Choll W. Kim, M.D., Ph.D. Abstracts, Posters & Presentations

Presented:

1. Kim, CK.  The Spine Technoogy Education Group presents 5th Annual Innovative Techniques in Spine Surgery, MIS Lumbar Posterior Surgery. Los Cabos, Mexico, June 21, 2008.

2. Kim, CK.  The Spine Technoogy Education Group presents 5th Annual Innovative Techniques in Spine Surgery, BMP2. Los Cabos, Mexico, June 19, 2008.

3. Lieber, R, Kim, CWK, et al.  ISEK 2008:  Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology.  Abstract:  Architectural Analysis and Intraoperative Measurements Demonstrate the Multifidus’ Unique Design for Lumbar Spine Stability.  Reference #0013, Ontario, Canada, June 18-21, 2008.

4. Kim CK.  The 1st Triennial World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques:  WCMISST.  Minimally Invasive Instrumentation using Navigation, Honolulu, HI; June 5, 2008.

5. Kim CK.  The 1st Triennial World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques:  WCMISST.  Minimizing the MIS learning curve:  Analysis of a 1-day training program comprised of a standardized technique protocol, synthetic models, and a low trainee to cadaver ratio.  Honolulu, HI; June 5, 2008.

6. Kim CK.  The 1st Triennial World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques:  WCMISST.  Architectural studies of the lumbar paraspinal muscles:  Insights into muscle design and function.  Honolulu, HI; June 5, 2008.

7. Kim CK.  The 1st Triennial World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques:  WCMISST.  Navigation-assisted fluoroscopy in minimally invasive direct lateral interbody fusion:  A cadaveric study.  Honolulu, HI; June 6, 2008.

8. Kim CK.  The 1st Triennial World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques:  WCMISST.  Efficiency of Provocative Discography:  Panel Member.  Honolulu, HI; June 6, 2008.

9. Kim CK.  The 1st Triennial World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques:  WCMISST.  Surgeon perceptions of minimally invasive spine surgery.  Honolulu, HI; June 7, 2008.

10. Kim CK.  The 1st Triennial World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques:  WCMISST.  Surgeons’ perceptions of spinal navigation.  Honolulu, HI; June 7, 2008.

11. Webb J, Regev G, Gottschalk L, Lee Y, Kim C.  SAS: International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery: Motion in Miami: Global Symposium on Motion Preservation:  Technology 8th Annual Meeting.  Oral Abstract: Navigation-Assisted Fluoroscopy in Minimally Invasive Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion:  A Cadaveric Study.  Miami Beach, FL, May 9, 2008.

12. Webb J, Kim C, Gottschallk L, Lee Y.  SAS: International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery: Motion in Miami: Global Symposium on Motion Preservation:  Technology 8th Annual Meeting. Poster:  P219/#113.  Surgeon Perceptions of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  Miami Beach, FL, May 9, 2008.

13.Kim C, Choo A, Regev G.  SAS: International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery: Motion in Miami: Global Symposium on Motion Preservation:  Technology 8th Annual Meeting. Poster: P226/#310. Minimizing the MIS Learning Curve:  Analysis of a 1-Day Training Program Comprised of a Standardized Technique Protocol, Synthetic Models, and a Low Trainee to Cadaver Ratio. Miami Beach, FL, May 9, 2008.
         
14. Kim CW, Phillips F.  SAS: International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery: Motion in Miami: Global Symposium on Motion Preservation:  Technology 8th Annual Meeting. SAS8 Conference Moderator, Miami Beach, FL, 3:45-5:00 pm, May 6, 2008.

15. Kim CK.  Session X: Treatment of Lumbar Stenosis in 2012.  “More MIS.” The Spine Study Group 19th Symposium:  Spine Surgery in 2012:  Challenges, Best Practices, and New Technologies, Palm Beach, FL.  May 3, 2008.

16.Kim CK.  Session IV: Lumbar Spine.  “Lumbar MIS.”  The Spine Study Group 19th Symposium:  Spine Surgery in 2012:  Challenges, Best Practices, and New Technologies.
Palm Beach, FL. May 1, 2008.

17. Kim CK.  Microarchitecture Studies of the Human Multifidus Muscle Reveal its Unique Design as a major Dynamic Stabilizer of the Lumbar Spine.  ORS 54th Annual Meeting Abstract, San Francisco.  March 2-5, 2008.

18. Kim CK.  The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  APSAS 2008 (Asia Pacific Spine Arthroplasty Society).  Seoul, Korea.  Jan 15, 16, 18, 2008.

19. Kim CK.  Minimizing the MIS Learning Curve.  APSAS 2008 (Asia Pacific Spine Arthroplasty Society).  Seoul, Korea.  Jan 15, 17, 2008.

20. Kim CK.  Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery:  The Definition:  The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  APSAS 2008 (Asia Pacific Spine Arthroplasty Society).  Seoul, Korea.  Jan 17, 2008.

21. Kim CK, et al.  PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc hands-on workshops.  Leaders in Spine Series:  Evidence Based Approaches to Common Spine Problems Utilizing Established and New Techniques.  Medtronic Course, Chicago, IL. Dec 7, 2007.

22. Kim CK, et al.  MAST™ Techniques case discussion.  .  Leaders in Spine Series:  Evidence Based Approaches to Common Spine Problems Utilizing Established and New Techniques Medtronic Course, Chicago, IL. Dec 7, 2007.

23. Kim CK et al.  Lumbar, MAST™ Procedure and image guidance:  Hands-on workshops.  Leaders in Spine Series:  Evidence Based Approaches to Common Spine Problems Utilizing Established and New Techniques.  Medtronic Course, Chicago, IL. Dec 7, 2007.

24. Kim CK.  Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion Techniques, Percutaneous Pedicle Screws.  AAOS, “Contemporary Techniques in Spinal Surgery 2007” Course.  Rosemont, IL, Nov 10, 2007.

25. Kim CK/All Faculty.  Hands-On Surgical Skills Lab: Posterior Cervical: (C-Arms), Open Foraminotomy, Laminaplasty, Laminectomy, Occiput to T5 Instrumentation.  AAOS, “Contemporary Techniques in Spinal Surgery 2007” Course.  Rosemont, IL, Nov 9, 2007.

26. Kim CK/All Faculty.  Hands-On Surgical Skills Lab, Group 1: Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Corpectomy, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Anterior Cervical Plating, High Cervical & Upper Thoracic Dissection, Circothyroidotomy, Optional, Transoral Resection of Dens.  AAOS, “Contemporary Techniques in Spinal Surgery 2007” Course.  Rosemont, IL, Nov 9, 2007.

27. Kim CK/All Faculty.  Hands-On Surgical Skills Lab, Group 2: Lumbar Discectomy, Far-lateral, Open TFLI, PLIF, Thoraco-lumbar Posterior Instrumentation.  AAOS, “Contemporary Techniques in Spinal Surgery 2007” Course.  Rosemont, IL, Nov 9, 2007.

28. Kim CK.  Posterior Fixation Solutions: “Posterior Technique & Tips.”  Advanced Solutions in Trauma & Fixation Conference.  Boston, MA, Oct 19, 2007.

29. Kim CK.  Anterior Fixation Techniques: Case Discussions and Hands-On Training.  Advanced Solutions in Trauma & Fixation Conference.  Boston, MA, Oct 19, 2007.

30. Kim, CK.  The role of advanced imaging and navigation in spine surgery.  Leaders in Spine Surgery Series:  Advanced Decision Making with Emphasis on Posterior Solutions.  Las Vegas, NV, October 6, 2007.

31. Kim, CK.  Lumbar & Cervical Degenerative Case Discussions.  Leaders in Spine Surgery Series:  Advanced Decision Making with Emphasis on Posterior Solutions.  Las Vegas, NV, October 5, 2007.

32. Kim, CK.  Percutaneous Fixation Solutions featuring CD HORIZON® LONGITUDE™ Spinal System:  Case Discussion.  Presenter & Faculty for CD HORIZON® LONGITUDE™ Spinal System Launch.  San Diego, CA, September 18, 2007.

33. Kim, CK.  MIS NAV DLIF Cadaver Training Lab.  UCSD Medical Center, Outpatient Surgery Center, San Diego, CA, August 18-19, 2007.

34. MIS Cadaver Training Lab.  UCSD Medical Center, Outpatient Surgery Center, San Diego, CA, August 12, 2007.

35. Vertebral Augmentation Segment:  Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic VCF’s.  Innovative Techniques in Spine Surgery.  Los Cabos, Mexico, June 28, 2007.

36. Medtronic DLIF Course.  Invited Speaker.  Sacramento, CA.  June 14, 2007.

37. Schwender MD, Kim CK.  Advanced topiCK in MAST.  The Spine Summit:  Emerging Technologies & Best Practices.  Maui, HI, June 8-10, 2007.

38. Kim CK.  Percutaneous endoscopic decompressive procedures:  Are they safe and efficacious?  The Spine Summit:  Emerging Technologies & Best Practices.  Maui, HI, June 8-10, 2007.

39. Panel:  Drs. Anderson, Kim, Schwender, Sasso, Mummaneni.  Case Discussion:  Minimal access surgery in the lumbar and cervical spine.  The Spine Summit:  Emerging Technologies & Best Practices.  Maui, HI, June 8-10, 2007.

40. Kim CK.  Minimal Access XLIF:  The Spine Summit:  Emerging Technologies & Best Practices.  Maui, HI, June 8-10, 2007.

41. DePuy Spine Fellowship Program:  Bioskills Workshop – St.Louis.  Invited Course Faculty.  St. Louis, MO, May 10-12, 2007.

42. Kim CK.  Introduction to the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Moderator. Minimally Invasive Spine Society Symposium on Advanced MIS Technologies. Berlin, Germany, May 6, 2007.

43. Kim CK.  Role of Navigation in MIS Surgery.  Minimally Invasive Spine Society Symposium on Advanced MIS Technologies. Berlin, Germany, May 6, 2007.

44. Zhang Xing, Vecchio KS, Massie JB, Wang M, Kim CK.  Hydrothermal Conversion of Marine Calcium Carbonate Skeletons to Calcium Phosphates as Bone Substitutes. Poster in SFB Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 2007.

45. Kim CK.  XLIF:  Technical Considerations.  AAOS/Practical Anatomy/Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery #3102.  St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.  March 23-24, 2007.

46. Kim CK.  XLIF:  Blue Group Hands-on Surgical Skills Lab.  AAOS/Practical Anatomy/Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery #3102.  St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.  March 23-24, 2007.

47. MIS Spine Surgery Community Seminar, UCSD Marketing Campaign, John C. Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA. March 15, 2007.

48. Kim CK.  M. bovis Spinal Infections in HIV Patient.  HIV/TB Multidisciplinary Conf, UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA.  March 15, 2007.

49. Kim CK.  Annual Spine Symposium, Naval Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.  Faculty, San Diego, CA, March 9-10, 2007.

50. Kim CK.  Computer-assisted Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  Neurology Grand Rounds, UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA.  March 2, 2007.

51. Massie JB, Kulkarni VA, Wang M, Zauner F, Murphy ME, Kim CK, Garfin SR, Akeson WH.  High Molecular Weight Hyaluronan Decreases Tactile Allodynia and Spinal Cord IL-6 Expression in a Post-Laminectomy Rat Model. Poster presented at Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 12, 2007.

52. Ward SR, Eng CM, Gottschalk LJ, Kim CK, Garfin SR, Lieber RL.  Abstract Presentation, “The Multifidus Muscle is the Strongest Stabilizer of the Lumbar Spine.”  Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, February, 2007.

53. Kim CK.  Advances in Minimally Invasive Treatments:  Surgical Navigation.  The Fourth Annual International Course on Spinal Focus, New York, New York, December 8, 2006
54. Kim CK.  Use of Navigation to Decrease Radiation Exposure during Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  Presentation at the Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Spine, San Diego, CA, Nov 3-4, 2006.

55. Kim CK.  Kyphoplasty.  University of Regensburg, Germany.  Invited by Dean’s Office at UCSD Medical School, Member of UCSD Delegation, Regensburg, Germany.  Oct 16, 2006.

56. Kim CK.  Lumbar Interbody Focus Group.  Congress of Neurologic Surgeons.  Chicago, IL, October 9, 2006.

57. Kim CK.  Use of Image Guidance for minimally Invasive Surgery.  Presentation at the Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Alumni Meeting, Rochester, MN, October 6-7, 2006.

58. Kim CK, Wang M, Massie J, Perry A, Lu Lichun, Yaszemski M, Garfin S.  A Rat Osteoporotic Spine Model for the Evaluation of Bioresorbable Bone Cements.  Poster P128, North American Spine Society (NASS) 21st Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, Sept 27-30, 2006.

59. Bae HW, Kim CK, Lieberman I, Westerland EL, Buetler WJ.  Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures with Cortoss in Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty; One Year Follow-Up.  Study from the Scientific Paper’s Chapter - Interventional Spine, The American Society of Spine Radiology, 2006 Annual Symposium, Feb 23-26, 2006.

60. Ward SR, Eng CM, Gottschalk LJ, Kim CK, Garfin SR, Lieber RL:  The Multifidus Muscle is the Strongest Stabilizer of the Lumbar Spine.  Abstract, APTA CKM 2007.
 
61. Kim CK.  Radiographic Cervical Cord Compression Without Myelopathy:  Without Surgery.  Presentation at the Korean American Spine Society (KASS) Inaugural Meeting, Copper Mountain, CO, August 12, 2006.

62. Kim CK.  A Rat Osteoporotic Spine Model for the Evaluation of Bioresorbable Bone Cements.  Presentation at the American Spine Injury Association (ASIA), Boston, MA, June 20, 2006.

63. Kim CK.  XLIF.  Presentation at The Spine Study Group 16th Symposium, West Palm Beach, FL, May 19, 2006.

64. Kim CK.  Vertebroplasty Biomaterials.  Presentation at The Spine Study Group 16th Symposium, West Palm Beach, FL, May 20, 2006.

65. Kim CK.  Endoscopic Discectomy:  Will Somebody Please Publish an RCT!  Presentation at the 19th Annual International Intradiscal Therapy Society (IITS) Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, April 5-9, 2006.

66. Kim CK.  Spine II:  Spine Trauma & General Surgery.  Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

67. Kim CK.  Perspective on Lumbar Artificial Disc Technology.  Presentation at the First Annual Spine Arthroplasty Summit, Salt Lake City, UT, Feb 17-18, 2006.

68. Kim CK.  XLIF:  Technical Consideration.  Presentation at The Latest Minimally Invasive Techniques for the Treatment of Thoracolumbar Spine Disorders, St. Louis, MO, Feb 11, 2006. 

69. Kim CK, Perry A, Mahar A, Lu LC, Yaszemski, MJ, Massie J, Garfin SR.  Biomechanical Evaluation of an Injectable Radiopaque Polypropylene Fumarate Bone Cement for Kyphoplasty.  Poster Presentation at North American Spine Society (NASS) 20th Annual Meeting, Sept 28, 2005.

70. Bae H, Maurer P, Peppelman W, Beutler W, Linovitz R, Westerlund E, Peppers T, Lieberman I, Kim DW, Girardi F.  CharacteristiCK and clinical experience using a novel bioceramic for treating vertebral compression fractures in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: report on the first 40 patients.  Podium Presentation at North American Spine Society (NASS) 20th Annual Meeting, Sept 28, 2005.

71. Kim CK, Perry A, Mahar A, Lu LC, Yaszemski MJ, Massie J, Garfin SR.  PPF Kyphoplasy.  Poster presentation at the North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting. Philadelphia.  September 28-30, 2005.

72. Kim CK, Perry A, Bates Y, Massie J, Lu L, Yaszemski MJ, Currier B, Mahar A, Garfin SR.  Biomechanical Evaluation of an injectable radiopaque polypropylene cement for Kyphoplasty in a Cadaveric Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture Model.  Poster presentation at the Society for Biomaterials Research, April 2005.

73. Kim CK, Perry A, Mahar A, Arrieta N, Massie J, Akeson W, Lieber R, Garfin S.  Biomechanical Evaluation of Vertebral Augmentation with Calcium Sulfate Cement in Cadaveric Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures.  Oral presentation at North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, 2004.

74. Bawa M, Schimizzi AL, Kim CK, Leek B, Bono CM, Massie JB, Macias B, Chung CB, Cornwall GB, Hargens AR, Garfin SR.  Vascular Contribution of Paraspinal Muscles in Posterolateral Spinal Fusion.  Oral presentation at the North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, 2004.

75. Schimizzi AL, Massie JB, Polewski MD, Perry A, Kim CK, Garfin SR, Akeson WH.  Topical High Molecular Weight Hyaluronan Application Post Laminectomy Decreases the Acute Cytokine and Macrophage Response.  Oral presentation at the North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, 2004.

76. Ozgur B, Rodriguez G, Kim C, Taylor W.  Minimal access lumbar interbody fusion: a lateral transpsoas approach xlif90 to adult degenerative scoliosis correction. Poster Presentation at AANS (American Association of Neurologic Surgeons), San Diego, CA 2004.

77. Taylor W, Kim C, Ozgur B.  The Use of the Synex Expandable Cage and MACK-TL Plate for Thorascopic Repair of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures.  Poster Presentation at the AANS Annual Meeting.  San Diego, CA.  March 2004.

78. Kim CK.  Local Treatment of Osteoporosis.  Presentation to the Osteoporosis Support Group.  San Diego CA.  Oct 2003.

79. Kim CK.  Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression.  Presentation at the Spine Evolution Nucleus.  San Diego, CA.  Sept 2003.

80. Kim CK.  Biology of Disk Disease.  Presentation at the 3rd Annual Emerging Technologies in Spine. San Diego, CA.  Aug 2003.

81. Kim CK and Garfin SR.  Commentary and Perspective on “A comprehensive study of patients with surgically treated lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication”.  JBJS Web Commentary, 2002.

82. Kim CK.  The Curse of Low Back Pain.  Oral presentation at the SDSU Extended Studies Conference on Pain Management and End of Life Issues.  San Diego, CA, 2002.

83. Kim CK.  Evaluation and Treatment of Osteoporosis Vertebral Compression Fractures.  Oral presentation at the SICOT Annual Meeting.  San Diego, CA., 2002.

84. Kim CK.  Lumbar Stenosis. Oral presentation at the SICOT Annual Meeting.  San Diego, CA, 2002.

85. Kim CK.  Strategies for the Local Treatment of Osteoporosis using Bioabsorbable, Bioactive Bone Cements.  Oral presentation at the Department of Bioengineering and the Whitaker Institute of Biomedical Engineering research conference.  San Diego, CA, 2002.

86. Massie JB, Huang B, Giurea A, Kim CK, Sah R, Garfin SR, Akeson WH.  Prevention of epidural fibrosis post-laminentomy:  3 weeks and 8 weeks study using a barrier sheet and hyaluronan gel.  Poster presentation at the 17th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society.  Montreal, Canada, 2002.

87. Massie JB, Huang B, Kim CK, Sah R, Garfin SR, Akeson WH.  A post-laminectomy rat model mimiCK the Chung tactile allodynia model.  Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, 2002.

88. Yaszemski MJ, Kim CK, Talac R, Currier BL.  Metastatic Disease of the Spine:  Evaluation and Treatment.  Instructional Course Lecture #270.  Annual Meeting of the AAOS, Dallas, Texas, 2002.

89. Aslam MA, Kim CK, Murikipudi S, Chu PW, Currier BL, Lu L, Yaszemski MJ. Fabrication and characterization of porous, injectable poly(propylene fumarate)-based scaffolds via a foaming method.  Abstract submitted; 28th Annual Mtg of the Society for Biomaterials, Tampa, FL, 2001.

90. Yaszemski MJ, Kim CK, Talac R, Currier BL.  Flatback Syndrome:  Evaluation, Indications, Techniques, and Complications.  AAOS Advanced Spine Course.  Chicago, IL, 2001.

91. Kim CK, Lee G, Abrams R, Hoyt D, and Garfin SR.  Use of Vascularized Fibular Grafts for the Treatment of Failed Spinal Fusions.  Presented at the VII Congress of the Brazilian Spine Society, Bahia, Brazil, September 22-25, 1999. 

92. Kim CK, Lee A, Hoyt D, Kennedy F, Smith J, and Meyer RS.  Personal Watercraft Injuries in San Diego County.  Poster presentation at the 15th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, October 22-24, 1999.  Charlotte, NC.

93. Kim CK, Jamali A, Convery FR, and Bugbee W.  Treatment of Post-traumatic Ankle Arthritis using Bipolar Tibiotalar Osteochondral Allografts. Oral presentation at the AAOS Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 1999.

94. Kim CK, Goldberger O, Gallo RL, Bernfield M.  Members of the syndecan family of heparan sulfate proteoglycans show cell- and tissue-specific expression. Poster presentation at the American Society of Cell Biology, New Orleans, LA, 1993.

MEDIA FEATURES
1. Dr. Kim.  UCSD MDTV Feature on “Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at UCSD.”  August, 2008, San Diego, CA.

2. Dr. Kim.  Invited in-studio guest by Executive Producer on San Diego’s morning show on KUSI, Channel 9/51 to discuss “Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at UCSD.” May 9, 2007, San Diego, CA.

3. Dr. Kim.  “The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery,” feature article in Orthopedics This Week, May 22, 2007.