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Spine Research Unit

The Vall d’Hebron Spine Research Unit (VHSRU) is a growing multidisciplinary group of professionals devoted to spinal disorders with an increasing impact in terms of number of publications, associated IF and research funding. VHSRU has published 198 articles in spine field, 40% of them Q1, with a total IF of 451,9. 

Our research unit is organized in four research lines: 

  • Pediatric and adolescent deformity, 
  • Adult deformity, 
  • Spinal cord injuries,
  • Cellular therapy and new surgical techniques.

VHRSU has been involved as coordinator or collaborator in 25 funded research projects. VHRSU is currently coordinating 5 competitive projects granted by national and international institutions (Marató TV3, Eurospine, SRS, AO, GEER). One of our research projects, the European Spine Study Group (ESSG), has been very successful, with more than 60 published manuscripts and 244 podium presentations. All these projects allowed us to establish new synergies with other research centers and universities. We hope to expand this network in the future. 

Team

Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza

Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza

Head of group
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Maggie Barcheni

Maggie Barcheni

Research technician
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Marta Figueras San Román

Marta Figueras San Román

Research technician
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Anika Pupak

Anika Pupak

Research technician
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Sleiman Haddad

Sleiman Haddad

Predoctoral researcher
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Lidia Mora Miquel

Lidia Mora Miquel

Predoctoral researcher
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Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza

Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza

Head of group
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Maggie Barcheni

Maggie Barcheni

Research technician
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Marta Figueras San Román

Marta Figueras San Román

Research technician
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Anika Pupak

Anika Pupak

Research technician
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Sleiman Haddad

Sleiman Haddad

Predoctoral researcher
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Lidia Mora Miquel

Lidia Mora Miquel

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Research lines

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

The group has generated very relevant information in the field of body image perception in AIS over the years and has created a new scale: the Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS). More recently, we have evaluated the validity of clinical photographs to determine which parameters measured in the pictures correlate with radiological measurements and patients perceptions.


Main research goals are:


1) Analyze responsiveness of TAPS after surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.


2) Analyze change in photographic measurements after surgical or orthotic treatment of idiopathic scoliosis

IP: Juan Bagó Granell

Adult Spinal Deformity

Highly prevalent pathology linked to population ageing. Since 2010, the VH Spine Research Unit is coordinating the unique European multicenter and prospective study and database for ASD called European Spine Study Group (ESSG). Database includes more than 1.000 patients treated in leading European spine units (Madrid, Bordeaux, Zurich, Ankara, Istanbul).


Main research goals are:


1) Identify predictive factors in heath related quality of life measures (SF36, SRS-22, ODI, VAS). Compare clinical and radiographic features and outcomes at baseline and follow up visits of non-operative and operative patients.


2) Assessment of peri-operative complications and risks in adult deformity surgery. Stratify or score the risk benefit ratio to produce an algorithm for surgical treatment. Limited available information in the field, results are expected to be highly relevant and necessary to establish treatment guidelines.

IP: Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza

Anaesthesia management and perioperative complications in complex spinal surgery

Identification of patients at risk, and development of guidelines to prevent allogenic blood transfusion. Currently running and coordinating project TRA -189 /FISS: Clinical, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of perioperative use of tranexamic acid on transfusion requirements and surgical bleeding in complex spine surgery test.

IP: M. Jose Clara Colomina Soler

New therapies to achieve bone fusion: advanced cellular therapy with mesenchymal cells

Autologous bone remains the gold standard for stimulating bone repair and regeneration. Spine fusion is one of the most prevalent procedures in orthopaedic surgery. Stem cell use in orthopaedics is very promising but still experimental. We are running a trial to compare mesenchymal stem cells immobilised in bone allograft versus autologous bone graft in fusion for L4-L5 degenerative spondylolisthesis (XCEL-MT-10-02).


The main research goals are:


1) Check the safety of the use of mesenchymal cells in lumbar fusion.


2) To analyze the feasibility of using cell therapy in lumbar fusion comparison with the current gold standard.

IP: Juan Bagó Granell

Projects

Traslació d'un producte alogènic d'enginyeria tissular pel tractament de lesions focals del cartílag articular

IP: Juan Minguell Moñart
Collaborators: Mario Marotta Baleriola, Laia Perez Lasarte, Susana Núñez Pereira
Funding agency: Fundació Institut de Recerca HUVH
Funding: 35000
Reference: CARLESM/PUJOL_O
Duration: 01/06/2023 - 31/05/2024

SPINAL PATHOLOGY IN PATIENTS WITH MARFAN OR LOEYS-DIETZ SYNDROME. RISK FACTORS FOR SEVERITY AND PROGRESSION

IP: -
Collaborators: Susana Núñez Pereira
Funding agency: Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
Funding: 26701.43
Reference: SRS_SPINAL2022
Duration: 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2024

Unitat de recerca de la columna vertebral

IP: Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza
Collaborators: Manuel Ramirez Valencia, Ana García de Frutos, Susana Núñez Pereira, Sleiman Haddad , Sleiman Haddad
Funding agency: Agència Gestió Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
Funding: 0.01
Reference: 2021 SGR 00473
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 30/06/2025

Patología Vertebral en Pacientes con Síndrome de Marfan o de Loeys Dietz. Factores de Riesgo de Severidad y Progresión. Impacto en Calidad de Vida

IP: Susana Núñez Pereira
Collaborators: Laura Gutierrez García-Moreno, Ferran Rosés i Noguer, Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza, Manuel Ramirez Valencia, Ana García de Frutos, Anna Sabaté Rotés, Patología Vertebral en Pacientes con Síndrome de Marfan o de Loeys Dietz. Factores de Riesgo de Severidad y Progresión. Impacto
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 26015
Reference: PI22/01338
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

Publications

Critical evaluation of the literature on decision-making in spinal metastases.

PMID: 36934805
Journal: Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatol
Year: 2023
Reference: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2023 Nov-Dec;67(6):449-457. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.03.008. Epub 2023 Mar 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Alonso, Sergio Pombo; Fernandez, Alberto Hernandez; Pereira, Susana Nunez et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.03.008

Revision surgery following long lumbopelvic constructs for adult spinal deformity: prospective experience from two dedicated databases.

PMID: 36939889
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2023
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2023 May;32(5):1787-1799. doi: 10.1007/s00586-023-07627-2. Epub 2023 Mar 20.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alanay, Ahmet; Haddad, Sleiman; Kleinstuck, Frank; Nunez-Pereira, Susana; Obeid, Ibrahim; Pellise, Ferran; Perez-Grueso, Francisco Javier Sanchez; Pizones, Javier; Ramirez, Manuel; Ramirez, Manuel et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07627-2

The Influence of Multilevel Spinal Deformity Surgery on the EuroQol 5 Dimensions' (EQ-5D) Questionnaire and Residential Status in the Elderly: A Prospective, Observational, Multicenter Study.

PMID: 36943086
Journal: Global Spine Journal
Year: 2023
Reference: Global Spine J. 2023 Mar 21:21925682231162574. doi: 10.1177/21925682231162574.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alanay, Ahmet; Berven, Sigurd H; Cheung, Kenneth M C; Dahl, Benny; de Kleuver, Marinus; Jentzsch, Thorsten; Kelly, Michael P; Lenke, Lawrence G; Lewis, Stephen J; Martin, Allan R et al.
DOI: 10.1177/21925682231162574

Proximal Junction Failure in Spine Surgery: Integrating Geometrical and Biomechanical Global Descriptors Improves GAP Score-Based Assessment.

PMID: 36972119
Journal: SPINE
Year: 2023
Reference: Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Aug 1;48(15):1072-1081. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004630. Epub 2023 Mar 24.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Del Arco, Alex; Galbusera, Fabio; Gonz Alez Ballester, Miguel Angel; Noailly, J Er^ome; Pellis E, Ferran; Pellis E, Ferran; Rasouligandomani, Morteza et al.
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004630

How back pain intensity relates to clinical and psychosocial factors in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

PMID: 35128586
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2022
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2022 Apr;31(4):1006-1012. doi: 10.1007/s00586-022-07117-x. Epub 2022 Feb 7.
Impact factor: 3.134
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Esteban, Marta; Pellise, Ferran; Sanchez-Raya, Judith; Sanchez-Marquez, Jose Miguel; Bago, Juan; Betegon, Jesus; Moreno-Manzanaro, Lucia; Pizones, Javier; Figueras, Clara; Matamalas, Antonia et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07117-x

Validation of Adult Spinal Deformity Surgical Outcome Prediction Tools in Adult Symptomatic Lumbar Scoliosis.

PMID: 35797629
Journal: SPINE
Year: 2022
Reference: Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 Jun 29. pii: 00007632-990000000-00012. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004416.
Impact factor: 3.468
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Greenberg, Jacob; Yanik, Elizabeth L; Ames, Christopher; Pellise, Ferran; Vila-Casademunt, Alba; Smith, Justin S; Bess, Shay; Shaffrey, Christopher; Lenke, Lawrence G; Serra-Burriel, Miquel et al.
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004416

Combined anterior-posterior versus all-posterior approaches for adult spinal deformity correction: a matched control study.

PMID: 35622154
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2022
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2022 Jul;31(7):1754-1764. doi: 10.1007/s00586-022-07249-0. Epub 2022 May 27.
Impact factor: 3.134
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Vila-Casademunt, Alba, Yilgor, Caglar, Nunez-Pereira, Susana, Ramirez, Manuel, Pizones, Javier, Alanay, Ahmet, Kleinstuck, Frank, Obeid, Ibrahim, Perez-Grueso, Francisco Javier Sanchez, Pellise, Ferran et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07249-0

The Effect of Discharging Patients with Low Hemoglobin Levels on Hospital Readmission and Quality of Life after Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.

PMID: 34130379
Journal: Asian spine journal
Year: 2022
Reference: Asian Spine J. 2022 Apr;16(2):261-269. doi: 10.31616/asj.2020.0629. Epub 2021 Jun 17.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Nabi, Vugar, Ayhan, Selim, Yuksel, Selcen, Adhikari, Prashant, Vila-Casademunt, Alba, Pellise, Ferran, Perez-Grueso, Francisco Sanchez, Alanay, Ahmet, Obeid, Ibrahim, Kleinstueck, Frank et al.
DOI: 10.31616/asj.2020.0629

The Scoliosis Research Society adult spinal deformity standard outcome set.

PMID: 33822320
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2021
Reference: Spine Deform. 2021 Sep;9(5):1211-1221. doi: 10.1007/s43390-021-00334-2. Epub 2021 Apr 6.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Gehrchen, Martin, Gupta, Munish C, Haanstra, Tsjitske M, Hai, Yong, Halm, Henry F M, Harding, Ian, Lafage, Virginie, Liu, Gabriel, Matsumoto, Morio, Obeid, Ibrahim et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00334-2

Adult Congenital Spine Deformity: Clinical Features and Motivations for Surgical Treatment.

PMID: 35086883
Journal: International journal of spine surgery
Year: 2021
Reference: Int J Spine Surg. 2021 Dec;15(6):1238-1245. doi: 10.14444/8157.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Moreno-Manzanaro, Lucia, Vila-Casademunt, Alba, Fernandez-Baillo, Nicomedes, Sanchez-Marquez, Jose, Talavera, Gloria, Obeid, Ibrahim, Alanay, Ahmet, Kleinstuck, Frank, Pellise, Ferran, Perez-Grueso, Francisco Javier Sanchez et al.
DOI: 10.14444/8157

The Relationship of Kinesiophobia with Pain and Quality of Life in Idiopathic Scoliosis.

PMID: 34618706
Journal: SPINE
Year: 2021
Reference: Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Nov 1;46(21):1455-1460. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004066.
Impact factor: 3.468
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Figueras, Clara, Matamalas, Antonia, Pizones, Javier, Moreno-Manzanaro, Lucia, Betegon, Jesus, Bago, Juan et al.
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004066

Obeid-Coronal Malalignment Classification Is Age Related and Independently Associated to Personal Reported Outcome Measurement Scores in the Nonfused Spine.

PMID: 34610677
Journal: Neurospine
Year: 2021
Reference: Neurospine. 2021 Sep;18(3):475-480. doi: 10.14245/ns.2142458.229. Epub 2021 Sep 30.
Impact factor: 3.492
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Kieser, David Christopher, Boissiere, Louis, Bourghli, Anouar, Hayashi, Kazunori, Cawley, Derek, Yilgor, Caglar, Alanay, Ahmet, Acaroglu, Emre, Kleinstueck, Frank, Pizones, Javier et al.
DOI: 10.14245/ns.2142458.229

Mid-term results of a modified self-growing rod technique for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis.

PMID: 33135451
Journal: Bone & Joint Journal
Year: 2020
Reference: Bone Joint J. 2020 Nov;102-B(11):1560-1566. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.102B11.BJJ-2020-0412.R3.
Impact factor: 4.306
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Mehdian, Hossein, Haddad, Sleiman, Pasku, Dritan, Nasto, Luigi Aurelio et al.
DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.102B11.BJJ-2020-0412.R3

Prediction of satisfaction after correction surgery for adult spinal deformity: differences between younger and older patients.

PMID: 33001281
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2020
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2020 Dec;29(12):3051-3062. doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06611-4. Epub 2020 Oct 1.
Impact factor: 2.458
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Vital, Jean-Marc, Hayashi, Kazunori, Boissiere, Louis, Larrieu, Daniel, Bourghli, Anouar, Gille, Olivier, Perez-Grueso, Francisco Javier Sanchez, Kleinstuck, Frank, Acaroglu, Emre, Alanay, Ahmet et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06611-4

Randomized clinical trial: expanded autologous bone marrow mesenchymal cells combined with allogeneic bone tissue, compared with autologous iliac crest graft in lumbar fusion surgery.

PMID: 32730985
Journal: Spine Journal
Year: 2020
Reference: Spine J. 2020 Jul 28. pii: S1529-9430(20)31003-2. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.07.014.
Impact factor: 3.191
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Garcia de Frutos, Ana, Gonzalez-Tartiere, Pilar, Coll Bonet, Ruth, Ubierna Garces, Maria Teresa, Del Arco Churruca, Alejandro, Rivas Garcia, Antoni, Matamalas Adrover, Antonia, Salo Bru, Guillem, Velazquez, Juan Jose, Vila-Canet, Gemma et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.07.014

Validity of a one-item drawing-based instrument to assess trunk deformity perception in kyphotic deformities.

PMID: 32638334
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2020
Reference: Spine Deform. 2020 Dec;8(6):1239-1246. doi: 10.1007/s43390-020-00167-5. Epub 2020 Jul 7.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Sanchez-Raya, Judith, Matamalas, Antonia, Figueras, Clara, Bago, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s43390-020-00167-5

The effect of increasing body mass index on the pain and function of patients with adult spinal deformity.

PMID: 32043004
Journal: Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong)
Year: 2019
Reference: J Spine Surg. 2019 Dec;5(4):535-540. doi: 10.21037/jss.2019.11.12.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Wyatt, Michael Charles, Boissiere, Louis, Hayashi, Kazunori, Cawley, Derek Thomas, Yilgor, Caglar, Larrieu, Daniel, Fujishiro, Takashi, Alanay, Ahmet, Acaroglu, Emre, Kleinstueck, Frank et al.
DOI: 10.21037/jss.2019.11.12

The Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis International Disease Severity Study: Do Operative Curve Magnitude and Complications Vary by Country?

PMID: 31974994
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2019
Reference: Spine Deform. 2019 Nov;7(6):883-889. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2019.04.004. Epub 2019 Dec 30.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Toombs, Courtney, Lonner, Baron, Fazal, Akil, Boachie-Adjei, Oheneba, Bastrom, Tracey, Pellise, Ferran, Ramadan, Mohamed, Koptan, Wael, ElMiligui, Yasser, Zhu, Feng et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2019.04.004

Validation of a Simplified SRS-Schwab Classification Using a Sagittal Modifier.

PMID: 31974838
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2019
Reference: Spine Deform. 2019 May;7(3):467-471. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.09.008. Epub 2019 Dec 30.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Yoshida, G, Kieser, D C, Boissiere, L, Cawley, D T, Larrieu, D, Yilgor, C, Takemoto, M, Kleinstu, F, Pellise, F, Perez-Grueso, F J S et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.09.008

Erratum to Incidence and Risk Factors for Major Surgical Complications in Patients With Complex Spinal Deformity: A Report From an SRS GOP Site [Spine Deformity 3 (2015) 57-64].

PMID: 31981157
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2019
Reference: Spine Deform. 2019 Mar;7(2):377. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.11.011.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Kim, Han Jo, Boachie-Adjei, Oheneba, Yagi, Mitsuru, Nemani, Venu M, Sacramento-Dominguez, Cristina, Akoto, Harry, Cunningham, Matthew E, Gupta, Munish, Hess, William F, Lonner, Baron S et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.11.011

TRest as a New Diagnostic Variable for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm: A Prospective Cohort Analysis of 124 Athletes.

PMID: 28817409
Journal: CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
Year: 2018
Reference: Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov;28(6):516-523. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000482.
Impact factor: 2.189
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Campillo-Recio, David, Mir-Bullo, Xavier, Soldado, Francisco, Sallent, Andrea, Haddad, Sleiman, Gallardo-Calero, Irene, Barrera-Ochoa, Sergi, Correa-Vazquez, Eva et al.
DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000482

Time Factor and Disc Herniation Size: Are They Really Predictive for Outcome of Urinary Dysfunction in Patients With Cauda Equina Syndrome?

PMID: 29425362
Journal: NEUROSURGERY
Year: 2018
Reference: Neurosurgery. 2018 Dec 1;83(6):1193-1200. doi: 10.1093/neuros/nyx607.
Impact factor: 4.475
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Kaiser, Radek, Nasto, Luigi Aurelio, Venkatesan, Murali, Waldauf, Petr, Stokes, Oliver M, Perez, Belen, Haddad, Sleiman, Mehdian, Hossein, Tsegaye, Magnum et al.
DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx607

Lower Extremity Motor Function Following Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Two-Year Follow-up in the Scoli-RISK-1 Prospective, Multicenter, International Study.

PMID: 29664852
Journal: JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
Year: 2018
Reference: J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Apr 18;100(8):656-665. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.17.00575.
Impact factor: 4.583
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Lewis, Stephen J, Matsuyama, Yukihiro, Mehdian, Hossein, Pellise, Ferran, Qiu, Yong, Schwab, Frank J, Kebaish, Khaled M, Dekutoski, Mark B, Ames, Christopher P, Lenke, Lawrence G et al.
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.17.00575

The Influence of Diagnosis, Age, and Gender on Surgical Outcomes in Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity.

PMID: 30560031
Journal: Global spine journal
Year: 2018
Reference: Global Spine J. 2018 Dec;8(8):803-809. doi: 10.1177/2192568218772568. Epub 2018 Apr 29.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ayhan, Selim, Yuksel, Selcen, Nabiyev, Vugar, Adhikari, Prashant, Villa-Casademunt, Alba, Pellise, Ferran, Perez-Grueso, Francisco Sanchez, Alanay, Ahmet, Obeid, Ibrahim, Kleinstueck, Frank et al.
DOI: 10.1177/2192568218772568

Correction of Spinal Deformity on a Lung Transplantation Recipient.

PMID: 31975038
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2017
Reference: Spine Deform. 2017 Jan;5(1):72-76. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2016.10.001. Epub 2017 Dec 30.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Peiro, Jose Vicente Andres, Granell, Joan Bago, Moret, Montserrat Feliu, Galdo, Antonio Moreno et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2016.10.001

Predictors of Health-Related Quality-of-Life After Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Scoli-RISK-1 Secondary Analysis.

PMID: 31997270
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2017
Reference: Spine Deform. 2017 Mar;5(2):139-144. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2016.11.001. Epub 2017 Dec 30.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Qiu, Yong, Carreon, Leah Y, Glassman, Steven D, Shaffrey, Christopher I, Fehlings, Michael G, Dahl, Benny, Ames, Christopher P, Matsuyama, Yukihiro, Schwab, Frank J, Pellise, Ferran et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2016.11.001

Are sagittal spinopelvic radiographic parameters significantly associated with quality of life of adult spinal deformity patients? Multivariate linear regression analyses for pre-operative and short-term post-operative health-related quality of life.

PMID: 27864681
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2017
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2017 Aug;26(8):2176-2186. doi: 10.1007/s00586-016-4872-y. Epub 2016 Nov 18.
Impact factor: 2.132
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Takemoto, Mitsuru, Boissiere, Louis, Vital, Jean-Marc, Pellise, Ferran, Perez-Grueso, Francisco Javier Sanchez, Kleinstuck, Frank, Acaroglu, Emre R, Alanay, Ahmet, Obeid, Ibrahim et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4872-y

Global Tilt and Lumbar Lordosis Index: Two Parameters correlating with Health related quality of life scores; but how do they truly impact disability?

PMID: 27815217
Journal: Spine Journal
Year: 2017
Reference: Spine J. 2017 Apr;17(4):480-488. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2016.10.013. Epub 2016 Nov 1.
Impact factor: 2.66
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Acaroglu, E, Perez-Grueso, F J, Kleinstuck, F, Obeid, I, Yilgor, C, Alanay, A, Pellise, F, Vital, J M, Boissiere, L, Takemoto, M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2016.10.013

Diagnosis and neurologic status as predictors of surgical site infection in primary cervical spinal surgery.

PMID: 26809148
Journal: Spine Journal
Year: 2016
Reference: Spine J. 2016 May;16(5):632-42. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2016.01.019. Epub 2016 Jan 22.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Haddad, Sleiman; Kepler, Christopher K; Maltenfort, Mitchell; Millhouse, Paul W; Restrepo, Camilo; Vaccaro, Alexander R et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2016.01.019

Are viscoelastic tests essential in polytrauma patient resuscitation?

PMID: 26965553
Journal: Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion
Year: 2016
Reference: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2016 Jun-Jul;63(6):365-6. doi: 10.1016/j.redar.2016.01.008. Epub 2016 Mar 7.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Mora, L, Colomina, M J et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2016.01.008

Increased Risk of Periprosthetic Joint Infections in Patients With Hypothyroidism Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty.

PMID: 26777546
Journal: JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY
Year: 2016
Reference: J Arthroplasty. 2016 Apr;31(4):868-71. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.10.028. Epub 2015 Dec 15.
Impact factor: 2.515
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Tan, Timothy L, Rajeswaran, Haran, Haddad, Sleiman, Shahi, Alisina, Parvizi, Javad et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.10.028

Answer to the Letter to the Editor of L. P. Ardigo et al. concerning "Validity and reliability of photographic measures to evaluate waistline asymmetry in idiopathic scoliosis" by Matamalas A, Bago J, D Agata E, Pellise F (2016) Eur Spine J; 2016 Mar 14 [Epub ahead of print].

PMID: 27421280
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2016
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2016 Sep;25(9):3019-20. doi: 10.1007/s00586-016-4689-8.
Impact factor: 2.132
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Adrover, Antonia Matamalas et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4689-8

Incidence and Risk Factors for Major Surgical Complications in Patients With Complex Spinal Deformity: A Report From an SRS GOP Site.

PMID: 27927453
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2015
Reference: Spine Deform. 2015 Jan;3(1):57-64. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2014.06.008. Epub 2014 Dec 18.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Cunningham, Matthew E, Gupta, Munish, Hess, William F, Lonner, Baron S, Mendelow, Michael J, Papadopoulos, Elias C, Sanchez-Perez-Grueso, Federico, Pelise, Feran, Paonesa, Ken, Wright, Bettye et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2014.06.008

Optimizing preoperative haemoglobin in major orthopaedic surgery using intravenous iron with or without erythropoietin. An epidemiologic study.

PMID: 25698609
Journal: Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion
Year: 2015
Reference: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2015 Jun-Jul;62(6):313-21. doi: 10.1016/j.redar.2014.07.011. Epub 2015 Feb 17.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Ciercoles, E, Basora, M, Colomina, M J, Tio, M, Mora, L, Sanchez-Etayo, G, Salazar, F, Berge, R, Guerrero, E, Panos, M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2014.07.011

Multiple Regression Analysis of Factors Affecting Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Spinal Deformity.

PMID: 27927482
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2015
Reference: Spine Deform. 2015 Jul;3(4):360-366. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2014.11.004. Epub 2015 Jun 11.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pellise, Ferran, Domingo-Sabat, Montse, Yakici, Sule, Alanay, Ahmet, Perez-Grueso, Francesco Sanchez, Yavuz, Yasemin, Yavuz, Yalcin, Olgun, Z Deniz, Guler, Umit O, Acaroglu, Emre et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2014.11.004

Sacropelvic fixation in adult spinal deformity (ASD); a very high rate of mechanical failure.

PMID: 25323138
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2015
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2015 May;24(5):1085-91. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3615-1. Epub 2014 Oct 17.
Impact factor: 2.473
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Casademut, Alba Villa, Sabat, Montse Domingo, Alanay, Ahmet, Grueso, Francesco Sanchez Perez, Acaroglu, Emre, Pellise, Ferran, Yaman, Onur, Guler, Umit Ozgur, Cetin, Engin et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-014-3615-1

Answer to the letter to the editor of F. M. Kovacs et al. entitled "overviews should meet the methodological standards of systematic reviews" concerning "the evidence on surgical interventions for low back disorders, an overview of systematic reviews" by Wilco C.H. Jacobs et al.; Eur Spine J, doi:10.1007/s00586-013-2823-4.

PMID: 24061967
Journal: EUR SPINE J
Year: 2014
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2014 Feb;23(2):481-2. doi: 10.1007/s00586-013-3000-5. Epub 2013 Sep 24.
Impact factor: 2.473
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Jacobs, Wilco C H, Rubinstein, Sidney M, Willems, Paul C, Moojen, Wouter A, Pellise, Ferran, Oner, F Cumhur, Peul, Wilco C, van Tulder, Maurits W et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-013-3000-5

Industrially prefabricated cement spacers: do vancomycin- and gentamicin-impregnated spacers offer any advantage?

PMID: 24142302
Journal: CLIN ORTHOP RELAT R
Year: 2014
Reference: Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Mar;472(3):923-32. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-3342-7. Epub 2013 Oct 19.
Impact factor: 2.882
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Corona, Pablo S, Barro, Victor, Mendez, Marye, Caceres, Enric, Flores, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s11999-013-3342-7

Surgical Risk Stratification Based on Preoperative Risk Factors in Severe Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery.

PMID: 27927331
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2014
Reference: Spine Deform. 2014 Sep;2(5):340-349. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2014.05.004. Epub 2014 Aug 27.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Gupta, Munish, Hess, William F, Lonner, Baron S, Ayamga, Jennifer, Papadopoulos, Elias C, Sanchez-Perez-Grueso, Federico, Pelise, Feran, Paonessa, Kenneth J, Kim, Han Jo, Cunningham, Matthew E et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2014.05.004

[Can epidemiological factors affect the 2-year outcomes after surgery for degenerative lumbar disease in terms of quality of life, disability and post-surgical pain?].

PMID: 24445154
Journal: Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatol
Year: 2014
Reference: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2014 Mar-Apr;58(2):78-84. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2013.11.008. Epub 2014 Jan 17.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Lozano-Alvarez, C, Perez-Prieto, D, Salo-Bru, G, Molina, A, Llado, A, Caceres, E, Ramirez, M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2013.11.008

Evaluation of health-related quality of life in patients candidate for spine and other musculoskeletal surgery.

PMID: 23263224
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2013
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2013 May;22(5):1002-9. doi: 10.1007/s00586-012-2617-0. Epub 2012 Dec 24.
Impact factor: 2.133
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bago Granell, Joan, Garre Olmo, Josep, Roig Busquets, Ramon, Peris Prats, Francisco, Villanueva Leal, Carlos, Becerra Fontal, Jose Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-012-2617-0

New surgical approach to advanced Kienbock disease: lunate replacement with pedicled vascularized scaphoid graft and radioscaphoidal partial arthrodesis.

PMID: 23689852
Journal: Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery
Year: 2013
Reference: Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2013 Jun;17(2):72-9. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0b013e31827f452a.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Mir, Xavier, Barrera-Ochoa, Sergi, Lluch, Alex, Llusa, Manuel, Haddad, Sleiman, Vidal, Nuria, Font, Jordi et al.
DOI: 10.1097/BTH.0b013e31827f452a

Is Routine Postoperative Radiologic Follow-up Justified in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

PMID: 27927297
Journal: Spine Deformity
Year: 2013
Reference: Spine Deform. 2013 May;1(3):223-228. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2013.02.003. Epub 2013 Jun 6.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Villanueva, Carlos, Vila-Casademunt, Alba, Pellise, Ferran, Domingo-Sabat, Montse, Bago, Juan, Matamalas, Antonia, Caceres, Enric et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2013.02.003

Antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer as a definitive treatment for post-arthroscopy shoulder destructive osteomyelitis: case report and review of literature.

PMID: 24026505
Journal: Strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction
Year: 2013
Reference: Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr. 2013 Nov;8(3):199-205. doi: 10.1007/s11751-013-0176-5. Epub 2013 Sep 12.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Haddad, Sleiman, Corona, Pablo S, Reverte, Maria M, Amat, Carles, Flores, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s11751-013-0176-5

8th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities and SOSORT 2011 Annual Meeting Barcelona, Spain. 19-21 May 2011. Abstracts.

PMID: 22734506
Journal: Scoliosis
Year: 2012
Reference: Scoliosis. 2012 Jan 27;7 Suppl 1:O1-P25. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-7-s1-o1.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Sánchez Raya, Judith, Bagó, Juan, Sánchez Perez-Grueso, Francisco Javier, Climent, Jose M et al.
DOI: 10.1186/1748-7161-7-s1-o1

Wrist synovial chondromatosis: case report and literature review.

PMID: 22745090
Journal: Hand surgery : an international journal devoted to
Year: 2012
Reference: Hand Surg. 2012;17(2):233-8. doi: 10.1142/S0218810412720239.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Reverte Vinaixa, Maria Mercedes, Singh, Rahul, Monyart, Joan Minguell, Llado, Gemma Duarri, Dominguez, Manuel Perez, Feliu, Enric Castellet, Nardi Vilardaga, Joan, Palou, Enric Caceres et al.
DOI: 10.1142/S0218810412720239

Does the Lower Instrumented Vertebra Have an Effect on Lumbar Mobility, Subjective Perception of Trunk Flexibility, and Quality of Life in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated by Spinal Fusion?

PMID: 21959839
Journal: JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES
Year: 2012
Reference: J Spinal Disord Tech. 2012 Dec;25(8):437-42. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0b013e3182318622.
Impact factor: 1.503
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0b013e3182318622

Re: Blondel B, Tropiano P, Gaudart J, Huang RC, Marnay T. Clinical results of lumbar total disc arthroplasty in accordance with Modic signs, with a 2-year-minimum follow-up. Spine 2001;36:2309–15.

PMID: 22576043
Journal: SPINE
Year: 2012
Reference: Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 May 15;37(11):1014-5; author reply 1016.
Impact factor: 2.078
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: , , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182517849

[Thromboprophylaxis in multiple trauma and head injury patients].

PMID: 22263405
Journal: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim
Year: 2011
Reference: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2011 Dec;58(10):602-10.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Ciercoles, E, Mora, L, Colomina, M J et al.
DOI:

Yet another reason for improving approval and surveillance processes for health technologies.

PMID: 21778121
Journal: Spine Journal
Year: 2011
Reference: Spine J. 2011 Aug;11(8):800-1; author reply 801. Epub 2011 Jul 20.
Impact factor: 3.024
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Kovacs, Francisco M, Olabe, Javier, Urrutia, Gerard, Bago, Joan, Alvarez-Galovich, Luis, Abraira, Victor, Zamora, Javier et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2011.06.019

GEER, the Multidisciplinary Spanish Society for Spine Specialists.

PMID: 21850420
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2011
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2011 Aug;20 Suppl 3:351-2. Epub 2011 Aug 18.
Impact factor: 1.994
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Pellise, F, Gonzalez-Barrios, I, Aebi, M et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-011-1946-8

Social inequalities in health among adolescents in a large southern European city.

PMID: 19996352
Journal: JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Year: 2011
Reference: J Epidemiol Community Health. 2011 Feb;65(2):166-73. Epub 2009 Dec 8.
Impact factor: 2.983
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1136/jech.2009.090100

Muscle dysfunction and exercise limitation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

PMID: 20032022
Journal: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Year: 2010
Reference: Eur Respir J. 2010 Aug;36(2):393-400. Epub 2009 Dec 23.
Impact factor: 5.527
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00025509

The Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS): a new tool to evaluate subjective impression of trunk deformity in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

PMID: 20338048
Journal: Scoliosis
Year: 2010
Reference: Scoliosis. 2010 Mar 25;5:6. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-5-6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1186/1748-7161-5-6

Posterior spinal instrumented fusion and decompression.

PMID: 20238473
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2010
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2010 Mar;19(3):513-4.
Impact factor: 1.956
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Nunez, Susana, Bago, Juan, Pellise, Ferran et al.
DOI:

Minimal important differences of the SRS-22 Patient Questionnaire following surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.

PMID: 19533179
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2009
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2009 Dec;18(12):1898-904.
Impact factor: 2.396
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-009-1066-x

Prevalence of low back pain and its effect on health-related quality of life in adolescents.

PMID: 19124706
Journal: ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
Year: 2009
Reference: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009 Jan;163(1):65-71.
Impact factor: 4.32
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pellise, Ferran, Balague, Federico, Rajmil, Luis, Cedraschi, Christine, Aguirre, Mario, Fontecha, Cesar G, Pasarin, Maribel, Ferrer, Montse, García Fontecha, César Galo, et al.
DOI: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2008.512

Patient information and education with modern media: the Spine Society of Europe Patient Line.

PMID: 19381695
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Year: 2009
Reference: Eur Spine J. 2009 Aug;18 Suppl 3:395-401.
Impact factor: 2.396
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pellise, Ferran, Sell, P et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-009-0973-1

Efficacy and safety of prophylactic large dose of tranexamic acid in spine surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Spine 2008; 33: 2577-80.

PMID: 19770617
Journal: SPINE
Year: 2009
Reference: Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Jul 15;34(16):1740-1; author reply 141.
Impact factor: 2.793
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Fuentes, Inmaculada, Colomina, Maria J, Bago, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181a9ce1f

Thesis

La integración de factores biomecánicos mejora el análisis predictivo del Fracaso Proximal (PJF) en la cirugía de deformidad sagital del adulto

PhD student: Alejandro Del Arco Churruca
Director/s: Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza
University: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2022

Fusión vertebral en patología degenerativa del raquis con células mesenquimales autólogas expandidas "ex vivo" inmovilizadas a matriz ósea de origen alogénico (XCEL-MT-OSTEO-ALPHA)

PhD student: Ana García de Frutos
Director/s: Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza, Juan Minguell Moñart
University: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2022

Infeccions en cirurgies del raquis: factor de risc i conseqüències

PhD student: Sleiman Haddad , Sleiman Haddad
Director/s: Ma Dolores Rodríguez Pardo, Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza, Carles Pigrau Serrallach, Carles Pigrau Serrallach
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2018

Satisfacción tras cirugía por mielopatía cervical degenerative: análisis de complicaciones

PhD student: Xavier Plano Jerez, Xavier Plano Jerez, Xavier Plano Jerez
Director/s: Enric Cáceres Palou
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2018

Influencia de la colonización del tracto urinario por bacilos gram negativos en el desarrollo de infección aguda de la herida quirúrgica tras cirurgía vertebral instrumentada.

PhD student: Susana Núñez Pereira
Director/s: Enric Cáceres Palou, Ma Dolores Rodríguez Pardo, Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2013

Estudio transversal de validación de la fotografía digital como método de evalución de la deformidad del tronco en la escoliosis idiopática.

PhD student: Antònia Matamalas Adrover, Antònia Matamalas Adrover, Antònia Matamalas Adrover, Antònia Matamalas Adrover
Director/s: Enric Cáceres Palou, Juan Bagó Granell, Ferran Pellisé Uriquiza
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2013

Genetica de la butirilcolinesterasa en les sinucleïnopaties: Establiment d'una eina pel diagnòstic diferencial de la demència amb cossos de Lewy.

PhD student: Montserrat Domingo Sàbat
Director/s:
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2010

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The work improves accuracy in predicting complications at the boundary between the instrumented spine area and the area that is left free when spinal deformity corrective surgery is performed.

Entre els projectes es troben 12 investigacions on participen investigadors i investigadores de Vall d’Hebron.

The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) has awarded with this prestigious recognition Dr. Pellisé's team for the study on the similarity of the adverse effects of surgeries both in elderly patients and in the general adult population.