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Behrooz A. Akbarnia
Researcher at University of California, San Diego
Publications - 244
Citations - 11722
Behrooz A. Akbarnia is an academic researcher from University of California, San Diego. The author has contributed to research in topics: Scoliosis & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 56, co-authored 224 publications receiving 9799 citations. Previous affiliations of Behrooz A. Akbarnia include Boston Children's Hospital & University of Southern California.
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The Biological Effects of Combining Metals in a Posterior Spinal Implant: In Vivo Model Development Report of the First Two Cases
Christine L. Farnsworth,Peter O. Newton,Peter O. Newton,Eric A. Breisch,Michael Rohmiller,Jung Ryul Kim,Behrooz A. Akbarnia +6 more
TL;DR: Although no statistical differences were found in overlying tissue response to single versus mixed metal combinations, galvanic corrosion between differing metals is not ruled out and supports further investigation to answer concerns when mixing metals in spinal constructs.
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Major Complications after Adult Spinal Deformity SurgeryIs There a High Risk Patient Profile?: 927
Nicola Hawkinson,Frank J. Schwab,Beverly Kelly,J.-P. Farcy,Gregory M. Mundis,Matthew E. Cunningham,Behrooz A. Akbarnia,Richard A. Hostin,Robert Hart,Oheneba Boachie-Adjei,Douglas C. Burton,Eric O. Klineberg,Christopher I. Shaffrey,Shay Bess +13 more
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Idiopathic Early Onset Scoliosis
TL;DR: This chapter reviews the natural history of idiopathic early onset scoliosis, the clinical and radiographic evaluation of children with spinal deformity, and nonoperative and operative treatment options.
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Comparison of primary and conversion surgery with magnetically controlled growing rods in children with early onset scoliosis (EOS)
Behrooz A. Akbarnia,Heli Keskinen,Ilkka Helenius,Pavlos Panteliadis,Colin Nnadi,Kenneth M.C. Cheung,John Ferguson,Gregory M. Mundis,Jeff Pawelek +8 more
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Pediatric spinal deformity: what every orthopaedic surgeon needs to know.
TL;DR: This information should be helpful in attaining the appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral for a pediatric patient with a spinal deformity.