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Paul C Willems

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Articles 84
Citations 833
Followers 0
Related Specialties
Orthopedics
General Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Top 10 Co-Authors
Jacobus J Arts
Lodewijk W van Rhijn
Bert van Rietbergen
Alex K Roth
Eva Jacobs
Ilona M Punt
Piet P Geusens
Joop P W van den Bergh
Sander M J van Kuijk
Joost J A de Jong
Published In
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
Eur Spine J
Spine J
J Bone Miner Res
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
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Recent Articles
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Instrumentation Techniques to Prevent Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Proximal Junctional Failure in Adult Spinal Deformity Correction: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies
Vercoulen T, Doodkorte R, Roth A, de Bie R, Willems P
Global Spine J . 2021 Jul; 12(6):1282-1296. PMID: 34325554
Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: To summarize the results of clinical studies investigating spinal instrumentation techniques aiming to reduce the postoperative incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and/or failure (PJF)...
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Early bone ingrowth and segmental stability of a trussed titanium cage versus a polyether ether ketone cage in an ovine lumbar interbody fusion model
Loenen A, Peters M, Bevers R, Schaffrath C, van Haver E, Cuijpers V, et al.
Spine J . 2021 Jul; 22(1):174-182. PMID: 34274502
Background Context: Lumbar interbody fusion is an effective treatment for unstable spinal segments. However, the time needed to establish a solid bony interbody fusion between the two vertebrae may be...
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The Effect of Bolus Vitamin D Supplementation on Distal Radius Fracture Healing: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using HR-pQCT
Heyer F, de Jong J, Willems P, Arts J, Bours S, van Kuijk S, et al.
J Bone Miner Res . 2021 Apr; 36(8):1492-1501. PMID: 33877707
Vitamin D is an important factor in bone metabolism. Animal studies have shown a positive effect of vitamin D supplementation on fracture healing, but evidence from clinical trials is inconclusive....
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Overall survival nomogram for patients with spinal bone metastases (SBM)
Osong B, Sanli I, Willems P, Wee L, Dekker A, Lee S, et al.
Clin Transl Radiat Oncol . 2021 Mar; 28:48-53. PMID: 33778172
•Demographic features are essential for a more personalize survival prediction of spinal bone metastasis (SBM).•Women have a relatively better survival chance than men before 75 years, while men have better...
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Exploring Associations of Preoperative Physical Performance With Postoperative Outcomes After Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Machine Learning Approach
Janssen E, Osong B, Soest J, Dekker A, van Meeteren N, Willems P, et al.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil . 2021 Mar; 102(7):1324-1330.e3. PMID: 33711278
Objective: To explore the association between preoperative physical performance with short- and long-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion (LSF). Design: Retrospective cohort. Setting: University hospital. Participants: Seventy-seven...
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Validation of a finite element model of the thoracolumbar spine to study instrumentation level variations in early onset scoliosis correction
Roth A, Beheshtiha A, van der Meer R, Willems P, Arts J, Ito K, et al.
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater . 2021 Feb; 117:104360. PMID: 33588212
Growth-guidance constructs are an alternative to growing rods for the surgical treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS). Constructs containing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) sublaminar tape have been proposed as...
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Biomechanical comparison of semirigid junctional fixation techniques to prevent proximal junctional failure after thoracolumbar adult spinal deformity correction
Doodkorte R, Roth A, Arts J, Lataster L, van Rhijn L, Willems P
Spine J . 2021 Jan; 21(5):855-864. PMID: 33493681
Background Context: Adult spinal deformity patients treated operatively by long-segment instrumented spinal fusion are prone to develop proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and failure (PJF). A gradual transition in range of...
28.
Instrumentation techniques to prevent proximal junctional kyphosis and proximal junctional failure in adult spinal deformity correction-a systematic review of biomechanical studies
Doodkorte R, Vercoulen T, Roth A, de Bie R, Willems P
Spine J . 2021 Jan; 21(5):842-854. PMID: 33482379
Background Context: Correction of adult spinal deformity (ASD) by long segment instrumented spinal fusion is an increasingly common surgical intervention. However, it is associated with high rates of complications and...
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Current Prehabilitation Programs Do Not Improve the Postoperative Outcomes of Patients Scheduled for Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis
Janssen E, Punt I, Clemens M, Staal J, Hoogeboom T, Willems P
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther . 2020 Dec; 51(3):103-114. PMID: 33356804
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of prehabilitation in patients with degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine who are scheduled for spine surgery. Design: Intervention systematic review with meta-analysis. Literature Search:...
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Patient journey following lumbar spinal fusion surgery (FuJourn): A multicentre exploration of the immediate post-operative period using qualitative patient diaries
Rushton A, Jadhakhan F, Masson A, Athey V, Staal J, Verra M, et al.
PLoS One . 2020 Dec; 15(12):e0241931. PMID: 33259481
The aim of this study was to capture and understand the immediate recovery journey of patients following lumbar spinal fusion surgery and explore the interacting constructs that shape their journey....