeal Disorders
Chicago, Illinois
December 1998
· Neuroscience Conference, Department of Neurosurgery
Spine Biomechanics for Neurosurgeons
St. Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center New York,
NY
April 1999
· Scoliosis Research Society Tutorial
Modeling of the Spine
November 1999
· New York Medical College Medical Student Research
Forum
Keynote Speaker
Evidence-Based Analysis and Guidelines in Today's Medicine
February 2000
· Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity
Instructional Course Lecture
Scoliosis Research Society
Biomechanics of Deformity
September 2000
· Federation of Spine Associations
Specialty Day/AAOS
Innovations in Deformity Surgery
Memory Metals
September 2002
· Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity
Instructional Course Lecture
Scoliosis Research Society
Outcomes Evaluation for Scoliosis
September 2002
· AAOS Instructional Course Lecture
State of the Art; Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Biomechanics of Deformity
Outcomes in AIS
2000 - 2005
Publications
& Book Chapters:
ABSTRACTS
·
Haher T, Corrado J, Devlin V, Freeman, B, Rondon D. Slow
Speed Fatigue Testing of Segmental Spinal Instrumentation
in Fresh Frozen Human Cadaver Spines. Orthopaedic Transactions.
8: 168, Spring, 1984.
· Haher T, Bauer B, Lospinuso M. Surgical Indications
and Management of Acute Unstable Fractures of the Thoracic
and Lumbar Spine. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 9, No.
3, Fall, 1985.
· Ahmad J, Haher T, Rizzo P, In-Vitro Analysis
of Human Post Traumatic Spinal Stability Based on a Three-Column
Theory. southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied
Mechanics. Abstract. April, 1986.
· Schoenecker, P., Millar, E.A., Sheen, M.R. Haher,
T., Capelli, A. Tibial Dysplasia. Orthopaedic Transactions.
Vol. 9, N o. 3, Fall, 1985.
· Haher T, Powers T, Spencer D, Millar E. Abnormalities
of the Spine in Relation to Congenital Upper Limb Deficiencies.
Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 6 N 0.1, p. 15
· Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., Bauer, B., Devlin,
V.; The Jumpers Fracture; Triple Column Failure of the
Spine Resulting from a Fall. Orthopaedic Transactions.
Vol.. 11, N o. 3, p. 453.
· Haher, T., Devlin, V., Freeman, B., Rondon, D.;
The Long Term Effects of Sub-laminar Wires on the Contents
of the Spinal Canal. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. I,
No. I, p.106.
· Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., Barbera, C., Devlin,
V.; The Dynamic Loading Test The True Test of Spinal Stability.
Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 1 1, No.1, p. 117.
· Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., Tozzi, J., Devlin,
V., Corces, A., Valenza, J., Parrish, S., Ahmad, J., R.
Tennant, R. The Contribution of the Three Columns of the
Spine to Spinal Stability: A Biomechanical Model. Orthopaedic
Transactions. Vol. 12, No. 2, p. 227, 1988.
· Haher T, Devlin V, Freeman B,Rondon Dl Bauer
B. The Long Term Effects of Sublaminar Wires on the Contents
of the Spinal Canal. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 13,
N o. 1. p. 49, 1989
· Haher T, Grant C, Valaenza J. Welin Dl Langone
MI Parrish S, Vassilou A. The Contribution of the Three
Columns of the Spine to Rotational Stability: A Biomechanical
Model. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vo1.13, N o. p. 121,
1989
· Haher, T., Goldstein, J., Felmly, W., Baruch,
H., Valenza, J., Parrish, S., Ahmad, J., Langone, M. The
Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Rotational
Stability. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vo1.13, No. 1. p.
83,1989
· Haher T, Devlin V, Felmly W, O'Brien M, Wilen
Dl Perrier G, Chow GI Valenza J Choueka J, Vassilou A,
Parris S, Ahmad J. The Contribution of the Three Columns
of the Spine to Spinal Stability in Compression and Torsion.
Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 14, No. 1, p 31, 1990.
· Haher, T., Felmly, W., Welin, D., Perrier, G.,
Choueka, J., The Instantaneous Axis of Rotation a Function
of the Three Columns of the Spine. Orthopaedic Transactions.
Vol. 14, No. 3, p. 728, 1990.
· Haher TI Bergman MI Choueka J, 0'Brien M, Felmly,
W, Masciale D. The Effect of the Three Columns of the
Spine on the IAR in Flexion Orthopaedic Transactions.
Vol. 14. No. 3, p. 730, 1990.
· Haher T, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Kauffman C,
Liao K. The Effect of Disc Hydration on Vertebral Load
Distribution and Displacement in a Burst Fracture. Orthopaedic
Transactions. Vol. 17, No. 1, p. 130, 1993.
· Haher TI Orchowski J, Schloub J, Kauffman C,
Liao K. The Anatomy of a Fracture: The Fracture. Orthopaedic
Transactions. Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 130, 1993.
· Haher T, O'Brien M, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Dryer
J. The Role of the Lumbar Facet Joints in Spinal Stability:
Identification of Alternate Paths of Loading. Orthopaedic
Transactions. Vol. 17, No. 1, p. 130, 1993
· Haher T, O'Brien MI Orchowski J, Schloub J, Dryer
J. The Role of the Lumbar Facet Joints in Spinal Stability:
identification of Alternate Paths of Loading. Orthopaedic
Transactions. Vol. 17, No. 4 p. 928, 1993-1994.
· Zipnick, R, Haher TI Dryer J, Nucci R, Kaufmann
C, Scalea T. Hemodynamic Responses to Penetrating Spinal
Cord Injuries. Orthopaedics Transactions, Vol. 18, No.3,
1994.
· Nucci R, Siegel S, Morczek K, Dryer J, Haher
T, Orchowski J: CT Evaluation of the Normal Adult Odontoid:
Indications for Internal Fixation. Orthopaedics Transactions,
Vol. 18, #4, 1995.
· Haher T, Dryer J, Nucci R, Zipnick R, Orchowski
J, Lent C, Tzavelis C. The Anatomy of a Burst Fracture:
The Development of a Three Dimensional Finite Element
Model of the Spine to Explain the Mechanism of a Burst
Fracture. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 18, #4, 1994-1995.
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Gorup J. Occipital
Morphology; Surgical Implications. Orthopaedic Transactions,
Vol. 19, #I, 1995
· Zipnick R, Merola A, Haher T: Appropriate Occipital-Atlanto-Axial
Screw Selection Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 19, #I,
1995
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Gorup J. Meta-analysis
of Outcome Assessment in Scoliosis; A Review of 11,000
Patients in 31 Years. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 19,
#2, 1995.
· Gorup J, Merola A, Zipnick R, Mannor D, Nucci
R, Dryer J, Haher T. Technique for the Rapid Harvesting
of Human Cadaveric Spines. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol.
1 9, #2, I995.
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Caruso S, Gorup J, Merola
A, Collins E, Halligan S. Occipital Morphology: An Anatomic
Guide to Internal Fixation. Orthopaedic Transactions Vol..
19, #I, 1995.
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Gorup, J. Two Level
Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Anterior Orion and
Posterior Axis Plates-A Biomechanical Study in 6 Human
Spines. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 19, #2, 1995.
· Gorup, J, Merola A, Zipnick R, Shin T. Halligan
S, Caruso S, Haher T Scoliosis Research Society Instrument:
The Initial Experience. Orthopaedic Transactions,Vol 19,
No. 3, p. 640,1995-1996.
· Dryer R, Nucci R, Gorup J, Merola A., Zipnick
R, Mannor D. Technical Analysis of Posterior Lateral Mass
Screw Placement with Regard to Angle and Purchase. Orthopaedic
Transactions, Vol. 20, #I, 1995.
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola, A, Gorup J, Collins
E, Alongi P, Shin, T, Caruso, S, Ellis E. Precocious Disk
Degeneration In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Orthopaedic
Transactions. Vol 20 #I.
· Haher TI A, Gorup, Shin, TI Collins El Zipnick
R, Merola, J, Caruso, S, Ellis E, Pagliaro. Scoliosis
Research Society Instrument: The Initial Experience. Orthopaedic
Transactions, Vol. 20, No. I, 1996.
· Haher 7,Caruso S, Bailey J, Collins El Merola
A, Zipnick R, Ellis El Cerabona F, Halligan S, Gorup J.
The Effect of Instrumentation Removal on Lumbar Vertebral
Strength: A Biomechanical Analysis of the Vertebral Body's
Response to Screw Removal. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol.
20 NO. 4. P. 1049, 1996-1997.
· Haher T, Caruso S, Merola A, Zipnick R, Gorup
J, Ellis E, Orchowski J, Collins Shin T, Cervoni T. Use
of Composite Section Transformational Analysis to Calculate
Stress Distributions in Vertebral Bodies. Orthopaedic
Transactions Vol. 20 #I, 1996.
· Haher T, Gorup J, Merola A, Shin TI Collins El
Zipnick R, Caruso S, Halligan, S Technique for the Rapid
Harvesting of Human Cadaveric Spines. Orthopaedic Transactions
(Accepted for Publication)
· Margulies J, Caruso S, Gorup J, Haher T. Effects
of Transverse Connectors on Rotational Stiffness in a
Vertebrectomy Model. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 21,
No. 1, 1997.
· Haher T, Merola A, Caruso S, Gorup J, Shin T,
lzquierdo M. The Treatment of Idiopathic Adolescent Thoracic
Scoliosis Using Ventral Derotation Spondylodesis (VDS):
A Clinical Study in Twenty Patients. Orthopaedic Transactions,
Vol. 21, No. 1, 1997.
· Lowe T, Dwyer A, Merola A, Smith Dl Svabek S,
Haher TI Ng Dl Caruso S-The Effects of Washers and Staples
on Anterior Spinal instrumentation Stiffness: A Mechanical
Model. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 21, No. 1, 1997.
· Caruso S, Haher TI Merola A, Gorup J, Margulies
J. The Inverse Effects of Load Transfer and Load Sharing
On Axial Compressive Spinal Stiffness: A Mechanical Model.
Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 21, No. 1, 1997.
· Caruso S, Haher TI Yeung A, Shin T, Bono C, Zipnick
R, Ng D, Merola A, Gorup J. Occipital Screw Pullout Strength:
A Biomechanical Investigation of Occipital Morphology.
Orthopaedic Transactions Vol. 21, No. 2, 1997.
· Haher TI Merola A, Gorup J, Collins El Zipnick
R, Travato Dl Caruso S, Doyle S, Halligan S. Anatomy of
Cervical Screw Placement. Orthopaedic Transactions (Accepted
for Publication)
· Haher T, Merola A, Gorup J, Zipnick R, Caruso
S, Collins E, Alongi P, Doyle S. The Use of Computerized
Motion Imaging to Analyze Spinal Pathology. Orthopaedic
Transactions.
· Betz R,Lenke L, Lowe T, Clements D, Merola A,
Haher t, Newton P, Wenger D, Huss G, Blanke K. Comparison
of Anterior and Posterior instrumentation for Correction
of thoracic Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: Analysis
by an Objective Radiographic Scoring System. Orthopaedic
Transactions.
· Haher T, Gorup J, Shin T, Homel P, Merola A,
Caruso S, Murray M, Collins E, Yeung A, O'Brien, Dryer
J. Results of the Scoliosis Research Society Instrument
Evaluation of Surgical Outcome in Adolescent idiopathic
Scoliosis: A Multi-Center Study of 244 Patients. Orthopaedic
Transactions, Vol. 22, No.2, 1998-1 999 pp. 624-625.
· Margulies J, Caruso S, Doewall C, Thamp S, Haher
T. Stiffness of Anterior Spinal Plates in Compression
and Torsion. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 22, No. 2,
1998-1 999 pp. 627-628.
· O'Brien MF, Smith DAB, Vraney R, Lowe TG, Fitzgerald
BSME, Franke CV, Lloyd BD, Haher, TR, Merola A, Dwyer
AP, James SP. Radiographic and Biomechanical Analysis
of Multilevel Smith-Robinson vs. Corpectomy Reconstruction
of the Cervical Spine: 35th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research
Society, Sept. 2000.
· Betz RR, Lenke LG, Harms Jurgen, Lowe TG, Clements
DH, Merola, A, Haher, T, Newton PO, Wenger D, Huss GK,
Blanke K. Comparison of Anterior vs. Posterior lnstrumentation
for Correction of Thoracic Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis:
Analysis by an Objective Radiographic Scoring System.
3!jth Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept.
2000.
· Haher, T, Merola A, Caruso S, Mills El Kim K,
Chalkin 6,Yeung A, Sealey R, Wong A, Litkouhi B.
.Scoliosis Screening of 1559 Grammar School Students in
A Major Urban, Heterogeneous Population: Preliminary Findings.
35th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept.
2000.
· Lenke, LG, Betz RR, Haher T, Merola A, Lapp,
M, Harms J, Shufflebarger, H Blanke K, Multi-Surgeon Assessment
of a New Classification of Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis
(AIS): Can Agreement on Classification Exist Meeting of
the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept. 2000.
· Lonner B, Yeung A, Murray MI Caruso S, Merola
A, Haher T. Forces at the Cephalad End of a Scoliosis/Kyphosis
Construct. 35m Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society,
Sept. 2000.
· Haher TI Merola A, Yeung A, Caruso S, Nicholson
C, Ludmer PI Lee Dl Ratnathicam A, Kitkouhi B. An In Vitro
Biomechanical Investigation of Spinal Interbody Fusion
Devices. Orthopaedic Transactions (In Press)
· Merola A, Brkaric MI Haher TI Kohani 0, Clements
Dl Huss GI Gilbert El Lenke L, Lowe TI Newton PI Wenger
Dl Marks M. Do Outcome Parameters Correlate with Surgical
Complications Utilizing the SRS lnstrument in the Treatment
of AIS. 36th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society,
Cleveland, OH, Sept. 2001.
· Wilson PI Newton PI Wegnewr Dl Haher TI Merola
A, Lenke L, Lowe TI Clements Dl Betz R. A Multi Center
Study Analyzing the Relationship of Standardized Radiographic
Scoring System of AIS and the SRS Outcome lnstrument.
36th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Cleveland,
OH, Sept. 2001.
· Eule L, Lowe TI Lenke L, Betz R, Harms J, Clements
Dl Newton PI Barmada A, Haher TI Merola A. Selective Anterior
or Posterior Thoracic Fusions in Lenke 1AIS with Lumbar
Curves greater than 40 Degrees. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
· Clements Dl Betz R, Newton PI Lenke L, Lowe T,
Merola A, Haher T, Marks M. Incidence of Vascular Complications
Associated with Anterior Instrumentation for AIS. 37"
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA,
Sept. 2002.
· Betz R, MacDonald J, Lenke L, Lowe TI Newton
PI Clements Dl Wenger Dl Haher TI Merola A, Harms J, Shufflebarger
H. Perioperative Complications of Spinal Fusion for Thoracic
AIS. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
WA, Sept. 2002.
· Merola A, O'Brien MI Lamba GI Chejfec GI Haher
TI Castro A, Vigna F, Mathur MIBrkaric MI Smith Dl Eule
N, Espat J. Attenuation of Ciliary Neurotrophic factor
in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Treated with Intravenous Methylprednisolone.
37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
WA, Sept. 2002.
· Betz R, Lenke L, Clements D, Newton P, Harms
J, Wenger Dl Lowe T, Haher T, Merola A. Limitations of
Anterior lnstrumentation for Correction of Thoracic AIS
in the Immature Patient. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
· Betz R, Lenke L, Clements Dl Newton P, Harms
J, Wenger D, Lowe T, Haher T, Merola A. Correction of
Thoracic AIS with Anterior Instrumentation: How Does Preoperative
Sagittal Profile Affect the Indications. American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons Scientific Session, New Orleans,
LA. 2003.
· Clements D, Betz R, Newton P, Lenke L, Lowe T,
Merola A, Haher T, Marks M. Anterior Thoroscopic Instrumentation:
A Matched Comparison to Anterior Open Thorascopic lnstrumentation
and Posterior Open Instrumentation. American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons Scientific Session, New Orleans,
LA. 2003.
· Andrea P, Betz R, Newton P, Lenke L, Clements
D, Karms J, Haher T, Lowe T, Merola A, Crawford A, Sucato
D. Effects of Continues Posterior Spinal Growth on Sagittal
Contour After Anterior Spinal Fusion with lnstrumentation
of Different Sizes for AIS. Scoliosis Research Society
Scientific Session, Québec City, 2003.
· Merloa A, Mathur S, lgobou S, Brkaric M, Vigna
F, Paulino C, Kubec J, Haher, T. Polymorphism of the Aggrecan
as a Marker for AIS. Scoliosis Research Society Scientific
Session, Québec City, 2003.
· Haher TI Ottaviano D, Lennox A, Wei V, Gencarella
C, Errico C, Valdevit
A: Biomechanical Effects of Anterior Fusion Upon The Intervertebral
Disc and Distal Facet Joint. 10th lnternational Meeting
on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), 2003.
· Haher T, Ottaviano D, Lapman P, Goldfarb B, Merola
A, Valdevit A: Can Reduced Diameter Commercially Pure
Titanium Rods Provide Comparable Performance to Stainless
Steel Rods for Anterior lnstrumentation of Scoliosis?
10th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
(IMAST), 2003.
· Haher T, Ottaviano D, DeFrancis J, Moulton A,
Valdevit A, Janairo R, Schulte G, Yung L: Can The Number
of Anchor Points Effect Construct Stiffness? 10th lnternational
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), 2003.
· Haher TI Ottaviano Dl Moulton A, DeFrancis J,
Merola A, Valdevit A: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE) Model Can Provide Results Comparable to Cadaveric
Models. 10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
(IMAST), 2003.
· Haher T, Ottaviano D, Lennox A, Wei V, Gencarella
C, Errico C, Valdevit
A: Spinal Fusion Effects On Adjacent Segments: A Comparison
Of Deflection And Stiffness. 49th Annual Meeting of The
Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), 2003.
· Valdevit A, McDermott E, Gitelman A, Kambic HI
Elster TI Haher T, Errico JP. A Displacement Transducer
With Applications for Measurement of Intervertebral Spinal
Motion. Spine Arthroplasty Society 4 (SAS 4), 2004.
· Haher T, Valdevit A, Ginzburg S, Janairo PIJanairo
R, Koo El Shostak El Nucci R. Determination of Endplate
Failure Load Distribution of Lumbar Vertebrae Using the
Indentation Test Technique. 50th Annual Meeting of The
Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), 2004.
· Newton PI Faro F, Gollogly S, Betz R, Clements
D, Lenke L, Lowe TI Crawford A, Haher T. Pulmonary Function
in AIS. Paper 287. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
2005, Wash DC.
SCIENTIFIC
PAPERS:
·
Haher, J., Haher, T., Schwartz, J., Devlin, V., Release
of Flexion Contractures as a Prerequisite for Treatment
of Pressure Sores in Multiple Sclerosis: A Report of Ten
Cases. Annuals of Plastic Surgery. 11 :246-249, September.
1983.
· Powers, T., Haher, T., Devlin, V. Spencer, D.,
Millar, E. Abnormalities of the Spine in Relation to Congenital
Upper Limb Deficiencies. J. of Ped. Ortho. 3:471-474,
1983.
·
Haher, T., Devlin, V., Haher, J., Freeman, B., Smith,
A., Case Report; Calcinosis Universalis. J. of Hand Surgery.
9A: No. 2, 243-245, March, 1984.
· Haher, T., Abouzed, J., Rondon, D., Painful Scoliosis
in a Twenty One- Year-Old Female: Neuroblastoma. Spine.
Vol. 1 I, No. 5., 1986.
· Haher, T., Bauer, B., Lospinuso, MI Triple Column
Failure of the Spine Resulting from a Fall: The Jumpers'
Fracture. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 53rd
Annual Meeting, 1986.
· Haher, J., Haher, T., Devlin, V.; Bilateral Spontaneous
Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon; A Case
Report. Orthopaedics. Vol. 10, No. 11, 1987.
· Giattini, J., Taddonio, R., Haher, T., Orthopaedic
Management of Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Spine.
Orthopaedic Rounds. Vol. 1, No. 2 April, 1988.
· Haher, T., Goldstein, J., Felmly, W., Baruch,
H., Valenza, J., Parrish, S., Ahmad, J., Langone, M. The
Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Rotational
Stability Spine Vol 14 #7. 1989.
· Haher T, Felmly W, O'Brien M, Welin Dl Perrier
GI Ahmad J, Valenza J, Parrish. S,The Contributions of
the Three Columns of the Spine to Spinal Stability; A
Biomechanical Model, Paraplegia, Dec. 1989.
· Schoenecker, P., Capelli, A., Millar, E, Haher,
T., Sheen, M., Congenital Longitudinal Deficiency of the
Tibia. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, No. 2, 71-A,
278-88. 1989.
· Haher T, Felmly W, O'Brien M, Choueka J: The
effect of the Three Columns of the Spine on the instantaneous
Axis of Rotation in Rotation. Spine, Vol 17 No. S, June.
1992.
· Haher T, Bergman M, O'Brien M, Felmly W, Choueka
J. The effect of the Three Columns of the Spine on the
Instantaneous Axis of Rotation in Flexion and Extension.
Spine 16: s312-s318, 1991.
· DiMaio F, Haher T, Splain S, Mani V. Stress Riser
Fractures of the Hip after Sliding Screw Plate Fixation.
Orthopaedic Review Vol XXI, No. 10: 1129, Oct., 1992.
· Zipnick R, Scalea T, Trooskin S, Sclafani S,
Emad B, Shah A, Talbert S, HaherT. Hemodynamic responses
to penetrating spinal cord injuries. Journal of Trauma,
Vol 35, No. 4, p 548, Oct. 1993.
· Haher T, O'Brien M, Kauffman C, Liao K: Biomechanics
of the Spine in Sports. Clinics in Sports Medicine, Vol
12 No 3, July 1993.
· Haher, T., O'Brien, M., Orchowski, J. Dryer,
J, Nucci R, Zipnck R, Leone D. The Role of the Lumbar
Facet Joints in Spinal Stability: Identification of Alternate
Paths of Loading. SPINE, Vol. 19, No. 23, pp 2667-2671,
1994.
· Nucci R, Siegel S, Morczek K, Dryer J, Haher
T, Orchowski J: CT Evaluation of the Normal Adult Odontoid:
Implications for Internal Fixation. SPINE, Vol. 20, Number
3, pp 264-270, 1995.
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Orchowski J. Meta-analysis
in Surgical Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis;
a Thirty Five Year English Literature review of eleven
thousand patients. SPINE J.B.Lippincott Company, Vol20,
No. 14, July, 1995.
· Zipnick R, Merola A, Haher T, Gorup J, Caruso
S. Occipital Morphology: An Anatomic Guide to Internal
Fixation. SPINE 21 :I 5, 1719-1724, 1996.
· Haher T, Merola A, Caruso S, Mills, E. Posttraumatic
Spinal Deformity. Current Opinion In Orthopaedics, Spine
Section, Lippincott-Raven, No. 11, p 16-24. 1998.
· Gorup J, Merola A, Bono C, Zipnick R, Caruso
S, Shin T, Grossman M, Haher T. Technique for the Harvesting
of Human Cadaveric Spines. SPINE Lippincott Raven, 23:20.
1998.
· Haher T, Yeung A, Caruso S, Merola A, Shin T,
Zipnick, R, Gorup J, Bono C. Occipital Screw Pullout Strength:
A Biomechanical lnvestigation of Occipital Morphology.
SPINE Lippincott Raven, 24:1, 1999.
· Haher T, Gorup J, Shin T, Homel P, Merola A,
Grogan Dl Pugh L, Lowe T, Murray M. Results of Scoliosis
Research Society Instrument for Evaluation of Surgical
Outcome In Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: A Multi-Center
Study of 244 Patients. SPINE Lippincott Raven, 24:14,
~~1435-1440, 1999.
· D'Andrea L, Betz R, Lenke L, Clements Dl Lowe
T, Merola A, Haher T, Harms J, Huss G, Blanke K, McGlothlen
S. Do Radiographic Parameters Correlate with Clinical
Outcomes in Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis? SPINE 25:1795-1802,
2000.
· Haher Thomas R, MD, Meroia Andrew A, MD, Caruso
Steven A, MS, Mills Edward, MD. Posttraumatic Spinal Deformity.
Contemporary Spine Surgery, Vol 1 No. 8, August 2000.
· Haher, T, Yeung, A, Ottaviano Dl Merola A, Caruso
S. The Inverse Effects of Load transfer and Load Sharing
on Axial Compressive Stiffness The Spine Journal 2001
September October Vol 1 #5 Pgs 324-329.
· Lenke LG, Betz RR, Haher TR, Lapp MA, Merola
AA, Harms J, Shufflebarger HL. Related Articles Multisurgeon
assessment of surgical decision-making in adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis: curve classification, operative approach, and
fusion levels. Spine. 2001 Nov 1;26(21):2347-
· Lenke Lawrence, MD, Betz Randal, MD, Clements
David, MD, Merola Andrew, MD, Haher Thomas, MD, Lowe Thomas,
MD, Newton Peter, MD Bridwell Keith, MD, Blanke Kathy,
RN.Curve Prevalence of a New Classification of Operative
Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): Does Classification
Correlate with Treatment? SPINE Lippincott Raven 15:27
(6) pgs 604-1 1. March 2002.
· Merola A, O'Brien M, Castro B, Smith Dl Eule
J, Lowe T, Dwyer A, Haher T, Espat N.J.Histologic Characterization
of Acute Spinal Cord Injury Treated with Intravenous Methylprednisolone
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma Vol 16, No. 3, pp 155-1
61. Lippincott Raven, March, 2002.
· Liporace FA, Bono CM, Caruso SA, Weiner B, Penny
K, Feldman AJ, Grossman MG, Haher TR. Related Articles
The mechanical effects of suture anchor insertion angle
for rotator cuff repair. Orthopedics. 2002 Apr;25(4):399-402.
· Lowe TI Lawellin D, Smith D, Price C, Haher T,
Merola A, O'Brien M. Related Articles Platelet Calmodulin
levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: do the levels
correlate with curve progression and severity? Spine.
2002 Apr 1;27(7):768-7.
· Merola AA, Haher TR, Brkaric M, Panagopoulos
G, Mathur S, Kohani 0, Lowe TG, Lenke LG, Wenger DR, Newton
PO, Clements DH 3rd, Betz RR. A multicenter study of the
outcomes of the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis using the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) outcome
instrument. Spine. 2002 Sep 15;27(18):2046-51.
· Wilson P., Newton P, Wenger D, Haher TI Merola
A, Lenke L, Lowe TI Clements D, Betz, R.A Multi-Center
Study Analyzing the Relationship of a Standardized Radiographic
Scoring System of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and
the Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument. SPINE.
2002 Sep 15;27(18):2036-40.
· Merola AA, Castro BA, Alongi PR, Mathur S, Brkaric
M, Vigna F, Riina JP, Gorup J, Haher TR. Anatomic consideration
for standard and modified techniques of cervical lateral
mass screw placement. Spine J. 2002 Nov- Dec;2(6):430-5.
· Lenke LG, Betz RR, Clements D, Merola A, Haher
T, Lowe T, Newton P, Bridwell KH, Blanke K. Curve prevalence
of a new classification of operative adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis: does classification correlate with treatment
Spine. 2002 Mar 15;27(6):604-11. Review.
· Haher Thomas R, MD, Valdevit A, Caruso S. Spinal
Biomechanics. Seminars in Spine Surgery, WB Saunders;
2003, Sept 15 (3): 212-25.
· Haher Thomas R, MD, Valdevit A, Caruso S. Outcomes
research in Spinal Deformity: Update. Seminars in Spine
Surgery, WB Saunders; 2003, Sept 15 (3): 315-20.
· Newton PO, Marks M, Faro F, Betz R, Clements
D, Haher T, Lenke L, Lowe TI Merola A, Wenger D. Use of
video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to reduce perioperative
morbidity in scoliosis surgery. Spine. 2003 Oct 15;28(20):S249-
· Newton PO, Faro FD, Lenke LG, Betz RR, Clements
DH, Lowe TG, Haher TR, Merola AA, D'Andrea LP, Marks M,
Wenger DR. Factors involved in the decision to perform
a selective versus nonselective fusion of Lenke 1 B and
1C (King-Moe II) curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Spine. 2003 Oct 15;28(20):S217-23.
· Lowe TG, Betz R, Lenke L, Clements D, Harms J,
Newton P, Haher T, Merola A, Wegner D. Anterior Single
Rod lnstrumentation of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine:
Saving Levels. Spine 2003 Oct 15;28(20):S208-16 Haher
T. Point of View. Spine. 2003 Sep 15;28(18):2169.
· Haher T, Ottaviano D, Veneziano CJ, Lapman P,
Goldfarb B, Merola A, Valdevit A: A Comparison of Stainless
Steel and CP Titanium Rods for the Anterior lnstrumentation
of Scoliosis. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 14:1,
71 -77,2004.
· Haher T, Ottaviano D, DeFrancis JG, Merola A,
Valdevit A: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Model Can Provide Results Comparable to Cadaveric Models.
Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering,
14:I,79-85,2004.
TEXTBOOKS:
·
Haher,T, Dryer J, Nucci R, Liker M. Failed Low Back Surgery.
In: The Textbook of Pain Management. Chapter 15. Edited
by M. Lefkowitz, R Rubin. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott
Company. 1995.
· Haher T,-Felmly WT, O'Brien M. Diagnosis and
Treatment of Spinal Fractures In: Treatment of Surgical
Spine Disease. Chapter 21. Edited by KH Bridwell, RL DeWald.
Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1991. Second Edition,
1996.
· Haher T, Caruso S., Merola A. The Occiput: Anatomic
Considerations for Internal Fixation. SPINE: State of
the Art Reviews Spinal Biomechanics I:Vol 10, No 2. Hanley
and Belfus. Philadelphia, May, 1996.
· HaherT, Caruso S., Merola A. The Use of Finite
Element Analysis in Orthopaedic Surgery. SPINE: State
of the Art Reviews Spinal Biomechanics I:Vol 10, No 2.
Hanley and Belfus. Philadelphia, May, 1996.
· Haher T, Caruso S., Merola A. A Mechanical Characterization
of Spinal Fusion Implant Assemblies Using a Vertebrectomy
Model. SPINE: State of the Art Reviews Spinal Biomechanics
II:Vol 10, No 3. Hanley and Belfus, Philadelphia, September,
1996.
· Caruso S, Haher T, Merola A. Mathematical Spinal
Modeling: An Introduction to The Orthopaedic Applications
of Composite Analysis as Applied to the Lumbosacral Junction.
SPINE: State of the Art Reviews. Adult L5-S1 Surgery.
Vol 1 , No 1. Hanley and Belfus, Philadelphia, January,
1997.
· Caruso S, Haher T. Instrumented Fusions of the
Lumbar Spine: A Technical Overview In: Lumbosacral Spinopelvic
Fixation, Chapter 18. Edited by Lippincott-Raven, 1997.
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Riina J, Merola A, Cerabona F, Haher T. The Role of Anterior
Column Surgery in the Treatment of Kyphosis. In Devlin
VJ (4):Anterior Spinal Column Surgery. Spine: State of
the Art Reviews, Vol. 12, No. 3, Philadelphia, Hanley
& Belfus, Inc. 1998.
· Haher, T, Merola, A, Shin T, Cerabona, F. Anterior
Correction and Instrumentation For Thoracic Scoliosis.
In Devlin VJ (ed): Anterior Spinal Column Surgery. Spine:
State of the Art Reviews, Vol. 12, No. 3, Philadelphia,
Hanley & Belfus, Inc. 1998.
· Haher TI Valdevit A, Caruso S: Spinal Biomechanics.
in Spine: Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials, Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins, 2004, in press.
· Haher T, Valdevit A, Caruso S: Outcomes Research
in Spinal Deformity: Update. in Seminars in Spine Surgery,
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, in press.
· Cerabona F, Caruso S, Merola A, Bono C, Haher
T. Biomechanics of the Anterior Column. Spine: State of
the Art Review, Vol 12, No. 3, Philadelphia, Hanley 7
Belfus, inc. September 1998.
· Haher T, Caruso S. Implant Modes of Failure.
The Textbook of Revision of Spine Surgery. Chapter 8,
Mosby, Missouri, 1999.
· Haher TI Merola A. Patient Outcomes Following
Anterior Surgery: Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery. Edited
by Lenke, Betz and Harms. St Louis: Quality Medical Publishing;
2004.
· Haher TI Merola A, Shin T, Caruso, S. Spinal
Instrumentation Manual of The Scoliosis Research Society.
SRS Incorporated, Rosemont, IL 1999.
· Betz R, Lenke L, Harms J, Clements, Dl Lowe T,
Haher T, Newton PI Merola A, Wenger P. Anterior Instrumentation.
Spine: State of the Art Reviews, Vol.14 ,No.1, Philadelphia,
Hanley & Belfus, Inc. January 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A. Editors, Atlas of Spine Surgical
Techniques. Publisher Thieme, New York, NY 2003.
· Haher TI Chapter 15: Biomechanics of Spinal Deformities.
DeWald R. Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity, Thieme, New
York 2003.
· Haher TI Chapter 16: Outcomes in Scoliosis. DeWald
R. Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity, Thieme, New York
2003.
· Haher TI Chapter 17: Mechanical Testing Modalities.
DeWald R. Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity, Thieme, New
York 2003.
· Haher, T. Chapter 41: Pediatric Cervical Disorders.
Devlin, V. Spine Secrets, Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia,
PA, 2003.
· Haher T. Panel Member; Panel XI: Spinal Problems;
Future Directions in Musculoskeletal Research; A Summary
Report of the AAOS Research Committee Panel Studies. June
,2003 AAOS research Committee.
· Haher T, Valdevit A. Outcome in Scoliosis Surgery
Instructural Course Lectures, Vol#54 AAOS Rosemont IL.
· Haher T, Valdevit A. Use of Outcome Instruments
on AIS. Monograph series #28 AAOS Rosemont, IL 2005.
· Haher T, Valdevit A, Caruso S. Spinal Biomechanics.
Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials, SPINE. Lippincott Williams
& Williams, 2005.
· Haher T, Merola A. Editors; Surgical Techniques
of the Spine. Thieme, New York, 2003.
SCIENTIFIC
EXHIBITS:
·
Haher, T., Bauer, B., Lospinuso, M. Triple Column Failure
of the Spine Resulting from a Fall: The Jumpers' Fracture.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 53rd Annual
Meeting, 1986.
· Haher, T., Lospinuso, M, Bauer, B., Devlin, V.,
Pierla, MI Dimarco, Dl the Dynamic Loading Test; The True
Test of Spinal Stability American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, 54th Annual Meeting, January. 1987.
· Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., O'Brien, M., Cataldo,
J., Weisman, T., The Contribution of the Three Columns
of the Spine to Spinal Stability: A Biomechanical Study.
Scoliosis Research Society, 22nd Annual Meeting, September.
1987.
· Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., Bauer, B., Barbera,
C., Devlin, V, Pirela, M., Triple Column Failure of the
Spine Resulting from a Fall: The Jumpers' Fracture. American
Spinal Injury Association, Fourteenth Annual Meeting,
May, 1988.
· Haher, T., Chow, G., Valenza, J., Welin, D.,
The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to
Rotational Stability. Scoliosis Research Society, 23rd
Annual Meeting, September. 1988.
· Haher, T., Chow, G., Valenza, J., Welin, D.,
The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to
Rotational Stability; A Biomechanical Model. The 56th
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons. 1989.
· Haher, T., Chow, G., Valenza, J., Welin, D.,
The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to
Rotational Stability; A Biomechanical Model. American
Spinal Injury Association. April, 1989.
· Haher, T., Felmly, W., O'Brien, M., Welin, D.,
The lnstantaneous Axis of Rotation as a Function of the
Three Columns of the Spine. Scoliosis Research Society
24th Annual Meeting, September, 1989.
· Haher T, Choueka J, 0' Brien M, . The lnstantaneous
Axis of Rotation as a Function of the Three Columns of
the Spine. Presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990.
· Haher, T., Felmly, W., O'Brien, M., Welin, D.,
The Effect of the Three Columns of the Spine on the IAR
in Flexion and Extension. Scoliosis Research Society 25th
Annual Meeting, September 1990.
· Haher T, Choueka J, 0' Brien M, . The Instantaneous
Axis of Rotation as a Function of the Three Columns of
the Spine in Flexion and Extension. 58th Annual Meeting
of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991.
· Haher T, Orchowski J, Finite Element Analysis
of the Lumbar Spine; Impact Loading in Compression 59th
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgery, 1992.
· Haher T, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Kauffman C,
Liao K. The Effect of Disc Hydration on Vertebral Load
Distribution and Displacement in a Burst Fracture. 27th
Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, 1992.
· Haher T, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Kauffman C,
Liao K. The Anatomy of a Fracture: The Development of
a Three Dimensional Finite Element Model of the Spine
to Explain the Burst Fracture.27th Annual Meeting of the
Scoliosis Research Society, 1992.
· Haher T, O'Brien M, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Dryer
J. The Role of the Lumbar Facet Joints in Spinal Stability:
Identification of Alternate Paths of Loading. 60th Annual
Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1993.
· Zipnick R, Haher T, Dryer J, Nucci R, Kaufmann
C, Scalea T. HemodynamicResponses to Penetrating Spinal
Cord Injuries. 28th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research
Society, 1993.
· Nucci R, Siege1 S, Morczek K, Dryer J, Haher
T, Orchowski J: CT Evaluation of the Normal Adult Odontoid:
Implications for Internal Fixation. 61st Annual Meeting,
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1994.
·
Zipnick R, Haher T, Merola A, Benatar D. Computerized
Motion Diagnostic Imaging in the Diagnosis of Low Back
Pain. 61st Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, 1994.
· Dryer R, Nucci R, Gorup J, Merola A., Zipnick
R, Mannor D. Technical Analysis of Posterior Later Mass
Screw Placement with Regard to Angle and Purchase Orthopaedic
Transactions, In Press, 1994.
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Gorup J. Meta-Analysis
of Outcome Assessment in Scoliosis; A Review of 11,000
patients in 31 years. 62nd Annual Meeting, American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995.
· Zipnick R, Haher T, Merola A, Gorup. Occipital
Morphology; Surgical Implications.62nd Annual Meeting,
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995.
· Haher T, Zipnick R,, Merola A, Gorup J. Two Level
Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With Anterior Orion and
Posterior Axis Plates- A Biomechanical Study in Six Human
Spines. 62nd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, 1995.
· Dryer J, Nucci R, Gorup J, Merola A, Zipnick
R, Mannor D. Technical Analysis of Posterior Lateral Mass
Screw Placement with Regard to Angle and Purchase. 62nd
Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
1995.
· J Gorup, A Merola, R Zipnick, D Mannor, R Nucci,
J Dryer, Haher T. Technique for the Rapid Harvesting of
Human Cadaveric Spines. 62nd Annual Meeting, American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 1995.
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola, A, Gorup J, Collins
E, Alongi P, Shin, T, Caruso, S,Ellis E. Precocious Disk
Degeneration In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Histologic
Perspective Scoliosis Research Society Thirtieth Annual
Meeting, 1995.
· Haher T, Caruso S, Bailey J, Collins El Merola
A, Zipnick R, Ellis E, Cerabona F, Halligan S, Gorup J.
The Effect of Instrumentation Removal on Lumbar Vertebral
Strength: A Biomechanical Analysis of the Vertebral Body's
Response to Screw Removal. Scoliosis Research Society
Thirtieth Annual Meeting 1995.
· Haher T, Zipnick R, Caruso S, Gorup J, Merola
A, Collins E, Halligan S. Occipital Morphology: An Anatomic
Guide to Internal Fixation. Scoliosis Research Society
Thirtieth Annual Meeting 1995.
· Haher T, Gorup J, Merola A, Shin T, Collins E,
Zipnick R, Caruso S, Halligan, STechnique for the Rapid
Harvesting of Human Cadaveric Spines. Scoliosis Research
Society Thirtieth Annual Meeting 1995.
· Haher T., Gorup, J., Merola, A., Zipnick, R.,
Caruso, S., Seipel, P., Halligan, S. Orchowski, J. Scoliosis
Research Society Instrument: The Initial Experience. Scoliosis
Research Society Thirtieth Annual Meeting 1995.
· Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R.,
Gorup, J., Ellis, E., Orchowski, J., Collins, E., Shin,
T., Cervoni, T. Use of Composite Section Transformational
Analysis to Calculate Stress Distributions in Vertebral
Bodies. 1996 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons.
· Haher, T., Gorup, J., Merola, A., Zipnick, R.,
Caruso, S., Seipel, P., Halligan, S., Orchowski, J. Scoliosis
Research Society Instrument: The Initial Experience. The
1996 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons.
· Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R.,
Gorup, J. The Treatment of idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
Using Ventral Derotation Spondylodesis: A Clinical Study
in Fifty Matched Patients. The 1997 Annual Meeting of
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
· Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R.,
Gorup, J. The effects of Washers and Annual Meeting of
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
· Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R.,
Gorup, J. The Inverse Effects of Load Transfer and Load
Sharing on Axial Compressive Spinal Stiffness: A Specific
Effect of the ASTM Corpectomy Model. The 1997 Annual Meeting
of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
· Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R.,
Gorup, J. Occipital Screw Pullout Strength: A Biomechanical
Investigation of Occipital Morphology. The 1997 Annual
Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
· Caruso S, Chalkin B, Cerabona F, Merola A, Liporace
F, Bono C. Camillo F, Zipnick R, Haher R. The Role of
Osteophyte Formation in the Stability of the Aging Spine:
A Biomechanical Analysis. The 1998 65th Annual Meeting
of the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
· Haher T, Gorup J, Shin T, Homel P, Merola A,
Caruso S, Murray MI Collins E, Yeung A. Results of Scoliosis
Research Society Instrument for Evaluation of Surgical
Outcome In Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: A Multicenter
Study of 244 Patients. The 1998 65'h Annual Meeting of
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
· Haher T, Caruso S, Yeung A, Merola A, Shin T,
Haronian El Riina J, Margulies, The Inverse Effects of
Load Sharing on Axial Compressive Spinal Stiffness: A
Mechanical Model. The 1998 IIIth American Orthopaedic
Association Meeting.
· Haher T, Caruso S, Merola A, lzquierdo M, Murray
M, Shin T, Lowe T, Grogan D,Pugh L. Treatment of Adolescent
idiopathic Thoracic Scoliosis: A Clinical Study Comparing
Anterior and Posterior Instrumentation Using Patient and
Process Measures. The 1998 II1thth Annual Meeting of the
American Orthopaedic Association.
· Haher T, Caruso S, Yeung A, Lithkouhi B, Feygin
Dl Merola A, Shin T, Haronian E. Use of Composite Section
Transformational Analysis to Calculate Stress Distributions
in Vertebral Bodies Introduction. The 1998 IIlth Annual
Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association.
· Haher T, Small K, Davis J, Yeung A, Caruso S,
Huang Dl Shin T, Merola A. Mechanical Analysis of Localized
Pedicle Screw Deformation in a Posterior Spinal Construct.
The 1998 13th North American Spine Society Meeting.
· Haher TI Betz R, Lenke L, Clements, Lowe A, Merola
A, Hams J, Huss G, Blanke, McGlothlen, S. Do Radiographic
Parameters Correlate with Clinical Outcomes in Adolescent
Idiopathic Scoliosis? The 1999 66th Annual Meeting of
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
· O'Brien, F. Smith Dl Haher J, Lowe, TI Vraney
R, Tahernia D, Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A. Biomechanics
of Anterior vs. Posterior Plating of the Occipitocervical
Junction: A Computer Analysis. 1999 IMAST.
· Morgenstern W, Metz-Stavenhagen P, Merola A,
Haher T. The Extra- Pedicular Screw Placement in the Thoracic
Spine: A Cadaveric Study. 1999 IMAST.
· Caruso S, Chalkin B, Cerabona F, Merola A, Liporace
F, Bono C, Camillo, F Zipnick R, Haher T, Litkouhi B.
The Role of Osteophyte Formation in the Stability of the
Aging Spine: A Biomechanical Analysis. The 1999 34th Annual
Scoliosis Research Society Meeting.
· Haher T, Merola A, Caruso S, Mills El Kim K,
Chalkin B, Yeung A, Sealey R, Wong A, Litkouhi B. Scoliosis
Screening of 1559 Grammar School Students in a Major Annual
Scoliosis Research Society Meeting.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Caruso S, Nicholson
C, Ludmer P, Lee D, Ratnathicam A, Litkouhi B. An In Vitro
Biomechanical Investigation of Spinal lnterbody Fusion
Devices. The 1999 34th Annual Scoliosis Research Society
Meeting.
·
Haher T, Yeung A, Merola A, Cheung E, Litkouhi B, Small
K, Davis J, Caruso S. The Mechanical Analysis of lnsertion
Depth and Insertion Angle on Pedicle Screw Strength. The
1999 34th Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Mills E, Kim K, Chalkin
B, Sealey R, Caruso S, Wong A, Litkouhi B. Scoliosis Screening
of 1559 Grammar School Students in a Major Urban Heterogeneous
Population: Preliminary Findings. The 1999 14'~~nnualNorth
American Spine Society Meeting.
· An HI Anderson P, Bell, GI Haher T, Herkowitz
HI McGuire R, Transfeldt El Zigler J. Current Methods
of Outcome Research and Patient Based Assessments. Committee
on the Spine. The 67th Annual Meeting of the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Caruso S, Mills El Kim K,
Chalkin B, Yeung A, Sealey R, Wong A, Litkouhi B. Scoliosis
Screening of 1559 Grammar School Students in a Major Urban
Heterogeneous Population: Preliminary Findings. "Millennium
Meeting, American Spinal Injury Association. April, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Lazzarini A, Rao
N, Caruso S, Litkouhi B, Haronian El Lee SanYup, Shin
Tae. Segmental Anterior Correction of the Scoliotic Spine:
A Biomechanical Comparison of Moss, Moss-Miami, and Zielke
(VDS) lnstrumentation Systems. "Millennium Meeting,
American Spinal Injury Association. April, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Lee Dl Ottaviano
Dl Dugar V, Lee S, Camillo F, Cohen-Kshi K, Castro A.
An In Vitro Biomechanical Analysis of Hooks versus Screws
in Achieving Lordosis. The 113'th Meeting of the American
Orthopaedic Association. June, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Lee Dl Ottaviano
Dl Dugar V, Lee S, Camillo F, Cohen-Kashi, K, Castro,
A. An In Vitro Biomechanical Analysis of Hooks versus
Screws in Achieving Lordosis. The 113th Annual Meeting
of the American Orthopaedic Association. June, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman
A, Simonetti MI Lee S, Camillo F. The Effects of Washers
and Staples on Anterior Spinal lnstrumentation Stiffness:
A Mechanical Model. The 113th Annual Meeting of the American
Orthopaedic Association. June, 2000.
· Caruso Steven, Chalkin Brian, Cerabona F, Merola
A, Liporae F, Bono C. Camilo F. Zipnick R, Haher T. The
Role of Osteophyte Formation in the stability of the Aging
Spine: A Biomechanical Analysis. 7th International Meeting
on Advanced Spine Techniques. July, 2000.
· Haher TI Caruso S. Yeung A, Merola A, Shin T,
Heronian El Rinna J, Margulies J. The Inverse Effects
of Load Transfer and Load Sharing on Axial Compressive
Spinal Stiffness: A mechanical Model. 7th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
· Haher TI Merola A, Caruso S, Mills El Kim K,
Yeung A, Chalkin B. Scoliosis Screening of 2054 Grammar
School Students in a Major Urban Heterogeneous Population:
The Preliminary Findings. 7m lnternational Meeting on
Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
· Haher TI Small K, Davis J, Yeung A, Caruso S,
Huang Dl Shin TI Merola A. Mechanical Analysis of lnsertion
Depth and lnsertion Angle on Pedicle Screw Strain 7'h
lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July,
2000.
· Haher T, Sealey R, Yeung A, Caruso S, Morgenstern
W, Merola A, Lo S. In Vitro Study of Load Transfer and
Load Sharing with Respect to the Material Properties of
an Anterior Device: A Mechanical Model. 7 R International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
·
MorgensternW,Merola A, Metz-Stavenhagen P, Haher TI Sclafani
S, Culella N, Yeung A, Cheung El Mortezazadeh A.A Biomechanical
Analysis of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement: The Extrapedicular
Pathway. 7th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
July, 2000.
· Haher TI Merola A, Yeung A, Nicholson C, Ludmer
PI Lee Dl Ratnathicam A. An In Vitro Biomechanical Investigation
of Spinal Interbody Fusion Devices: A Study of Synthes
Femoral Ring Allograft, Surgical Dynamics ray Fusion Cage
And Spine Tech BAK Cage. 7th lnternational Meeting on
Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
· Haher TI Merola A, Yeung A, Lee Dl Ottaviano
D, Dugar V, Lee S, Camillo F. Cohen-Kashi K, Castro A.
An In Vitro Biomechanical Analysis of Hooks versus Screws
in Achieving Lordosis. 7th lnternational Meeting on Advanced
Spine Techniques July, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman
A, Simonetti M, Lee S, Camaillo F, Castro A. The Effects
of lnstrumentation Removal and Augmentation With PMMA
on Thoracic Vertebral Compressive Strength: A Biomechanical
Analysis. 7fh lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques July, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman
A, Simonetti M, Lee S, Camillo F. The Effects of Washers
and Staples on Anterior Spinal lnstrumentation Stiffness:
A Mechanical Model. 7th lnternational Meeting on Advanced
Spine Techniques July, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Lee Dl Ottaviano
Dl Dugar V, Lee Sanyup, Castro A,Camillo F, Cohen-Kashi
J. An In-Vitro Biomechanical Analysis of Hooks Versus
Screws in Achieving Lordosis. North American Spine Society,
1 5th Annual Meeting. October, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Morgenstern W, Metz-Stavenhagen
PI Sclafani S, Mortezazadeh A, Cheung El Culella N. A
Biomechanical Analysis of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement:
The Extrapedicular Pathway. North American Spine Society,
1 5th Annual Meeting. October, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman
A, Simonetti M. Lee Sanyup, Camillo F. The Effects of
Washers and Staples on Anterior Instrumentation: A Biomechanical
Model. North American Spine Society, October, 2000.
· Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Harms J, Clements
DH, Newton PO, Haher T, Merola A, Wenger D. Proximal Screw
Pull-Out During Anterior lnstrumentation for Thoracic
Scoliosis: Preventive Techniques. Scoliosis Research Society
35th Annual Meeting, October, 2000.
· Morgenstern W, Merola A, Haher T, Metz-Stavengaen
P. Extrapedicular Screw Placement in the thoracic Spine.
A Cadaveric Study. Scoliosis Research Society 35th Annual
Meeting, October, 2000.
· Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano D. Jiuthani V, lqball
R, Lager S. Horizontal Versus Vertical Loading. The American
Orthopaedic Association 1 14'~ Annual Meeting, June 13-16,2001.
· Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman
A, Simonetti MI Lee, S, Camillo F. The Effects of Washers
and Staples on Anterior Spinal Instrumentation Flexibility.
The American Orthopaedic Association 1 14" Annual
Meeting, June 13-1 6,2001.
· Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl DeFrancis J,
Didolkar M, Lisella J. Pollack MI Quashie J, Zabell, J.
A Biomedical Comparison of an Ultra High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Model to a Human In Vitro Cadaveric
Model. The American Orthopaedic Association 1 14~~ Annual
Meeting, June 13-16,2001.
·
Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl Gallo C, Morelli B, Shukla
S. Biomechanics of Long segment Fixation: An In Vitro
Analysis of Number of Fixation Point and Construct Stiffness.
The American Orthopaedic Association 114.
· Brkaric M, Haher T, Kohani 0,Lenki L, Lowe TI
Newton PI Wenger D, Betz R, Clements Dl Huss G, Marks
M. Do Outcome Parameters Correlate with Surgical Complications
Utilizing the SRS Questionnaire in the Treatment of AIS?
lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July
12-14, 2001. Annual Meeting, June 13-16,2001.
· Haher TI Merola A, Ottaviano Dl DeFrancis J,
Didolkar M, Lisella J, Pollack MI Quashie J, Zabell Dl.
Can Polyethylene Spine Models Accurately Determine the
Mechanical Behavior of Cadaveric Spine Models? A Biomechanical
Comparison of an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE) Model to a Human In Vitro Cadaveric Model. lnternational
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July 12-14,2001.
· Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl Gallo C, Morelli
B, Shukla S, Krzychi J, Murray M,Camillo F, Mortezazadeh
MI Vigna F. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation: An
In Vitro Analysis of Number of Fixation Points and Construct
Stiffness. lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques.
July 12-14, 2001.
· Haher T ,Merola A, Ottaviano Dl Gallo C, Goldfarb
B, Castro A, Camillo F, Murray M, Lapman PI Culella N,
Lee S, Vigna F. The Effect of Rod Diameter and Yield Point
on Construct Stiffness in Spinal Instrumentation: A Biomechanical
Investigation. lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques. July 12-14,2001.
· Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano D, Goldfar B, Lapman,
PI Culella N, Lee, Sanyup L, Castro A, Camillo F, Murray,
M. The Effect of Rod Diameter and Yield Point Construct
Stiffness in Spinal Instrumentation: A Biomechanical Investigation.
Scoliosis Research Society 36thAnnual Meeting, Cleveland,
Ohio, September, 2001.
· MorgensternW, Metz-Stavenhagen, PI Haher, TI
Merola, A, Yeung, A, Sclafani, S, Mortezazadeh, A, Cheung
El Culella, N.A Biomechanical Analysis of Thoracic Pedicle
Screw Placement: The Extrapedicular Pathway. Scoliosis
Research Society 36th~nnualMeeting, Cleveland, Ohio, September,
2001.
· Haher TI Merola, A, Ottaviano Dl Galllo C, Morelli
B, Shukla S, Krzycki J, Murray, M. Camillo F, Mortezazadeh
A. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation: A An lnvitro
Analysis of Number of Fixation Points and Construct Stiffness.
Scoliosis Research Society 36thAnnual Meeting, Cleveland,
Ohio, September, 2001.
· Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl Brandoff J, Goldman
A, Gallo C, Morelli 9, Shukla S. The Effects of Washers
and Staples on Anterior Instrumentation: A Mechanical
Model. Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting,
Cleveland, Ohio, September, 2001.
· Merola A, Brkaric MI Haher TI Kohani 0,Betz R,
Clements Dl Huss GI Lenke L, Lowe T, Newton PI Wenger
M, Gilbert E. Do Outcome Parameters Correlated with Surgical
Complication Utilizing The SRS Questionnaire in the Treatment
of AIS? Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting,
Cleveland, Ohio, September, 2001.
· Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl DeFrancis J,
Didolkar M, Lisella J, Pollack M, Quashie J, Zabell D.
Can Polyethylene Spine Models Accurately Determine the
Mechanical Behavior of Cadaveric Spine Models? A Biomechanical
Comparison of An Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE) Model to a Human In Vitro Cadaveric Model. American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 69" Annual Meeting,
Dallas, Texas February, 2002.
· Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Harms J, Clements
DH, Newton PO, Haher TI Merola A, Wenger D. Limitations
of Anterior Instrumentation for the Correction of AIS
in the Immature Patient. Scoliosis Research Society 37th
Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. September, 2002.
· Newton PO , Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Harms
J, Clements DH, , Haher TI Merola A, Wenger D. Anterior
Thoroscopic Instrumentation: A Matched Comparison to Anterior
Open and Posterior Instrumentation. Research Society 3fth
Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. September, 2002.
· Thompson J, Haher T, Lehner J, Ottaviano D, Patient
Based Outcomes: The SRS Instrument.
. Research Society 37th Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. September,
2002.
· Merola A, O'Brien MI Lamba GI Chejfec GI Haher
TI Castro A, Vigna F, Mathur MI Brkaric M, Smith Dl Eule
N, Espat J. Attenuation of Ciliary Neurotrophic factor
in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Treated with intravenous Methylprednisolone.
37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
WA, Sept. 2002.
· Haher TI Yeung A, Merola A, Cheung E, Litkouhi
B, Small K, Davis J, Caruso S, Lee C. Mechanical Analysis
of Depth and Insertion Angle on Pedicle Screw Strain.
37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
WA, Sept. 2002.
· Clements Dl Betz R, Newton P, Lenke L, Lowe T,
Merola A, Haher T, Marks M. Incidence of Vascular Complications
Associated with Anterior lnstrumentation for AIS. 37'h
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA,
Sept. 2002.
· Betz R, MacDonald J, Lenke L, Lowe TI Newton
P, Clements Dl Wenger Dl Haher TI Merola A, Harms J, Shufflebarger
H. Perioperative Complications of Spinal Fusion for Thoracic
AIS. 37m Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
WA, Sept. 2002.
· Andrea L, Betz R, Newton PI Clements Dl Lenke
L, Haher TI Merola A, Sucato D. Reliability and Validity
of a Spine Deformity Radiographic Scoring System. .37th
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA,
Sept. 2002.
· Haher T, Ottaviano Dl Krzycki J, Khetarpal P,
Merola A, Caruso S, Lauarini A, Castro A. A Biomechanical
Analysis of Load Sharing and Load Transfer in the Cervical
Spine. 37'h Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society,
Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
· Haher T, Ottaviano Dl Krzycki J, Khetarpal P,
Merola A, Caruso S, Lauarini A, Castro A. Brown B, Deshpande
C, Sealy R. A Comparison of Rotational and Stiffness in
Facet Joints screws vs. Pedicle Screws in the Destabilized
Spine. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society,
Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
· Haher T, Ottaviano Dl Merola A, Caruso S, Castro
A, Lally S, Barsa S, lnguidanos S. The Effects of Washers
and Staples on Anterior Spinal lnstrumentation Stability:
Can Plowing Be Prevented? A Cadaveric Model. 37th Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept.
2002.
· Betz R, Clements Dl Lenke. L, Newton P, Haher
T. Limitations of Anterior lnstrumentation for Correction
of Thoracic idiopathic Scoliosis in the Immature Patient.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 70" Annual
Meeting, New Orleans, LA February, 2003.
· Haher T, Valdevit A, Biomechanical Effects of
Anterior Fusion Upon The Intervertebral Disc and Distal
Facet Joint. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans,
LA 2003.
· Betz R, MacDonald J, Lenke L, Lowe T, Newton
P, Clements Dl Wenger Dl Haher T, Merola A, Selective
vs. Nonselective Fusion of the Lenke Curves in Adolescent
idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons 71" Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CAI March,
2004.
· Valdevit, A; McDermott, A; Gitelman, A; Kambic,
H; Elster, T; Haher, T; Errico, JP CHARACTERIZATION OF
A DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCER FOR RECORDING OF SPINAL DEFLECTIONS.
Orthopaedic Research Society 51'' Meting, 212005 Washington
DC.
· Kuroda,R; Vishal, G;Andrish, J; Kambic, H; Valdevit,
A; Haher, T THE EFFECT OF ALBEE OSTEOTOMY ON DYNAMIC PATTELO-
FEMORAL FUNCTION Orthopaedic Research Society 51'' Meting,
212005 Washington DC
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