Outcomes & Research
Transparent quality metrics, research publications, and evidence-based spine care from fellowship-trained expertise.
Outcomes Snapshot
Rolling 12-month internal registry results/targets — updated quarterly. Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Brown University.
Best-in-class targets for elective degenerative spine in a high-volume MIS/motion-preserving program.
Definitions: SSI per CDC criteria; unplanned return-to-OR within 30 days; readmission within 30 days; LOS measured admit→discharge; PROMs are mean improvements from baseline.
Recovery Roadmaps
Typical recovery timelines for our most common procedures. Individual healing varies.
Microdiscectomy
Outpatient surgery, home same day
Walking encouraged, no lifting >10lbs
Return to desk work, light activities
Full activity clearance, sports return
Endoscopic Decompression
Ultra-minimally invasive, bandaid incision
Immediate walking, minimal restrictions
Return to work, normal activities
Complete recovery, athletic activities
Cervical Disc Replacement
Motion-preserving surgery, overnight stay
Neck collar, gentle movement
Physical therapy, return to work
Full motion restoration, sports clearance
MIS TLIF
Minimally invasive fusion, 1-2 day stay
Walking program, no bending/twisting
Physical therapy, gradual activity increase
Fusion assessment, activity progression
Research & Publications
Selected publications contributing to the advancement of minimally invasive spine surgery.
Spine: Pain Self-Efficacy (PSEQ) score of <22 is associated with daily opioid use, back pain, disability, and PROMIS scores in patients presenting for spine surgery
Spine • 2023
Authors: Mo KC, Gupta A, Movsik J, Covarrubius O, Greenberg M, Riley LH III, Kebaish KM, Neuman BJ, Skolasky RL
The Cervical Spine
OKU Sports Medicine 6, Chapter 32 • 2023
Authors: M. Greenberg, MD; W. R. Miele, MD; B.Neuman, MD A. J. Khanna, MD, MBA
Essentials of MRI Physics and Pulse Sequences
MRI for Spine Physicians 3rd edition: Chapter 1 • 2023
Authors: M. Greenberg, MD; J. Khanna MD; R. W. Obray; D. Beall, J. Reeder, J. Carrino, and L. Fayad MD
Preoperative Evaluation and Surgical Counseling in the Elderly
Seminars in Spine Surgery • 2020
Authors: M. Greenberg, MD; P. Passias, MD
Is primary total elbow arthroplasty appropriately compensated compared to other major total joint arthroplasty?
Seminars in Arthroplasty: JSES • 2023
Authors: S. Nayar MD, M. Marrache MD, M. Greenberg MD; K. Aziz MD; M. Best MD, U. Srikumaran MD, K. Eberlin MD, N. Chen MD
Free Falling: Declining Inflation-Adjusted Payment for Arthroplasty Surgeons
The Journal of Arthroplasty • 2023
Authors: S. Nayar, MD; A. MacMahon; J. Mikula MD; M. Greenberg, MD; K. Barry, MD; S. Rao, MD
A 5-Year Cost-Utility Analysis Comparing Synthetic Cage vs Allograft Use in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Spine • 2023
Authors: M. Raad, MD; M. Marrache; W. Durand; M. Greenberg, MD; A. Jain, MD
The Effect of Socioeconomic Deprivation on Radiographic Deformities in Children with Blount Disease
JBJS • 2024
Authors: Benes G, Ghanem D, Badin D, Greenberg M, Honcharuk E
Racial disparities in lower extremity orthopaedic injuries presenting to U.S. emergency departments from 2010–2020
Trauma • 2023
Authors: Gupta, A., Singh, P., Badin, D., Mo, K.C., Greenberg, M., Musharbash, F.N., Hughes, A.J., Ficke, J.R., and Aiyer, A.
The Effects of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems on Musculoskeletal Health: A Systematic Review
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery • 2022
Authors: Frederick Mun; Arjun Gupta; Rachel Bronheim; Marc Greenberg; Micheal Raad; Ettore Vulcano; Anish R. Kadakia; Amiethab Aiyer
Operative Treatment Delays of Vancouver B2 Fractures are Not Associated with Increased Mortality, Revision, or Reoperation
Journal of Arthroplasty • 2023
Authors: Vargas-Hernandez J, Greenberg M, Cross WW, Barlow J, Abdel M, Yuan B
Cost-Utility Analysis Comparing Laminectomy with Fusion versus Laminoplasty
5 Year Residency Research Project • In Progress
Authors: M. Greenberg, MD; D. Badin; M. Reyes; A. Jain, MD
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Quality & Safety
Comprehensive protocols ensuring the highest standards of surgical care and patient safety.
Infection Prevention
- Pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis per AANS guidelines
- Sterile technique with laminar flow OR environment
- Post-operative wound monitoring protocols
- Patient education on incision care
Navigation & Robotics
- Pre-operative CT-based surgical planning
- Intraoperative navigation verification
- Robotic accuracy monitoring (sub-millimeter precision)
- Post-operative imaging confirmation
Checklist Culture
- WHO surgical safety checklist compliance
- Time-out procedures for patient verification
- Equipment safety checks and calibration
- Team communication protocols
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