PRESENTATIONS :

Single level fusion in adult scoliosis-Limiting surgery to the painful level. Weidenbaum, M, Sugalski M, Scanlan, M. 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. Paradise Island. July 12-14, 2001

Spondylolisthesis. Grand Rounds. Department Orthopaedic Surgery, Mt. Sinai Medical Center. March 7, 2001. New York, NY.

Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis -Primary surgical treatment. GICD-USA Course: Classic and Contemporary Insights in Spine Surgery. Dec. 8, 2000. New York, NY

Pedicled greater omentum transfer for deep wound infections of the spine. Hepler, M., Weidenbaum, M., Abouzahr, K., 34th Annual Meeting of Scoliosis Research Society, Sept. 23-25, 1999. San Diego, CA

Failed Spondylolisthesis. GICD-Europe Meeting. Istanbul, Turkey. June 21, 1999.

Adult Scoliosis. Grand Rounds. Department Orthopaedic Surgery, Mt. Sinai Medical Center. February 3, 1999. New York, NY.

Shift from fluid to matrix lading with disc degeneration. Iatridis, J.C., Rawlins, B.A., Handler S., Krishnan, L., Foster, R.J., Weidenbaum, M., Mow, V.C. 1997 Inter-Meeting Societe Internationale de Recherche Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (SIROT). August 31-September 5, 1997. Haifa, Israel.

Internal biomechanics of the disc. Invited Lecture, International Faculty. 4th International Spine Surgery Congress. Turkish Spine Society. May 27-30, 1996. Izmir, Turkey.

The mechanical behavior of the human nucleus pulposus in shear is altered by degeneration and aging. Iatridis, J.C., Setton, L.A., Weidenbaum, M., Mow, V.C. 42nd Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society. February 19-22, 1996. Atlanta, GA

Is the nucleus a solid or a fluid? Mechanical behavior of the human nucleus pulposus. Iatridis, J.C., Setton, L.A., Mow, V.C., Weidenbaum, M. 30th Annual Meeting. Scoliosis Research Society Meeting. September 13-16, 1995. Asheville, NC

Human annulus fibrosus behaves nonlinearly and isotropically in finite deformation confined compression. Iatridis, J.C., Setton, L.A., Foster, R.J., Rawlins, B.A., Weidenbaum, M., Mow, V.C. ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference. June 28-July 2, 1995. Beaver Creek, CO

Making sense of spinal instrumentation: evolution of spinal instrumentation from Harrington rods to the future. Weidenbaum M. Spinal Science Advancement Foundation. June 17, 1995. Washington , D.C.

Indications for combined anterior and posterior surgery. Weidenbaum, M New York Spinal Conference. Hospital for Special Surgery and Scoliosis Association. June 10, 1995. New York, NY

Anisotropy and inhomogeneity of tensile properties in the human annulus fibrosus. Iatridis, J.C., Ebara, S., Wu, W.H., Foster, R.J., Weidenbaum, M., Setton, L.A., Mow, V.C. 40th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society. February 21-24, 1994. New Orleans, LA

The tensile and compressive material properties of human annulus fibrosus. Weidenbaum, M., Iatridis, J., Wu, W.H., Setton, L., Mow, V.C. 28th Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting. September 18-23, 1993. Dublin, Ireland

Correction of spinal deformities, an algorithm for selection of instrumentation levels and degree of curve reduction. Margulies, J., Floman Y., Neuwirth, M., Kuflik, P., Robin, G.C., Mirovsky, Y., Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M. 1993 Scoliosis Research Society Meeting. September 18-23, 1993. Dublin, Ireland

Regional variation in tensile properties of human annulus fibrosus. Weidenbaum, M., Iatridis, J.C., Wu, W.H., Mow, V.C. Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. June 15-19, 1993. Marseilles, France

Simultaneous anterior and posterior approach to the thoracolumbar spine. Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M., Rawlins, B. 1993 Annual Meeting, New Jersey Orthopaedic Society and New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 20-25, 1994. Cerromar Beach, Puerto Rico

Isthmic and degenerative spondylolisthesis revisited: which nerve root is affected? Weidenbaum, M., Farcy, J.P., Garino, J. Posta, A. 1993 Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. February 18-22, 1993. San Francisco, CA

Regional variations in the tensile properties and biochemical composition of single lamellae of human annulus fibrosus. Skaggs, D.L., Iatridis, J.C., Gibbons, J.M., Richardson, L.C., Foster, R.J., Weidenbaum, M. 1993 Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society. February 15-18, 1993. San Francisco, CA

Simultaneous anterior and posterior procedures for short segment spine pathology. Rawlins, B., Glassman, S, Weidenbaum, M., Farcy, J.P. 1992 Annual Meeting, North American Spine Society. July 8-11, 1992. Boston, MA

1992 International Congress, European Spinal Deformities Society. June 17-19, 1992. Lyon, France.

Surgical management of vertebral metastases. Weidenbaum, M, Farcy, J.P., 1991 Clinical Congress, American College of Surgeons. October 20-25, 1991, Chicago, IL

Late unstable spine deformities. 8th International Congress on Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation. Farcy, J.P. and Weidenbaum, M. September 22, 1991. Minneapolis, MN

An intra-operative technique for measuring changes in spine contour during correction of scoliosis using Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Weidenbaum, M., Farcy, J.P., Higgs, G.B., Otter, M., Ramakrishnan, H.K., Masiello, R., Roye, D.P., Cochran, G.V.B. Sixth Annual Meeting, North American Spine Society. July 31-August 3, 1991. Keystone, CO

Revision of late symptomatic kyphosis following fusion for scoliosis. Weidenbaum, M., and Farcy, J.P. Combined NY/NJ Orthopedic Society Meeting. April 17-21, 1991. Orlando, FL.

Surgical management of thoracic and lumbar burst fractures. Weidenbaum, M. Farcy, J.P. Surgical Spine Disease Symposium. April 10-13, 1991. Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Compressive material properties of human annulus fibrosus. Guilak, F., Zhu, W.B., Weidenbaum, M., Best, B. and Mow, V.C. First World Congress of Biomechanics. August 30-September 4, 1990. San Diego, CA

Revision of symptomatic scoliosis following fusion. Weidenbaum, M., Roye, D.P., Farcy, J.P. Fifth Annual Meeting, North American Spine Society. August 7-10, 1990. Monterey, CA

Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging studies of water and proteoglycan content of the intervertebral disc. Weidenbaum, M, Foster, R.J., Best, B.A., Nickoloff, E.L., Ratcliffe, A., Jelsma, R., Newhouse, J.H. and Mow, V.C. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. June 13-17, 1990. Boston, MA

Revision of failed lumbo-sacral fusion. Weidenbaum, M., Farcy, J.P., Combined NY/NJ Orthopaedic Society Meeting. April 16-19, 1990. Antigua, W.I.

Ilio-sacral and pediculo-alar fixation. Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M. SRS/NASS Advanced Pedicle Screw Course. March 16-17, 1990. Dallas, TX

Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging studies of water and proteoglycan content of the intervertebral disc. Weidenbaum, M., Foster, R.J., Best, B.A., Nickoloff, E.L., Ratcliffe, A., Jelsma, R., Newhouse, J.H. and Mow, V.C. 36th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society. February 5-8, 1990. New Orleans, LA

Equilibrium and transient swelling pressures of human annulus fibrosus. Best, B.A., Zhu, W.B., Jelsma, R., Ratcliffe, A., Guilak, F., Weidenbaum, M., Mow, V.C. 36th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society. February 5-8, 1990. New Orleans, LA

Compressive stiffness and permeability of intervertebral disc tissues: variations with radial position, region and level. Best, B.A., Guilak, F., Weidenbaum, M, and Mow, V.C. 110th Annual ASME Winter Meeting, December 10-15, 1989. San Francisco, CA

Fixed pelvic obliquity. Farcy, J.P., Roye, D.P., Weidenbaum, M.. Sixth Annual International Congress on Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation. September 14-16, 1989. Monte Carlo.

The sagittal index in management of thoracolumbar burst fractures. Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M., Glassman, S.D. 24th Annual Meeting, Scoliosis Research Society. September 17-22, 1989. Amsterdam, Holland.

Revision of failed lumbosacral fusion. Weidenbaum, M., Farcy, J.P. 4th Annual North American Spine Society Meeting. June 29-July 2, 1989. Quebec City, Canada

Management of thoracolumbar burst fractures. Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M., Glassman, S.D. 4th Annual North American Spine Society Meeting. June 29-July 2, 1989. Quebec City, Canada

Ilio-sacral and pediculo-alar fixation. Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M., Glassman, S.D. 4th Annual North American Spine Society Meeting. June 29-July 2, 1989. Quebec City, Canada

Permeability and compressive stiffness of annulus fibrosus: Variation with site and composition. Best, B., Setton, L., Guilak, F., Ratcliffe, A., Weidenbaum, M., Mow, V.C. 35th Annual Meeting Orthopaedic Research Society, February 6-9, 1989. Las Vegas, NA

An evaluation of spinal deformity in metastatic breast cancer. Asdourian, P.L., Mardjetko, S., Weidenbaum, M., Hammerberg, K.W., DeWald, R.L. 23rd Annual Meeting, Scoliosis Research Society. September 29-October 2, 1988. Baltimore, MD

A rational approach to treatment of acute low back pain. Weidenbaum, M. Mid-State Spine Review Course. September 19-20, 1988. Cooperstown, NY

Posterior reduction and fusion of spondylolisthesis using Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Farcy, J.P., Roye, D.P., Weidenbaum, M., Deutsch, L., and Michelsen, C.B. Third Annual Meeting, North American Spine Society. July 19, 1988. Colorado Springs, CO

Fixed pelvic obliquity – classification and indications for treatment. Israeli Orthopaedic Society. May 26, 1988. Herzilia Medical Center, Herzilia, Israel.

Revision of lumbosacral fusion using Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Israeli Orthopaedic Society. May 26, 1988. Herzilia Medical Center, Herzilia, Israel.

Apophyseal vertebral fracture – A Salter three fracture. Weidenbaum, M., Rodts, M.F., DeWald, R.L., Hammerberg, K. 55th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. February 4-9, 1988. Atlanta, GA

Fixed pelvic obliquity – indications for treatment. Farcy, J.P., Roye, D.P., Weidenbaum, M. 22nd Annual Meeting, Scoliosis Research Society. September 15-19, 1987. Vancouver, BC, Canada

The natural history of the vertebral breast metastasis. Asdourian, P. Weidenbaum, M, and DeWald, R.L. 22nd Annual Meeting, Scoliosis Research Society, September 15-19, 1987. Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Reduction and fixation of spondylolisthesis with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Farcy, J.P., Roye, D.P., Weidenbaum, M. 22nd Annual Meeting, Scoliosis Research Society, September 15-19, 1987. Vancouver, BC, Canada.

A standardized comparison of mechanical stability and stiffness for the Cotrel-Dubousset, Harrington distraction, Moe and Luque spinal fixation systems. Hoeltzel, D., Athanasiou, K.A., Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M., and Michelsen, C.B. 33rd Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, January 19-22, 1987. San Francisco, CA

Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for revision of failed lumbosacral fusion. Farcy, J.P., Roye, D.P., and Weidenbaum, M. Third International Meeting on Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation. June 2-3, 1986. Paris, France.

A biomechanical study of Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for spine instability. Weidenbaum, M., Farcy, J.P., Hoeltzel, D., Michelsen, C.B., and Athanasiou, K.A. 19th Annual American Orthopaedic Association Residents’ Conference. May 1-3, 1986. Los Angeles, CA

Standardization of test procedures for spinal fixation instrumentation. Hoeltzel, D., Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M., Michelsen, C.B., and Athanasiou, K.A. 12th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference. March 13-14, 1986. Yale University, New Haven, CT

A preliminary biomechanical study on the rigidity of Cotrel-Dubousset spinal instrumentation. Farcy, J.P., Weidenbaum, M., Hoeltzel, D., Michelsen, C.B., and Athanasiou, K.A. 53rd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. February 20-25, 1986. New Orleans, LA

The effect of school screening on the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis. Weidenbaum, M. and Riseborough, E.J. 16th Annual Meeting, Scoliosis Research Society. September 16-18, 1981. Montreal, Canada.