Research & Publications
While Dr. Oskouian’s practice addresses multiple spinal conditions, he is particularly interested in correction of spinal deformities, from scoliosis to deformities caused by metastatic tumors involving the spine. He is heavily involved in clinical research that targets improving surgical techniques for these procedures, with the goal of producing better patient outcomes, both immediately after surgery and for the long term. In particular, Dr. Oskouian has been one of the leading surgeons in the nation to utilize the lateral approach for spinal deformity corrections. Through this technique, the patient typically experiences less pain, quicker recovery time, shorter hospital stays, and better correction of their deformity.
Featured Project
FIRST OF ITS KIND 3D SPINAL CORD ATLAS
In partnership with the Seattle Science Foundation, Dr. Oskouian has embarked on a 5-year initiative to create a comprehensive 3-Dimensisonal Spinal Cord Atlas. This multi-tiered project will analyze the human spinal cord to a degree that has never been done before. The goal of this ambitious project is to provide the clinician and researcher with a GPS of the spinal cord that will allow for highly specific views of each layer of the spinal cord and its microcircuitry. With this in mind, the physician could imagine placing discreet electrodes into eloquent nuclei of the cord with a precision that would allow for stimulation of specific muscles. Such stimulation might afford a paralyzed patient the ability to move muscles below the level of their injury. Researchers would also have a better understanding of the spinal cord and use the data derived from this project to improve patient care as well as our understanding of the spinal cord. Click here to learn more.
Clinical Research
Stand-Alone Cage Versus Conventional ACDF
Principle Investigator
IRB Number: 5929S-16
RISCIS: The Effect of Riluzole on Outcomes of Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Primary Investigator
IRB Number: 5910W-15
Protocol Number: SPN-12-001
Unplanned Reoperation After Intradural Spinal Tumor Resection
Principle Investigator
IRB Number: 5898S-15
Osteocel Bone Grafting Results in Spinal Fusions: Long Term Review of Outcomes and Complications
Sub Investigator
IRB Number: 5619S-14
Spinal Fusion With Local Boneback Autograft: Preliminary Clinical Results and Cost Analysis Retrospective Chart Review
Sub Investigator
IRB Number: 5405S-13
Neurologically Controlled Intrinsic Neuromuscular Feedback Therapy in the Treatment of Incomplete Spinal Cord Disease: A Pilot Study Using the HAL System
Primary Investigator
Protocol in Progress with IRB
I-Spondi: An Assessment of Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Isthmic Spondylolistheses
Primary Investigator
Protocol in Progress with IRB
Duraseal Exact Spine Sealant System: Post Approval Study
Primary Investigator
IRB Number: 5684W-14
Protocol Number: COV-DRSS--0002
SNI Frality Index Study: A Prospective Evaluation of the Influence of Patient Frailty and Their Eventual Disposition
Primary Investigator
Protocol in Progress with IRB
Lateral Spine Interbody Fusion: Long Term Results and Complications
Sub Investigator
IRB Number: 5302S-12
Stand-Alone Cervical Fusion Cage Systems: Long Term Results and Complications
Sub Investigator
IRB Number: 5618S-14
Publications
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Medical Journal
Dr. Rod Oskouian is currently the Editori-in_Chief of The Spine Scholar, an open access journal devoted to all aspects of the human spine and related structures. Click here to learn more.
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