B.S., Basic Science
United States Military Academy, 1979
M.D., Uniformed Services University
of the Health Sciences, 1985
Transitional Internship
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1985-86
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1987-91
Spine Fellowship
University of Minnesota, 1991-92
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 (valid through 12/31/04)
Re-certified, 2002, practice profiled: spine (valid 1/1/05 - 12/31/14)
Minnesota State Medical License (2003)
Maryland State Medical License (1986)
Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, WRAMC
Director, Scoliosis Clinic, Orthopaedic Surgery Service, WRAMC
Attending Spine Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgery Service, WRAMC
Attending Spine Surgeon, Neurosurgery Service
Consultant, Anesthesia Pain Fellowship, WRAMC
Professor of Surgery, USUHS
Corresponding member, Dept of Surgery, USUHS, 1985 to 1986
Instructor for Research, Dept of Surgery, USUHS, 1986 to 1992
Post doctoral associate, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, UMN, 1991 to 1992
Assistant Professor, Dept of Surgery, USUHS, 1992 to 1996
Associate Professor, Dept of Surgery, USUHS 1996 to 2002
Professor, Dept of Surgery, USUHS March 2002 to 2003
Professor, Chief of Spine Service, UMN November 2003 to present
2003 Outstanding Paper, Resident/Fellow Award: 2003 Eastern Orthopaedic/Southern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland. Straight-Forward versus Anatomic Trajectory of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Model. (Senior Author)
2002 Outstanding Poster Award, 17th annual meeting of the North American Spine Society.
2002 Finalist Hibbs' basic science award paper, Scoliosis Research Society annual meeting
2002 recipient of the General Claire L. Chennault award as the outstanding teacher at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
2002 recipient of the David C. Wherry Award in emerging technologies from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
2001 senior author of the paper winning the award for the outstanding paper by a young neurosurgeon (Dr. Chris Shaffrey) at the annual meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
1999 Army "A" designator for superior clinical and professional excellence in orthopaedic surgery (highest level of recognition for medical professional competence in the Army system).
1991 Louis A. Mologne award, Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the outstanding physician completing a training program.
1991 Charles Hufnagel award for the outstanding basic science research project by a resident in a surgical specialty, awarded by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
1991 Harry B. Zehner traveling fellowship award for the outstanding graduating resident in a surgical training program in the Washington, D.C. area, awarded by the Washington, D.C. chapter of the American College of Surgeons.
1990 Founder's Award from the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, for the outstanding paper at the annual meeting on a topic relevant to military medicine.
1989 Co-author on the paper, which won the O'Donoghue Award, presented by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for the outstanding clinical project in sports medicine.
RESEARCH, Principal Investigator:
1. A Prospective Study of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee Compared to Arthroscopy. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 4706. 1985.
2. Selective Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee: A Large Scale Clinical Trial. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2406. 1986.
3. Radiographic Evaluation of a New Device to Measure Ankle Motion. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2407. 1987.
4. Histological and Histochemical Changes of Exposed Articular Cartilage. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Division of Surgery Protocol Number S01-87. 1987.
5. Indium111 labeled White Blood Cell Scans in Healing, Uninfected Closed Fractures in an Animal Model. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Division of Surgery Protocol Number S01-86. 1987.
6. The Effect of Methotrexate on Bone Ingrowth in a Rabbit Model. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2421. 1989.
7. The Effects of Blood Loss on Serum Antibiotic Levels in Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2427. 1990-1993.
8. Thoracoplasty In Scoliosis. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation 2448. 1991.
9. Measurement of Lumbar Lordosis: Evaluation of Intraoberserver, Interobserver and Technique Variability. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2449 1993.
10. Measurement of Spondylolisthesis Parameters: Evaluation of Intraoberserver, Interobserver and Technique Variability. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2459. 1994.
11. Progression of Scoliosis After Menarche. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2460. 1995.
12. Investigation of the PWB Spine System. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2418. 1989-1993. FDA IDE study.
13. The Effects of Different Braces on Pain Relief in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Involving the Spine. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 2446. 1994.
14. Mechanical Strength of Pedicle Screw Revision Techniques by Measuring Insertional Torque. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 2486.
15. A Prospective, Randomized, Iliac Crest Donor Site Back Fill Study Using ProOsteon. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 2496. 1996-2000 (FDA IDE study).
16. Erythropoetin in Spine Surgery. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 2407-98.
17. Single Stage Hemivertebra Excision in Very Young Children. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 24002E-99. 1999.
18. A Retrospective Review of Traction vs. Supine Side Bending in Evaluating the Stiffness of the Proximal Thoracic Curve. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 00-24011E. 2000.
19. A Prospective Comparison Standard Intra-Operative Fluoroscopy vs. Fluoroscopy Using the Fluoro Nav Stereotactic System. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 00-2402. 2000-2001.
20. MOSS-Miami and Vertigraft 2 Open Label Study. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 00-2405. 2000-2003.
21. Comparison of Hooks vs. Screws for Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 00-24010E.2000.
22. Retrieval Analysis of Titanium Surgical Mesh. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 00-24009E. 2000.
23. An Observational Study to Record Process Measures and Analyze Costs Related to Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Graft Harvest. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 01-2400. 2001-2002.
24. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Single Overhang Curve. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 01-24006E. 2000-2002.
25. Development of a Cosmesis Evaluation Tool (Questionnaire) for Idiopathic Scoliosis. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 01-24013E. 2001.
26. Evaluation of Titanium Surgical Mesh for Degenerative Disk Disease. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 01-24007. 2001-2003 (FDA IDE study).
27. Line Item in the Defense Health Program FY '02 in the Medical Advanced Technology Section. Spine Research at WRAMC.
28. Effects of fracture on 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D and bone density. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 02-24020. 2002.
29. High resolution CT scan evaluation of interbody pseudarthrosis. Twin Cities Spine Center.
30. Prospective lumbar spinal fusion outcomes study (PI for multicenter study).
31. Prospective pediatric scoliosis study. Twin Cities Spine Center.
32. Primary Posterior surgical treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma for the spine. 2005.
32. New Bone Formation in a Chronically-Infected Segmental defect in the Rat Femur Treated with BMP-2 and Local Antibiotic. US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, Log number 06136023. 2006.
33. CT scan assessment of pedicle screw placement in the lumbar and thoracic spine. 2007.
34. Review of O-arm experience. 2007.
35. Discography vs MRI for fusion level selection. 2007.
1. Three-dimensional Dynamic Modeling of the Knee. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Protocol Number T09056. 1984.
2. West Point Prophylactic Knee Brace Study. US Army Medical Research and Development Command Protocol Number DT35. 1986-1988.
3. Microencapsulated Antibiotic Effects on Contaminated Femur Fractures in Rats. US Army Institute of Dental Research Protocol Number 227. 1986-1987.
4. Evaluation of Microencapsulated Antibiotics for the Prevention and Treatment of Experimental Osteomyelitis. US Army Institute of Dental Research Protocol Number 225. 1986-1988.
5. The Epidemiology of Physical Training Injuries in Army Trainees. US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine Protocol Number PH1-87. 1986-1988.
6. Three Dimensional Computer Graphics for Surgical Research. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Protocol Number R09050-04.
7. A Prospective Study of Bone and Indium 111 WBC Scans in Posterior Spine Fusions in Patients with Instrumentation. Walter Reed Army Medical Center. 1988-1001.
8. The Effects of Blood Loss on Serum Antibiotic Levels in Patients undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2427. 1990-1993.
9. A Method of Radiographic Evaluation of Pedicle Screw Violation of the Vertebral Endplate: A Pilot Study. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2463. 1993-1994.
10. Measurement of Cervical Spine Instability: Evaluation of Intraobserver, Interobserver and Technique Reliability and Validity. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2465. 1993-1994.
11. The Biomechanical Analysis of Different Segmental Fixation in Spondylolysis. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2470. 1993-1994.
12. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Trial of New Implant Techniques in an Animal Model. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2471.
(Submitted as a VA research proposal, approved but not funded).
13. Pushup Performance by Women: Analysis of Modes of Failure. Approved and funded by Department of Defense Womens' Health Research Program. 1994-1996.
14. Evaluation of the Walter Reed Scoliosis Self-Assessment Instrument and Correlation with Measurements of Self Esteem and Psychiatric Symptoms. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2481. 1994-1996.
15. Intra-operative Sagittal Plane Distraction and Compression Correction During Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 24004E-99. 1999.
16. Measurement of Fracture Kyphosis. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2406-98. 1998.
17. Revision of Broken Pedicle Screws. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 24001E-99. 1999.
18. Biomechanics of Hook Constructs in a Long Segment, Sagittal Contour Model (Orchowski). Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2409-98. 1998-1999.
19. Biomechanics of Kyphosis Hook Constructs in a Long Segment, Sagittal Contour Model (Belmont). Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 2414-99. 1999-2000.
20. Accuracy of Transpedicular Thoracic Screw Placement in Vivo. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Number 00-24008E. 2000-2001.
21. Biomechanics of Anatomic Versus Straight Forward Technique of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement: A Cadaver Study. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Department of Clinical Investigation WU#01-24010, 2001.
22. The Biomechanical Effects of Various Tapping Techniques with Insertion of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Cadaveric Study. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Department of Clinical Investigation, WU#01-24011, 2001.
23. Biomechanical Analysis of Pedicle Screw Insertion Parameters Using Computer Aided Techniques. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation protocol number 2401-00. 2000-2001.
24. In Vivo Accuracy of Transpedicular Screw Placement in Patients With and Without Coronal Plane Deformities. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 02-24018E.
25. Thoracic Pedicle Screw Trajectory: Which Method Allows Greatest Margin of Error. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 02-24019E.
26. Reliability Of Pedicle Probing in the Thoracic Spine. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 02-24020E.
27. Prospective Pediatric Scoliosis Study: A Multi-center Clinical Trial. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Department of Clinical Investigation Protocol Number 03-24026.
28. Polymicrobial Chronic Infection Including Acinetobacter baumannii in a Plated Segmental Defect in the Rat Femur. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. Award No: W81XWH-07-1-0195. 2006.
29. Treatment of critical size defects with allograft or bone substitute supplemented with BMP-2 +/- bone marrow aspirate Running title: Novel therapies for massive bone defects. Department of Defense, OTRP. The project was not funded. 2006.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, Significant Offices Held:
Treasurer, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 1993-1995
Army subject matter expert for DoD/VA clinical practice guideline for low back pain 1998
Committee chair, Outcomes committee, Scoliosis Research Society 1998-1999
Committee chair, Instrumentation committee, Scoliosis Research Society 2001-2003
Committee chair, Research Planning Committee, North American Spine Society 2001-2002
GICD (Group International Cotrel-Dubosset) Board of Directors 1999-2002
SDEG (Spinal Deformity Education Group) Board of Directors 2002-present
Chair, Department of Orthopaedics Surgery and Rehabilitation, Walter Reed Army Medical Center 2002
At Large member, Board of Directors, Scoliosis Research Society 2002-2004
Secretary Elect, Scoliosis Research Society, 2006-2010
SRS Representative to Board of Specialty Societies of AAOS
Committee member, Spine Curriculum, North American Spine Society, 94-98
Committee member, Outcomes committee, Scoliosis Research Society, 96-99
Instrumentation Committee, SRS, 99-present
Committee member, Advocacy, Marketing and Public Policy committee, Scoliosis Research Society, 01-present
IMAST committee, Scoliosis Research Society, 02-05
Research Planning Committee, NASS, 00-present
Reviewer, Spine, 1998-present
Reviewer, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American), 01-present
Member (co-founder) Army Spine Study Group, 93-present
Member International Spinal Biomechanics Study Group, 99-03
(Chairs J. Harms and H. Shufflebarger)
Member Spinal Deformity International Study Group, 00-present
(Chairs R. Betz, K. Bridwell, L. Lenke)
Committee member, Adult Spine Evaluation Subcommittee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 02-present
Chair, Search Committee Orthopaedic Residency Program Director, WRAMC, 2003
Chair, Search Committee Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Chief, WRAMC, 2003
Aging Spine Committee, Scoliosis Research Society 2004-2006
Academic Orthopaedic Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Orthopaedic Association
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
North American Spine Society
Scoliosis Research Society
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
USU Surgical Associates
Member, Board of Directors Coquelin Run Citizens Association, 1994-1995
Member, Forcey Memorial Church, 1984-present
Co-founder Washington, DC Spinal Deformity Discussion Group
Physician Director, Diabetic Foot Clinic, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), 92-93
Physician Director, Quality Improvement, Orthopaedic Surgery Service, WRAMC, 93-96
Physician representative, Operating Room Committee, WRAMC, 96-00
Officer in Charge, Orthopaedic Surgery, 85th General Hospital (mobilization hospital), 93-98 (includes medical support to the National Boy Scout Jamboree, Ft. AP Hill, VA, August, 1997)
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Task Force Medical Eagle, Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovenia, June-July 2000
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation physician representative to hospital blood use committee, WRAMC, 01-02
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation physician representative to hospital quality improvement committee, WRAMC, 01-02
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation physician representative to hospital quality outcomes committee, WRAMC, 01-02
Colonel, Medical Corps, United States Army (May 2002), retired 12/1/03
AMEDD Officers' Advanced Course (MC), US Army Academy of the Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX
AMEDD Officers' Basic Course, US Army Academy of the Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Engineer Officers' Basic Course, Fort Belvoir, VA
Deputy Director and Orthopaedic Researcher, Division of Surgery, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington, DC
Transitional Intern, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Medical Student, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD
Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General, US Army Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, VA
Assistant Operations Officer (Construction), 11th Engineer Battalion, Fort Belvoir, VA
Platoon Leader, B Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, Fort Belvoir, VA
Presidential Superior Unit award (Walter Reed Army Medical Center during Desert Shield/Desert Storm)
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters (3 awards)
Army Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters (3 awards)
Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster (2 awards)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Bosnia)
Army Service Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal (2 Awards)
Ranger Tab
Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Torch
PUBLICATIONS, peer reviewed:
1. Polly DW, Callaghan JJ, Sikes RA, McCabe JA, McMahon K, Savory CG. The Accuracy of Selective Magnetic Resonance Imaging as Compared with the Findings at Arthroscopy of the Knee. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol 70A, No. 2, February 1988, pp. 192-198.
2. Miller IL, Callaghan JJ, Savory CG, Polly DW, Graham GD, McCabe JM. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography in Evaluation of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Vol 247, October 1989, pp.152-162.
3. Callaghan JJ, DeHaven JP, McNeish LM, Polly DW. A Prospective Comparison Study of Double Contrast CT Arthrography and Arthroscopy of the Shoulder. American Journal of Sports Medicine Vol. 16, No. 1 January/February 1988, pp.13-20.
4. Sitler M, Ryan JB, Hopkinson WJ, Wheeler JH, Polley (sic) DW, Santomeier J, Kolb R. The Efficacy of a Prophylactic Knee Brace to Reduce Knee Injuries in Football: A Prospective Randomized Study at West Point. American Journal of Sports Medicine Vol. 18 No.3, pp.310-315, 1990. Winner of the 1989 O'Donoghue Award.
5. Polly DW and Mason DM. Congenital Absence of the Pedicle Presenting as Back Pain in Children: A report of 4 Cases and a Review of the Literature. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics Vol. 11 No.2 March/April 1991, pp. 214-219.
6. Jones BH, Cowan DN, Tomlinson JP, Robinson JR, Polly DW, Frykman PN. The Epidemiology of Injuries Associated with Physical Training Among Young Men in the Army. Med Sci Sports Exercise Vol 25, Feb 1993, pp.197-203.
7. Lopez-Sosa FH, Polly D, Bowen JR, Eppes SC, Klein JD, St. John KH, Corddry DH. Serum Cefazolin Levels During Spinal Fusion: Effect of Blood Loss and Duration of Surgery. Journal of Spinal Disorders Vol. 6 No. 4, Aug 1993, pp. 296-299.
8. Cowan DN, Robinson JR, Jones BH, Polly DW, Berrey BH. Consistency of Visual Assessments of Arch Height Among Clinicians. Foot Ankle 15 No. 4, 1994, pp.213-217.
9. Hansen MO, Polly DW, McHale KA, Asplund LM. A Prospective Evaluation of Orthopaedic Patients Evacuated from Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm: The Walter Reed Experience. Mil Med 159, May 1994, pp. 376-380.
10. Cowan DN, Jones BH, Frykman PN, Polly DW, Harman EA, Rosenstein RM, Rosenstein MT. Lower Limb Morphology and Risk of Overuse Injury Among Male Infantry Trainees. Med Sci Sports Exerc 28, 1996, pp. 945-952.
11. Polly DW, Kilkelly FX, McHale KA, Asplund LM, Mulligan M. Measurement of Lumbar Lordosis: Evaluation of Intra-Observer, Inter-Observer and Technique Variability. Spine 21(13), 1996, pp. 1530-1536.
12. Meter JA, Polly DW, Miller DW, Popovic NA, Ondra SL. A Method For Radiographic Evaluation of Pedicle Screw Violation of the Vertebral Endplate. Spine 21(13), 1996, pp. 1587-1592.
13. Meter JA, Polly DW, Brueckner RP, Asplund L, Hopkinson WJ. The Effect of Intraoperative Blood Loss On Serum Cefazolin Levels in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg 78A(8), 1996, pp. 1201-1205.
14. Daniel JA, Polly DW, van Dam BE. A Study of the Efficacy of Non-Operative Treatment of Presumed Traumatic Spondylolysis in a Young Patient Population. Military Med 160 (11), 1995, pp. 553-555.
15. Polly DW, Meter JJ, Brueckner R, Asplund L, van Dam BE. The Effect of Intraoperative Blood Loss on Serum Cefazolin Level in Patients Undergoing Instrumented Spinal Fusion: A Prospective, Controlled Study. Spine 21(20), 1996, pp. 2363-2367.
16. Donovan DJ, Polly DW, Ondra SL. Removal of a Transdural Pedicle Screw Placed for a Thoracolumbar Spine Fracture. Spine 21(21), 1996, pp. 2495-2499.
17. Moore MS, Popovic NA, Daniel JN, Boyea SR, Polly DW. The Effect of Wrist Brace on patterns of injury in experimentally Produced Distal Radius Fractures in a Cadaver Model. Am J Sports Med 25(3), 1997, pp. 394-401.
18. Islinger RB, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Spine Fractures in Active Duty Soldiers and Their Return to Duty Rate. Military Medicine 163(8), 1998, pp. 536-539.
19. Polly DW, Orchowski JR, Ellenbogen RG. Revision Pedicle Screws: Bigger, Longer, Shims, What is Best? Spine 23, 1998, pp. 1374-1379.
20. Polly DW, Sturm PF. Traction vs. Spine Side Bend: Which Technique Best Determines Curve Flexibility? Spine 23, 1998, pp. 804-808.
21. Belmont PJ, Polly DW. Early Diagnosis of Hurler's Syndrome with the Aid of Identification of the Characteristic Gibbous Deformity. Mil Med 163(10), 1998, pp. 711-714.
22. Klemme WR, Burkhalter W, Polly DW, Dahl LF, Davis DA. Reversible Ischemic Myelopathy During Scoliosis Surgery: A Possible Role For Intravenous Lidocaine. J Ped Orthop 19, 1999, pp. 763-765.
23. Prahinski JR, Polly DW, McHale KA, Ellenbogen RG. Occult Intraspinal Anomalies in Congenital Scoliosis. J Ped Orthop 20, 2000, pp. 59-63.
24. Polly DW, Sterbis MD, Fontana JL, Klemme WR. Wake-up Test in Very Young Patients: A Report of a New Technique. J Ped Orthop 20, 2000, pp. 64-65.
25. Polly DW, Klemme WR Cunningham BW, Burnette JB, Haggerty CJ, Oda I. The Biomechanical Significance of Anterior Column Support in a Simulated Single Level Spinal Fusion. J. Spinal Disord 13, 2000, pp. 58-62.
26. Orchowski JR, Polly DW, Klemme WR, Oda I, Cunningham BW. The Effects of Kyphosis on the Mechanical Strength of a Long-Segment Posterior Construct Using A Synthetic Model. Spine 25, 2000, pp. 1644-1648.
27. Kuklo TR, Polly DW, Owens BD, Zeidman SM, Chang A, Klemme WR. Measurement of Thoracic and Lumbar Fracture Kyphosis: An Evaluation of Intraobserver, Interobserver, and Technique Variability. Spine 26, 2001, pp. 61-66.
28. Klemme WR, Owens BD, Zeidman S, Polly DW. Lumbar Sagittal Contour Following Interbody Fusion: Threaded Devices Versus Vertical Cages Plus Posterior Compression Instrumentation. Spine 26, 2001, pp. 534-537.
29. Belmont PJ, Polly DW, Cunningham BW, Klemme WR. The Effects of Hook Pattern and Angle of Kyphosis Upon Mechanical Strength and Apical Rod Strain in Long-Segment Posterior Constructs Utilizing a Synthetic Model. Spine 26, 2001, pp. 627-635.
30. Belmont PJ, Shawen S, Polly DW, Klemme WR. Thoracolumbar Fractures in Army Aviators. J Trauma 50(5), May 2001.
31. Choma TJ, Chwirut D, Polly DW. Effect of Hook Patterns on the Stress Distribution in Posterior TSRH Rods Over a Long Thoracic Segment. J Spinal Disord 14, 2001, pp. 125-132.
32. Belmont PJ, Klemme WR, Dhawan A, Polly DW. The Accuracy Of Transpedicular Thoracic Screw Placement in vivo. Spine 26, 2001, pp. 2340-2346.
33. Klemme WR, Polly DW, Orchowski JR. Single Stage Hemivertebra Excision in Very Young Children. J Ped Orthop 21, 2001, pp. 761-764.
34. Bolan C, Rick M, Polly D. Transfusion Management For Reconstructive Spinal Surgery in a Patient With Von Willebrand's Disease and a History of Heavy Surgical Bleeding. Spine 26, 2001, pp. E552-E556.
35. Klemme WR, Cunningham BW, Polly DW. Microradiographic and Histopathologic Findings in a Human Cage Explant Following Two-Level Corpectomy: A Case Report. Spine 27, 2002, pp. E15-E17.
36. Cunningham BW, Polly DW. Anterior Column Support of the Spine: The Use Of Interbody Cage Devices in the Surgical Management of Spinal Deformity: A Biomechanical Perspective. Clin Orthop 394, 2002, pp. 73-83.
37. Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, Belmont PJ, Andersen RC, Polly DW. Advantage of Sacral Pedicle Screw Directed into the Apex of the Sacral Promontory vs. Bicortical Fixation: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 27, 2002, pp.806-811.
38. Klemme WR, Belmont PJ, Robinson M, Polly DW. In vivo Accuracy of Transpedicular Thoracic Screws in Patients With and Without Coronal Plane Spinal Deformities. Spine 2002;27:1558-1566.
39. Ackerman SJ, Mafilios MS, Polly DW. Economic evaluation of bone morphogenetic protein versus autogenous iliac crest bone graft in single-level anterior lumbar fusion: an evidence-based modeling approach. Spine 2002;27:S94-99.
40. Shawen SB, Belmont PJ, Kuklo TR, Owens BD, Taylor KF, Kruse R, Polly DW. Hemimetameric Segmental Shift: A Case Series and Review. Spine 2002;27:E539-544.
41. Cohen SP, Larken T, Polly DW. Case Report - A Giant Herniated Disc Following Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy. J Spinal Disord 2002; 15(6): 537-541.
42. Javernick MA, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Unilateral Versus Bilateral Disk Removal-An In Vivo Study. Am J Orthop 2003; 32(7): 344-348.
43. Kuklo TR, Owens BD, Polly DW. Perioperative Blood and Blood Product Management for Spinal Deformity. The Spine Journal Kuklo TR, Owens BD, Polly DW. Perioperative Blood and Blood Product Management for Spinal Deformity. The Spine Journal, 3(4)1-6, 2003.
44. Kirk K, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Assessment of the Proximal Thoracic Curve with Traction Versus Side-Bending Radiographs. Am J Orthop. 2003;XXXII (6):284-288.
45. Cunningham BW, Hallab NJ, Polly DW, Gaines R, Lubicky J, McAfee, PC. Basic Science Summary Statement. Spine, 2003, 28(20):S195.
46. Lenke LG, Anderson G, Bridwell KH, Gaines, R, Lubicky J, McAfee PC. Summary Statement: Fusion Technologies. Spine, 2003, 28(20):S243-244.
47. McAfee PC, Polly DW, Cuningham B, Gaines B, Hallab N, Lubicky J, Lenke L, Bridwell, K. Clinical Summary Statement. Spine, 2003, 28(20):S196-198.
48. Polly DW. Adapting Innovative Motion-Preserving Technology to Spinal Surgical Practice: What Should We Expect to Happen. Spine, 2003, 28(20):S104-109.
49. Lehman RA, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Cunningham B, Kirk KL, Belmont PJ. Straight-Forward Versus Anatomic Trajectory Technique of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine, 2003 28(18):2058-2065.
50. Polly DW, Cunningham BW, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Ota I, Klemme WR. Biomechanical Analysis of Anterior Scoliosis Constructs Using Intervertebral Cages. The Spine Journal. 2003;3:213-219.
51. Polly DW, Ackerman SJ, Shaffrey CI, Wang JC, Stralka SW, Mafilios MS, Ogilvie JW, Heim SE, Sandhu HS. A Cost Analysis Of rhBMP-2 Vs. Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Graft In Single-Level Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Orthopedics 2003, 26:1027-1037.
52. Sanders JO, Polly DW, Cats-Baril W, Jones J Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Richards BS, Sucato DJ. An Analysis of Patient and Parent Assessment of Deformity in Idiopathic Scoliosis using the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale. Spine 28(18): 2158-2163; Sep 2003.
53. Polly DW. Adapting innovative motion preserving technology to spinal surgical practice: what should we expect to happen? Spine 28(20): S104-S109; Oct 2003.
54. Lenke LG, Anderson G, Bridwell KH, Gaines R, Lubicky J, McAfee P, Polly DW, Weinstein J. Summary Statement: Fusion Technologies. Spine 28(20): S243-S244; Oct 2003.
55. McAfee P, Polly DW, Cunningham B, Gaines R, Hallab N, Lubicky J, Lenke L, Bridwell K. Clinical Summary Statement Spine 28(20): S196-S198; Oct 2003.
56. Cunningham B, Hallab N, Polly DW, Gaines R, Lubicky J, McAfee PC. Basic Science Summary Statement. Spine 28(20): S195; Oct 2003.
56. Cunningham B, Hallab N, Polly DW, Gaines R, Lubicky J, McAfee PC. Basic Science Summary Statement. Spine 2003, 28(20): S195.
57. Rosner M, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Ondra S. Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation for Spinal Deformity. Neurosurgical Focus. J Neurosurg 2003, 14(1): 1-6.
58. Polly DW, Young JS, Johnson C, Kuklo TR. Comparison of Volumetric Intrusion of Pedicle Screws versus Hooks. Spine 2004; 29:63-29.
59. Kuklo TR, Rosner MK, Polly DW. Computerized Tomography Evaluation of a Resorbable Implant after Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Neurosurg Focus 2004, 16(3), Article 10.
60. Lehman RA, Potter BK, Kuklo TR, Chang AS, Polly DW, Shawen S, Orchowski JR. Probing for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Tract Violation(s). Is it Valid? J Spinal Dis Tech 2004, 17(4):277-283.
61. Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O’Brien MB, Lehman RA, Polly DW, Schroeder TM. Accuracy and Efficacy of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Curves More Than 90 [degrees]. Spine 2005, 30(2):222-226.
62. Kuklo TR, Potter BK, Polly DW, O’Brien MF, Schroeder TM, Lenke LG. Reliability Analysis for Manual Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Measurements. Spine 2005, 30(4):444-454.
63. Kuklo TR, Potter BK, O’Brien MF, Schroeder TM, Lenke L, Polly DW, and the Spinal Deformity Study Group. Reliability Analysis for Digital Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Measurements. J Spinal Dis Tech 2005, 18(2):152-159.
64. Potter BK, Rosner MK, Lehman RA, Polly DW, Schroeder TM, Kuklo TR. Reliability of End, Neutral, and Stable Vertebrae Identification in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2005, 30(14):1658-1663.
65. Groth AT, Kuklo TR, Klemme WR, Polly DW, Schroeder TM. Comparison of Sagittal Contour and Posterior Disc Height following Interbody Fusion: Threaded Cylindrical Cages versus Structural Allograft versus Vertical Cages. J Spinal Dis Tech 2005, 18(4):332-336.
66. Potter BK, Freedman BA, Verwiebe EG, Hall JM, Polly DW, Kuklo TR. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Clinical and Radiographic Results and Complications in 100 Consecutive Patients. J Spinal Dis Tech 2005, 18(4):337-346.
67. Deviren V, Acaroglu E, Lee J, Fujita M, Hu S, Lenke LG, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, O’Brien M, Brumfield D, Puttlitz CM. Pedicle Screw Fixation of the Thoracic Spine: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study on Different Configurations. Spine 2005, 30(22):2530-2537.
68. Kuklo TR, Potter BK, Polly DW, Lenke LG. Monaxial Versus Multiaxial Thoracic Pedicle Screws in the Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2005, 30(18):2113-2120.
69. Polly DW, Santos ERG, Mehbod AA. Surgical Treatment for the Painful Motion Segment: Matching Technology with the Indications: Posterior Lumbar Fusion. Spine 2005, Painful Motion Segment, 30(16S) Supplement: S44-S51.
70. Andersson GBJ, Burkus JK, Foley KT, Haid RW, Nockels RP, Polly DW, Sonntag VKH, Traynelis VC, Weinstein JN. Summary Statement: Treatment of the Painful Motion Segment. Spine 2005, Painful Motion Segment, 30(16S) Supplement: S1.
71. Bojescul, JA, Polly, DW, Kuklo, TR, Allen TW, Wieand, KE. Backfill for Iliac-Crest Donor Sites: A Prospective, Randomized Study of Coralline Hydroxyapatite. August 2005. Am J Orthop, 34(8):377-382.
72. Glassman S, Gornet MF, Branch C, Polly DW Jr, Peloza J, Schwender JD, Carreon L. MOS Short Form 36 and Oswestry Disability Index Outcomes in Lumbar Fusion: A Multicenter Experience. Spine J, 2006, 6(1):21-26.
73. Orchowski, JR, Polly, DW, Kuklo, TR, Klemme, WR, Schroeder, TM. Use of Fluoroscopy to Evaluate Iliac Screw Position. Am J Orthopedics, March 2006, 35(3):144-146.
74. Dhawan A, Kuklo TR, Polly DW Jr. Analysis of Iliac Crest Bone Grafting Process Measures. Am J Orthop, 2006, 35(7):322-326.
75. Baron, EM, Berven, SH, Bridwell, KH, DeWald, CJ, Hu, SS, Macagno, A, Mardjetko, SM, McAfee, PC, Polly, DW, Roach, J, Weidenbaum, M, Andersson, GBJ, Weinstein, JN, Summary Statement: Adult Spinal Deformity Focus. Spine 2006, 31(19S) Suppl:S202.
76. Polly, DW, Hamill, CL, Bridwell, KH. Debate: To Fuse or Not to Fuse to the Sacrum, the Fate of the L5-S1 Disc. Spine 2006, 31(19 Suppl):S179-S184.
77. Kuklo, TR, O’Brien, MF, Lenke, LG, Polly, DW, Sucato, DS, Richards, BS, Lubicky, J, Ibraham, K, Kawakami, N, King, A. Spinal Deformity Study Group: AIS Section. Comparison of the Lowest Instrumented, Stable, and Lower End Vertebrae in “Single Overhang” Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Anterior Versus Posterior Spine Fusion. Spine 2006, 31(19):2232-2236.
78. Bridwell, KH, Harner, CD, Polly, DW, Stern, SJ. Symposium. Subspecialty Certification: Current Status of Orthopaedic Subspecialty Certification. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006, 88(9):2081-2090.
79. Tones, M, Moss, N, Polly, DW. A Review of Quality of Life and Psychosocial Issues in Scoliosis. Spine 2006.
80. Ofiram E, Polly, DW, Gilbert TJ Jr, Choma, TJ. Is it Safer to Place Pedicle Screws in the Lower Thoracic Spine than in the Upper Lumbar Spine? Comparison of Pedicle Isthmic Width of the Lower Thoracic and the Upper Lumbar Spine Using MRI. Spine Jan 1;32(1):49-54.
81. Teyhen DS, Flynn TW, Childs JD, Kuklo TR, Rosner MK, Polly DW, Abraham LD. Fluoroscopic Video to Identify Aberrant Lumbar Motion. Spine 2007; 32(7): E220-229.
82. Polly, DW, Glassman, SD, Schwender, JD, Shaffrey, CI, Branch, C, Burkus, JK, Gornet, MF, LSSG. SF-36 PCS Benefit-Cost Ratio of Lumbar Fusion Comparison to Other Surgical Interventions. Spine. 2007 (in press).
1. Polly DW, Callaghan JJ. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Cruciate Ligaments in Feagin JA, ed. The Crucial Ligaments, Churchill Livingston 1987.
2. Callaghan JJ, Spritzer CE, Speer KP, Polly DW. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Cruciate Ligaments in Feagin JA. The Crucial Ligaments, 2ed, Churchill-Livingstone, 1994.
3. Polly DW and Ellenbogen RG. Primary Anterior Treatment of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures in Rengacherry, S and Wilkins RH ed. Neurosurgical Operative Atlas, AANS, Vol 6, 1997, pp. 173-182.
4. Foy MA and Polly DW. Spinal injury in Ryan JM, Rich NM, Dale RF, Morgans BT and Cooper GJ, ed. Ballistic Trauma: Clinical Relevance in Peace and War, Arnold, London, 1997, pp. 161-166.
5. Zeidman S and Polly D. Spinal Instrumentation: Dorsal Techniques. In Benzel EC, Stillerman CB ed. The Thoracic Spine, Quality Medical Publishers, St. Louis, MO, 1999, pp. 259-269.
6. Polly DW and Kuklo TR. Perioperative Blood and Blood Product Management for Spinal Deformity Surgery. Chapter 75, pp.771-776. Scoliosis Research Society Core Curriculum, DeWald R, ed., Thieme, New York, 2003.
7. Polly DW and Kuklo TR. Placement of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Advances in Spinal Stabilization Progress in Neurological Surgery: Advances in Spinal Instrumentation, Basel, Karger, vol 16:96-106.
1. Polly DW, Klemme WR, Shawen S. Management Options for Treatment of Post-Traumatic Thoracolumbar Kyphosis. Seminars in Spine Surgery 2002; 12: pp. 110-116.
2. Kuklo TR and Polly DW. Anatomy of the Thoracic Pedicle. Seminars in Spine Surgery 2002; 14(1).
3. Polly DW, Belmont PJ, Cunningham B, Klemme WR. Long Segment Biomechanics. Seminars in Spine Surgery 2002; 14(1).
4. Klemme WR, Belmont PJ, Polly DW. Transpedicular Thoracic Screws: General Concepts and Insertion Technique Using Fluoroscopic Guidance. Seminars in Spine Surgery 2002; 14(1).
5. Rosner MK, Burkhalter WE, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Posterior Instrumentation for Pediatric Spinal Deformity. Seminars in Spine Surgery, 2003;15:226-235.
6. Polly DW, Rosner MK, Monacci W, Moquin RR. Thoracic hemivertebra excision in adults via a posterior-only approach. Neurosurg Focus 2003; 14(2).
7. Rosner MK, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Ondra SL. Thoracic pedicle screw fixation for spinal deformity. Neurosurg Focus 2003; 14(2).
8. Polly DW, Kuklo TR. Placement of Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Progress in Neurosurgical Surgery Advances in Spinal Stabilization. Karger, 2003: 16; 1-11.
9. Polly DW, Latta L. Spinopelvic fixation biomechanics. Seminars in Spine Surgery September 2004.
10. Santos, ER, Rosner, MK, Perra, JH, Polly, DW. Spinopelvic Fixation in Deformity: A Review. NeuroSurgery Clinics of North America, April 2007 (in press).
11. Polly, DW, Kyle, R, Tsukayama, D, Lew, W, Bechtold, J. Saving Lives and Limbs: The Orthopaedic Trauma Research Program. Minnesota Physician, April 2007.
1. Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O'Brien M, Polly DW. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Radiographic Measurement Manual. Published by Medtronic Sofamor-Danek as part of the Spine Deformity Study Group Multi-Center Study. October, 2001.
2. Hamill C, Horton W, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O'Brien MB, Polly DW, Jones J, Pinteric R, Bridwell KH. Adult Radiographic Measurement Manual. Published by Medtronic Sofamor-Danek as part of the Spine Deformity Study Group Multi-Center Study. (In press)
3. Labelle HHL, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Polly DW. Spondylolisthesis Radiographic Measurement Manual. Published by Medtronic Sofamor-Danek as part of the Spinal Deformity Study Group Multi-Center Study. (In press)
PRESENTATIONS, referred papers:
1. Polly DW, Callaghan JJ, Sikes RA, McCabe JM, McMahon K, Savory CG. Selective Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arthroscopy of the Knee: A Prospective Comparison Study. Presented at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Colorado Springs, CO, November 18, 1986.
2. Miller IL, Callaghan JJ, Savory CG, Polly DW, Graham GD, McCabe JM. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography in Evaluation of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head. Presented at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Colorado Springs, CO, November 18, 1986.
3. Polly DW, Callaghan JJ, Sikes RA, McCabe JM, McMahon K, Savory CG. Selective Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arthroscopy of the Knee: A Prospective Comparison Study. Presented at the American Orthopaedic Association Residents Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, March 13, 1987.
4. DeHaven JP, Callaghan JJ, McNiesh LM, Savory CG, Polly DW. A Prospective Comparison Study of Double Contrast CT Arthrography and Arthroscopy of the Shoulder. Presented at the American Orthopaedic Association Residents Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, March 13, 1987.
5. Savory CG, Polly DW, Callaghan JJ, Sikes RA, McCabe JM, McMahon K. Selective Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arthroscopy of the Knee: A Prospective Comparison Study. Presented at the International Society of the Knee Meeting, Sydney, Australia, April 3, 1987.
6. Cowan DN, Jones BH, Tomlinson P, Polly DW. Training Injuries Among Infantry Recruits. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 1988.
7. Rethman M, Jacob E, Setterstrom J, Heath J, Polly D. Locally-Applied Microencapsulated Ampicillin Obviates S. aureus Infection of Internally Fixed Fractures. International Association for Dental Research Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, May 1988.
8. Polly DW, Callaghan JJ, Balk R, Brinkley W, McKinney L, Kraimer J, Lindenfeld T. The Effects of Air Exposure on Articular Cartilage Degeneration. Presented at the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Williamsburg, Virginia, December 1988.
9. Sitler M, Ryan JB, Hopkinson WJ, Wheeler JH, Polly DW, Santomeier J, Kolb R. The Efficacy of a Prophylactic Knee Brace to Reduce Knee Injuries in Football: A Prospective Randomized Study at West Point. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1990.
10. Sitler M, Ryan JB, Hopkinson WJ, Wheeler JH, Polly DW, Santomeier J, Kolb R. The Efficacy of a Prophylactic Knee Brace to Reduce Knee Injuries in Football: A Prospective Randomized Study at West Point. Presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1990.
11. Rethman M, Jacob E, Setterstrom J, Heath J, Polly D. The Efficacy of Microencapsulated Antibiotics in Preventing Infection in a Contaminated Open Fracture Model. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Williamsburg, VA, November 1990.
12. Polly DW, Hart M, Fortenberry E, van Dam BE. The Natural History of Serial Technitium and Indium WBC scans after instrumented posterior spinal fusion. Presented at the Scoliosis Research Society, Minneapolis, MN, September 1991.
13. Polly DW, Brueckner RP, Asplund LM, van Dam BE. Cefazolin Antibiotic Prophylaxis during Posterior Spinal Fusion: The Effects of Blood Loss on Serum Concentration. Presented at the Scoliosis Research Society 26th Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, September 24, 1992.
14. Ogilvie J, Polly D, Ista C. Spinal Implant Sensitivity to Airport Metal Detectors. Presented by D. Polly at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Dublin, Ireland, September 23, 1993.
15. Ogilvie J, Polly D, Ista C. Spinal Implant Sensitivity to Airport Metal Detectors. Presented by D Polly at the 8th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, San Diego, CA, October 14, 1993.
16. Polly DW, Miller D, Asplund L, van Dam BE. Thoracoplasty in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Cosmetic, Non-Morbid Adjunct to Posterior Fusion. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Bethesda, MD, December 1993.
17. Ogilvie J, Polly D, Ista C. Spinal Implant Sensitivity to Airport Metal Detectors. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Bethesda, MD, December 1993.
18. Polly DW. Orthopaedic Injuries in Operation Desert Shield/Storm: A 2-year Follow-Up. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Bethesda, MD, December 1993.
19. Ondra S, Polly D, Carter T, Monacci W. Clinical and CT analysis of 100 Consecutively Placed Lateral Mass Screws. Presented and the Second Annual Symposium: Techniques of Spinal Surgery, New York, NY, December 1, 1993.
20. Meter JJ, Polly DW, Brueckner RP, Asplund L, Hopkinson WJ. What Effect Does Intraoperative Blood Loss Have On Serum Cefazolin Levels? Presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hilton Head, SC, November 13-18, 1994.
21. Kilkelly FX, Polly DW, McHale KA, Asplund L, Mulligan M, Chang AS. Measurement of Lumbar Lordosis: Evaluation of Intra-Observer, Inter-Observer, and Technique Variability. Presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hilton Head, SC, November 13-18, 1994.
22. Meter JJ, Polly DW, Miller DW. Radiographic Evaluation of Pedicle Screw Violation of the Vertebral Endplate. Presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hilton Head, SC, November 13-18, 1994.
23. Daniel JNA, Polly DW, van Dam BE. A Study of the Efficacy of Non-Operative Treatment of Presumed Traumatic Spondylolysis in a Young Patient Population. Presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hilton Head, SC, November 13-18, 1994.
24. Miller DW, Polly DW, McHale KA. Kathleen A. Presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Asheville, NC, September 13-16, 1995.
25. Polly DW, Johnstone F, Olson EJ, Stowell M, Hopkinson WJ. You Are Being Deployed, What Should You Bring? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 3-8, 1995.
26. Polly DW, Olson EJ, Uhorchak J, Dougherty PJ, Hrutkay JM. Requirements Versus Capabilities for DEPMEDS Hospitals: A Review of Recent Experiences. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 3-8, 1995.
27. Moore MS, Popovic NA, Daniel JN, Boyea SR, Polly DW. The Effect of a Wrist Brace on Patterns of Injury in Experimentally Produced Distal Radius Fractures in a Cadaver Model. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 3-8, 1995.
28. Sturm P, Schillen, Goodman W, Polly D, Thomas M. The Efficacy of Single Rod Instrumentation in Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Presented at the 1st International Society for the Research of Spinal Deformities, Sockholm, Sweden, June 16, 1996.
29. Polly DW and Sturm PF. Traction Or Side Bending: Which Best Determines Curve Flexibility? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 26, 1996.
30. Polly DW and Sturm PF. Traction Or Side Bending: Which Best Determines Curve Flexibility? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 25, 1996.
31. Polly DW and Sturm PF. Traction Or Side Bending: Which Best Determines Curve Flexibility? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, November 22, 1996.
32. Miller DW and Polly DW. How Much Correction Does Instrumentation Really Give In Scoliosis? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, November 22, 1996.
33. Prahinski JR, Polly D, McHale K, Ellenbogen R. Intraspinal Anomalies In Congenital Scoliosis. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, November 22, 1996.
34. Stevens WR and Polly DW. Use of Titanium Mesh Cages For Reconstruction of the Anterior Column of the Spine. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, November 22, 1996.
35. Polly DW, Sterbis MD, Fontana JL. Wake-up Test in Very Young Patients: A Report Of A New Technique. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 1997.
36. Prahinski JR, Polly DW, McHale KA, Ellenbogen RG. Occult Intraspinal Anomalies In Congenital Scoliosis. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 1997.
37. Polly DW, Orchowski JR, Ellenbogen RG. Revision Pedicle Screws: Bigger, Longer, Shims, What Is Best? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 1997.
38. Polly DW, Orchowski JR, Ellenbogen RG. Revision Pedicle Screws: Bigger, Longer, Shims, What Is Best? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, New York, NY, October 1997.
39. Polly DW, Choma TJ, Brumfield DL. Increased Rod Diameter Or Hook Number: Which Is Stiffer? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society New York, NY, September 16-20, 1998.
40. Polly DW, Cunningham BW, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Oda I, Klemme WR. Biomechanical Analysis of Anterior Scoliosis Constructs Using Intervertebral Cages. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society New York, NY, September 16-20, 1998.
41. Burnette JB, Cunningham BW, Oda I, Haggerty CJ, Polly DW. Biomechanics of Interbody Harms Cages: Effect of Location On Stiffness. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society New York, NY, September 16-20, 1998.
42. Choma TJ, Chwirut D, Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation: Hook Patterns and Rod Strain. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society New York, NY, September 16-20, 1998.
43. Burnette JB, Cunningham BW, Oda I, Haggerty CJ, Polly DW. Biomechanics of Interbody Harms Cages: Effect of Location On Stiffness. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, San Francisco, CA, October 29-31, 1998.
44. Polly DW, Choma TJ, Brumfield DL. Increased Rod Diameter Or Hook Number: Which Is Stiffer? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, San Francisco, CA, October 29-31, 1998.
45. Islinger RB, Polly DW, Kuklo TR. Spine Fractures In Active Duty Soldiers and Their Return To Duty Rate. Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 6-10, 1998.
46. Polly DW, Cunningham BW, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Oda I, Klemme WR. Biomechanical Analysis of Anterior Scoliosis Constructs Using Intervertebral Cages. Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 6-10, 1998.
47. Orchowski JR, Polly DW, Klemme WR. Two Stage hemivertebrectomy and Fusion For Congenital Scoliosis In Children. Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 6-10, 1998.
48. Choma TJ, Chwirut D, Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation: Hook Patterns and Rod Strain. Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 6-10, 1998.
49. Klemme WR, Polly DW, Brumfield DL. The Effect of Increasing Rod Diameter Or Number Of Hooks On Construct Stiffness in a Long Spine Model With Sagittal Contour. Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 6-10, 1998.
50. Polly DW, Choma TJ, Brumfield DL. Long Segment Posterior Spinal Instrumentation. Increased Rod Diameter Or Increased Hooks. Which Is Stiffer? Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 6-10, 1998.
51. Machen MS, Polly DW. How Much Correction of Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity is Achieved With Anterior Spinal Release Alone? Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail, CO, December 6-10, 1998.
52. Polly DW, Klemme WR, Burnette JB, Cunningham BW, Oda I, Haggerty CJ. The Biomechanical Significance of Anterior Column Support in a Simulated Single Level Spinal Fusion. Presented at the Annual International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques, Vancouver, B.C., July 8-10, 1999.
53. Polly DW, Klemme WR, Orchowski J, Cunningham B, Oda I. The Effect of Kyphosis Upon the Mechanical Strength of Long Segment Posterior Spinal Constructs. Presented at the Annual International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques, Vancouver, B.C., July 8-10, 1999.
54. Belmont PJ, Klemme WR, Dhawan A, Polly DW. The Accuracy of transpedicular Thoracic Screw Placement in Vivo. Presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.
55. Polly DW, Belmont PJ, Klemme WR, Shawen S, Cunningham BW. The Effects of Hook Pattern and Angle of Kyphosis Upon Mechanical Strength and Apical Rod Strain in Long-Segment Posterior Constructs Utilizing a Synthetic Model. Presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.
56. Polly DW, Belmont PJ, Klemme WR, Shawen S, Cunningham BW. Biomechanical Effects of Pedicle Screw Configuration and Kyphotic Angulation in a Long-Segment Posterior Construct Utilizing a Synthetic Model. Presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.
57. Belmont PJ, Klemme WR, Dhawan A, Polly DW. The Accuracy of Transpedicular Thoracic Screw Placement in Vivo. Presented at the 15th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, New Orleans, LA, October 25-28, 2000.
58. Polly DW and Melkent A. Optimal Trajectory for Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX, December 10-15, 2000.
59. Polly DW, Granger S, Bare AC. Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy in a Maturing Theater: Tuzla, Bosnia Mar-Jul 2000.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX, December 10-15, 2000.
60. Polly DW and Bronfman ET. Process Measures for Pedicle Screws Inserted Under Fluoroscopic Guidance. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX, December 10-15, 2000.
61. Polly DW and Kuklo TR. The Proximal Thoracic Curve- Is It The Stiffer Curve?. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX, December 10-15, 2000.
62. Polly DW and Kuklo TR, Lehman R, Andersen R. The Biomechanics of S1 Pedicle Screw Fixation: Bicortical vs. Tricortical Fixation. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
63. Bojescul JA, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Allen TX, Wieand K. Iliac Crest Donor Site Backfill: A Prospective, Randomized Study Using Coralline Hydroxyapatite. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
64. Robinson M, Belmont PJ, Klemme WR, Polly DW. In Vivo Accuracy of Transpedicular Thoracic Screws in Patients With and Without Coronal Plane Spinal Deformities. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 43rd Annual Meeting, Vail, CO, December 11, 2001.
65. Javernick M, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Unilateral Versus Bilateral Disc Removal: An In Vivo Study. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 43rd Annual Meeting, Vail, CO, December 11, 2001.
66. Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, Belmont PJ, Andersen RA, Polly DW. Tricortical Versus Bicortical Sacral Pedicle Screw Fixation. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 43rd Annual Meeting, Vail, CO, December 11, 2001.
67. Kirk KL, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Traction Versus Side Bending Radiographs: Preoperative Assessment of Double Thoracic Curves. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 43rd Annual Meeting, Vail, CO, December 11, 2001.
68. Orchowski JR, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Klemme WR. Use of Fluoroscopy to Evaluate the Position of Iliac Screws. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 43rd Annual Meeting, Vail, CO, December 11, 2001.
69. Polly DW, Granger S, Bare AC. Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy in a Maturing Theater: Tuzla, Bosnia (March to Jul 2000). Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 43rd Annual Meeting, Vail, CO, December 13, 2001.
70. Ondra SL, Tawk R, Morrison T, Polly DW. Prophylactic Interior Vena Cava Filter Placement in Adult Spinal Reconstruction. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
71. Lehman RA, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Cunningham BW, Kirk KL, Belmont PJ. Straight-Forward Versus Anatomic Trajectory of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Analysis. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
72. Sanders JO, Polly DW, Cats-Baril W, Jones J, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Richards BS, Sucato DJ. An analysis of patient and parent assessment of deformity in idiopathic scoliosis using the Walter Reed visual assessment scale. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
73. Lehman RA, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Cunningham BW, Kirk KL, Belmont PJ. Straight-forward versus anatomic trajectory of thoracic pedicle screws: a biomechanical analysis. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
74. Polly DW, Kuklo TR, O'Brien MF, Schroeder TM, Nelson L, Lenke LG. Reliability of radiographic parameters for scoliosis evaluation. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
75. O'Brien MF, Smith DAB, Eule JM, Enguidanos ST, Shukor SM, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Polly DW, Wilson LA. Instrumentation of the Cervical Thoracic Junction (CJT): A Biomechanical Comparison of Thoracic Pedicle Screws (TPS) vs Thoracic Hooks (TH) as Distal Anchors for Long Constructs. Presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society, Miami Beach, FL, December 5-7, 2002.
76. Polly DW, Kuklo TR, O'Brien MF, Schroeder TM, Nelson L, Lenke LG. Reliability of Radiographic Parameters for Scoliosis Evaluation. Presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, December 9-14, 2002.
77. Shawen SB, Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, Orchowski JR, Potter BK, Chang A, Polly DW. Probing for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Tract Violation(s): Is it Valid? Presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, December 9-14, 2002.
78. Dhawan A, Klemme WR, Runyon BD, Polly DW. Thoracic Pedicle Screws: Comparison of Start Points and Trajectories. Presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, December 9-14, 2002.
79. Lehman RA, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Cunningham B, Kirk K, Belmont BJ. Advantage of Straight-Forward versus Anatomic Trajectory for Placement of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Analysis. Presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, December 9-14, 2002.
80. Groth AT, Klemme WR, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Schroeder TM. Comparison of Sagittal Contour and Posterior Disc Height Following Interbody Fusion: Threaded Caged versus Structural Allograft versus Vertical Cages. Presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, December 9-14, 2002.
81. O’Brien MF, Kuklo TR, Richards BS, Lenke LG, Polly DW, Schreiber D, Pinteric R, Schroeder T, Blanke K, and the Spinal Deformity Study Group. A Multicenter Clinical and Radiographic Analysis of Anterior and Posterior Surgical Techniques for Treatment of Thoracolumbar./Lumbar AIS: the Current State of the Art. Accepted at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society Meeting, Quebec City, Canada, September 11-13, 2003.
82. Groth AT, Kuklo TR, Klemme, WR, Polly DW, Schroeder TM. Comparison of Sagittal Contour and Posterior Disk Height following Interbody Fusion: Threaded Cylindrical Cages versus Structural Allograft versus Vertical Cages. Presented at the 10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
83. AUTHORS - Multisurgeon Assessment of Thoracolumbar Fractures: Reproducibility and Repeatability of the AO and Denis Classification Systems. Presented at the 10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
84. O’Brien MF, Kuklo TR, Richards BS, Lenke LG, Polly DW, Schreiber D, Pinteric R, Schroeder T, Blanke K. A Multiceneter Clinical and Radiographic Analysis of Anterior and Posterior Surgical Techniques for Treatment of Thoracolumbar/Lumbar AIS: Current State of the Art. Presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec City, Canada, September 10-13, 2003.
85. Kuklo T, Rosner M, Polly D. CT Evaluation of a Resorbable Interbody Fusion Cage following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Presented at 11th Annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.
86. Lenke L, O’Brien M, Kuklo T, Polly D, B Richards, Sucato D. Indications for Circumferential Fusion Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: a Multicenter Analysis. Presented at 11th Annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.
87. O’Brien M, Lenke L, Kuklo T, Polly D, Sucato D, Richards B, Lubicky J, Ibrahim K, Kawakami N, King A. The Relationship between Lowest Instrumented Vertebra, Stable Vertebra and End Vertebra in Single Overhang Thoracic and Thoracolumbar/Lumbar AIS: Anterior vs. Posterior Techniques. Presented at 11th Annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.
88. Kuklo, TR, Lenke, LG, Bridwell, KH, Potter, B, Polly, DW, Schroeder, TM. Surgical Revision Rate of Hooks versus Hybrid versus Pedicle Screws in AIS. Presented at AAOS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 23, 2006.
89. Kuklo, TR, Lenke, LG, Potter, FK, Polly, DW, Sides, B, Bridwell, KH. Surgical Revision Rate of Hooks vs Hybrid vs. Screws vs. ASF/PSF for AIS. Presented at Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, Sept 16-19, 2006.
90. Burkus, JK, Foley, TK, Polly, DW, Sanders, E, Warmbold, J. Long-term Effects of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Busion on Adjacent Segment Degeneration: Six Year Follow-up. Presented at Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Edinburgh, Scotland, September 5-8, 2007.
1. Polly DW, Berrey BH, Slayter MV. Use of the CO2 Laser in Musculoskeletal Surgery. Presented at the Second Annual Contractors Meeting for Materials and Methods for Use of the Free Electron Laser, held at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, May 21-22, 1987.
2. Polly DW. Orthopedic Infections: The Effects of Blood Loss on Serum Cefazolin Levels and Microencapsualted Antibiotic Prophylaxis in an Open Fracture Model. 5th Annual Uniformed Services University Surgical Infection Meeting, October 8, 1992.
3. Polly DW. Tumors and Infections of the Spine. SSAF Spine Course, Minneapolis, MN, October 9, 1993.
4. Polly DW. Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures. Presented at the Army Spine Surgery Study Group Meeting, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, January 15, 1994.
5. Polly DW. Primary Anterior Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures. Presented at the Army Spine Surgery Study Group Meeting, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta, GA, August 13, 1994.
6. Polly DW. Anterior Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures. Presented at Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, October 10, 1994.
7. Polly DW. Thoracolumbar Fractures. Seventh Annual International Spine Workshop, USUHS, Bethesda, MD, June 11-23, 1995.
8. Polly DW. Spinal Instrumentation: Basic Hook, Rod, Screw Constructs. Seventh Annual International Spine Workshop, USUHS, Bethesda, MD, June 11-23, 1995.
9. Polly DW. Primary Anterior Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures. Seventh Annual International Spine Workshop, USUHS, Bethesda, MD, June 11-23, 1995.
10. Polly DW. Scoliosis Curves and Hook Placement. Presented at the EHSSA Military Medical Surgical Congress, Willingen, Germany, April 15-18, 1996.
11. Polly DW. Congenital Scoliosis and Other Conditions. Presented at the EHSSA Military Medical Surgical Congress, Willingen, Germany, April 15-18, 1996.
12. Polly DW. Management of Low Back Pain in Children and Spondylolisthesis. Presented at the EHSSA Military Medical Surgical Congress, Willingen, Germany, April 15-18, 1996.
13. Polly DW. Basic Hook, Rods and Screws. Presented at the Bethesda Spine Course, June 17-21, 1996.
14. Polly DW. Spinal Instrumentation: Basic Hook, Rods and Screws. Ninth Annual International Spine Workshop, USUHS, May 19-23 1997.
15. Polly DW. PLIF vs. TLIF. Presented at Spinal Surgery Current Concepts and Techniques, New Orleans, LA, November 8, 1997.
16. Polly DW. Anterior Column Reconstruction With Titanium Surgical Mesh. Presented at Spinal Surgery Current Concepts and Techniques, New Orleans, LA, November 8, 1997.
17. Polly DW. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF): Indications and Techniques. Presented at Spinal Surgery Current Concepts and Techniques, New Orleans, LA, Nov 8, 1997.
18. Polly DW. TLIF in The Young Active Patient. Presented at Spinal Surgery Current and Innovative Theory and Technique, Snowmass, CO, January 24-27, 1998.
19. Polly DW. Thoracolumbar Corpectomy Reconstruction. Presented at Spinal Surgery Current and Innovative Theory and Technique Snowmass, CO, January 24-27, 1998.
20. Polly DW. Thoracolumbar Fractures Grand Rounds, University of Louisville, May 5, 1998.
21. Polly DW. Basic Hook, Rods and Screws. Presented at the 10th Annual Bethesda Spine Course, Bethesda, MD, June 15-18, 1998.
22. Polly DW. Basic Anterior Spinal Instrumentation. Presented at the 10th Annual Bethesda Spine Course, Bethesda, MD, June 15-18, 1998.
23. Polly DW. Construct Stiffness Determinants: Rod Diameter Or Number of Implant Sites? Presented at Spinal Surgery: Current Concepts and Techniques, Dallas, TX, November 7, 1998.
24. Polly DW. Anterior Column Reconstruction With Mesh. Presented at Spinal Surgery: Current Concepts and Techniques, Dallas, TX, November 7, 1998.
25. Polly DW. TLIF: Technique, Advantages, Results. Presented at Spinal Surgery: Current Concepts and Techniques, Dallas, TX, November 7, 1998.
26. Polly DW. Mechanics of Long Segment Constructs: Hook Patterns and Numbers, Rod Diameters. Presented at Ski with Big Time Spine, Snowbird, UT, March 6-9, 1999.
27. Polly DW. Comparison of Classic PLIF vs. TLIF. Presented at Ski with Big Time Spine, Snowbird, UT, March 6-9, 1999.
28. Polly DW. Pedicle Screw Fixation Patient Selection, Post-Op Management, Clinical Results. Presented at Current Techniques in Lumbosacral Fixation: Minimizing Complications in Spine Surgery, Phoenix, AZ, March 26-27, 1999.
29. Polly DW. Revision Surgery-Managing the Previously Operated Patient with Pedicle Screws. Presented at Current Techniques in Lumbosacral Fixation: Minimizing Complications in Spine Surgery, Phoenix, AZ, March 26-27, 1999.
30. Polly DW. Guideline for Management of Low Back Pain. Presented at the 15th annual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Short Course, Washington, DC, April 27-30, 1999.
31. Polly DW. Basic Posterior Instrumentation. Presented at the 11th annual Bethesda Spine Course, June 7-10, 1999.
32. Polly DW. Basic Anterior Instrumentation. Presented at the 11th annual Bethesda Spine Course, June 7-10, 1999.
33. Polly DW. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Presented at Interbody fusion meeting, Tuttlingen, Germany, July 3, 1999.
34. Polly DW. TLIF Technique and Biomechanics. Presented at Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion meeting, 1999, San Francisco, CA, September 17-18.
35. Polly DW. Pedicle Screw Fixation Patient Selection, Post-Op Management, Clinical Results. Presented at Current Techniques in Lumbosacral Fixation: Minimizing Complications in Spine Surgery, Memphis, TN, November 11-12, 1999.
36. Polly DW. Revision Surgery-Managing the Previously Operated Patient with Pedicle Screws. Presented at Current Techniques in Lumbosacral Fixation: Minimizing Complications in Spine Surgery, Memphis, TN, November 11-12, 1999.
37. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation. Presented at Big Time Spine at Ocean Reef, Ocean Reef, FL, November 18-20, 1999.
38. Polly DW. TLIF: Indications, Technique and Results. Presented at Big Time Spine at Ocean Reef, Ocean Reef, FL, November 18-20, 1999.
39. Polly DW. Back-Front-Back Sequence: When and Where Does the Correction Occur? Presented at Big Time Spine at Ocean Reef, Ocean Reef, FL, November 18-20, 1999.
40. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation. Presented at Big Time Spine, Keystone, CO, January 29- February 1, 2000.
41. Polly DW. When and Where Correction Occurs in the P/A/P Sequence. Presented at Big Time Spine, Keystone, CO, January 29- February 1, 2000.
42. Polly DW. Broken Pedicle Screw. Presented at Big Time Spine, Keystone, CO, January 29- February 1, 2000.
43. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Instrumentation. Grand Rounds at University of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Charlottesville, VA, April 25, 2000.
44. Polly DW. Thoracic Pedicle Screws and Advanced Navigation Techniques. Presented at Spinal Deformity: Challenges and Solutions, El Conquistador, Puerto Rico, May 12-13, 2000.
45. Polly DW. Biomechanics in Spinal Deformity: The Role of Hook/Screw/Rod Instrumentation and Anterior Column Support. Presented At Spinal Deformity: Challenges and Solutions, El Conquistador, Puerto Rico, May 12-13, 2000.
46. Polly DW. Biomechanical Analysis of Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Presented at Pedicle Fixation in the Thoracic Spine, Memphis, TN, September 22, 2000.
47. Polly DW. Accuracy of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement Presented at Pedicle Fixation in the Thoracic Spine, Memphis, TN, September 22, 2000.
48. Polly DW. Avoiding Complications. Presented at Pedicle Fixation in the Thoracic Spine, Memphis, TN, September 22, 2000.
49. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation- Hooks or Rod Diameter? Presented at Spine Education Summit, Miami, FL, November 17-19, 2000.
50. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation with Screws: How Many Are Enough? Presented at Spine Education Summit, Miami, FL, November 17-19, 2000.
51. Polly DW. Thoracic Pedicle Screw Insertion: Technique and Trajectory. Presented at Spine Education Summit, Miami, FL, November 17-19, 2000.
52. Polly DW. Rationale for Bone Dowels. Presented at Advances in Interbody Fusion: Are Cages the Answer?, Hamburg, Germany, November 30-December 1, 2000.
53. Polly DW. The TLIF Technique. Presented at Advances in Interbody Fusion: Are Cages the Answer? , Hamburg, Germany, November 30-December 1, 2000.
54. Polly DW. Posterior Treatment- Current Instrumentation Options the Role of Screws in the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. Presentation at Classic and Contemporary Insights into Spine Surgery, New York, NY, December 8-9, 2000.
55. Polly DW. Non-Congenital Kyphosis: Evaluation, Treatment, Outcomes. Presented at The 10th Annual Course on Surgical Management of Spinal Disorders, Beaver Creek, CO, January 13-16, 2001.
56. Polly DW. Navigational Techniques for Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Presented at The 10th Annual Course on Surgical Management of Spinal Disorders, Beaver Creek, CO, January 13-16, 2001.
57. Polly DW. Combined Anterior/Posterior Approach: When, Why, and How? Presented at The 10th Annual Course on Surgical Management of Spinal Disorders, Beaver Creek, CO, January 13-16, 2001.
58. Polly DW. Cage retrieval: Does Bone Grow Through Corpectomy Cages? Presented at Big Time Spine, Vail, CO, February 4-7, 2001.
59. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Constructs. Presented at Big Time Spine, Vail, CO, February 4-7, 2001.
60. Polly DW. Biomechanical Analysis of Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Presented at Pedicle Fixation in the Thoracic Spine, Medical Education Research Institute, Memphis, TN, February 10, 2001.
61. Polly DW. Pedicle Screw Placement Using Fluoroscopy. Presented at Pedicle Fixation in the Thoracic Spine, Medical Education Research Institute, Memphis, TN, February 10, 2001.
62. Polly DW. The Accuracy of Transpedicluar Thoracic Screw Placement In Vivo. Presented at Pedicle Fixation in the Thoracic Spine, Medical Education Research Institute, Memphis, TN, February 10, 2001.
63. Polly DW. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Presented at Challenges in the Spine Specialty, 17th Annual Meeting AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Phoenix, AZ, February 14-17, 2001.
64. Polly DW. Congenital Scoliosis: Treatment Options and Rationale. Presented at the Spring Seminar AI duPont Institute, Wilmington, DE, March 31, 2001.
65. Polly DW. Posterior Treatment of Scoliosis Where Are We Now? Presented at the Spring Seminar AI duPont Institute, Wilmington, DE, March 31, 2001.
66. Polly DW. High Grade Dysplastic Spondylolisthesis: Reduction or Fusion in Situ? Presented at the Spring Seminar AI duPont Institute, Wilmington, DE, March 31, 2001.
67. Polly DW. Lumbar Fusion: Current Status. Presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii Orthopaedic Association, Honolulu, HI, April 27, 2001.
68. Polly DW. Scoliosis: Current Status. Presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii Orthopaedic Association, Honolulu, HI, April 28, 2001.
69. Polly DW. Congenital scoliosis. Presented to the Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, May 1, 2001.
70. Polly DW. Basics of Posterior Spinal Instrumentation. Presented at the 13th Annual International Bethesda Spine Workshop, Bethesda, MD, June 3-9, 2001.
71. Polly DW. Basic Anterior Spinal Instrumentation. Presented at the 13th Annual International Bethesda Spine Workshop, Bethesda, MD, June 3-9, 2001.
72. Polly DW and Lenke LG. Debate: Long Fixation to the Pelvis: Posterior Only Is Enough Vs. Anterior and Posterior Is Necessary. Presented at Controversies in Spinal Deformity Surgery, GICD, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 11, 2001.
73. Polly DW. Fluoro-Assisted Thoracic Screw Placement and Clinical Use in Kyphosis Surgery. Presented at Pedicle Fixation in the Thoracic Spine course, Half Moon Bay, California, October 13, 2001.
74. Polly DW. Sacral Pedicle Screws. Presented at the Spinopelvic Fixation Instructional Course at the Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, Seattle, WA, October 31, 2001.
75. Polly DW. Iliac screw placement. Presented at the Spinopelvic Fixation Instructional Course at the Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, Seattle, WA, October 31, 2001.
76. Polly DW. Thoracolumbar Fractures. Presented to the Georgetown Orthopaedic Surgery residents, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, November 14, 2001.
77. Polly DW. Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Presented at San Diego City Wide Spine Rounds, San Diego, CA, November 15, 2001.
78. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Instrumentation. Presented at Spine Education Summit, Palm Springs, CA, November 15-18, 2001.
79. Polly DW. Thoracic Pedicle Screws: Techniques and Indications. Presented at Spine Education Summit, Palm Springs, CA, November 15-18, 2001.
80. Polly DW. Pediatric Hyper Kyphosis: Do They Always Need Circumferential Treatment? Presented at Spinal Sagittal Balance, Chicago, IL, December 7-8, 2001.
81. Polly DW. Academic Orthopaedic Surgery in the US Army 2002 and an Economic Analysis Of BMP In Single Level Spinal Fusion. The 2002 Robert A. Robinson Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Lecture, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, January 24, 2002.
82. Polly DW. Posterior Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lecture, February 13-16, 2002.
83. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Long Segment Instrumentation. Spine Education Summit, Vail, CO, March 10-13, 2002.
84. Polly DW. Anatomy For and Experience With Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Spine Education Summit, Vail, CO, March 10-13, 2002.
85. Polly DW. TLIF: Mechanics and Sagittal Contour Effects. Spine Education Summit, Vail, CO, March 10-13, 2002.
86. Polly DW. Bicortical vs. Tricortical Sacral Screws. Spine Education Summit, Vail, CO, March 10-13, 2002.
87. Polly DW. Corpectomy Cage Explants. Spine Education Summit, Vail, CO, March 10-13, 2002.
88. Polly DW. Surgical simulation. Presented via webcast at Medical Education Think Tank, Banff, Canada, June 21-23, 2002.
89. Polly DW. Thoracic pedicle screw fixation: technique, pitfalls, complication avoidance. Presented at Innovations in spinal surgery: an advanced course. Sponsored by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Memphis, TN, July 27-28, 2002.
90. Polly DW. Current Trends: Pedicle screw fixation for scoliosis. Presented at SICOT/SIROT XXII World Congress, San Diego, CA, August 23-30, 2002.
91. Polly DW. Current Trends: Origins of fixed kyphotic deformities. Presented at SICOT/SIROT XXII World Congress, San Diego, CA, August 23-30, 2002.
92. Polly DW. Economics of bone grafting. Presented at Emerging Technologies in Spinal Surgery, Washington, DC, October 18-19, 2002.
93. Polly DW. TLIF: Biomechanics and sagittal contour changes. Presented at Spine Education Summit, Key Biscayne, FL, November 21-24, 2002.
94. Polly DW. Thoracic pedicle screws in deformity. Presented at Spine Education Summit, Key Biscayne, FL, November 21-24, 2002.
95. Polly DW. Long segment biomechanics. Presented at Spine Education Summit, Key Biscayne, FL, November 21-24, 2002.
96. Polly DW. Lumbar spine outcomes measurements- what will we need in 3-5 years? Presented to the Lumbar Spine Study Group inaugural meeting, Miami, FL, December 7-8, 2002.
97. Polly DW. Adult Spine Deformity: Scoliosis, Kyphosis: Surgical Options and Complications- Surgical Management of Adult Kyphosis, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lecture, New Orleans, LA, February 4-7, 2003.
98. Polly DW. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: State of the Art Posterior Treatment, Including the Role of Screws, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lecture, New Orleans, LA, February 4-7, 2003.
99. Polly DW. Surgical simulation. Presented at the Internet2 workshop at the FDA Science Forum, Washington, DC April 25, 2003.
100. Polly DW. Collaboration: What is there? What is Needed? Presented at Twin Cities Spinal Research Development Forum. Sonoma, Ca May 3-5, 2003.
101. Polly DW. The Basics of Posterior Spinal Instrumentation. Presented at the 15th Annual Bethesda Spine Course, June 1-7, 2003.Polly DW. Biomechanics of Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Presented at the Masters Deformity Cadaver Course Bethesda, MD, June 27-28, 2003.
102. Lehman RA, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Cunningham BW, Kirk KL, Belmont PJ. Straight-Forward versus Anatomic Trajectory of Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Eastern and Southern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, July 31- August 3, 2003.
103. Polly DW. Various Fixation Methods for Idiopathic Scoliosis. To be Presented at Approaches and Techniques in the Thoracic Lumbar Spine for Spinal Deformity. Precourse for 2nd Interdisciplinary Congress on Spine Care “World Spine II” Chicago, IL, August 10-13, 2003.
104. Lehman RA, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Cunningham BW, Kirk KL, Belmont PJ. Advantage of Straight-Forward versus Anatomic Trajectory of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Model. World Spine II, Chicago, IL, August 11-13, 2003.
105. Polly DW, Kuklo TR. Iliac Crest Bone Graft Pain. World Spine II, Chicago, IL, August 11-13, 2003.
106. Polly DW. Implant Choices: Biomechanics & Strategy. Presented at the Napa Deformity Forum, Napa, CA, August 23, 2003.
107. Polly DW. Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Spinal Deformity. Presented at the Napa Deformity Forum, Napa, CA, August 23, 2003.
108. Polly DW. Techniques for Sacropelvic Fixation in Adult Deformity. Presented at the Napa Deformity Forum, Napa, CA, August 23, 2003.
109. Polly DW. Challenges and Key Issues of Treating Discogenic Low Back Pain. Presented at Spinal Focus: Current Techniques and Technologies, New York, NY, December 5-6, 2003.
110. Polly DW. The AdvaMed Code of Ethics and its Impact on Surgeon - Medical Company Relations. Presented at Spinal Focus: Current Techniques and Technologies, New York, NY, December 5-6, 2003.
111. Polly DW. Practical Application of the Lenke Scoliosis Classification. Presented at Spinal Focus: Current Techniques and Technologies, New York, NY, December 5-6, 2003.
112. Kuklo TR, Polly DW, Rosner MK, Schroeder TM. Using Telemedicine to Diagnose and Recommend Treatment for Spinal Disorders. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 45th Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI, December 16-20, 2003.
113. O’Brien MF, Kuklo TR, Richards BS, Lenke LG, Polly DW, Schreiber D, Pinteric R, Schroeder TS, Blanke KM. A Multicenter Clinical and Radiographic Analysis of Anterior and Posterior Surgical Techniques for Treatment of Thoracolumbar/Lumbar AIS: The Current State of the Art. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 71st Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 4-8, 2004.
114. Polly DW. Biomechanics of Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Presented at the Advanced Deformity Course, San Francisco, CA, February 28, 2004.
115. Polly DW. A Rational Approach to Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Department of Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota, March 5, 2004.
116. Polly DW. Adult Spine Deformity: Scoliosis, Kyphosis: Surgical Options and Complications- Surgical Management of Adult Kyphosis, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lecture, San Francisco, CA March 11, 2004.
117. Polly DW. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: State of the Art Posterior Treatment, Including the Role of Screws, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lecture, Instructional Course Lecture, San Francisco, CA March 11, 2004.
118. Polly DW. Pedicle Screws for the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: How, When and Why? Presented at the 20th Annual Meeting of the AANC/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, March 17, 2004.
119. Polly DW. The Evaluation and Treatment of Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. Presented at the 20th Annual Meeting of the AANC/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, March 18, 2004.
120. Polly DW. The Role of Emerging Technologies in Military Spine Surgery. Presented at the Military Spine Conference, Alexandria, VA, March 22, 2004.
121. Polly DW. Principles of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Presented at TLIF: a Hands-On Course, Memphis, TN, April 1-2, 2004.
122. Kuklo TR, Rosner MK, Polly DW. Computerized Tomography Evaluation of a Resorbable Interbody Fusion Cage Following TLIF. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Southamptom, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.
123. Lenke LG, O’Brien M, Kuklo TR, Polly DW, Richards BS, Sucato D. Indications for Circumferential Fusion Surgery in AIS: A Multicenter Analysis. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Southamptom, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.
124. Polly DW. WRAMC Visual Assessment Scale Presentation. SRS Annual Meeting, Buenos Aries, Argentina, Sept 6, 2004.
125. Kuklo T, Potter B, Polly DW, Lenke LG. Corrective Capacity of Monaxial versus Multiaxial Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, paper #10, Abstract, SRS Annual Meeting, Buenos Aries, Argentina, Sept 6, 2004.
126. Mack AW, Kuklo TR, Rosner MK, Polly DW. Computerized Tomography Evaluation of a Resorbable Interbody Fusion Cage Following Transforminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, paper #59, 1557-1603. Presented at the SOMOS Annual Meeting, Walter Read Army Medical Center Vail, CO, December 9, 2004.
127. Phillips AB, Kuklo TR, Rosner MK, Polly DW. Maintenance of Sagittal Contour Following TLIF with an Absorbable Interbody Device, paper #60, 1604-1610. Presented at the SOMOS Annual Meeting, Walter Read Army Medical Center Vail, CO, December 9, 2004.
128. Potter BK, Freedman BA, Hall J, Verwiebe E, Polly DW, Kuklo TR. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Clinical and Radiographic Results and Complications, paper #61, 1611-1617. Presented at the SOMOS Annual Meeting, Walter Read Army Medical Center Vail, CO, December 9, 2004.
129. Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, Potter BK, Polly DW, Lenke LG. Corrective Capacity of Monaxial versus Multiaxial Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, paper #64, 1632-1638. Presented at the SOMOS Annual Meeting, Walter Read Army Medical Center Vail, CO, December 9, 2004.
130. Polly DW. TLIF Presentation. Grand Rounds – University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Feb 17, 2005.
131. Polly DW. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: State of the Art. Presented at the AAOS Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, Feb 23, 2005.
132. Polly DW. Adult Spine Deformity: Scoliosis, Kyphosis Surgical Options and Complications. Presented at the AAOS Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, Feb 27, 2005.
133. Polly DW. Biomechanical Considerations and Construct Mechanics Utilizing Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Presented at the Advanced Deformity Course, San Francisco, CA, March 4, 2005.
134. Polly DW. Deformity Correction Principles for Skeletally Mature Patients. Presented at the Advanced Deformity Course, San Francisco, CA, March 5, 2005.
135. Polly DW. Anatomy, Biomechanics and Indications for Sacro Pelvic Fixation. Presented at the Advanced Deformity Course, San Francisco, CA, March 5, 2005.
136. Polly DW. Outcomes/Complications. Presented at the NASS Spring Break, Bal Harbour, FL, April 8, 2005.
137. Teyhen S, Flynn T, Childs J, Kuklo T, Rosner M, Polly D, Abraham L. Identifying Kinematic Movement Patterns in Patients with Lumbar Segmental Instability. Presented at the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, New York, NY, May 11, 2005.
138. Polly DW. Lumbar Spine Surgery Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes Update. Presented at the Lumbar Spine Study Group, San Francisco, CA, June 23, 2005.
139. Polly DW. Panel Case Discussion: Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Defining the Surgical Options – Panel Member. Presented at the Global Spine Meeting, San Francisco, CA, June 24, 2005.
140. Polly DW. LSSG Lumbar Fusion SF-36 Prospective IDE – Abstract. Presented at the Lumbar Spine Study Group, San Francisco, CA, June 24, 2005.
141. Subach BR, Glassman SD, Polly DW, Branch CL, Peloza JH, Schuler TC, Schwender JD, Gorner ME. The Effect of Previous Disectomy on Outcome after Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery, paper #49. Presented at the SRS Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, Oct 27-30, 2005.
142. Schroeder TM, Blanke KM, Vaughan A, Morrison MM, Polly DW, Lenke LG, Richards III S, Kuklo TR. Validation of Radiographic Software to Determine Lenke Classification, paper #54. Presented at the SRS Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, Oct 27-30, 2005.
143. Polly DW. Controversies in Bone Grafting Technologies in Spinal Surgery: Costs of New Technologies. Presented at the NASS Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, October 30, 2005.
144. Polly DW. CAQ: Spinal Deformity. Presented at the AOA Meeting, Huntington Beach, CA, June 25, 2005.
145. Polly DW. Grand Rounds Cleveland Clinic, TLIF. Cleveland, OH. January 13, 2006.
146. Polly DW. Principles of TLIF: Principles & Concepts;Materials, implant design & biologics. TLIF Course Las Vegas, NV, February 10-11, 2006
147.Polly, DW. Co-Chair International Hands On Spinal Course Vancouver, BC, March 22-25, 2006.
148. Polly DW. Selecting fusion levels for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis utilizing segmental fixation. Advanced Pediatric Deformity Course Phoenix, AZ February 17-18-2006.
149. Polly DW. Assessing Discogenic Pain and Surgical Intervention for Degenerative Disc. Presented at the City-Wide Rheumatology Education Series, Minneapolis, MN, February 28, 2006.
150. Polly DW. Moving Your Practice to Digital Age/Automation: EMR/PMIS. Presented at AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Lake Buena Vista, FL, March 15, 2006.
151. Polly DW. Anchor Options and Anatomy of the Thoracic and Upper Lumbar Pedicles. Spinal Defority Sharpening Your Skills Couse, Las Vegas, NV, May 5, 2006.
152. Polly DW. Co-Chair Bethesda Spine Course, Bethesda, MD, June 3-6, 2006.
153. Polly DW. Principles of TLIF, TLIF Course, Denver, CO August 24-25, 2006.
154. Polly DW. Current Concepts of the Transforaminal Interbody Fusion. Presented at the Japan Society for the Study of Surgical Technique for Spine and Spinal Nerves. Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, September 22, 2006.
155. Polly DW. Interbody Fusion Techniques Lecture NASS Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA September 26-30, 2006.
156. Polly DW. Transforminal Interbody Fusion - Indications & Techniques. Presented at Grand Rounds, Rush University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, October 17, 2006.
157. Polly DW. Biomechanics & Spinal Deformity Correction. Presented at Quebec Scoliosis Society Annual Meeting, Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, October 20, 2006.
158. Polly DW. Medicare Coverage Action Committee – Spinal Fusion presentation, MCAC Meeting, Baltimore, MD, November 30, 2006.
159. Polly DW. Chair Spinal Focus Meeting, New York, NY December 8-9, 2006.
160. Polly DW. Degenerative Disc Symposium. AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 15, 2007.
161. Santos E, Polly DW. Segmental Lumbar Sagittal Correction after Bilateral Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Presented at Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, May 11, 2007.
1. Setterstrom JA and Polly DW. An Improved Antibiotic Impregnated Wound Dressing. Presented at the Second Annual Military Medicine Conference, held at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, October 6-7, 1986.
2. Miller IL, Callaghan JJ, Savory CG, Polly DW, Graham GD, McCabe JM. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography in Evaluation of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head. Presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, January 22-27, 1987.
3. Polly DW, Berrey BH, Slayter MV. Use of the Laser in Orthopaedic Surgery. Presented at the Second Annual Contractors Meeting for Materials and Methods for Use of the Free Electron Laser, held at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, May 21-22, 1987.
4. Polly DW, Kraimer JM, Callaghan JJ, Brinkley W, Lindenfeld TN. The Effects of Air Exposure on Articular Cartilage. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, January 30-February 4, 1988.
5. Polly DW, Ondra S, Armonda R. Anterior Salvage Of Late Problems Following Thoracolumbar Trauma. Presented at the Second Annual Symposium: Techniques of Spinal Surgery, New York, NY, December 1, 1993.
6. Polly DW, Ondra S, Donovan D. Extraction of a Malpositioned Pedicle Screw Transgressing Neural Elements At The Level Of The Conus Medullaris. Presented at the Second Annual Symposium: Techniques of Spinal Surgery, New York, NY, December 1, 1993.
7. Cockerill DW, Polly DW, Ondra SL. Use of the Harm's Titanium Mesh Cage Graft For Cervical and Thoracolumbar Corpectomies With Fusion. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, San Diego, CA, April 13, 1994.
8. Meter JJ, Polly DW, Miller DW, Popovic NA. A Method For Radiographic Evaluation of Pedicle Screw Violation of the Vertebral Endplate. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, September 21-24, 1994.
9. Miller DW and Polly DW. Intraoperative Radiographic Evaluation of Correction Obtained From Soft Tissue Release During Scoliosis Surgery. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, September 21-24, 1994.
10. Armonda RA, Polly DW, Carter TE, Ondra SL. Pedicle Screw Vertebral Body Penetrance: An In Vivo Comparison Between Lateral Roentgenogram and Axial CT Scan. Presented at the Annual Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Chicago, IL, October 1-6, 1994.
11. Miller DW, Polly DW, McHale KA. Objective Assessment of Patient and Parental Perception Of Cosmetic Improvement Following Surgery For Scoliosis: The Walter Reed Scoliosis Visual Assessment Form. Presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hilton Head, SC, November 13-18, 1994.
12. Armando RA, Harris ME, Osenbach RK, Polly DW, Ellenbogen RG. Anterior Spinal Reconstruction For Malignancy. Presented at the Joint Section On Disorders Of The Spine and Peripheral Nerves of the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, February 28- March 2, 1996.
13. Poffenbarger J, Polly D, Osenbach R, Ellenbogen R. Imaging After Titanium Spinal Instrumentation. Presented at the joint section on disorders of the spine and peripheral nerves of the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons. February 28-March 2, 1996.
14. Sturm P, Schillen J, Goodman W, Polly D, Thomas M. The Efficacy of Single Rod Instrumentation In Treatment Of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Presented at the 3rd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Munich, Germany, June 20-22, 1996.
15. Poffenbarger J, Polly D, Osenbach R, Ellenbogen R. Imaging After Titanium Spinal Instrumentation. Presented at the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 20-23, 1996.
16. Polly DW, Cunningham BW, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Oda I, Klemme WR. Biomechanical Analysis of Anterior Scoliosis Constructs Using Intervertebral Cages. Presented at the Annual International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST) Vancouver, BC, July 8-10, 1999.
17. Shawen S, Polly DW, Klemme WR. The Back-Front-Back Sequence: When Does The Correction Occur? Presented at the Annual International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST), Vancouver, BC, July 8-10, 1999.
18. Polly DW, Orchowski J, Klemme WR. Single Stage Hemivertebrae Excision In Very Young Children. Presented at the Annual International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST), Vancouver, BC, July 8-10, 1999.
19. Orchowski JR, Polly DW, Klemme WR. Revision Techniques For Fractured Pedicle Screws. Presented at the Annual International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST) Vancouver, BC, July 8-10, 1999.
20. Polly DW Belmont PJ, Klemme WR, Shawen S, Cunningham BW. The Effects of Hook Pattern and Angle of Kyphosis Upon Mechanical Strength and Apical Rod Strain In Long-Segment Posterior Constructs Utilizing A Synthetic Model. Presented at the 15th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, New Orleans, LA, October 25-28, 2000.
21. Polly DW, Klemme WR, Cunningham B. Interbody Cage Explant: Evidence of Extensive Osteosyhthesis. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX, December 10-15, 2000.
22. Polly DW. Microradiographic and Histologic Findings in a Human Cage Explant Following a Two Level Corpectomy. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
23. Klemme WR, Polly DW, Orchowski JR. Hemivertebral Excision In Very Young Children. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
24. Choma TJ, Klemme WR, Polly DW. A Morphometric Analysis of Thoracolumbar Pedicles in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
25. Polly DW. Independent Surgeon Assessment of Clinical and Radiographic Features of the Proximal Thoracic Curve and Shoulder Balance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
26. Polly DW and Kuklo TR. The Proximal Thoracic Curve: Is It the Stiffer Curve, By Side Bending, By Traction? Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
27. Shawen S, Owens B, Belmont PJ, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Hemimetameric Segmental Displacement, Case Series and Review. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
28. Klemme WR, Belmont PJ, Robinson M, Polly DW. In Vivo Accuracy of Transpedicluar Thoracic Screws in Patients With and Without Coronal Plane Deformity. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
29. Polly DW, Bojescul JA, Kuklo TR, Allen TW, Wieand K. Iliac Crest Donor Site Backfill: A Prospective, Randomized Study Using Coral. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
30. Orchowski JR, Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Klemme WR. Use of Fluoroscopy To Evaluate Iliac Screw Position. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
31. Polly DW and Bronfman ET. Process Measures For Pedicle Screws Inserted Under Fluoroscopic Guidance. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
32. Polly DW, Young JS, Johnson C, Kuklo TR, Klemme WR. Comparison of Volumetric Intrusion of Pedicle Screws vs. Hooks Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
33. Polly DW, Peterson RC, Ogilvie JW, Hein SS, Shaffrey C. Economic Analysis of Rhbmp-2 Vs. Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Graft For 1 Level Spinal Fusions. Presented at the 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-14, 2001.
34. Kuklo TR, Lehman RA, Andersen RC, Belmont PJ, Bojescul JA, Polly DW. Biomechanics of Bicortical Versus Tricortical Sacral Fixation. Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, September 20, 2001.
35. Polly DW and Kuklo TR. The Proximal Thoracic Curve: Is it The Stiffer Curve, By Side-Bending, By Traction? Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, September 20, 2001.
36. Polly DW, Young JS, Johnson C, Kuklo TR. Comparison of Volumetric Intrusion of Pedicle Screws Versus Hooks. Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, September 20, 2001.
37. Shawen SB, Owens BD, Belmont PJ, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Hemimetameric Segmental Displacement: Case Series and Review. Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, September 20, 2001.
38. Polly DW, Melkent AJ. Optimal trajectory for thoracic pedicle screws. Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, September 20, 2001.
39. Moquin R and Polly DW. Thoracic Hemivertebra Excision From a Posterior Approach. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, San Diego, CA, November 2001.
40. Polly DW, Shaffrey CI, Wang JC, Ogilvie JW, Heim SS, Sandhu HS. Economic Analysis of Bone Morphogenetic Protein vs. Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Graft for Single Level Anterior Lumbar Fusion. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vail CO, December 10-15, 2001.
41. Shawen SB, Owens BD, Belmont PJ, Kuklo TR, Polly DW. Hemimetameric Segmental Displacement: Case Series and Review. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 69th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, February 13-17, 2002.
42. Kuklo TR, Polly DW, Lehman RA, Vazquez B. Validation of Triggered EMGs by CT Scan for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
43. O'Brien MF, Smith DAB, Lowe TG, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Polly DW, Eule JM, Enguidanos ST, Hashim SM. Posterior Pullout Failure of Deformity Constructs in the Thoracic Spine: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Traditional Hook and Thoracic Pedicle Screw Constructs. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
44. O'Brien MF, Smith DAB, Eule JM, Enguidanos ST, Hashim SM, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Dwyer AP, Lowe TG, Polly DW. Lateral Pullout Failure of Deformity Constructs in the Thoracic Spine: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Traditional Hook and Thoracic Pedicle Screw Constructs. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
45. Polly DW, Kuklo TR, O'Brien MF, Schroeder TM, Nelson L, Lenke LG. Reliability of Radiographic Parameters for Scoliosis Evaluation. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
46. Dhawan A, Kuklo TR, Bronfman E, Polly DW. Analysis of Iliac Crest Bone Graft Process Measures. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
47. Polly DW, Ackerman SJ, Shaffrey CI, Wang JC, Stralka SW, Mafilios MS, Ogilvie JW, Heim SE, Sandhu HS. An Economic Analysis of BMP for Fusion. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
48. Polly DW, Kuklo TR. Bone Grant Donor Site Pain. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
49. Javernick MA, Kuklo TR, Polly DW, Schroeder TM. Transforminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Unilateral vs. Bilateral Disc Removal, an In Vivo Study. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
50. Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Lehman RA, Schroeder TM, Polly DW. Accuracy and Efficacy of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Curves Over 90 Degrees. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
51. Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, Orchowski JR, Potter BK, Chang AS, Polly DW. Probing for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Tract Violation(s): Is it Valid? Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
52. Kuklo TR, Lenke G, O'Brien MF, Polly DW, AIS Spinal Deformity Study Group. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Measurement Manual. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
53. Labelle HHL, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Polly DW, Spinal Deformity Study Group. Spondylolisthesis Radiographic Measurement Manual. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
54. Sanders JO, Polly DW, Cats-Baril W, Jones J, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Richards BS, Sucato DJ, members of the AIS section of the Spinal Deformity Study Group. An Analysis of Patient and Parent Assessment of Deformity in Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale. Presented at the 9th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Montreux, Switzerland, May 23-25, 2002.
55. Kuklo TR, Polly DW, Lehman RA, Vazquez B. Validation of triggered EMG's by CT scan for thoracic pedicle screw placement. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
56. Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Lehman RA, Schroeder TM, Polly DW. Accuracy and Efficacy of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Curves Over 90 Degrees. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
57. Polly DW, Ackerman SJ, Shaffrey CI, Wang JC, Stralka SW, Mafilios MS, Ogilvie JW, Heim SE, Sandhu HS. An Economic Analysis of BMP for Fusion. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
58. Polly DW, Kuklo TR. Bone Grant Donor Site Pain. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
59. Polly DW, Kuklo TR, O'Brien MF, Schroeder TM, Nelson L, Lenke LG. Reliability of Radiographic Parameters for Scoliosis Evaluation. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
60. Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, Orchowski JR, Potter BK, Chang AS, Polly DW. Probing for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Tract Violation(s): Is it Valid? Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
61. Lehman RA, Polly DW, Kuklo TR et al. Straight-Forward Versus Anatomic Trajectory of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Analysis. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
62. Ondra SL, Rabih T, Morrison T, Polly DW. Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement in Adult Spinal Reconstruction. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
63. Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Polly DW, and The AIS Spinal Deformity Study Group. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Radiographic Measurement Manual. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
64. Dhawan A, Kuklo TR, Bronfman E, Polly DW. Analysis of Iliac Crest Bone Graft Process Measures. Presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, September 18-20, 2002.
65. Polly D, Ackerman S, Shaffrey C, Wang J, Stralka S, Mafilios M, Ogilve J, Heim S, Sandhu H. An Economoic Analysis of BMP for Fusion. Presented at the 17th annual meeting of the North American Spine Society, October 29-November 2, 2002.
66. Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Lehman RA, Schroeder TM, Polly DW. Accuracy and Efficacy of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Curves over 90 Degrees. Presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, December 9-14, 2002.
67. Polly DW and Kuklo TR. Bone Graft Donor Site Pain. Presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, December 9-14, 2002.
68. Polly DW, Slivka MA, Serhan HA. Rod bending technique affects the fatigue performance of titanium spinal implants. Presented at the 10th annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
69. Maxey P, Polly DW, O'Brien MF, Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Brumfield D. Finite element analysis of thoracic pedicle screw constructs. Presented at the 10th annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
70. Polly DW, Kuklo TR, Choma TJ, Schroeder TM. Using telemedicine to diagnose and recommend treatment for spinal disorders. Presented at the 10th annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
71. Shelly CE, Polly DW, Niebur GL. The effect of fusion mass density and location on the adequacy of Interbody fusion. Presented at the 10th annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
72. Polly DW, Mafilios MS, Ackerman SJ, Burkus JK. An updated cost analysis of BMP in spinal fusion. Presented at the 10th annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
73. Rosner MA, Kuklo TR, Lehman RA, Polly DW, Schroeder TM, O'Brien MF. Interobserver variability in identifying end, neutral and stable vertebrae in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Presented at the 10th annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
74. Dhawan A, Klemme WR, Runyon BD, Polly DW. Thoracic pedicle screws: comparison of start points and trajectories. Presented at the 10th annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
75. Moquin RR, Polly DW, Rosner MK, Thoracic hemivertebra excision and scoliosis deformity correction in adults via a posterior only approach. Presented at the 10th annual International Meeting for Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.
76. Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, O’Brien MF, Polly DW, Lenke LG. Accuracy and Efficacy of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Curves Over 90 Degrees. Eastern Orthopaedic Association 34th Annual Meeting and Southern Orthopaedic Association 20th Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, July 30-August 3, 2003.
77. Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, Orchowski JO, Potter KP, Chang AS, Polly DW. Probing for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Tract Violation(s): Is it Valid