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Themistocles S. Protopsaltis
Associate Professor at Orthopaedic 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 T1 Pelvic Angle (TPA) as a measure of global sagittal deformity
Introduced T1 Pelvic Angle (TPA) as a novel radiographic measure that accounts for both spinal inclination and pelvic tilt, correlating with health-related quality of life.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (2014)
Assessment of perioperative and postoperative complication rates in adult spinal deformity surgery
Led a prospective multicenter assessment of perioperative and minimum 2-year postoperative complication rates associated with adult spinal deformity surgery, providing critical insights into surgical outcomes.
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine (2016)
Development of a cervical spine deformity classification system
Developed a novel cervical spine deformity classification system and assessed its reliability, contributing to standardized approaches in diagnosis and treatment.
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine (2015)
Identification of risk factors for rod fracture following adult spinal deformity surgery
Conducted a prospective multicenter assessment to identify risk factors for rod fracture following surgery for adult spinal deformity, informing surgical techniques and implant selection.
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine (2014)
Comparative analysis of operative and nonoperative treatment for adult spinal deformity
Compared outcomes of operative and nonoperative treatment approaches for adult spinal deformity, providing evidence-based guidance for treatment decisions.
Neurosurgery (2015)
Investigation of cervical spine alignment and its clinical implications
Examined the relationship between cervical spine alignment, sagittal deformity, and clinical outcomes, contributing to a better understanding of cervical spine biomechanics.
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine (2013)
Development of a preoperative predictive model for major complications following adult spinal deformity surgery
Developed a preoperative predictive model for major complications following adult spinal deformity surgery, enabling better patient selection and risk management.
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine (2017)
Analysis of the impact of cervical deformity on health-related quality of life
Evaluated the health impact of adult cervical deformity in patients presenting for surgical treatment, comparing it to US population norms and chronic disease states.
Neurosurgery (2017)
Research Highlights
Dr. Protopsaltis is a leading expert in spinal deformity surgery, focusing on innovative techniques and comprehensive assessments to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. His research has significantly advanced the understanding and treatment of cervical and thoracolumbar deformities.
Research Areas
Cervical And Thoracic MyelopathyComputer VisionScoliosis Diagnosis And TreatmentSpinal Fractures And Fixation TechniquesSpine And Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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