Fahim DK, Luo
L, Patel AJ, Robertson CS, Gopinath SP. Pulmonary embolus from acute
superior sagittal sinus thrombosis secondary to skull fracture: case
report. Neurosurgery. 06/2011; 68(6): E1756-60; discussion
E1760. 21389895
Sandquist L, Paris A, Fahim DK. Definitive single-stage
posterior surgical correction of complete traumatic spondyloptosis at
the thoracolumbar junction. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine.
06/2015; 22(6): 653-7. 25793470
Thomas AM, Fahim DK. Stand-Alone Balloon Kyphoplasty for
Treatment of Traumatic Burst Fracture in Pediatric Patient. World
neurosurgery. 05/2019; 125: 475-480. 30738932
LABORATORY-BASED RESEARCH
Fahim DK, Sun
K, Tawackoli W, Mendel E, Rhines LD, Burton AW, Kim DH, Ehni
BL, Liebschner MA. Premature adjacent vertebral fracture after
vertebroplasty: a biomechanical study. Neurosurgery. 09/2011;
69(3): 733-44. 21499145
Fahim DK, Kim
SD, Cho D, Lee S, Kim DH. Avoiding abdominal flank bulge after
anterolateral approaches to the thoracolumbar spine: cadaveric study
and electrophysiological investigation. Journal of neurosurgery.
Spine. 11/2011; 15(5): 532-40. 21819186
Fahim DK, Tatsui
CE, Suki D, Gumin J, Lang FF, Rhines LD. Orthotopic murine model of a
primary malignant bone tumor in the spine: functional,
bioluminescence, and histological correlations. Journal of
neurosurgery. Spine. 09/2014; 21(3): 378-85. 24971476
Thomas AM, Fahim DK, Gemechu JM. Anatomical Variations of the
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve and Implications for Injury Prevention
during Surgical Procedures of the Neck. Diagnostics (Basel,
Switzerland). 09/2020; 10(9). 32899604
We are currently in the early stages of a new laboratory project to
evaluate the possible superiority of nanometalene surface technology
implants compared to PEEK or Titanium implants with regards to biofilm
formation. This is an
important question as it may affect the rates of post-operative
infections after spine surgery.
Infections after these types of operations can result in
discitis and osteomyelitis, which can be devastating and
life-threatening complications. Our research investigates whether
certain implant surface technology may protect against this
complication.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Fahim DK, Bucher
R, Johnson MW. The elusive nature of primary intraocular lymphoma.
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North
American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. 03/2005; 25(1): 33-6.
15756131
Fahim DK, Frueh
BR, Musch DC, Nelson CC. Complications of pegged and non-pegged
hydroxyapatite orbital implants. Ophthalmic plastic and
reconstructive surgery. 05/2007; 23(3): 206-10. 17519658
Song D, Garton HJ, Fahim DK, Maher CO. Spinal cord vascular
malformations in children. Neurosurgery clinics of North America.
07/2010; 21(3): 503-10. 20561499
Vanood A, Sharrak A, Karabon P, Fahim DK. Industry-Sponsored
Research Payments in Neurosurgery-Analysis of the Open Payments
Database From 2014 to 2018. Neurosurgery. 02/2021; 88(3):
E250-E258. 33517429
Rapp A, Sun M, Weissman H, Perez-Cruet MJ, Fahim DK.
Pre-Operative Patient Education Does Not Necessarily Reduce Length of
Stay or Pain After Spinal Surgery. Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery:
Advanced Techniques and Case Management. 06/2021; 24(3): 101044
I am currently collaborating with my colleagues in the radiation
oncology department to look at prognostic factors and clinical
outcomes for patients who undergo retreatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Many patients prefer this type of treatment to invasive
treatments for Trigeminal Neuralgia, however, the role utilizing Gamma
Knife to retreat patients with recurrent disease has not been
investigated in the literature.
We hope our findings shed light on the use of this treatment
modality in this setting.
In October of 2022, we presented our research at the American
Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Antonio and
the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Meeting in San Franciso.
CONCLUSION
I have thoroughly enjoyed the fifty research projects that I have
participated in over the past quarter of a century.
Research allows us to ask a question, challenge the status quo,
advance our knowledge, and improve the care and outcomes of our
patients. I particularly enjoying collaborating with colleagues on
research projects as we always bring different perspectives to the
question at hand.