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Olumide Ayodele Danisa

Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery

Selected Publications


Optimizing TLIF Approach Selection: An Algorithmic Framework with Illustrative Cases

Journal Article Journal of Clinical Medicine · June 13, 2025 Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a commonly employed surgical technique for managing lumbar degenerative disease and spinal instability. While it offers advantages over posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), traditional TLIF ofte ... Full text Cite

Artificial intelligence versus clinical judgement: how accurately do generative models reflect CNS guidelines for chiari malformation?

Journal Article Clin Neurol Neurosurg · January 2025 OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the response and readability of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models to questions and recommendations proposed by the 2023 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) guidelines for Chiari 1 malformation. METHODS: T ... Full text Link to item Cite

Anatomic Parameters for Diagnosing Congenital Lumbar Stenosis Based on Computed Tomography of 1,000 Patients.

Journal Article J Am Acad Orthop Surg · November 15, 2024 INTRODUCTION: Quantitative parameters for diagnosis of congenital lumbar stenosis (CLS) have yet to be universally accepted. This study establishes parameters for CLS using CT, assessing the influences of patient sex, race, ethnicity, and anthropometric ch ... Full text Link to item Cite

The impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion on spinal research - asking different questions.

Journal Article Spine J · July 23, 2024 BACKGROUND CONTEXT: In recent years, the field of spine surgery has seen significant advancements in surgical techniques alongside a growing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). PURPOSE: This paper explores the significant impact of DEI on s ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Social determinants of health and disparities in spine surgery: a 10-year analysis of 8,565 cases using ensemble machine learning and multilayer perceptron.

Journal Article Spine J · July 20, 2024 BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The influence of SDOH on spine surgery is poorly understood. Historically, researchers commonly focused on the isolated influences of race, insurance status, or income on healthcare outcomes. However, analysis of SDOH is becoming increa ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Morphometric analysis of cervical neuroforaminal dimensions from C2-T1 using computed tomography of 1,000 patients.

Journal Article Spine J · May 4, 2024 BACKGROUND: Race and sex differences are not consistently reported in the literature. Fundamentally, anatomical differences of cervical neuroforaminal dimensions (CNFD) amongst these groups would be important to know. PURPOSE: To establish normative radiog ... Full text Link to item Cite

Normative Measurements of L1-S1 Segmental Angulation, Disk Space Height, and Neuroforaminal Dimensions Using Computed Tomography.

Journal Article Neurosurgery · April 1, 2024 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To establish normative anatomic measurements of lumbar segmental angulation (SA) and disk space height (DSH) in relation to neuroforaminal dimensions (NFDs), and to uncover the influence of patient demographic and anthropometric ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Intra- and inter-observer reliability of the novel vertebral bone quality score.

Journal Article Eur Spine J · April 2022 PURPOSE: To assess the intra- and inter-observer reliability of the novel vertebral bone quality (VBQ) scoring system. METHODS: Four orthopedic surgery residents at various levels of training (PGY1-4) evaluated 100 noncontrast, T1-weighted MRIs of the lumb ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of narcotic prescription limiting legislation on opioid utilization following pediatric spinal fusion for scoliosis.

Journal Article Spine Deform · March 2022 BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Since 2016, 35 of 50 US states have approved opioid-limiting and monitoring laws. The impact on postoperative opioid prescribing and secondary outcomes following pediatric scoliosis deformity correction surgery remains unknown. PURPOSE: ... Full text Link to item Cite

Lumbar Discitis and Osteomyelitis After a Spinal Stem Cell Injection?: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Journal Article JBJS Case Connect · 2020 CASE: A 32-year-old man developed lumbar discitis and osteomyelitis after receiving a cell-based injection for the treatment of degenerative disc disease. Initial cultures were negative, but he continued to worsen, and a repeat set of cultures was taken. O ... Full text Link to item Cite

The relationship between cervical lordosis and Nurick scores in patients undergoing circumferential vs. posterior alone cervical decompression, instrumentation and fusion for treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

Journal Article J Clin Neurosci · November 2017 The loss of regional cervical sagittal alignment and the progressive development of cervical kyphosis is a factor in the advancement of myelopathy. Adequate decompression of the spinal canal along with reestablishment of cervical lordosis are desired objec ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical correction of lumbar kyphotic deformity: posterior reduction "eggshell" osteotomy.

Journal Article J Neurosurg · January 2000 OBJECT: Progressive kyphotic deformity of the lumbar or thoracolumbar spine may lead to back pain, cosmetic deformity, and risk of neurological compromise. The authors describe a series of patients in whom they performed a single-stage, posterior reduction ... Full text Link to item Cite