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Mostafa H. El Dafrawy

Researcher at University of Chicago

Publications -  46
Citations -  810

Mostafa H. El Dafrawy is an academic researcher from University of Chicago. The author has contributed to research in topics: Scoliosis & Oswestry Disability Index. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 43 publications receiving 515 citations. Previous affiliations of Mostafa H. El Dafrawy include Johns Hopkins University & Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

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Three-column osteotomies in the treatment of spinal deformity in adult patients 60 years old and older: outcome and complications

TL;DR: In the elderly patient, PSO and VCR can achieve significant restoration of sagittal and coronal balance and significant improvement in quality of life and should be selectively used.
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Type of Anchor at the Proximal Fusion Level Has a Significant Effect on the Incidence of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Outcome in Adults After Long Posterior Spinal Fusion

TL;DR: Transverse process hooks were associated with a lower incidence of PJK and higher functional scores than pedicle screws, and patients with PJK had significantly lower functional scores in all Scoliosis Research Society-22 Patient Questionnaire domains except satisfaction.
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Post-Discharge Care Duration, Charges, and Outcomes Among Medicare Patients After Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

TL;DR: Among Medicare patients, discharge disposition and number of comorbidities were most strongly associated with readmission, whereas the region of the West and the discharge disposition to inpatient rehabilitation had the strongest association with higher charges.
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Clinical Results and Functional Outcomes of Primary and Revision Spinal Deformity Surgery in Adults

TL;DR: Revision surgery for spinal deformity in adults, although technically challenging and considered to present a higher risk than primary surgery, was shown to have a complication rate and outcomes that were comparable with those of primary spinal deformities surgery in adults.