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David W. Polly is affiliated with the University of Minnesota in the United States. Their research contributions primarily focus on the field of medicine, with a significant number of publications in surgery. Subfields of their study include pathology and forensic medicine, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, and public health, environmental, and occupational health.

The main research topics covered by David W. Polly encompass various aspects of spinal and musculoskeletal health. These include:

  • Spine and intervertebral disc pathology
  • Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
  • Spinal fractures and fixation techniques
  • Pelvic and acetabular injuries
  • Medical imaging and analysis
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Pregnancy-related medical research

The scientist has contributed extensively to several publication venues, with frequent publications in:

  • The Spine Journal
  • Spine Deformity
  • The International Journal of Spine Surgery
  • Global Spine Journal
  • World Neurosurgery

Frequent co-authors in their research include:

  • Jonathan N. Sembrano
  • Kristen E. Jones
  • Jason J. Haselhuhn
  • Christopher T. Martin
  • Lawrence G. Lenke

Notable recent papers authored or co-authored by David W. Polly are:

  • "Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: The Current Evidence," 2020, The International Journal of Spine Surgery
  • "Development of consensus-based best practice guidelines for response to intraoperative neuromonitoring events in high-risk spinal deformity surgery," 2022, Spine Deformity
  • "Minimally Invasive SI Joint Fusion Procedures for Chronic SI Joint Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Safety and Efficacy," 2023, The International Journal of Spine Surgery
  • "Willingness to enroll in a surgical randomized controlled trial: patient and parent preferences regarding implant density for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis fusion," 2020, Spine Deformity
  • "Regional improvements in lumbosacropelvic Hounsfield units following teriparatide treatment," 2020, Neurosurgical FOCUS

Best Publications

  • Understanding the minimum clinically important difference: a review of concepts and methods.

    Anne G. Copay;Brian R. Subach;Steven D. Glassman;David W. Polly

  • A novel classification system for spinal instability in neoplastic disease: an evidence-based approach and expert consensus from the Spine Oncology Study Group.

    Charles G. Fisher;Christian P. Dipaola;Timothy C. Ryken;Mark H. Bilsky

  • Epidemiology of Injuries Associated With Physical Training Among Young Men in the Army

    Bruce H. Jones;David N. Cowan;J. P. Tomlinson;John R. Robinson

  • In vivo accuracy of thoracic pedicle screws

    Philip J. Belmont;William R. Klemme;Aman Dhawan;David W. Polly

  • Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score: An Analysis of Reliability and Validity From the Spine Oncology Study Group

    Daryl R. Fourney;Evan M. Frangou;Timothy C. Ryken;Christian P. DiPaola

  • Measurement of thoracic and lumbar fracture kyphosis: evaluation of intraobserver, interobserver, and technique variability.

    Timothy R. Kuklo;David W. Polly;Brett D. Owens;Seth M. Zeidman

  • Rates of infection after spine surgery based on 108,419 procedures: a report from the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality Committee.

    Justin S. Smith;Christopher I. Shaffrey;Charles A. Sansur;Sigurd H. Berven

  • Defining substantial clinical benefit following lumbar spine arthrodesis.

    Steven D Glassman;Anne G Copay;Sigurd H Berven;David W Polly

  • Complications in the surgical treatment of 19,360 cases of pediatric scoliosis: a review of the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality database.

    Davis L. Reames;Justin S. Smith;Kai Ming G. Fu;David W. Polly

  • How often is low back pain not coming from the back

    Jonathan N. Sembrano;David W. Polly

  • Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: clinical and radiographic results and complications in 100 consecutive patients

    Benjamin K Potter;Brett A Freedman;Eric G Verwiebe;Jordan M Hall

  • The accuracy of selective magnetic resonance imaging compared with the findings of arthroscopy of the knee.

    D W Polly;J J Callaghan;R A Sikes;J M McCabe

  • A review of quality of life and psychosocial issues in scoliosis.

    Megan Tones;Nathan Moss;David W Polly

  • Accuracy and efficacy of thoracic pedicle screws in curves more than 90

    Timothy R. Kuklo;Timothy R. Kuklo;Lawrence G. Lenke;Michael F. O'brien;Ronald A. Lehman;Ronald A. Lehman

  • Rates of new neurological deficit associated with spine surgery based on 108,419 procedures: A report of the scoliosis research society morbidity and mortality committee

    D. Kojo Hamilton;Justin S. Smith;Charles A. Sansur;Steven D. Glassman

  • Measurement of lumbar lordosis. Evaluation of intraobserver, interobserver, and technique variability.

    David W. Polly;Francis X. Kilkelly;Kathleen A. McHale;Lynn M. Asplund

  • Straight-forward versus anatomic trajectory technique of thoracic pedicle screw fixation: a biomechanical analysis.

    Ronald A. Lehman;David W. Polly;Timothy R. Kuklo;Bryan Cunningham

  • Revision pedicle screws. Bigger, longer shims--what is best?

    David W. Polly;Joseph R. Orchowski;Richard G. Ellenbogen;Richard G. Ellenbogen

  • Scoliosis research society morbidity and mortality of adult scoliosis surgery.

    Charles A. Sansur;Justin S. Smith;Jeff D. Coe;Steven D. Glassman

  • MOS short form 36 and Oswestry Disability Index outcomes in lumbar fusion: a multicenter experience.

    Steven Glassman;Matthew F. Gornet;Charles Branch;David Polly

Frequent Co-Authors

Sigurd Berven
Sigurd Berven University of California, San Francisco
Steven D. Glassman
Steven D. Glassman University of Louisville
Justin S. Smith
Justin S. Smith University of Virginia
Christopher P. Ames
Christopher P. Ames University of California, San Francisco
Frank J. Schwab
Frank J. Schwab Hospital for Special Surgery
Lawrence G. Lenke
Lawrence G. Lenke Columbia University
Oheneba Boachie-Adjei
Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Weill Cornell Medicine
Arthur G. Erdman
Arthur G. Erdman University of Minnesota
Keith H. Bridwell
Keith H. Bridwell Washington University in St. Louis

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