Publications

Nel LJ, Humphreys SC, Sielatycki JA, Block JE, Hodges SD. Total joint replacement of the lumbar spine: report of the first two cases with 16 years of follow-up. J Spine Surg; 2024; 10(3):583-589

Sayed D, Beall DP, Gulati A, Hyman E, Block JE. Computed Tomographic Characterization for Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Utilizing a Radiofrequency Multitined Expandable Electrode. Med Devices (Auckl); 2024; 17:323-337

Lorio MP, Nunley PD, Heller JE, McCormack BM, Lewandrowski KU, Block JE. Clinical Implementation of Tissue-Sparing Posterior Cervical Fusion: Addressing Market Access Challenges. J Pers Med; 2024; 14(837)

Lorio MP, Yuan HA, Beall DP, Block JE, Andersson GBJ. The Role of ISASS in Evolving the Spine Code Landscape: Lumbar Discogenic Pain Receives Specific ICD-10-CM Code. Int J Spine Surg; 2024; 18(3):online.

Humphreys SC, Nel LJ, Block JE, Hodges SD. Technical Note on the Role of Kambin’s Triangle in the Evolution of Total Joint Replacement of the Lumbar Spine. Int J Spine Surg; 2024; 18(3):336-342.

Vilims BD, Block JE. Effective Management of Recurrent Trauma-Induced Neck Pain With Radiofrequency Neurotomy Using the Nimbus Electrosurgical Radiofrequency Multitined Expandable Electrode: A Case Report. Pain Medicine Case Reports; 2024; 8(3):65-70.

Lorio MP, Watters WC, Grunch BH, Metzger AK, Lewandrowski KU, Block JE, Andersson GBJ. Utilization of Bone-Anchored Annular Defect Closure to Prevent Reherniation Following Lumbar Discectomy: Overcoming Barriers to Clinical Adoption and Market Access. Int J Spine Surg; 2024; 18(2):222-230.

Lorio MP, Tate JL, Myers TJ, Block JE, Beall DP. Perspective on Intradiscal Therapies for Lumbar Discogenic Pain: State of the Science, Knowledge Gaps, and Imperatives for Clinical Adoption. J Pain Res; 2024; 1171-1182.

Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Sielatycki JA, Sivaganesan A, Block JE. Are We Finally Ready for Total Joint Replacement of the Spine? An Extension of Charnley’s Vision. Int J Spine Surg; 2024; 18(1):24-31.

Wright RE, Block JE. Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Twelve Month Outcomes and Comparison Between Two Techniques. Med Res Arch; 2023; 11(12) pp 1-8.

Hubbell PJ, Roth B,  Block JE. Comparative Evaluation of Mineralized Bone Allografts for Spinal Fusion Surgery. J Funct Biomater; 2023; 14:384.

Latif U, Hubbell PJ III, Tubic G, Guerrero LA, Skaribas IM, Block JE. Minimally Invasive Postero-Inferior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: Surgical Technique and Procedural Details. J Pers Med; 2023; 13(7):1136.

Kiapour A, Massaad E, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar A, Begley MR, Goel VK, Block JE, Shin JH. Resisting subsidence with a truss Implant: Application of the “Snowshoe” principle for interbody fusion devices. J. Biomech; 2023;155: 111635.

Lorio MP, Beall DP, Calodney AK, Lewandrowski KU, Block JE, Mekhail N. Defining the Patient with Lumbar Discogenic Pain: Real-World Implications for Diagnosis and Effective Clinical Management. J. Pers. Med; 2023;13: 821.

Schlesinger SM, Maggio D, Lorio MP, Lewandrowski KU, Block JE. Comparison of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Ambulatory Surgery Center and Traditional Hospital Settings, Part 2: Assessment of Surgical Safety in Medicare Beneficiaries. J. Pers. Med; 2023;13: 566.

Schlesinger SM, Gelber BR, Gerber MB, Lorio MP, Block JE. Comparison of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Ambulatory Surgery Center and Traditional Hospital Settings, Part 1: Multi-Center Assessment of Surgical Safety. J. Pers. Med; 2023;13(2): 311.

Antony A, Stevenson J, Trimble T, Block JE. Perspective: A Proposed Diagnostic and Treatment Algorithm for Management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: An Integrated Team Approach. Pain Physician; 2022;25:E1467-1474.

Lynch PJ, Tubic G, Foster JM, Puri S, Burnette CA, Block JE. Minimally Invasive Inferior Intra-Articular Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: Successful Application of Osseous Stabilization Using Allograft Bone. Orthop Res Rev; 2022;14:429-435.

Falowski SM, Koga SF, Northcutt T, Garamszegi L, Leasure J, Block JE. Improving the Management of Patients with Osteoporosis Undergoing Spinal Fusion: The Need for a Bone Mineral Density-Matched Interbody Cage. Orthop Res Rev; 2021;13:281-288.

Kiapour, A, Seim HB, Atkinson BL, Lalor PA, Block JE. Bone Mineralization and Spinal Fusion Evaluation of a Truss-based Interbody Fusion Device: Ovine Finite Element Analysis with Confirmatory in vivo Outcomes. Spine;2022;47(7):E319-E327

Hunt JP, Begley MR, Block JE. Truss implant technologyTM for interbody fusion in spinal degenerative disorders: profile of advanced structural design, mechanobiologic and performance characteristics. Expert Rev Med Devices; 2021;30:1-9.

Yoelin SG, Kwolek MS, Block JE. Response: Improving the accuracy of botulinum toxin injections cannot rely on syringe devices. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol; 2021;14(1):12-13.

Block JE. An uplifting experience: Can botulinum toxin address depressive symptoms? Psych Times; 2021;38(1).

Yoelin SG, Kwolek MS, Block JE. Commentary on Botulinum Toxin Injections: A Call for Improved Accuracy. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol; 2020;13(8):13-14.

Tekmyster G, Sayed D, Cairns KD, Raso LJ, Kim C, Block JE. Interspinous Process Decompression With The Superion® Spacer For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Real-World Experience From A Device Registry. Med Devices: Evidence and Res; 2019;12:423-427.

Block JE, Lavelle WF, Nunley PD. Toward a cure for lumbar spinal stenosis: The potential of interspinous process decompression. Med Hypotheses; 2019;132:109357.

Kwolek MS, Block JE. Maximizing botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic and therapeutic applications with a single use, disposable, exact dose injection assist device. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol; 2019;12:35–46.

Nunley PD, Deer TR, Benyamin RM, Staats PS, Block JE. Interspinous process decompression is associated with a reduction in opioid analgesia in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. J Pain Res; 2018;11:2943-2948.

Siemionow K, Smith W, Gillespy M, McCormack BM, Gundanna MI, Block JE. Length of stay associated with posterior cervical fusion with intervertebral cages: experience from a device registry. J Spine Surg; 2018;4(2):281-286.

Nunley PD, Patel VV, Orndorff DG, Lavelle WF, Block JE, Geisler FH. Interspinous Process Decompression Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Minim Invasive Surg; 2018;1035954.

McQuivey RW, Block JE, Massaro RA. ebb® Complete Tamponade System: effective hemostasis for postpartum hemorrhage. Med Devices: Evidence and Res 2018;11:57-63.

Nunley PD, Patel VV, Orndorff DG, Lavelle WF, Block JE, Geisler FH. Five-year durability of stand-alone interspinous process decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis. Clin Interv Aging 2017;12:1409-1417.

Nunley PD, Patel VV, Orndorff DG, Lavelle WF, Block JE, Geisler FH. Superion® InterSpinous Spacer Treatment of Moderate Spinal Stenosis: 4-year Results. World Neurosurg 2017;104:279-283.

Igbinosa I, Moore FA 3rd, Johnson C, Block JE. Comparison of rapid immunoassays for rupture of fetal membranes. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2017;17:128.

Barrett-Tuck R, Del Monaco D, Block JE. One and two level posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) using an expandable, stand-alone, interbody fusion device: a VariLift® case series. J Spine Surg 2017;3(1):9-15.

McQuivey RW, Block JE. Vacuum-Assisted Cesarean Section. Int J Womens Health 2017;9:151-155.

Gausepohl T, Pennig D, Heck S, Gick S, Vegt PA, Block JE. Effective management of bone fractures with the IlluminOss® photodynamic bone stabilization system: initial clinical experience from the European Union registry. Orthop Rev 2017;9(6988):5-8.

Patel VV, Andersson GBJ, Garfin SR, Resnick DL, Block JE. Utilization of CT scanning associated with complex spine surgery. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017;18:52.

Nunley PD, Shamie AN, Blumenthal SL, Orndorff D, Block JE, Geisler FH. Interspinous Process Decompression: Expanding Treatment Options for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Biomed Res Int 2016;3267307.

McQuivey RW, Block JE. ROM Plus®: accurate point-of-care detection of ruptured fetal membranes. Med Devices: Evidence and Res 2016;9:69-74.

Rogers LC, Scott L, Block JE. Accurate Point-of-Care Detection of Ruptured Fetal Membranes: Improved Diagnostic Performance Characteristics with a Monoclonal/Polyclonal Immunoassay. Clin Med Insights Reprod Health 2016;10:15-18.

Neely WF, Fichtel F, Cardenas del Monaco D, Block JE. Treatment of Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Degeneration with the VariLift-L Interbody Fusion System: Retrospective Review of 470 Cases. Int J Spine Surg 2016;10(15).

Madonna V, Zorzi C, Crawford D, Miller LE, Block JE. Minimally Invasive Load-Sharing Implant for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis. Tech Orthop 2015;30:251-253.

Lauryssen C, Jackson RJ, Baron JM, Tallarico RA, Lavelle WF, Deutsch H, Block JE, Geisler FH. Stand-alone interspinous spacer versus decompressive laminectomy for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2015:12(6):763-769.

Patel VV, Nunley PD, Whang PG, Haley TR, Bradley WD, Davis RP, Block JE, Geisler FH. Superion® InterSpinous Spacer for treatment of moderate degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: durable three-year results of a randomized controlled trial. J Pain Res. 2015;8:657-662.

Chedid MK, Tundo KM, Block JE, Muir JM.. Hybrid Biosynthetic Autograft Extender for Use in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Safety and Clinical Effectiveness. Open Orthop J. 2015;9:217-25.

Beaubien B, Salib RM, Fielding LC, Block JE. SImmetry® Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System with SImmetry Decorticator®. Surgical Science. 2015;6:282-291.

Emstad E, Cardenas del Monaco D, Fielding LC, Block JE. The VariLift® Interbody Fusion System: expandable, standalone interbody fusion. Med Devices: Evidence and Res 2015;8:219-230.

Strand V, McIntyre LF, Beach WR, Miller LE, Block JE. Safety and efficacy of US-approved viscosupplements for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, saline-controlled trials. J Pain Res 2015;8:217-228.

Patel VV, Whang PG, Haley TR, Bradley WD, Nunley PD, Davis RP, Miller LE, Block JE, Geisler FH. Superion Interspinous Process Spacer for Intermittent Neurogenic Claudication Secondary to Moderate Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Spine 2015;40:5:275-282.

Miller LE, Sode M, Fuerst T, Block JE. Joint unloading implant modifies subchondral bone trabecular structure in medial knee osteoarthritis: 2-year outcomes of a pilot study using fractal signature analysis. Clin Interv Aging 2015;10:351-357.

Miller LE, Block JE. An 8-Week Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Program of Hyaluronic Acid Injection, Deliberate Physical Rehabilitation, and Patient Education is Cost Effective at 2 Years Follow-up: The OsteoArthritis Centers of America(SM) Experience.. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord 2014;7:49-55.

Vegt P, Muir JM, Block JE. The Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System: a minimally invasive, percutaneous intramedullary polymeric osteosynthesis for simple and complex long bone fractures. Med Devices: Evidence and Res 2014;7:453-461.

Meisel HJ, Seller K, Lϋth A, Bϋttner-Janz K, Stosberg P, Moser A, Miller LE, Block JE, Pimenta L. Minimally invasive facet restoration implant for chronic lumbar zygapophysial pain: 1-year outcomes. Ann Surg Innov Res 2014;8:7.

Patel VV, Whang PG, Haley TR, Bradley DW, Nunley PD, Miller LE, Block JE, Geisler FH. Two-year clinical outcomes of a multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing two interspinous spacers for treatment of moderate lumbar spinal stenosis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2014;15:221.

Miller LE, Block JE. Minimally invasive arthrodesis for chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction using the SImmetry SI Joint Fusion system. Med Devices: Evidence and Res 2014;7:125-130.

Yuan PS, Rowshan K, Verma R, Miller LE, Block JE. Minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion with direct psoas visualization. J Orthop Surg Res 2014;9:20.

Stiebel OM, Miller LE, Block JE. Post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis in the young patient: therapeutic dilemmas and emerging technologies. Open Access J Sports Med 2014;5:73-79.

Arendt EA, Miller LE, Block JE. Early knee osteoarthritis management should first address mechanical joint overload. Orthop Rev 2014;6(5188):21-23.

Moser FG, Maya MM, Blaszkiewicz L, Scicli A, Miller LE, Block JE. Prospective single-site experience with radiofrequency-targeted vertebral augmentation for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture.. J Osteoporos. 2013;791397.

Farr II J, Miller LE, Block JE. Quality of Life in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Commentary on Nonsurgical and Surgical Treatments. The Open Orthopaedics Journal 2013;7:619-623.

Miller LE, Block JE. An 8-week multimodal treatment program improves symptoms of knee osteoarthritis: a real-world multicenter experience. Pragmat Obs Res 2013;4:39-44.

London NJ, Smith J, Miller LE, and Block JE. Bridging the osteoarthritis treatment gap with the KineSpring Knee implant System: early evidence in 100 patients with 1-year minimum follow-up. Orthop Res Rev 2013;5:65-73.

Hetherington HE, Block JE. Facial fat grafting with a prototype injection control device. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2013;6:201-209.

Miller LE, Block JE. US-Approved Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Injections are Safe and Effective in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Saline-Controlled Trials. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord 2013;6:57-63.

Zeilstra DJ, Miller LE, and Block JE. Axial lumbar interbody fusion: a 6-year single-center experience. Clin Interv Aging 2013;8:1063-1069.

Miller LE, Reckling WC, and Block JE. Analysis of postmarket complaints database for the iFuse SI Joint Fusion System®: a minimally invasive treatment for degenerative sacroiliitis and sacroiliac joint disruption. Med Devices (Auckl) 2013;6:77-84.

Hardenbrook MA, Miller LE, and Block JE. TranS1 VEO system: a novel psoas-sparing device for transpsoas lumbar interbody fusion. Med Devices: Evidence and Res 2013;6:91-95.

Clifford AG, Gabriel SM, O’Connell M, Lowe D, Miller LE, and Block JE. The KineSpring® Knee Implant System: an implantable joint-unloading prosthesis for treatment of medial knee osteoarthritis. Med Devices: Evidence and Res 2013;6:69-76.

London NJ, Smith J, Miller LE, and Block JE. Midterm Outcomes and Predictors of Clinical Success With the KineSpring Knee Implant System. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord 2013;6:19-28.

Crawford DC, Miller LE, and Block JE. Conservative Management of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Flawed Strategy? Orthop Rev 2013;5:e2.

Bowditch M, Miller LE, Block JE. Successful two-stage revision of a KineSpring® joint unloading implant: a case study. Int Med Case Reports J 2012;5:91–95.

Hayes DA, Miller LE, Block JE. Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment with the KineSpring Knee Implant System: A Report of Two Cases. Case Rep Orthop 2012;1-6.

Bhandari M, Smith J, Miller LE, Block JE. Clinical and Economic Burden of Revision Knee Arthroplasty. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord 2012;5:89-94.

Dalton BE, Kohm AC, Miller LE, Block JE, Poser RD. Radiofrequency-targeted vertebral augmentation versus traditional balloon kyphoplasty: radiographic and morphologic outcomes of an ex vivo biomechanical pilot study. Clin Interv Aging 2012;7:525-531.

Mankin KP, Moore CA, Miller LE, Block JE. Hemostasis with a bipolar sealer during surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Spinal Disord Tech 2012;25(5):259-63.

Gerszten PC, Tobler W, Raley TJ, Miller LE, Block JE, Nasca RJ. Axial presacral lumbar interbody fusion and percutaneous posterior fixation for stabilization of lumbosacral isthmic spondylolisthesis. J Spinal Disord Tech 2012;25(2):E36-40.

Lauryssen C, Berven S, Mimran R, Summa C, Sheinberg M, Miller LE, and Block JE. Facet-sparing lumbar decompression with a minimally invasive flexible microblade shaver versus traditional decompression: a quantitative radiographic assessment. Clin Interv Aging 2012;7:257-266.

Miller LE, Jacofsky DJ, Kirker KR, Fitzpatrick KL, Juda GA, Block JE. Rationale, characteristics, and clinical performance of the OsteoSponge®: a novel allograft for treatment of osseous defects. Orthop Res Rev 2012;4:9-17.

Berkoff DJ, Miller LE, Block JE. Clinical utility of ultrasound guidance for intra-articular knee injections: a review. Clin Interv Aging 2012;7:89-95.

Anselmetti GC, Tutton SM, Facchini FR, Miller LE, Block JE. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation for painful osteolytic vertebral metastasis: a case report. Int Med Case Reports J 2012;5:13-17.

Miller LE, Block JE. Interspinous spacer implant in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: preliminary results of a multi-center, randomized, controlled trial. Pain Res Treatment 2012;2012:823509

Korovessis P, Repantis T, Miller LE, Block JE. Initial clinical experience with a novel vertebral augmentation system for treatment of symptomatic vertebral compression fractures: a case series of 26 consecutive patients. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2011;12:206.

Bini W, Miller LE, Block JE. Minimally invasive treatment of moderate lumbar spinal stenosis with the Superion interspinous spacer. Open Orthop J 2011;5:361-367.

Cohen A, Miller LE, Block JE. Minimally invasive presacral approach for revision of an AxiaLIF rod due to fall-related lumbosacral instability: a case report. J Med Case Reports 2011;5:488.

Shabat S, Miller LE, Block JE, Gepstein R. Minimally invasive treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis with a novel interspinous spacer. Clin Interv Aging 2011;6:227-233.

Tender GC, Miller LE, Block JE. Percutaneous pedicle screw reduction and axial presacral lumbar interbody fusion for treatment of lumbosacral spondylolisthesis: a case series. J Med Case Reports 2011;5:454

Clifford A, O’Connell M, Gabriel S, Miller LE, Block JE. The KineSpring load absorber implant: rationale, design and biomechanical characterization. J Med Eng Technol 2011;35:65-71.

Waller C, Hayes D, Block JE, London NJ. Unload it: the key to the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2011;19:1823-1829.

London NJ, Miller LE, Block JE. Clinical and economic consequences of the treatment gap in knee osteoarthritis management. Med Hypotheses 2011;76:887-892.

Miller LE, Block JE. Perspectives on the clinical utility of allografts for bone regeneration within osseous defects: a narrative review. Ortho Res Reviews 2011;3:31-37.

Kloth DS, Calodney AK, Derby R, Lagattuta FP, O’Neill C, Yurth E, Miller LE, Block JE. Improving the safety of transforaminal steroid injections in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy. Pain Physician 2011;14:285-293.

Loguidice V, Bini W, Shabat S, Miller LE, Block JE. Rationale, design and clinical performance of the Superion Interspinous Spacer: a minimally invasive implant for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. Expert Rev Med Devices 2011;8:419-426.

Gundanna MI, Miller LE, Block JE. Complications with axial presacral lumbar interbody fusion: a five-year postmarket surveillance experience. SAS J 2011;5:90-94.

Rapp SM, Miller LE, Block JE. AxiaLIF system: minimally invasive device for presacral lumbar interbody spinal fusion. Med Devices: Evidence and Res 2011;4:125-131.

Miller LE, Block JE. Safety and effectiveness of bone allografts in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery. Spine 2011;36(24):2045-2050.

Tobler WD, Gerszten PC, Bradley WD, Raley TJ, Nasca RJ, Block JE. Minimally-invasive axial pre-sacral L5-S1 interbody fusion: two year clinical and radiographic outcomes. Spine 2011;36:E1296-1301

Rosales Olivares LM, Dipp JM, Flores Escamilla R, Bajares G, Perez A, Stubbs HA, Block JE. Vertebral augmentation treatment of painful osteoporotic compression fractures with the Kiva VCF Treatment System. SAS J 2011;5:114-119.

Assietti R, Morosi M, Migliaccio G, Meani L, Block JE. Treatment of discogenic low back pain with intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET): 24 months follow-up in 50 consecutive patients. Acta Neurochir Suppl 2011;108:103-105.

Assietti R, Morosi M, Block JE. Intradiscal electrothermal therapy for symptomatic internal disc disruption: 24-month results and predictors of clinical success. J Neurosurg Spine 2010;12:320-326.

Reyes-Sanchez A, Miramontes V, Rosales Olivarez LM, Aquirre A, Quiroz AO, Zarate-Kalfopulos B. Initial clinical experience with a next-generation artificial disc for the treatment of symptomatic degenerative cervical radiculopathy. SAS J 2010;4:9-15.

Block JE. Cold and compression in the management of musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic operative procedures: a narrative review. Open Access J Sports Med 2010;1:105-113.

Schofer MD, Block JE, Aigner J, Schmelz A. Improved healing response in delayed unions of the tibia with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound: results of a randomized sham-controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2010;11:229

Brett A, Miller CG, Hayes CW, Krasnow J, Ozanian T, Abrams K, Block JE, van Kuijk C. Development of a clinical workflow tool to enhance the detection of vertebral fractures: accuracy and precision evaluation. Spine 2009;34:2437-2443.

Maurer P, Block JE, Squillante D. Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) provides effective symptom relief in patients with discogenic low back pain. J Spinal Disord Tech 2008;21:55-62.

Saltman AE, Raju NR, Block JE. Histopathological evaluation of a novel radiofrequency surgical ablation system. Innovations 2008;3:47-51.

Kloth DS, Fenton DS, Andersson GBJ, Block JE. Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) for the treatment of discogenic low back pain: patient selection and indications for use. Pain Physician 2008;11:659-668

Lauryssen C. Appropriate selection of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis for interspinous process decompression with the X STOP device. Neurosurg Focus 2007;22:E5.

Vaccaro AR, Stubbs HA, Block JE. Demineralized bone matrix composite grafting for posterolateral spinal fusion. Orthopedics 2007;30:567-570.

Andersson GBJ, Mekhail NA, Block JE. Treatment of intractable discogenic low back pain: A systematic review of spinal fusion and intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET). Pain Physician 2006;9:237-248.

Lindsey RW, Wood GW, Sadasivian KK, Stubbs HA, Block JE. Grafting long bone fractures with demineralized bone matrix putty enriched with bone marrow: pilot findings. Orthopedics 2006;29:939-941.

Block JE. The impact of irradiation on the microbiological safety, biomechanical properties, and the clinical performance of musculoskeletal allografts. Orthopedics 2006;29:991-998.

Steidle C, Witt MA, Matrisciano J, Block JE. Sexual functioning and satisfaction in nonresponders to testosterone gel: potential effectiveness of retreatment in hypogonadal males. Clinical Cornerstone 2006;7[Suppl 4]:S20-S25.

Schrader S, Mills A, Scheperle M, Block JE. Improvement in sexual functioning and satisfaction in nonresponders to testosterone gel: clinical effectiveness in hypogonadal, HIV-positive males. Clinical Cornerstone 2006;7[Suppl 4]:S26-S31.

Bode BW, Schwartz S, Stubbs HA, Block JE. Glycemic characteristics in continuously monitored patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: Normative values. Diabetes Care 2005;28:2361-2366.

Kocheril AG, Calkins H, Sharma AD, Cher D, Stubbs HA, Block JE. Hybrid therapy with right atrial catheter ablation and previously ineffective antiarrhythmic drugs for the management of atrial fibrillation. J Inter Card Electrophysiol 2005;12:189-197.

Block JE. Severe blood loss during spinal reconstructive procedures: The potential usefulness of topical hemostatic agents. Med Hypotheses 2005;65:617-621.

Block JE. The role and effectiveness of bone marrow in osseous regeneration. Med Hypotheses 2005;65:740-747.

Block JE, Stubbs HA. Reducing the risk of deep wound infection in primary joint arthroplasty with antibiotic bone cement. Orthopedics 2005;28:1334-1345.

Kothari M, Guermazi A, von Ingersleben G, Miaux Y, Sieffert M, Block JE, Stevens R, Peterfy CG. Fixed-flexion radiography of the knee provides reproducible joint space width measurements in osteoarthritis. Eur Radiol 2004;14:1568-1573.

Cammisa FP, Lowery G, Garfin SR, Geisler FH, Klara PM, McQuire RA, Sassard WR, Stubbs H, Block JE. Two-year fusion rate equivalency between Grafton DBM gel and autograft in posterolateral spine fusion: a prospective controlled trial employing a side-by-side comparison in the same patient. Spine 2004;29:660-666.

Hagberg RC, Safi HJ, Sabik J, Conte J, Block JE. Improved intraoperative management of anastomotic bleeding during aortic reconstruction: results of a randomized controlled trial. Am Surg 2004;70:307-311.

Block JE, Kocheril A. Right atrial ablation in the management of atrial fibrillation: point of view. J Invasive Cardiol 2004;16:489-492.

Thibodeaux KT, Lorio MP, Block JE. Intraoperative hemostasis during spinal reconstructive procedures. Orthopedics 2003;26:413-414.

Alvis M, Lalor P, Brown MK, Thorn MR, Block JE, Hornby S, Berg R, Reddi AH. Osteoinduction by a collagen mineral composite combined with isologous bone marrow in a subcutaneous rat model. Orthopedics 2003;26:77-80.

Konertz WF, Kostelka M, Mohr FW, Hetzer R, Hubler M, Ritter J, Liu J, Koch C, Block JE. Reducing the incidence and severity of pericardial adhesions with a sprayable polymeric matrix. Ann Thorac Surg 2003;76:1270-1274.

Glickman M, Gheissari A, Money S, Martin J, Ballard JL, Block JE. A polymeric sealant inhibits anastomotic suture hole bleeding more rapidly than gelfoam/thrombin: results of a randomized controlled trial. Arch Surg 2002;137:326-331.

Chapman WC, Wren SM, Lebovic GS, Malawer M, Sherman R, Block JE. Effective management of bleeding during tumor resection with a collagen-based hemostatic agent. Am Surg 2002;68:802-807.

Kishi K, Nakamura H, Sudo A, Kobayashi K, Yagyu H, Ohishi S, Matsuoka T. Tumor debulking by radiofrequency ablation in hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy associated with pulmonary carcinoma. Lung Cancer 2002;38:317-320.

Sherman R, Chapman WC, Hannon G, Block JE. Control of bone bleeding at the sternum and at iliac crest donor sites using a collagen-based composite combined with autologous plasma: results of a randomized controlled trial. Orthopedics 2001;24:137-141.

CoStasis Multi-center Collaborative Writing Committee. A novel collagen-based composite offers effective hemostasis for multiple surgical indications: results of a randomized controlled trial. Surgery 2001;129:445-450.

Sassard WR, Eidman DK, Gray PM, Block JE, Russo R, Russell JL, Taboada EM. Augmenting “local” bone with Grafton® demineralized bone matrix for posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion: avoiding secondary site autologous bone harvest. Orthopedics 2000;23:1059-1065.

Chapman WC, Clavien PA, Fung J, Khanna A, Bonham A. Effective control of hepatic bleeding with a novel collagen-based composite combined with autologous plasma: results of a randomized controlled trial. Arch Surg 2000;135:1200-1204.

Buncke GM, Sherman R. CoStasis provides superior control of diffuse bleeding at muscle-flap donor sites, compared to manual compression. J Reconstruct Microsurg 2000;16:557-561.

Block JE, Thorn MR. Clinical indications of calcium-phosphate biomaterials and related composites for orthopedic applications. Calc Tissue Int 2000;66:234-238.

Russell JL, Block JE. Surgical harvesting of bone graft from the ilium: point of view. Med Hypotheses 2000;55:474-479.

Russell JR, Block JE. Clinical utility of demineralized bone matrix for osseous defects, arthrodesis and reconstruction: impact of processing techniques and study methodology. Orthopedics 1999;22:524-531.

Block JE. Interpreting studies of exercise and osteoporosis : a call for rigor. Cont Clin Trials 1997;18:54-57.

Block JE, Stubbs HA. Hip fracture-associated mortality reconsidered. Calcif Tissue Int 1997;61:84.

Lowery GL, Maxwell KM, Karasick D, Block JE, Russo R. Comparison of autograft and composite grafts of demineralized bone matrix and autologous bone in posterolateral fusions: an interim report. Innov Tech Biol Med 1995;16:37-48.

Block JE, Poser J. Does xenogeneic demineralized bone matrix have clinical utility as a bone graft substitute? Med Hypotheses 1995;45:27-32.

Martin MC, Block JE, Sanchez SD, Arnaud CD, Beyene Y. Menopause without symptoms: the endocrinology of menopause among rural Mayan indians. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1993;168:1839-1845.

Greenspan S, Greenspan F, Resnick N, Block JE, Friedlander AL, Genant HK. Skeletal integrity in pre and postmenopausal women on long-term L-Thyroxine therapy. Am J Medicine 1991;91:5-14.

Friedlander AL, Block JE, Byl NN, Genant HK. Isokinetic limb and trunk strength testing: short term reproducibility. J Ortho Sports Phys Therapy 1991;14:220-224.

Steiger P, Block JE, Steiger S, Heuck AF, Friedlander AL, Ettinger B, Harris ST, Genant HK. Spinal bone mineral density measured with quantitative computed tomography: effect of region of interest, vertebral level, and technique. Radiol 1990;175:537-543.

Block JE, Smith R, Friedlander A, Genant HK. Preventing osteoporosis with exercise: a review with emphasis on methodology. Med Hypotheses 1989;30:9-19.

Block JE, Piel C, Selvidge R, Genant HK. Familial hypophosphatemic rickets: bone mass measurements following therapy with calcitriol and supplemental phosphate. Calcif Tissue Int 1989;44:86-92.

Block JE, Smith R, Glueer CC, Steiger P, Ettinger B, Genant HK. Models of spinal trabecular bone loss as determined by quantitative computed tomography. J Bone Mineral Res 1989;4:249-257.

Genant HK, Block JE, Steiger P, Glueer CC, Ettinger B, Harris ST. Appropriate use of bone densitometry. Radiol 1989;170:817-822.

Block JE, Steinbach L, Friedlander AL, Steiger P, Ellis W, Morris JM, Genant HK. Electrically-stimulated muscle hypertrophy in paraplegia: assessment by quantitative computed tomography. J Computer Assist Tomogr 1989;13:852-854.

Block JE, Friedlander AL, Brooks GA, Steiger P, Stubbs HA, Genant HK. Determinants of bone density among athletes engaged in weight bearing and non-weight bearing activity. J Appl Physiol 1989;67:1100-1105.

Heuck AF, Block JE, Glueer CC, Steiger P, Genant HK. Mild versus definite osteoporosis: comparison of bone densitometry techniques using different statistical models. J Bone Mineral Res 1989;4:891-900.

Heuck A, Gluer CC, Steiger P, Block J, Genant H. Bone density measurements in the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Rontgenpraxis 1989;42:155-165

Stoller D, Block JE, Genant HK. Quantitative assessment of osteoporosis. Postgrad Radiol 1988;8:104-114.

Steiger P, Block JE, Friedlander A, Genant HK. Precise determination of paraspinous musculature by computed tomography. J Computer Assist Tomogr 1988;12:616-620.

Lang P, Jergesen HE, Moseley ME, Block JE, Chafetz NI, Genant HK. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head: high-field-strength MR imaging with histologic correlation. Radiol 1988;169:517-524.

Ettinger B, Block JE, Smith R, Cummings SR, Harris ST, Genant HK. An examination of the association between vertebral deformities, physical disabilities, and psycho-social problems. Maturitas 1988;10:283-296.

Block JE, Smith R, Black D, Genant HK. Does exercise prevent osteoporosis? JAMA 1987;257:3115-3117.

Genant HK, Steiger P, Block JE, Ettinger B, Harris ST. Quantitative computed tomography: Update 1987. Calc Tissue Int 1987;40:79-84.

Genant HK, Block JE, Steiger P, Glueer CC, Smith R. Quantitative computed tomography in assessment of osteoporosis. Sem Nuclear Med 1987;17:316-333.

Genant HK, Ettinger B, Block JE, Steiger P. Diagnosis and assessment of osteoporosis using quantitative computed tomography. Applied Radiol 1987;16:55-64.

Block JE, Genant HK, Black D. Greater vertebral bone mineral mass in exercising young men. West J Med 1986;145:39-42.