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Chief of Spine Neurosurgery | Kingdon-Saylor Endowed Chair @mghneurosurg | AANS/CNS Spine Exhibits Chair | NASS Spine Oncology | AO Spine Tumor

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

Last night I had the honor of formally being named the inaugural Endowed Chair and Chief of Spine Neurosurgery @MGHNeurosurg . Incredibly grateful to our wonderful donors, @BobCarterMD , Sarah Gaylord, & MGH colleagues, patients for their confidence, trust, & support. Thank you!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

Excited to share we launched our #augmentedreality spine surgery program @MGHNeurosurg , being first in Boston & New England to offer this for our patients. Driving innovation in patient care, surgical training, education & research. AR visualization is a game changer! @augmedics

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We are thrilled to share news of our new combined neurosurgery complex spine surgery fellowship at the MGH & Brigham. This is the first CAST-approved post-graduate neurosurgery fellowship program in the @MassGenBrigham system. Thnx to our chairs & colleagues for their support!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

I am honored & excited to join the Editorial Board for @TheJNS Spine. Incredibly grateful to the @JNSPG_EIC and colleagues for their confidence and support. Please follow us for great content from the JNS team. Check out the latest issue:

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Future is now! Check out latest @NeurosurgeryCNS #ONSNew #spinetech : Clinical Accuracy, Technical Precision, & Workflow of the First in Human Use of an Augmented-Reality Head-Mounted Display Navigation System for Spine Surgery. @CamiloMolinaMD @CNS_Update

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Seems quiet on the outside over the weekend, but within these walls our stellar residents @MGHNSResidency are on fire 🔥 taking care of patients with complex spinal disorders on call. @VictoriaEClark @MoHadzipasic @MGHNeurosurg

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Validation of the Benefits of Ambulation Within 8 Hours of Spine Surgery. Published this month @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update #neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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From skull to sacrum, weekend spine surgery training with our @MGHNeurosurg spine team and @MGHNSResidency in the lab. Training & more training 🦾. Thanks to our @pnanda810 @ShankarLabMGH for organizing & leading this awesome educational program. @Twilli7 @jvcoumans LFBorges

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Featured this month @NeurosurgeryCNS , In single-level open lumbar surgery, does TLIF or posterolateral fusion lead to better outcomes? 👏 Editor’s Choice 👏from @BFStephensMD @ScottZuck @CNS_Update #neurosurgery #orthotwitter

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Featured on the cover now @NeurosurgeryCNS , published #NEUNew : Posterior Vertebral Column Subtraction Osteotomy for Recurrent Tethered Cord Syndrome. Outstanding work from @HopkinsSpineLab @DrNTheodore @BarrowNeuro ! Also check out the #NEUFree Commentary

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Check out the latest spine surgery operative video published this month @NeurosurgeryCNS : Demonstration of Ball Valve Mechanism of Spinal Arachnoid Cyst using Intraoperative Ultrasonography. @eapotts @GoodmanCampbell @CNS_Update #neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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THRILLED to introduce the 2022-2023 @spinesection media team! Meet the extraordinary leaders & voices behind the scenes posting cases, videos, spine highlights from @AANSNeuro @CNS_Update . Save the date for Miami23! Special thnx to @KhoiThanMD for your leadership. More to come!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Understanding cervical spine pedicle anatomy is critical, especially when placing pedicle screws. Here Roger Hartl et al study “Variation in Cervical Pedicle Morphology” in @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update #neurosurgery #orthotwitter Operative Neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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And we’re off @CNS_Update ! The @spinesection Scientific Planning Committee gearing up for a great meeting in SF and for Miami 2023! #2022CNS

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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We are here in Vegas and underway at Spine Summit! This is my last meeting serving as media chair for the section. Please share all your meeting highlights, pictures with us, tag @spinesection . I’m passing the torch to @CheeragU who will elevate the team and section even further!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Inspired & impressed by the amazing 🤩neurosurgery residents @umichneuro !! Thank you for welcoming me as your Julian T. Hoff MD Visiting Professor. What a wonderful group. Thank you all, for this memorable visit @nickszerlip @RushiSJoshi7 @joseph_linzey @MarkZaki24 @MGHNeurosurg

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Check out this outstanding illustrative deformity correction technique description from Safee, Ames et al @NeurosurgUCSF on the cover @NeurosurgeryCNS : Kickstand Rod With Asymmetric Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy. #neurosurgery #orthotwitter @CNS_Update

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Congratulations to my 💫 research fellow @MassaadElie who presented & defended his @harvardmed master’s thesis this week. Predictive analytics, #AI , he does it all 🦾. We had the honor of having Mark Bilsky MD @MSKNeurosurgery join us as discussant/reviewer. So proud of Elie!!👏

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Curious about augmented reality and spine surgery? This thursday I will share insights from @MGHNeurosurg . No pie charts, p-values, or pipettes. This is @virtualspine . #neurosurgery #orthotwitter . Register

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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It’s out now! the latest @TheJNS #neurosurgicalfocus issue on spinal cord & spine tumors! Honored to serve as topic co-editor with esteemed colleagues Mark Bilsky, Ziya Gokaslan, Nick Dea, Fabio Ynoe de Moraes. So many great papers - I’ll highlight here

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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What a highlight to have our latest on vascularized fibular grafts for spinal tumors featured on the @TheJNS cover this month! Great collaboration with our multiD ortho+neuro team. Proud of this team & dedication/care for these patients. @MGHNeurosurg @MGHNeuroSci #orthotwitter

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Honored to be the keynote speaker @HopkinsNsurg Grand Rounds today sharing insights on spine tumors and our @MGHNeurosurg spine research program. Grateful for the warm hospitality & invitation from such esteemed colleagues! Wonderful discussion @HopkinsSpineLab @mghneurospine

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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⚡️EXCITED to share the launch of our new website for @spinesection ! Check it out & save the date for 🌴MIAMI 2023! Thnx to our creative partner @orangeflux on this team effort highlighting Spine Section! @AANSNeuro #neurosurgery . More news coming soon!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Featured #ONSNew @CNS_Update @NeurosurgeryCNS : Microsurgical Resection of a Spinal Cord Hemangioblastoma Through an Anterior Cervical Approach: Operative Video. From @ColumbiaNeuro Paul McCormick MD et al. Outstanding work! #spinetumor #neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Our latest is now @NatureComms ! From OR➡️lab, we studied potential therapeutic targets at the molecular level using single-cell analysis of tumor cells from the kidney & spine. Go team! @baryawno @SykesLabMGH @ScaddenLab @KharchenkoLab @MGHNeurosurg

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Great study question! Efficacy and Safety of Subfascial Epidural Drainage after Durotomy in Spine Surgery: this month @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update #neurosurgery #orthotwitter . Who drains? If yes: gravity? suction? Debate! 🦾

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Dr. Jim Rutka receives the Distinguished Service Award @AANSNeuro @TheJNS . Congratulations @JNSPG_EIC ! #AANS2022

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Great fun seeing @MGHNeurosurg 💫 residents @FaithCRobertson and @IDavidConnolly spreading their wings today @AANSNeuro #AANS2022 ! Future leaders @MGHNSResidency

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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We made the cover this month @TheJNS ! Led by @kiapoura , great team effort @MGHNeurosurg : Biomechanical analysis of stand-alone lumbar interbody cages versus 360° constructs: an in vitro and finite element investigation. Thank you @JNSPG_EIC Check it out ➡️

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Cervical deformity surgery is demanding in execution & planning. Now @NeurosurgeryCNS , this awesome #NEUFree Editor’s Choice review: Alignment, Classification, Clinical Evaluation, & Treatment for Cervical Deformity from Ames et al #spine #orthotwitter

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Highlight of @MGHNeurosurg is training outstanding residents like chief @BryanDChoi already a world expert on brain tumor immunotherapy featured @TIME & more! Tried my best convert to spine surgery (uncle is Dan Riew) last 4 months of rotation but now back to #braintumor #GBM

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Very excited to share our group’s novel work on prostate spine&bone metastatic cancer published @Cancer_Cell . From OR 🏥 to🔬lab <years in the making!> so proud of this multiD collaboration with an incredibly talented, driven, inclusive team. Check it out!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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The abstract center for the 2023 Spine Summit @spinesection is now open! Submit your abstracts and check out the available grants & awards on our new site: You can access the official meeting site via: @AANSNeuro #Neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Great anatomic tips for T1 freehand pedicle screw technique @CAS_Spine published now @NeurosurgeryCNS : Midpoint of C7 Lateral Mass Serves as an Accurate Reference for T1 screws. I use a similar technique allowing T1 to easily line up with cervical screws. @CNS_Update …

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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It was a blast serving as Media Chair for the @spinesection . Looking forward to welcoming all our neurosurgery & orthopedic colleagues, exhibitors, industry partners as the Exhibits Chair for Spine Summit 2025. Feb 20-23 in Tampa. Chair: @thejuansuribe It will be the spine…

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2025 Chair: @thejuansuribe 2026 Chair-elect: Erica Bisson MD Scientific Program Chair: @DeanChouMD Co-Scientific Program Chair: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD Secretary: @ZackRayLab Treasurer: @CAS_Spine Exhibits Chair: @JohnHShinMD Media Chair: @CheeragU

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Check out this issue #ONSNew @NeurosurgeryCNS :Multilevel Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Severe Rigid Adult Spinal Deformities from Chris Ames, D Lau, V Deviren @NeurosurgUCSF . Awesome read! ⚡️cases, illustrations, surgical pearls #scoliosis @CNS_Update

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Check out this month’s Editor’s Choice @NeurosurgeryCNS : Characteristics of Sagittal Spinopelvic Alignment Changes after Lumbar Decompression. #neurosurgery @CNS_Update

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Dr. Theresa Williamson @MGHNeurosurg spine surgery colleague presents complex spine surgery cases using augmented reality in the exhibit hall @AANSNeuro #AANS2022 👏👏

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Awesome visit to @NeurosurgeryNM for #neurosurgery grand rounds, meeting wonderful residents & colleagues in “my kind of town.” Thank you @maciejlesniakmd , JP Wolinsky, @NaderDahdaleh for your warm hospitality and invitation. (even got in a quick visit to @KelloggSchool !)

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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So proud of our 💫 #Harvard students @juliabduvall & Grant Rigney presenting on the podium @CNS_Update ! Their 1st meeting! Each led & presented our team’s spine tumor work selected as top abstracts @spinesection session 🤩 We missed you @ElieMassaadMD ! @MGHNeurosurg @harvardmed

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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⚡️EXCITED⚡️to have our latest on machine learning applications for spine surgery imaging on the cover @NeurosurgeryCNS this month. @CNS_Update . Strong team effort @MGHNeurosurg @MGHNeuroSci Thank you Editor-in-Chief!

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#NEUNewIssue The April issue of Neurosurgery is here! The latest in #MedicineandLawReviewSeries on the Legal and Socioeconomic Considerations in #Spine #Telemedicine , a Review on Machine Learning Application in the Treatment of #Spine Disorders, & more!

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Our 💫 @MGHNeurosurg resident @MyronRolle kicks off Spine Summit 2023 @spinesection with an inspirational message on his journey from @NFL to neurosurgery. Coaching, mentorship, leadership. 2% 🦾 “how to lose, fail” @AANSNeuro @kanter_adam

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Incredible work from @CamiloMolinaMD @WashUNeurosurg , WashU ortho et al, published in this month’s @NeurosurgeryCNS : Rapid Implementation of a 3D Printed Patient Specific Sacral Implant. Check it out! @DKondziolkaCNS @CNS_Update

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Rory Goodwin @DukeSpine @Dukeneurosurg gives a tour de force talk on molecular markers and genomics in spine oncology @spinesection

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Check out the latest #spine video in @NeurosurgeryCNS from @WCMCBrainSpine : MIS Intradural Tumor Resection with Augmented Reality. Outstanding illustrative application of tech in the neurosurgery OR. @CNS_Update

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More data on vanc powder published @NeurosurgeryCNS . Interim analysis from the randomized clinical trial (VANCO): Negligible Systemic Uptake of Suprafascial Vancomycin Powder Following Instrumented Posterior Spinal Fusion. @CNS_Update @spinesection #spine

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Our MGH spine team, together for fellowship, mentorship & great times in Vegas @spinesection with students & residents @Twilli7 @FaithCRobertson @IDavidConnolly @juliabduvall @RohaidAliMD , Jane Kim, Emmy Deur. Excited to see their talks this week! So proud 🦾 @MGHNeurosurg …

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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⚡️We had a record shattering number of abstracts for @spinesection Spine Summit 2024 💥 Thanks to everyone who submitted their work for Vegas 2024. We’re excited to welcome everyone in February. Registration is now open:

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Heading to DC for @CNS_Update ? Check out the awesome spine content and don’t miss the @spinesection sessions on Monday and Tuesday. Here is an overview of the spine program. #neurosurgery #spine

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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What in the 🌍 @BenElderMD !?! 😲Those aren’t nerves, it’s a 🪥 ❗️Toothbrush Oropharyngeal Impalement in the Spinal Canal ❗️featured this month @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update . Check it out! #neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Honor your mentor! What a pleasure to have @DrFadyCharbel from alma mater UIC visit @MGHNeurosurg for Grand Rounds in the Ether Dome, sharing his journey in cerebrovascular #neurosurgery . Thnx to colleague Chris Stapleton for organizing and welcoming Dr. C to Boston! @jvcoumans

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Cost-Utility Analysis: Robotic-Assisted vs Nonrobotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive TLIF published this month. Pros? Cons? @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update

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This is a reflection of the dedication, conviction, & perseverance of the students, trainees, and research fellows who have fueled our research efforts @MGHNeurosurg over the years. Proud of their efforts considering where we started! @ElieMassaadMD @juliabduvall @kiapoura …

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Awesome story and inspiration. Proud of JJ and our own neurosurgery resident @MyronRolle of @mghneurosurg . Making an impact on lives outside of the OR

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👏👏👏 @JJWatt is the 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, presented by @nationwide ! #WPMOY #NFLHonors

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Thanks everyone who joined us tonite @virtualspine ! Great insignts from @WendeNGibbs and Todd Albert @HSSProfEd . 300+ tuned in tonite. Monday morning we’re honored to have Ed Benzel @CleSpineReview #neurosurgery #orthopedics #spinesurgery

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Fascinating presentation by Todd Albert from Hospital for Special Surgery in NY - we exceeded capacity, so for those who couldn't get in watch for the video on - coming soon! @virtualspine #virtualspine #orthopedics #neurosurgery #spine #neurorad

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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🕶️ Check this out from @HopkinsNsurg : S2 Alar-Iliac Screw Placement Using Augmented Reality. I’ve also found this very helpful for S2AI screws! 👏👏 The latest published @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update #neurosurgery #augmentedreality

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Editor’s choice & #free in this month’s @NeurosurgeryCNS : Effectiveness of Surgical Decompression in Patients With Cervical Myelopathy: Results of the Canadian Prospective Multicenter Study. See more great #spine content like this next week @CNS_Update !

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Does fusion actually take place with these cages? Published now @NeurosurgeryCNS by Riew et al: Poor Fusion Rates Following Cervical Corpectomy With an Expandable Cage: Minimum 2-Year Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes. #spinesurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Our Mass General spine team representing in Vegas for Spine Summit 2024! Theresa Williamson @Twilli7 , APPs Kathleen Lavoie, Julia Bireley @MGHNeurosurg @spinesection

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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👀 at the latest surgical video feautured in @NeurosurgeryCNS from @MGalganoMD : Surgical Correction of a Double Major Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Excellent description and illustrated technique. @CNS_Update #neurosurgery #orthotwitter #scoliosis

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Fantastic complex craniovertebral deformity case presentation and didactic by @NaderDahdaleh of @NeurosurgeryNM today @virtualspine conference. Great insights from cervical spine thought leader #neurosurgery #orthopedics Sign up at and join us every week

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Great seeing colleagues @CNS_Update #2022CNS . The @spinesection Executive Committee is underway - planning for all things spine now and 2023 Miami. #neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Cervical pedicle screws are great esp for revision, deformity, and tumor surgery. Operative Neurosurgery #SoMe highlight from @BarrowNeuro @NeurosurgeryCNS : Subaxial Cervical Pedicle Screw Placement With Direct Visualization: 2D Video. @CNS_Update .

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Can machine learning help with spine surgery referrals? @NIHFunding study from @UCLANsgy published now #NEUNew @NeurosurgeryCNS explores: Predicting Spinal Surgery Candidacy From Imaging Data Using Machine Learning. Strong work! #AI #radiology @CNS_Update

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Hey @virtualspine what is your strategy here in a severely myelopathic patient? Posterior? Anterior? Combined? C2-7 SVA normal. Join us thursday for cases like this and more. #spine

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Our latest work in @NeurosurgeryCNS studies the impact of modern #cancer therapies on survival after surgery for spine metastases. Proud of the collaborative effort of our @MGHCancerCenter multiD spine research & clinical team @MGHNeurosurg @MGHNeuroSci

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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Who uses tethers for PJK prevention? Check out these rates, featured now @NeurosurgeryCNS : Posterior Polyethylene Tethers Reduce Occurrence of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis After Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity. @CNS_Update #spinesurgery #orthotwitter

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

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I’m excited to represent @spinesection on the @NeurosurgeryCNS Social Media Board. Starting July, I’ll highlight featured spine articles weekly from these #neurosurgery journals. Follow/tag us and get the word out on your papers and keep up with the latest in spine! @CNS_Update

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Neurosurgery Publications

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We are pleased to announce that the 2019 Impact Factors for Neurosurgery and Operative Neurosurgery have risen to 4.853 and 1.886 respectively! (Web of Science Group, 2020). We thank our authors, reviewers, and readers for contributing to the continued success of the journals!

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@JohnHShinMD

John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

🍾👏 @juliabduvall , a phenom @harvardmed student on our spine research team who with @ElieMassaadMD et al. led our latest study on the implication of breast cancer molecular status on outcomes after spine surgery for breast cancer metastases @NeurosurgeryCNS @MGHNeurosurg 👀 👇

@juliabduvall

Julia Duvall

2 years

I’m grateful for the amazing team that enabled me to go from an idea to a publication! Throughout this journey, I’ve gained skills I’ll carry for a lifetime. Hopefully this is the first of many @NeurosurgeryCNS @mghneurosurgery @harvardmed @CNS_Update

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

Our team’s latest study is now out @TheJNS . We investigated the biomechanical impact of rod diameters in posterior cervical fusion constructs. Led by @kiapoura , great insights, even more ? for future study. @MGHNeurosurg #neurosurgery #orthotwitter

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@JohnHShinMD

John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

1 year

Amazing time of fellowship and enrichment at this year’s record breaking @spinesection Spine Summit 2023! I am so proud of members of our @MGHNeurosurg SPINE team who could break away and represent our group - present and lead out!

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@JohnHShinMD

John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

7 months

Registration is open! Abstract reviews are now under way…come join us in Vegas for the most comprehensive and innovative neuro & ortho spine surgery meeting of 2024 🧠 🦴

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@JohnHShinMD

John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

Go team: shout out to 💫 @AElsamadicyMD for leading our latest published now @TheJNS : Hospital Frailty Risk Score and healthcare resource utilization after surgery for metastatic spinal tumors. We have more work to do on frailty. #neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

4 years

Special thanks to Dr. Jim Harrop @TJUHNeurosurg and @DrZygourakis @TopNeuroDocs for joining us tonite @virtualspine ! Another great session of complex spine cases and surgical reconstruction techniques. Thnx everyone who joined ! #neurosurgery #orthopedics #MedTwitter

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

4 years

Residency graduation day @MGHNeurosurg today. Congratulations to Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge MD PhD ! Christopher is heading to @MDABrainSpine to pursue fellowship training in spine oncology 🦾 with colleagues Larry Rhines and Claudio Tatsui. So proud of this rising ⭐️!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

7 months

Thank you @JamesRutka for highlighting our review on fine element analysis of the spine published now @TheJNS ! Led by fantastic collaborators Marjorie Wang, @kiapoura , @ElieMassaadMD , Narayan Yoganandan. #neurosurgery #orthotwitter

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@JamesRutka

James Rutka

7 months

Now, finite element analysis of the spine explained in this outstanding review by Marjorie Wang and colleagues in before print publication in @TheJNS #cervical #spinesurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

Published now @NeurosurgeryCNS #NEUNew : Mild & Severe Obesity Reduce the Effectiveness of Lumbar Fusions: 1-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes in 8171 Patients <even without complications!> @CNS_Update #spinetwitter

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

10 months

❗️2024 Spine Summit Abstract Center is now OPEN ❗️ The 2024 Spine Summit will feature oral presentations of scientific data from the fields of neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery. Save the date The deadline for submission is October 2, 2023.

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

Latest on 🤖 from @DukeSpine @abdelbarrspine now published @NeurosurgeryCNS #ONSFree : Robotic-Assisted Trajectory Into Kambin's Triangle During Percutaneous TLIF - Series Investigating Safety and Efficacy. Check it out! @CNS_Update @spinesection

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

1 year

It’s a wrap! Thanks to our attendees, industry partners, section leadership, @AANSNeuro for making this a record-breaking event. As chair of media, it was a thrill highlighting your stories. Thnx @kanter_adam , @thejuansuribe , @CAS_Spine , Scott Meyer, @JOTooleMD , SPC, EC teams!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

4 years

How do we decide to operate when survival prediction models for spine metastases are inaccurate? Decide based on quality of life or survival? Should Patients With Short Life Expectancy Be Denied Surgery? Check out this study @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

Check out this this technique published this month @NeurosurgeryCNS : Posterior Nerve-Sparing Lumbar Corpectomy With Cage Reconstruction. Anterior or posterior? Great description with pearls & insights from @MGalganoMD @CNS_Update #neurosurgery

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 months

Thank you President @WendeNGibbs for inviting me to give a keynote talk on spine oncology at this year’s @The_ASSR . What an amazing meeting! Pictured here with @MGalganoMD after our spine tumor board with @MajidKhan_spine @JackASSR23 @Physiologyguy 👏👏 Wende!

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@The_ASSR

American Society of Spine Radiology (ASSR)

3 months

Dr. Shin describes Frailty and Survival in #Spine Surgery at #ASSR24 @WendeNGibbs @KSeifertMD

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

1 year

Amazing kickstart to the new year @KelloggSchool , starting my journey towards an Executive MBA. Inspired by my extraordinary classmates <leaders from around the world & 20 industries> all stepping out of our comfort zones. This is going to be awesome! #lowegohighimpact

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

1 year

Welcome to Miami @spinesection ! Spine Summit 2023

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

4 years

Great #neurosurgery resource for students and trainees @BrainSpineGroup @virtualspine #spinetwitter

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 months

On the cover @NeurosurgeryCNS : Cervical Vertebral Bone Quality Score Independently Predicts Distal Junctional Failure after Posterior Cervical Fusion. More work on assessments of bone density and impact on outcomes @CNS_Update @DKondziolkaCNS

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

Operative Neurosurgery highlight @NeurosurgeryCNS from @BarrowNeuro : Prone Single-Position Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Posterior Decompression & Pedicle Screw Fixation for the Treatment of Grade II Spondylolisthesis: Operative Video. @CNS_Update

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

Accounting for bias is critical <often overlooked & understudied in writing & review>. 🧐 Check out this month’s Editor’s Choice @NeurosurgeryCNS : Systematic Analysis of Publication Bias in #Neurosurgery . @CNS_Update 🎧 Podcast:

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

Lot of interest in ERAS for spine surgery. Check out this @NeurosurgeryCNS #NEUNew : Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Reduces Postoperative Opioid Use & Readmission Rates After Adult Degenerative Deformity Surgery. #scoliosis #orthotwitter @CNS_Update

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

Ready for @spinesection Vegas? Check out content like this published @NeurosurgeryCNS : <DSPN series> Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion With Exoscope. @KhoiThanMD @Dukeneurosurg @CNS_Update

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@JohnHShinMD

John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

So proud of our research team! @ShankarLabMGH & 💫 neurosurgery resident @MoHadzipasic awarded a basic science research grant @NASSspine for innovative work on molecular mechanisms of spine disorders. Can’t wait to show our work at future meetings. Thank you NASS for the support!

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 months

Always learning: check out this excellent video of Proximal Junctional Fracture and Kyphosis Correction With Vertebral Column Resection and Rail Technique from colleagues @NeurosurgUCSF in this month’s Operative Neurosurgery @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update @DKondziolkaCNS …

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

Wonderful evening celebrating @CNS_Update honored #neurosurgery guest @BobCarterMD with some of our @MGHNeurosurg family - past, present & future. Great tributes by @BrianNahed @DrAlexKhalessi #CNS2021 #leadership #mentorship

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

2 years

Our brilliant #neurosurgery resident @MoHadzipasic shares his work on spinal mechano-medicine & emerging molecular pathways for spinal disorders today! Incredible work highlighting the breadth of our @MGHNeurosurg spine research program & multiD scientific team! 👏🦾👏 @jvcoumans

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

1 year

Vertebral Bone Quality Score Independently Predicts PJK from @moh_ar_sol @jeffreymullinmd et al this month @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update @DKondziolkaCNS

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

Very proud of this research effort, highlighting the scholarship & leadership of AJ Schoenfeld MD & our awesome group of neuro|ortho spine surgeons @harvardmed . Honored to be part of a great team, advancing research in spine oncology @MGHNeurosurg @NASSspine #orthotwitter #spine

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

3 years

These aren’t the droids you’re looking for! Robots and spine surgery - not #scifi anymore. Join @virtualspine this Thursday for cases, videos & more with surgeon leader @martinphammd @UCSDNeuroSurg . @atmghn Register ➡️

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John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine

8 months

Check out this novel technique for fixation after mid-sacrectomy for tumors, featured on the cover this month @NeurosurgeryCNS : Standalone Motion-Sparing Pelvic Fixation Prevents Insufficiency Fractures.👏 Larry Lo & @DanielSciubba @CNS_Update #chordoma

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