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Yongjung (Jay) Kim, M.D.
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  1. Kim YB, Lenke LG, Kim YJ , Kim YW, Blanke K, Stobbs G, Bridwell KH. The Morbidity of an Anterior Thoracolumbar Approach in Adult Patients with Greater than Five-Year Follow-Up. (Accepted to Spine 2008).
  2. Mulconrey DS, Rose PS, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Cronen GA, Kim JY : Role of pelvic incidence, thoracic kyphosis, and patient factors on sagittal plane correction following pedicle subtraction osteotomy, (Accepted to Spine 2008)
  3. Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Rhim SC, Cheh G. Proximal Junctional Kyphosis following Adult Spinal Deformity Long Posterior Segmental Instrumentation and Fusion: Minimum 5 years follow-up. (Accepted to Spine 2008).
  4. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Cheh G, Sides B: Prospective Pulmonary Function Comparison of Anterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Thoracotomy vs Thoracoabdominal approach. Spine, SRS Issue 33(10):1055-1060, 2008.
  5. Lehman RA, Lenke LG, Keeler K, Kim JY , Cheh G, Buchowski JM, Kuhns CA. Treatment of AIS with pedicle screw only constructs: Minimum 3 year follow-up of 103 consecutive cases. Spine, SRS Issue 33(14):1598-1604, 2008.
  6. Watanabe KE, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim JY , Watanabe KO, Hensley M, Stobbs G. Comparison of Radiographic Outcomes for Scoliosis Curves >100 degrees: Wires vs Hooks vs Screws. Spine, SRS Issue 33(10):1084-1092, 2008.
  7. Kim YB, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Kim YW, Bridwell KH, Stobbs G. Surgical Treatment of Adult Lumbar Scoliosis - Is Anterior Apical Release and Fusion Necessary? Spine, SRS Issue 33(10):1125-1132, 2008.
  8. Kim YW, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Kim YB. Free Hand Pedicle Screw Placement during Revision Spinal Surgery: Analysis of 552 Screws, Spine, SRS Issue 33(10):1141-1148, 2008.
  9. Cheh G, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Daubs MD, Padberg AM, Stobbs G, Hensley M. Loss of Spinal Cord Monitoring Signals in Children during Thoracic Kyphosis Correction with Spinal Osteotomy: Why Does it Occur and What Should You Do? Spine, SRS Issue 33(10):1093-1099, 2008.
  10. Lehman RA, Lenke LG, Keeler K, Kim JY , Cheh G, Keeler K. CT evaluation of pedicle screws placed into deformed spines over 8 years period, Spine, SRS Issue 32(24):2679-2684, 2007.
  11. Watanabe KE, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Hasegawa K, Hirano T, Endo N, Cheh G, Kim JY , Stobbs G, Hensley M. Cross-Cultural Comparison of the SRS Outcomes Instrument between American and Japanese Scoliosis Patients: Are there Differences? Spine, SRS Issue 32(24): 2711-2714, 2007.
  12. Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Rhim SC, Kim YW. Is the T9, T11, or L1 proximal level the more stable following lumbar/lumbosacral fusions from the thoracolumbar junction to L5-S1? Spine, SRS Issue, 32(24):2653-2661, 2007.
  13. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Cheh G, Whorton J, Sides B: Prospective Pulmonary Function Comparison following Posteior Spinal Fusion of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is there a relationship between main thoracic curve correction and PFT improvement? Spine, SRS Issue 32(24):2685-2693, 2007.
  14. Luhmann SJ, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Schootman M: Financial analysis of circumferential fusion versus posterior-only with thoracic pedicle screw constructs for main thoracic curves between 70° and 100°, Journal of Children's orthopaedics, 2008.
  15. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim JH, Cho SK, Cheh G, Yoon JY: Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis following instrumented Posterior only Spinal Fusion: Incidence and Risk Factor Analysis of 410 patients. Spine, SRS Issue 32(24):2731-2738, 2007.
  16. Cheh G, Lenke LG, Lehman RA, Kim JY , Nunley R, Bridwell KH. The Reliability of Preoperative Supine Radiographs to Predict the amount of Curve Flexibility in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Spine, SRS Issue 32(24):2668-2672, 2007.
  17. Praveen MV, Kim JY , Ouellet JA, Ogilvie JW. 2007 Scoliosis Research Society European Traveling Fellowship: Report to the Education Committee. Spine, SRS Issue 32(20):2166-2170, September 15, 2007.
  18. Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Cheh G. Baldus C. Results of Lumbar Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomies for Fixed Sagittal Imbalance: A minimum 5 years follow-up study Spine, SRS Issue 32(20):2189-2197, 2007.
  19. Buchowski JM, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Lehman RA Jr., Kuhns CA, Kim JY , David S, Baldus C. Neurologic Complications of Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: a Ten-Year Assessment. Spine, SRS Issue 32(20):2245-2252 2007.
  20. Bridwell KH, Cheh G, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Daubs MD, Baldus C. Adjacent Segment Desease Following Lumbar/ Thoracolumbar Fusion with Pedicle Screw Instrumentation: A Minimum 5 year Follow-up, Spine, SRS Issue 32(20):2253-2257 2007.
  21. Vora V, Crawford A H, Babekir N, Boache-Adjei O, Lenke L G, Peskin M, Charles G, Kim JY : A pedicle screw construct gives an enhanced posterior correction of Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis when compared to other construct- Myth or Reality? Spine, SRS Issue 32(17):1869-1874 2007.
  22. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Rhim SC, Cheh G: Sagittal Thoracic Decompensation following Adult Lumbar Spinal Instrumentation and Fusion to L5 or S1: Causes, Incidence, and Risk factors Analysis. Spine, SRS Issue 31(20):2359-2366 2006.
  23. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Rhim SC, Cheh G. Pseudarthrosis in Long Adult Spinal Deformity Instrumentation and Fusion to the Sacrum: Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of 144 Cases. Spine, SRS Issue 31(20):2329-2336, 2006.
  24. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Rhim SC, Cheh G. An Analysis of Sagittal Spinal Alignment Following Long Adult Lumbar Instrumentation and Fusion to L5 or S1: Can We Predict Ideal Lumbar Lordosis? Spine, SRS Issue 31(20):2343-2352, 2006.
  25. Dobbs MB, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Luhmann SJ, Bridwell KH. Selective Posterior Thoracic Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Comparison of Hooks versus pedicle Screws. Spine, SRS Issue 31(20):2400-2404, 2006.
  26. Dobbs MB, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Luhmann SJ, Bridwell KH. Comparison of Anterior/Posterior Spinal Fusion versus Posterior Fusion Alone for the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Curves Greated than 90 degrees, Spine, SRS Issue 31(20):2386-2391, 2006.
  27. Takeshita K, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim JY , Sides B, Hensley M: Analysis of Non-Ambulatory Neuromuscular Scoliosis Patients Surgically Treated to the Pelvis with Intraoperative Halo-Femoral Traction, Spine, SRS Issue 31(20):2381-2385, 2006.
  28. Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Cho KY, Rinella AS, Edwards CE II; Pseudarthrosis in Adult spinal Deformity following Multisegmental Instrumentation and Arthrodesis. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am, 88(4); 721-8, 2006.
  29. Crall TS, Gilula LA, Kim JY , Cho Y, Pilgram T, Riew KD: The diagnostic effect of various needle tip positions in selective lumbar nerve blocks: an analysis of 1202 injections. Spine, 31(8); 920-2,.2006.
  30. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim JH, Cho SK, Cheh G. Comparative analysis of pedicle screw versus hybrid instrumentation in posterior spinal fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A matched cohort analysis. Spine, SRS Issue, 31(3); 291-98, 2006.
  31. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Keith HB, Rinella AS, Edwards CE II; Pseudarthrosis in primary fusions for adult idiopathic scoliosis: Incidence, risk factors, and outcome analysis. Spine, SRS Issue, 30(4); 468-74, 2005.
  32. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, KN Kim, Karen SM; Pulmonary function in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis relative to the surgical procedure. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am, 87(7); 1534-41, 2005.
  33. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Cheh G, Riew KD: Evaluation of pedicle screw placement in the deformed spine using intraoperative plain radiographs: A comparison with Computerized tomography. Spine, SRS Issue, 30(18); 2084-8, 2005.
  34. Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Kim J, Cho SK: Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis following segmental posterior instrumentation and fusion: Minimum 5-year Follow-up. Spine, SRS Issue, 30(18); 2045-50, 2005.
  35. Glattes RC, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Rinella AS, Edwards C. Proximal junctional kyphosis in adult spinal deformity following long instrumented posterior spinal fusion: incidence, outcomes and risk factor analysis. Spine, SRS Issue 30(14):1643-9, 2005.
  36. Cheng I, Kim JY , Gupta MC, Bridwell KH, Hurford Jr RK, Lee SS, Theerajunyaporn T, Lenke LG,: Apical sublaminar wires versus pedicle screws - which provides better results for surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Spine, SRS Issue, 30(18); 2104-12, 2005.
  37. Luhmann SJ, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Schootman M: Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves Between 70 and 100 Degrees: Is Anterior Release Necessary? Spine, SRS Issue, 30(18); 2061-7, 2005.
  38. Satake K, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Bridwell KH, Blanke KM, Sides B, Steger-May K; Analysis of the lowest instrumented vertebra following anterior spinal fusion of thoracolumbar/ lumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: can we predict postoperative disc wedging? Spine, SRS Issue 30(4); 418-26, 2005.
  39. Rinella AS, Lenke LG, Whitaker C, Kim JY , Park SS, Peelle M, Bridwell KH; Perioperative Halo-Gravity Traction in the Treatment of Severe Scoliosis and Kyphosis. Spine SRS Issue 30(4): 418-26, 2005.
  40. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Cho SK, Keith HB, Sides B, Blanke KM; Comparative analysis of pedicle screw versus hook instrumentation in posterior spinal fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A matched cohort analysis. Spine, SRS Issue 29S(18): 2040-8, 2004.
  41. Kim JY , Lenke LG, Keith HB, YS Cho, Riew KD; Free hand pedicle screw placement in the thoracic spine: Is it safe? Spine, SRS Issue 29(3); 333-42, 2004.
  42. Lenke LG, Newton PO, Marks MC, Blanke KM, Sides B, Kim JY , Bridwell KH; Prospective Pulmonary function comparison of open versus endoscopic anterior fusion combined with posterior fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine, SRS Issue 29S(18); 2055-60, 2004.
  43. Rinella AS, Bridwell KH, Kim JY , Rudzki J, Edwards CE II, Roh M, Lenke LG, Berra A BA; Late Complications of Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis Primary Fusions to L4 and above: The Effect of Age and Distal Fusion level. Spine, SRS Issue 29(3); 318-25, 2004.
  44. Edwards CE II, Bridwell KH, Patel A, Rinella AS, KimYJ, Berra A, Della Rocca GJ, Lenke LG; Thoracolumbar Deformity Arthrodesis to L5 in adults: The Fate of the L5-S1 disc. Spine; SRS Issue 28(18); 2122-31, 2003.
  45. Riew KD, Long J, Rhee JM, Lewis S, Kuklo T, Kim JY , Yukawa Y, Zhu Y;Time-Dependent Inhibitory Effects of Indomethacin on Spinal Fusion. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am, 85(4); 632-4, 2003.
  46. Raynor BL, Lenke LG, Kim JY , Hanson DS, Wilson-Holden TJ, Bridwell KH, Padberg AM; Can triggered EMG thresholds accurately predict thoracic pedicle screw placement. Spine; SRS Issue 27(18); 2030- 5, 2002.
  47. Kim KY, Kim YT, Lee CS, Kang JS, Kim JY : Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the evaluation of the lumbar herniated intervertebral disc. International Orthopaedics, 17(4);241-4, 1993.
  48. Shin DE, Kim KY, Shin DB, Kim JY , Han SS, Sung YJ; Correlation of the Clinical Outcome and Radiographic Measurement of the Calcaneal Fractures. Journal of Korean Society of Fractures, 14(4); 698-15, 2001.
  49. Shin DB, Kim JY , Lee YS, Choi JC, Shin DE, Baek JS; Distal Femoral Physeal Injury in Adolescence Journal of Korean Society of Fractures, 12(4); 1058-102, 1999.
  50. Shin DB, Lee YS, Kim JY , Shin DE, Han SS, Cha JH; Over-the-top augmentation with ABC Synthetic Ligament in the Treatment of Acute Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Journal of Korean Knee Society, 11(2); 189-194, 1999
  51. Shin DB, Choi JC, Kim JY , Lee YS, Shin DE, Han SS; Reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing after external fixator application in the treatment of open tibial shaft fracture. Journal of Korean Society of Fractures, 12(2); 272-6, 1999.
  52. Shin DE, Kim JY , Choi JC, Shin DB; Classification of the thoracolumbar fractures in Motor Vehicle Accidents. Journal of Korean Traffic Medicine, 24(1); 25-9, 1998.
  53. Lee KS, Choi JC, KimYJ, Jin W, Jung YJ; Spinal meningeal cyst in Low Back Pain Patients. Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Association, 33(6);1599-603, 1998.
  54. Kim YT, Kim JY , Chung CK; Treatment of the unstable TL fractures using posterior approach. Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Association, 30(6); 1670-9, 1995.
  55. Kim YT, Kim JY , Lee HS; Halo-Vest treatment in cervical lesion. Journal of Korean Society of Fractures, 8(1); 262-8, 1995.
  56. Kim YT, Hwang WY, Kim JY , Kim KY; Diagnostic validity of MRI in the evaluation of the lumbar herniated intervertebral disc. Ulsan Medical Journal, 3(1); 92-8, 1994.
  57. Bin SI, Kim KY, Kim JY : Surgical treatment of comminuted distal humerus intercondylar fracture in adult using transolecranon approach and AO method. Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Association, 27(4); 1060-7, 1992.
  58. Kim YT, Lee SH, Kim JY , Kim KY: MRI findings of ruptured intervertebral lumbar disc. Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Association, 26(6); 1779-87, 1991.
  59. Lee SH, Kim KY, Kim YT, Kim JY : CT and MRI findings of idiopathic necrosis of the femoral head. Journal of Korean Hip Society, 2(1); 21-7, 1990.

Peer Reviewed Submitted

  1. Riew KD, Kim YJ , Gilula L. Can Cervical Nerve Root Blocks Prevent Surgery for Cervical Radiculopathy? A prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind study. (Submitted to JBJS 2007).
  2. Cheh G, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim YJ : Decompression Alone vs. Decompression and Limited Fusion for the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis. (Submitted to Spine 2006)
  3. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Rhim SC, Cheh G: Thoracic kyphosis progression following long fusion from the thoracolumbar junction to L5-S1. Risk; Factors For Larger (>20°) Postoperative Thoracic Kyphosis Progression (Submitted to Spine 2007)
  4. Watanabe K, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim YJ , Koester L, Hensley M: Comparison of Radiographic Outcomes between Anterior/Posterior Combined Fusion and Posterior Fusion Alone for Scoliosis Curves >100°: Is Anterior Release necessary? (submitted to Spine 2007)
  5. Watanabe K, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim YJ , Koester L, Hensley M: Proximal Junctional Vertebral Fracture in Adults after Spinal Deformity Surgery using Pedicle Screw Constructs: Analysis of morphological features (Submitted to Spine 2008)

Peer Reviewed Work-In-Progress

  1. Kim YJ , Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Kim YB, Ahn YJ: Comparative radiographic analysis of the sagittal spinopelvic alignment between 100 asymptomatic adults and 100 sagittally imbalanced patients ( E-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2008 annual meeting)
  2. Kim YJ , Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Boachie-Adjei O, Hamill C, Kim YB: Sagittal spinopelvic alignment change after lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy: A multicenter analysis of 113 patients with a minimum 2 years follow-up (Podium presentation by Scoliosis Research Society 2008 annual meeting and E-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2008 annual meeting)
  3. Kim YJ , Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Boachie-Adjei O, Kim YB, Buchowski J: What Radiographic Sagittal Parameters Correlate With Improved SRS Self-Image Scores Postoperatively In Patients With Sagittal Imbalance: An Analysis Of 102 Lumbar Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy Patients (Podium presentation by Scoliosis Research Society 2008 annual meeting, North America Spine Society 2008 annual meeting and E-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2008 annual meeting)
  4. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Boachie-Adjei O, Gupta M, Hosogane N: Significance of intraoperative thoracic kyphosis increase to prevent the proximal junctional kyphosis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis following posterior segmental spinal instrumentation and fusion: A multicenter analysis of 518 cases (Podium presentation by Scoliosis Research Society 2008 annual meeting, E-Poster presentation by North America Spine Society 2008 annual meeting and E-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2008 annual meeting)
  5. Daubs MD, Lenke LG, Kim YJ , Cheh G, Bridwell KH: Does Correction of Preoperative Coronal Imbalance Make a Difference in Outcomes of Adult Deformity Patients? (Podium presentation by Scoliosis Research Society 2008 annual meeting and E-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2008 annual meeting)
  6. Kim YJ , Rhim SC, Cho SK, Kim YB: What is ideal starting point and trajectory for pedicle screw placement? CT analysis of pedicle screw placed using a novel simple guide-pin (E-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2008 annual meeting)
  7. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Boachie-Adjei O, Gupta M, Hosogane N: Comparative Analysis of Sagittal Plane Measures following posterior segmental spinal instrumented fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Hooks only vs. Sublaminar wiring vs. thoracic pedicle screw instrumentation (E-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2008 annual meeting)
  8. O'Leary P, Bridwell KH, Good C, Lenke LG, Buchowski J, Kim YJ , Flynn J: Risk factors and outcomes for catastrophic failures at the top of long pedicle screw constructs (FPSC): a matched cohort analysis performed at a single center (Podium presentation by Scoliosis Research Society 2008 annual meeting and North America Spine Society 2008 annual meeting)
  9. Watanabe K, Lenke LG, Hariyama K, Kim YJ , Hensley M: A prospective evaluation of osseous pedicle morphology: Kow many thoracic scoliotic pedicle have cancellous channels? (Podium presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology (IMAST) 2008 annual meeting)
  10. Kim YJ , Boachie-Adjei O, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Kim YB, Kim JH: Comparative analysis of the long anterior and short posterior instrumentation technique versus conventional long posterior instrumentation with anterior spinal fusion technique) from the thoracolumbar spine to L5 or S1 for adult lumbar scoliosis, (Poster presentation by North America Spine Society 2007 annual meeting, Podium presentation by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon 2008 annual meeting and Scoliosis Research Society 2008 annual meeting, and E-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2008 annual meeting)
  11. Hosogane N, Molina M, Kim YJ , Widmann RF, Boachie-Adjei O Selection of lowest instrumented vertebra in thoracic fusion to avoid adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (Podium presentation by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon 2008 annual meeting).
  12. Watanabe K, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim YJ , Yamazaki A, Koester L, Hensley M: Proximal junctional vertebral Fracture after spinal deformity Surgery using pedicle screw constructs. (Poster presentation by Scoliosis Research Society 2007 annual meeting).
  13. Kim YJ , Boachie-Adjei O, Gupta M, Widmann RF, Rawlins B, Green D, Hosogane N, Molina MS. Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis following apical sublaminar segmental posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion: Significance of postoperative thoracic kyphosis change, (Poster presentation by North America Spine Society 2007 annual meeting).
  14. Molina MS, Boachie-Adjei O, Widmann RF, Kim YJ , Hosogane N: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Selective v/s Non selective Fusion of Lenke 1C and 2C. It is recommend to include the lumbar spine? (e-Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2007 annual meeting).
  15. Luhmann SJ, Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH: The impact of curve characteristics and spine fusion on pulmonary function in AIS, (Podium presentation by POSNA annual meeting 2007).
  16. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Cheh G, Kim YB, Sides B. Adverse Impact of Resection Thoracoplasty following Posterior Segmental Spinal Instrumentation of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. (Podium presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2006 annual meeting).
  17. Cheh G, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim YJ , Lehman RA, Daubs MD, Nunley R, Steger-May K. Use of Preoperative Supine Radiographs to Accurately Predict Non-Structural Curves by the Lenke Classification System of Operative Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Poster presentation by North America Spine Society 2006 annual meeting and E-poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2006).
  18. Daubs MD, Lenke LG, Kim YJ , Cheh G, Stobbs G, Bridwell KH. Does Correction of Preoperative Coronal Imbalance Make a Difference In Outcomes of Adult Deformity Patients? (Poster presentation by North America Spine Society 2007 annual meeting and Podium presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2006).
  19. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Cheh G, Dobbs M, Sides B. Pulmonary Function Change following operative treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Moderate or Severe Impairment of preoperative Pulmonary Function. How can we get better pulmonary function? (Poster presentation by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon 2008 annual meeting).
  20. Watanabe KO, Lenke LG, Daubs MD, Kim YJ , Hensley M, Stobbs G. A Novel Description of Osseous Pedicle Morphology: How many Thoracic Scoliotic Pedicles have Cancellous Channels? (E-poster by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2006 annual meeting).
  21. Watanabe KO, Lenke LG, Daubs MD, Kim YJ , Hensley M, Stobbs G. Can Preoperative Radiographs Predict Pedicle Morphology in Thoracic Scoliosis? (E-poster by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2006 annual meeting).
  22. Black MD, Lenke LG, Hensley M, Przybylski T, Boyer C, Bridwell KH, Kim YJ . Halo-Gravity Traction Improves Radiographs and Pulmonary Function in Severe Scoliosis. (E-poster by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2006 annual meeting).
  23. Watanabe KE, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim YJ , Watanabe K, Stobbs S, Hensley M. Efficacy and Safety of Free Hand Concave Apical Pedicle Screw Placement in Severe Scoliosis Curves Greater than 100 Degrees. (submitted to Scoliosis Research Society 41st Annual Meeting 2006 and International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2006 annual meeting).
  24. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Cheh G. Kim YB. Bilateral Apical Vertebral Derotational Pedicle Screw Instrumentation without thoracoplasty in the Posterior Spinal Fusion of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; Comparison with Pedicle Screw Translational Techniques with thoracoplasty. Podium presentation by North America Spine Society 2005 annual meeting and International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2004 annual meeting.
  25. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Cheh G, Cho SK, Ramo B, Yoon JY: Sagittal Plane Analysis Following Posterior Segmental Spinal Instrumentation and Fusion of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comparison of Three Instrumentation Technique. Podium presentation by Scoliosis Research Society 2005 annual meeting and Poster presentation by North America Spine Society 2005 annual meeting.
  26. Ramo B, Lenke LG, Kim YJ , Sides B, Bridwell KH: Comparative analysis of SRS Questionnaire results for pedicle screw vs. hook instrumentation in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis curves >60º. E-poster #1073 at the Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, 2005.
  27. Kim YJ , Riew KD, Cho YS: The Complications in Three Level Cervical Fusion using Hybrid technique-the corpectomy and discectomy: Is it a Good Alternative? Poster presentation by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2005 annual meeting
  28. Kim YJ , Padberg AM, Lenke LG, Riew KD: Reliability of In-Vivo Triggered EMGs Thresholds in Detecting Medial Malposition of Pedicle Screws: Comparison between the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2004 annual meeting
  29. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim J, Cho SK: Selection of the Lowest Instrumented Vertebra in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (Lenke type 1 and 2) following segmental posterior spinal fusion. Poster presentation by North America Spine Society 2004 annual meeting.
  30. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Cheh G, Riew KD: Defining the learning curve of free hand pedicle screw placement for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery : Sixty-seven Consecutive Cases. Poster presentation by International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2004 annual meeting
  31. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Kim J, Cho KJ: Thoracolumbar junctional analysis in patients instrumented/fused to T12 vs L1 in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Are there any differences? Poster presentation by North America Spine Society 2004 annual meeting.
  32. Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Cho YS, Kim CH: Determination of Reliable Anatomical Landmarks in a Rotated Spine using Plain Radiographs: A radiographic study of 5 cadavers to define the midvertebral body line. Submitted to Scoliosis Research Society, and International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technology 2004 annual meeting.

Non-Peer Reviewed Bigliography

  1. Kim YJ, Lenke LG; Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement, NeurologyIndia; 53(4):512-9. 2005.
  2. Lenke LG, KimYJ, Rinella AS; Treatment of spinal deformity utilizing thoracic pedicle screws. Seminars in Spine Surgery Spinal Instrumentation issue, 14(1); 66-87, 2002.
  3. Lenke LG, Rinella AS, KimYJ; Free hand thoracic pedicle screw placement. Seminars in Spine Surgery Spinal Instrumentation issue, 14(1); 48-57, 2002.

Book Chapters

  1. Kim YJ , Angevine P: Pseudarthrosis in spinal deformity surgery. Textbook of Spinal Surgery. Bridwell KH (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, (in progress 2008).
  2. Nockels R, Azeem S, Bamber N, York Y, and Kim YJ : Anterior and Posterior Correction of Thoracic Hyperkyphosis in the Adult, Mummaneni P, Haid R, Lenke LG: Spinal Deformity: A guide to Surgical Planning and Management. Quality Medical Publishing, 2008.
  3. Kim YJ , Lenke LG: Posterior surgery for thoracic scoliosis. Spinal Deformities: The Essentials. Robert F. Heary, Todd J. Albert (eds), Thieme Medical Publishers, New York, New York, 2008.
  4. Daub M, Kim YJ , Lenke LG: Posterior Spinal Fusion with Pedicle Screws, Master Techniques in orthopaedic Surgery: Pediatric Orthopaedics. V Tolo, D Skaggs (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
  5. Daub M, Kim YJ , Lenke LG: Pedicle screw fixation on cervicothoracic junction, Instructional Course Lecture, AAOS. (eds), 2007.
  6. Kim YJ , Lenke LG; Posterior Spinal Instrumentation Technique for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. AAOS. Monograph, Newton PO (eds), 2005.
  7. Lenke LG, Kim YJ : Classification of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. AAOS. Monograph, Newton PO (eds) 2005.
  8. Rinella AS, Kim YJ , Lenke LG: Posterior spinal instrumentation techniques for spinal deformity. Masters Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Bradford DS & Zdeblick TA (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkens, Philadelphia, PA, pp 231-246, 2004.
  9. Kim YJ , Lenke LG: Single thoracotomy. Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery. Lenke LG, Betz RR, Harms J (eds), Quality Medical Publishing, St. Louis, Missouri, pp 209-224, 2004.
  10. Kim YJ , Lenke LG: Discectomy and fusion. Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery, Lenke LG, Betz RR, Harms J (eds), Quality Medical Publishing, St. Louis, Missouri, pp 329-337, 2004.

Textbooks

      Kim YJ , Lenke LG, Riew KD:  Editors-in-Chief:  An Atlas of Spinal Deformity Surgery .   Quality Medical Publishing, St. Louis, Missouri, (in progress 200 8 ) .