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Christopher I. Shaffrey
Chief of Spine Surgery and Spine Care at Spine Surgery
Cervical And Thoracic Myelopathy
Computer Vision
Scoliosis Diagnosis And Treatment
Spinal Fractures And Fixation Techniques
Spine And Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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Research Contributions
Development of the Schwab Adult Spinal Deformity Classification
Co-authored the Schwab classification system, a widely adopted system for classifying adult spinal deformity, improving the standardization of diagnosis and treatment.
Spine (2011)
Pioneering Research on Surgical Timing in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Led research on the optimal timing of surgical decompression for traumatic cervical spinal cord injury, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
PLoS ONE (2012)
Establishing Radiographical Spinopelvic Parameters and Disability Relationships
Investigated the correlation between spinopelvic parameters and disability in adult spinal deformity, providing insights for surgical planning and patient management.
Spine (2013)
Defining Cervical Spine Alignment and Sagittal Deformity
Contributed to the understanding of cervical spine alignment and its impact on clinical outcomes, informing surgical approaches and patient care.
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine (2013)
Investigating the Impact of Cervical Sagittal Alignment on Outcomes
Studied the influence of cervical sagittal alignment on outcomes following posterior cervical fusion surgery, optimizing surgical techniques.
Neurosurgery (2015)
Development of the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS)
Contributed to the development and validation of the SINS, a tool for assessing spinal instability in patients with neoplastic disease.
Journal of Clinical Oncology (2011)
Research on Complications in Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery
Published research on complications in pediatric scoliosis surgery, contributing to improved surgical safety and outcomes.
Spine (2010)
Studies on the Impact of Adult Spinal Deformity on Quality of Life
Investigated the impact of adult spinal deformity on patient quality of life, informing treatment decisions and patient counseling.
Spine (2009)
Research on Surgical Approaches for Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures
Published research on surgical approaches for thoracolumbar burst fractures, contributing to improved surgical techniques.
Journal of neurosurgery (1995)
Research Highlights
Dr. Christopher I. Shaffrey is a leading spine surgeon specializing in complex spinal disorders, with significant contributions to the classification, treatment, and outcomes of adult spinal deformities and spinal cord injuries. His research has advanced surgical techniques and improved patient care in the field of neurological surgery.
Research Areas
Cervical And Thoracic MyelopathyComputer VisionScoliosis Diagnosis And TreatmentSpinal Fractures And Fixation TechniquesSpine And Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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