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R. Ponnappan

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h-index: 15
Works: 40
Citations: 1,723

Most-cited papers

The molecular basis of intervertebral disc degeneration.
C. Kepler, R. Ponnappan, C. Tannoury, M. V. Risbud +1 more
2013The spine journal541 citations
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The Incidence of C5 Palsy After Multilevel Cervical Decompression Procedures: A Review of 750 Consecutive Cases
A. Nassr, J. Eck, R. Ponnappan, R. Zanoun +2 more
2012Spine179 citations
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Biomechanical evaluation and comparison of polyetheretherketone rod system to traditional titanium rod fixation.
R. Ponnappan, Hassan Serhan, Brett Zarda, Ravi Patel +2 more
2009The spine journal163 citations
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Cervical Myelopathy: A Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation and Correlation to Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
James S. Harrop, S. Naroji, M. Maltenfort, D. G. Anderson +8 more
2010Spine125 citations
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Local delivery of minocycline from metal ion-assisted self-assembled complexes promotes neuroprotection and functional recovery after spinal cord injury
Zhicheng Wang, Jia Nong, Robert B. Shultz, Zhiling Zhang +4 more
2016Biomaterials92 citations Open access
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Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Prospective Study Using the Swallowing–Quality of Life Questionnaire and Analysis of Patient Comorbidities
Peter Siska, R. Ponnappan, J. Hohl, J. Lee +2 more
2011Spine88 citations
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Regulation of CCN2/CTGF Expression in the Nucleus Pulposus of the Intervertebral Disc: Role of Smad and AP1 Signaling
Cassie M Tran, D. Markova, H. Smith, Bala T. S. Susarla +5 more
2010Arthritis & Rheumatism68 citations Open access
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Intervertebral Disk Degeneration and Emerging Biologic Treatments
C. Kepler, G. Anderson, C. Tannoury, R. Ponnappan
2011Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons66 citations
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An organ culture system to model early degenerative changes of the intervertebral disc
R. Ponnappan, D. Markova, Paul Jd Antonio, Hallie B Murray +5 more
2011Arthritis Research & Therapy65 citations Open access
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Thromboprophylaxis in patients with acute spinal injuries: an evidence-based analysis.
A. Ploumis, R. Ponnappan, M. Maltenfort, R. Patel +6 more
2009Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume50 citations
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Thromboprophylaxis in Traumatic and Elective Spinal Surgery: Analysis of Questionnaire Response and Current Practice of Spine Trauma Surgeons
A. Ploumis, R. Ponnappan, John F. Sarbello, M. Dvorak +6 more
2010Spine46 citations
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Reversine Enhances Generation of Progenitor-like Cells by Dedifferentiation of Annulus Fibrosus Cells
M. Saraiya, Rena Nasser, Yan Zeng, S. Addya +6 more
2010Tissue Engineering. Part A42 citations Open access
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Thromboprophylaxis in spinal trauma surgery: consensus among spine trauma surgeons.
A. Ploumis, R. Ponnappan, Jason T. Bessey, Ravi Patel +1 more
2009The spine journal39 citations
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Biomechanical Evaluation of Pedicle Screw-Based Dynamic Stabilization Devices for the Lumbar Spine: A Systematic Review
C. Barrey, R. Ponnappan, Jason Song, A. Vaccaro
2008SAS Journal33 citations Open access
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Epidural hematoma causing paraplegia after a fluoroscopically guided cervical nerve-root injection. A case report.
J. Lee, A. Nassr, R. Ponnappan
2007Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume32 citations
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Does Resection of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Impact the Incidence of C5 Palsy After Cervical Corpectomy Procedures?: A Review of 459 Consecutive Cases
A. Nassr, I. Aleem, J. Eck, B. Woods +3 more
2017Spine13 citations
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Lumbar Decompression Using a Traditional Midline Appro ach Versus a Tubular Retractor System: Comparison of Patient-Based Clinical Outcomes
D. Anderson, A. Patel, M. Maltenfort, A. Vaccaro +7 more
2011Spine13 citations
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Use of bipolar radiofrequency energy in delayed repair of acute supraspinatus tears in rats.
Johnny L. Lin, Dominic Carreira, R. Ponnappan, B. Volz +1 more
2007Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery13 citations
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Patient Perception of Outcomes Following Failed Spinal Instrumentation With Polyetheretherketone Rods and Titanium Rods
John F. Sarbello, A. Lipman, Joseph Hong, James P. Lawrence +3 more
2010Spine12 citations
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Clinical Differentiation of Upper Extremity Pain Etiologies
R. Ponnappan, Mustafa H. Khan, Jonas L. Matzon, E. Sheikh +4 more
2015Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons11 citations
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Repeat Use of Human Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 for Second Level Lumbar Arthrodesis
Kern Singh, Mark L. Dumonski, Tom Stanley, R. Ponnappan +1 more
2011Spine11 citations Open access
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Adjacent segment disease of the cervical spine: fact or fiction
R. Ponnappan, A. Hilibrand
20087 citations
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Complications of Modular Oncology Knee Prostheses for Sarcomas About the Knee
Eric M. Berkson, R. Ponnappan, J. Galvin, K. Anderson +1 more
2010The journal of knee surgery6 citations
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49. Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Prospective Study Using the SWAL-QOL Questionnaire and Analysis of Patient Co-Morbidities
Peter Siska, R. Ponnappan, J. Hohl, Joon S. Lee +2 more
20094 citations
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The Incidence of C5 Palsy after Multilevel Cervical Decompression Procedures
A. Nassr, Jason C. Eck, R. Ponnappan, Rami R. Zanoun +2 more
20102 citations
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76. Does the Duration of Symptoms from Lumbar Disc Herniation Affect Outcomes in the Spine Patient
Jeffrey A. Rihn, M. Kurd, E. Blood, D. Anderson +5 more
20092 citations
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Handbook of Spine Surgery
A. Baaj, P. Mummaneni, Juan S. Uribe, Alexander R. Vaccaro +132 more
20151 citations
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Course Number 145: Musculoskeletal Transplantation of Chondrocytes Overexpressing Bone Morphogenetic Proteins to Reverse Intervertebral Disk Degeneration in the Rabbit
Yejia Zhang, R. Ponnappan, D. Anderson, F. Phillips
20071 citations
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213. Trajectory matters: medial angulation improves feasibility and safety of C1 pedicle screw placement
R. Khan, V. Kanagaraju, R. Kyada, Shahyan R. Khan +2 more
2026The spine journal0 citations
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Feasibility and Safety of 2 C1 Pedicle Screw Trajectories: A Morphometric CT Analysis in an Adult Indian Population.
V. Kanagaraju, R. Khan, R. Kyada, Shahyan R. Khan +2 more
2026Clinical Spine Surgery0 citations
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Trajectory Matters: Medial Angulation Improves Feasibility and Safety of C1 Pedicle Screw Placement
V. Kanagaraju, R. Khan, R. Kyada, S. R. Khan +2 more
2026Brain and Spine0 citations Open access
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Atlantoaxial rotary subluxation in children after trampoline injury: A critical but overlooked diagnosis
V. Kanagaraju, S. Srinivasan, Sherief Elsayed, R. Ponnappan
2024Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine0 citations Open access
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Chapter-49 Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
R. Ponnappan
20130 citations
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Sacral Foraminal Osteochondroma Causing Radiculopathy: A Case Report.
Michael A. Maceroli, R. Ponnappan, Brandon J. Shallop, A. Vaccaro +1 more
2013JBJS Case Connector0 citations
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Early Outcome of Minimally Invasive versus Open Surgical Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
D. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Rihn, R. Ponnappan, S. Gandhi
20120 citations
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The Impact of Preventable Spinal Imaging
M. Kurd, A. Hilibrand, J. McDermott, Jeffrey A. Rihn +4 more
20110 citations
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Does Resection of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Impact the Incidence of C5 Palsy After Cervical Corpectomy Procedures? A Review of 459 Consecutive Cases
A. Nassr, J. Eck, B. Woods, R. Ponnappan +2 more
20110 citations
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Stabilization Devices for the Lumbar Spine : A Systematic Biomechanical Evaluation of Pedicle Screw-Based Dynamic
C. Barrey, R. Ponnappan, Jason Song, A. Vaccaro
20090 citations
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PASSOR Research and Scientific Paper Presentations
Yejia Zhang, R. Ponnappan, D. G. Anderson, F. Phillips
20070 citations
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ReviewStabilization Devices for the Lumbar Spine: A Systematic Biomechanical Evaluation of Pedicle Screw-Based Dynamic
C. Barrey, R. Ponnappan, Jason Song, Alexander R. Vaccaro
0 citations
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