Choll W. Kim, M.D., Ph.D. Publications

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES: 

Published:


1. McGovern SC, Sethuraman V, Kim CW, Osman DR, Cohen-Gadol A, Larson DR, Huddleston PM, Thielen KR, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL. Efficacy of Image-guided Biopsy for Suspected Spinal Infection. Spine Journal (submitted).

2. Ward SR, Kim CW, Eng CM, Gottschalk LJ, Tomiya A, Garfin SR, Lieber RL. Architectural analysis and intraoperative measurements demonstrate the unique design of the multifidus muscle for lumbar spine stability. J Bone Join Surg Am 2009, Jan 91(1), 176-85.

3. Webb J, Gottschalk L, Lee YP, Garfin S, Kim CW. Surgeon Perceptions of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. SAS Journal 2008, Volume 2, Issue 2, 145-149, 2008.

4. Choo AD, Regev G, Garfin SR, Kim CW. Surgeon’s Perceptions of Spinal Navigation: Analysis of Key Factors Affecting the Lack of Adoption of Spinal Navigation Technology. SAS Journal 2(4): 189-94, 2008.

5. Kim CW, Talac R, Lu L, Moore MJ, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ.  Characterization of porous injectable poly-(propylene fumarate)-based bone graft substitute.  J Biomed Mater Res A Jun 15;85(4):1114-9, 2008.

6. Wang ML, Massie J, Allen RT, Lee Y-P, Kim, CK.  Altered bioreactivity and limited osteoconductivity of calcium sulfate- based bone cements in the osteoporotic rat spine.  The Spine Journal Mar-Apr;8(2):340-50, 2008.

7. Kim CK, Mahar A, Perry A, Massie J, Lu L, Currier B, Yaszemski MJ.  Biomechanical Evaluation of an Injectable Radiopaque Polypropylene Fumarate Cement for Kyphoplasty in a Cadaveric Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture Model.  J Spinal Disord Tech 20(8):604-9, 2007.

8. Kim C, Gottschalk L, Eng C, Ward S, Lieber R.  The Multifidus Muscle is the Strongest Stabilizer of the Lumbar Spine.  The Spine Journal, 7(5):76S, Sept 2007.

9. Vecchio KS, Zhang X, Massie JB, Wang M, Kim CK.  Conversion of Sea Urchin Spine to Mg-substituted Tricalcium Phosphate for Bone Implants. Acta Biomaterialia, 3(5):785-793, Sept 2007.

10. Vecchio KS, Zhang X, Massie JB, Wang M, Kim CK.  Conversion of Bulk Seashells to Biocompatible Hydroxyapatite for Bone Implants. Acta Biomaterialia 3:910-918, 2007.

11. Wang ML, Massie J, Perry A, Garfin S, Kim CK.  A Rat Osteoporotic Spine Model for the Evaluation of Bioresorbable Bone Cements.  The Spine Journal 7(4), 466-474, July 2007.
 
12. Mahar A, Kim CK, Wedemeyer M, Mitsunaga L, Odell T, Johnson B, Garfin S.  Short-Segment Fixation of Lumbar Burst Fractures Using Pedicle Fixation at the Level of the Fracture.  Spine 32(14), 1503-1507, June 2007.

13. Shen M, Bae H, Maurer P, Peppelman W, Beutler W, Linovitz R, Westerlund E, Peppers T, Lieberman I, Kim C, Girardi F. Clinical Experience Using a Novel Bio-Ceramic for Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures with One to Two Year Follow-Up.  The Spine Journal 6(5):27S-28S, Sept 2006.

14. Schmizzi AL, Massie JB, Murphy M, Perry A, Kim CK, Garfin SR, Akeson WH.  High-molecular-weight hyaluronan inhibits macrophage proliferation and cytokine release in the early wound of a preclinical postlaminectomy rat model.  The Spine Journal 6(5):550-6, Sep-Oct 2006.  Epub July 24, 2006.

15. Kempen DH, Lu L, Kim C, Zhu X, Dhert WJ, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ.  Controlled drug release from a novel injectable biodegradable microsphere/scaffold composite based on ply (propylene fumarate).  J Biomed Mater Res A.  77(1):103-11, Apr 2006.

16. Mahar A, Kim C, Oka R, Odell T, Perry A, Mirkovic S, Garfin S:  Biomechanical comparison of a novel percutaneous transfacet device and a traditional posterior system for single level fusion.  Spinal Disord Tech 19(8):591-4, Dec 2006.

17. Bawa M, Schimizzi AL, Leek B, Bono CM, Massie JB, Macias B, Chung CB, Hargens AR, Garfin SR, Kim CK: Paraspinal muscle vasculature contributes to posterolateral spinal fusion. Spine 31(8):891-6, April 15, 2006.

18. Kim CK, Perry A, Currier B, Yaszemski M, Garfin SR: Fungal Infections of the Spine. Clin Orthop Rel Res 444: 92-99, Mar 2006.

19. Massie JB, Schimizzi AL, Huang B, Kim CK, Garfin SR, Akeson WH: Topical high molecular weight hyaluronan reduces radicular pain post laminectomy in a rat model. The Spine Journal 5(5): 494-502, Sept, 2005.

20. Perry A, Mahar A, Massie J, Arrieta N, Garfin SR, Kim CK. Biomechanical evaluation of kyphoplasty with calcium sulfate cement in a cadaveric osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture model. The Spine Journal 5(5):489-493, Sept, 2005.

21. Kim CK, Perry A, Mahar A, Lu L, Yaszemski MJ, Massie J, Garfin S. Biomechanical Evaluation of an Injectable Radiopaque Polypropylene Fumarate Cement for Kyphoplasty. The Spine Journal 5(4):S113, July 2005.

22. Bae H, Maurer P, Peppelman W, Beutler W, Linovitz R, Westerlund E, Peppers T, Lieberman I, Kim C, 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. The Spine Journal 5(4):S18, July 2005.

23. Kim CK, Perry A, Garfin SR. Spinal Instability:  The Orthopedic Approach. Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology 9(1):77-87, Mar 2005.

24. Perry A, Mahar A, Massie J, Arrieta N, Garfin S, Kim C. Biomechanical Evaluation of Kyphoplasty with Calcium sulfate Cement in Cadaveric Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture Model. The Spine Journal 5(5):489-93, Sept-Oct 2005.

25. Kim CK, Perry A, Garfin SR. Spinal Instability:  The Orthopedic Approach. Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology 9(1):77-87, 2005.

26. Kim CK, Garfin SR.  The Management of Cervical and Thoracic Epidural Abscess in the Neurologically Asymptomatic Patient.  Seminars in Spine Surgery 16:  188-94, 2004.

27. Walker MP, Yaszemski MJ, Kim CK, Talac, RM, Currier BL.  Metastatic Tumors of the Spine.  Essentials in Orthopaedic Surgery.  C. Bono and S. Garfin, eds.  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Pubs.  Pg 97-105, 2004.

28. Kim CK, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL.  Malignant Tumors of the Spine.  Essentials in Orthopaedic Surgery.  C. Bono and S. Garfin, eds.  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Pubs.  Pg 92-6, 2004.

29. Kim CK, Minocha J, Wahl CE, Garfin SR.  Response of Fractured Osteoporotic Bone to Polymethylmethacrylate After Vertebroplasty.  The Spine Journal 4(6): 709-12, Nov 2004.

30. Kempen DHR, Kim CK, Lu L, Dhert WJA, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ.  Development of Biodegradable Poly(Propylene Fumarate)/Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) Blend Microspheres I. Preparation and Characterization.  J Biomater Res 70(2): 283-292, Aug 1, 2004.

31. Kempen DHR, Kim CK, Lu L, Dhert WJA, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ.  Development of Biodegradable Poly(Propylene Fumarate)/Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) Blend Microspheres II. Controlled Drug Release and Microsphere Degradation. J Biomater Res 70(2): 293-302, Aug 1, 2004.

32. Massie JB, Huang B, Malkmus S, Yaksh TL, Kim CK, Garfin SR, Akeson WH.  A Preclinical Post Laminectomy Rat Model MimiCK the Human Post Laminectomy Syndrome.  J Neuroscience Methods 137(2): 283-289, Aug 2004.

33. Akeson WH, Massie JB, Huang B, Giurea A, Sah R, Garfin SR, Kim CK.  Topical High- Molecular-Weight Hyaluronan or a Roofing Barrier Sheet Equally Inhibit Postlaminectomy Fibrosis.  The Spine Journal 5(2):180-190, Mar, 2005.

34. Dorschner RB, Lopez-Garcia B, Massie J, Kim CK, Gallo RL. Innate immune defense of the nail unit by antimicrobial peptides.  J Amer Acad of Dermatology 50(3):343-348, Mar 2004.

35. Kim CK, Garfin S.  Minimally Invasive Treatments for Spinal Metastases: Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, and Radiofrequency Ablation.  Peer Viewpoint.  J Supportive Oncol 2: 252-253, 2004.

36. Walker MP, Yaszemski MJ, Kim CK, Talac R, Currier BL.  Axial Metastatic Bone Disease. Metastatic Disease of the Spine: Evaluation and Treatment. Clinical OrthopaediCK and Related Research 415: S165-S175, 2003.

37. Kim CK, Lee A, Hoyt D, Kennedy F, Newton PO, Smith J, and Meyer RS.  Personal Watercraft Injuries in San Diego County. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 17: 571-573, 2003.

38. Kim CK, Jamali A, Brage M, Convery FR, and Bugbee W.  Treatment of Post-traumatic Ankle Arthritis using Bipolar Tibiotalar Osteochondral Allografts. Foot and Ankle International 23: 1091-1102, 2002.

39. Gerling M, Pfirrmann C, Farooki S, Kim CK, Boyd GJ, Aronoff MD, Feng S, Jacobson JA, Resnick D, Brage ME. Posterior Tibialis Tendon Tears: Comparison of the Diagnostic Efficacy of MR Imaging and Ultrasonography for the Detection of Surgically-Created Longitudinal Tears. A Prospective Blinded Study of 64 Lesions in Cadavers.  Investigative Radiol 38:  51-6, 2003.

40. Cohen-Gadol AA, Dekutoski MB, Kim CK, Quast LM, Krauss WE. Safety of Supplemental Endplate Screw placement in Thoracic Pedicle Hook Fixation.  J Neurosurgery 98: 31-5, 2003.

41. Talac R, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL, Fuchs B, Dekutoski MB, Kim CK, Sim FH.  Relationship between surgical margins and local recurrence in sarcomas of the spine.  Clin Orthop Rel Res 397:127-32, 2002.

42. Todd L, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL, Fuchs B, Kim CK, Sim FH.  Bowel and Bladder Function after Major Sacral Resection.  Clin Orthop Rel Res 397: 36-9, 2002.

43. Kim CK, Lee G, Abrams R, Hoyt D, and Garfin SR.  Use of Vascularized Fibular Grafts as a Salvage Procedure for Previously Failed Spinal Arthrodesis.  Spine 26(19): 2171-75, 2001.

44. Fricka KB, Kim CK, Newton PO.  Spinal Lordosis With Marked Opisthotonus Secondary to Dystonia Musculorum Deformans. Spine 26:  2283-2288, 2001.

45. Kim CK, Tontz W, Pedowitz RA.  Meniscal Cysts.  Op Techniques in Orthop 10: 227-233, 2000.

46. Kim CK, Haghighi P, Botte MJ, Meyer RS.  Large medial knee mass in a 61 year-old man. Clin Orthop Rel Res 362:251-263, 1999.

47. Kim CK, Shea K, and Chambers HG.  Heel Pain in Children:  Diagnosis and Treatment. J Am Pod Assoc 89: 67-74, 1999.

48. Kim CK, Jaramillo D, and Hresko MT.  MRI demonstration of occult purely chondral fractures of the tibia:  A potential mimic of meniscal tears.  Pediatr Radiol 27:  765-766, 1997.

49. Gallo RL, Kim CK, Adzick NS, Bernfield M.  Syndecans-1 and –4 are induced during wound repair of neonatal but not fetal skin.  J Invest Dermatol 107:  676-683, 1996.

50. Kim CK, Goldberger O, Gallo RL, Bernfield M.  Members of the syndecan family of heparan sulfate proteoglycans are expressed in distinct cell-, tissue-, and development-specific patterns.  Mol Biol Cell 5:  797-805, 1994.

51. Gallo RL, Siebert I, Kim CK, Bernfield M.  The Syndecans, co-receptors for matrix and growth factors are selectively expressed in a developmental and tissue-specific pattern. J Invest Dermatol 102(4):  622, 1994.

52. Gallo RL, Kim, CK, Ono M, Klagsburn M, Page C, Eriksson E, Bernfield M.  Regulation of the syndecan family of matrix and growth factor co-receptors:  Detection of an inductive activity released during wound repair.  J Inves Dermatol 101(3):  412, 1993.

53. Kim CK, Markiewicz P, Lee JJ, Schierle CF, Miller JH.  Studies of the hyperthermophile Thermatoga maritima by random sequencing of cDNA and genomic libraries:  Cloning and sequencing of the trpE and trpG(D) genes. J Mol Biol 231:  960-981, 1993.

54. Kim CK, Michaels ML, Miller JH.  Amino acid substitution analysis of thymidylate synthase:  The study of a highly conserved region at the N-terminus.  Proteins 13:  352-363, 1992.

55. Michaels ML, Kim CK, Matthews DA, and Miller JH.  E. coli thymidylate synthase:  Amino acid substitutions by suppression of amber nonsense mutations. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 87:  3957-3961, 1990.

56. Kim CK, Michaels ML, Markiewicz PG, Miller JH.  The use of E. coli nonsense suppressors to rapidly introduce amino acid substitutions in thymidylate synthase.  J Cell Biochem 17A: 72, 1989.

Accepted/In Press:

1. Lee Y-P, Kim CK, Garfin SR.  Book: Cervical Spine Trauma, Chapter: Section V. Principles of Non-Operative Treatment.  Eds Vacarro AR, Anderson PA.  Publication forthcoming, per publisher, 6.7.07

2. Kim CK, Perry A, Garfin SR. Section 5, Chapter 104:  Fusion Surgery.  Interventional Spine:  An algorithmic approach. Slipman Et al., Elsevier Ltd. (in press).

3. Kim CK, Lee YP, Taylor W, Oygar A, Kim WK.  Use of Navigation to Decrease Radiation Exposure during Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  The Spine Journal.  In press.

Submitted:

BOOK CHAPTERS:
Published:

1. Kim CK, Perry A, Taylor W, Garfin SR.  Complications of Motion-sparing Technology.  Spinal Arthroplasty.  The Preservation of Motion.  Vaccaro, Papadopoulos, Traynelis, Haid, Sasso Eds. Saunders.  Pg 359-376, Philadelphia. 2007.

2. Currier BL, Kim CK, Eismont FJ.  “Infections of the Spine” in Rothman-Simeone, The Spine.  5th Edition. Elsevier.  Philadelphia PA.  2006.

3. Currier BL, Kim CK, Heller JG, Eismont FJ.  “Cervical Spinal Infections,” Chapter 62, Section VI:  Tumors and Spinal Infection in The Cervical Spine.  Eds. Clark CR, Benzel EC, Curier BL, Dormans JP, Dvorak J, Eismont F, Garfin SR, Herkowitz HN, Ullrich CG, Vaccaro AR.  Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins.  4th Edition.  Philadelphia.  Pg 858-90, 2005.

4. Kim CK.  Complications in Spine Surgery.  Essentials in Orthopaedic Surgery.  C. Bono and S. Garfin, eds.  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Pubs.  Pg 265-71, 2004.

5. Yuan P, Kim CK, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL.  Benign Tumors of the Spine.  Essentials in Orthopaedic Surgery.  C. Bono and S. Garfin, eds.  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Pubs.  Pg 86-91, 2004.

6. Kim CK and Pedowitz R.  “Principles of Surgery:  Graft Choices and the Biology of Graft Healing” in Knee Ligaments:  Structure, Function, Injury, and Repair. Akeson, O’Connor, Pedowitz, Eds. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.  Pages 435-55, 2003.

7. Jacofsky DJ, Kim CK, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ.  “Complications in the Treatment of Spinal Trauma” in Skeletal Trauma 3rd edition.  Eds. Browner, Jupiter, Levine, Trafton.  Saunders pubs. Pages 1012-1028, 2003.

8. Currier BL, Kim CK.  “Anterior Cervical Decompression” in Atlas of Cervical Spine Surgery.  Cervical Spine Research Society.  Herkowitz H, eds.  Lippincott Williams, 2002.

9. Kim CK, Klein, J, Garfin SR. “Chapter 24: Joints Systems-Cervical Spine” in Disability Evaluation. Eds. Demter SL, Andersson G, Smith GM.  Mosby. St Louis.  American Medical Association.

In Press:

1. Chang DG, Kim CK, Pathria MN, Garfin SR.  Chapter 4:  The Spine in Sports in Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Pedowitz R, Resnick D, Chugn CB, eds. New York. Springer; In press, 2006.

Submitted:


1. Lee, Y, Kim CK, Garfin SR.  Cervical Lateral Mass Screw Placement (C3-C7).  Chapter 11:  Spine Surgery:  Tricks of the Trade, 2nd Edition, Alexander R. Vaccaro and Todd J. Albert.

2. Kim CK, Garfin SR.  Percutaneous Cement Augmentation Techniques (Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty). Chapter 66:  Spine Surgery:  Tricks of the Trade, 2nd Edition, Alexander R. Vaccaro and Todd J. Albert.
 
3. Kim, CK.  Chapter 6:  Navigation-Assisted Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  Lewandrowski, Yeung, Spoonamore, McLain, eds.  Publisher:  Summit Communications LLC, Armonk, NY.  Publication:  Oct 1, 2007.

4. Johnson BA, Kim CK. “Fracture-Dislocations of the Thoracic Spine” in Spine Trauma:  Adult & Pediatric.  Kim DH, Ludwig SC, Vacarro AR, eds.  Publisher: Elsevier, Philadelphia, 8.07.

5. Linn MS, Kim CK.  Chapter 30: Compression Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine.  Spine Trauma, 8.07.

6. Mitsunaga LK, Kim CK.  Chapter 10:  Thoracoscopic Corpectomy in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  Eds: Vacarro AR, Bono CM; Egerton Techset for Informa Healthcare, 8.07

7. Eastlack RK, Currier BL, Kim CK, Yaszemski MJ.  Complications in the Treatment of Spinal Trauma in the 4th Edition of Skeletal Trauma, Elsevier Publishing, 5.05.

8. Kim CK.  Chapter, “Fracture-Dislocations of the Thoracic Spine” for Spine Trauma:  Adult & Pediatric.  Eds: Kim DH, Ludwig SC, Vaccaro A.  Pub: Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

9. Chang MA, Yeung C, Yeung AT, Kim CK.  Chapter: Percutaneous Lumbar Posterolateral Endoscopic Diskectomy.  Book:  Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  Eds:  Ozgur B, Fessler R.  Pub: Springer-Verlag, New York, Inc. Revision submitted 8.24.07.