After many years of providing spine care, Dr. Haher retired on June 29th, 2018. Dr. Haher practiced for over four decades and we are grateful for his years with SOS, caring for the greater CNY community.
Thomas R. Haher, MD
Thomas R. Haher, MD
Education
Metallurgy Stevens Institute of Technology, BA, Engineering
New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine, 1975
Orthopedic Residency Training
New York Medical College, Assistant Resident in Surgery, July 1975 - June 1976
New York Medical College,Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, July 1976 - June 1979
New York Medical College, Chief Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, July 1979 - July 1980
Orthopedic Fellowship Training
Pediatric Orthopedics, Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Chicago Unit, July 1980 - December 1980
Research Fellow in Spinal Surgery, Chicago Spine Fellowship, Rush-Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center,
January 1981 - December 1981
The Clinical Experience
Specializing in Adult Reconstruction including Total Joint Replacement, Sports Injuries, and Fracture Care.
Licensure
State of New York
State of Florida
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991
Professional Society Members
Knocker Society, SUNY Health Science Center, 1982-present
American Medical Association, 1983-present
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1983-present
Ohio State Medical Society, 1988-1991
Syracuse Medical Alumni Association, 1998-present
New York State Medical Society, 1988-present
Onondaga County Medical Society, 1988-present
Arthritis Foundation Board Member, 1990-1992
Eastern Orthopedic Association, 1990-present
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 2000-present
Professional Activities
Section Chairman, Orthopedics
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, 2005 to present
Co-Director, Joint Replacement Program St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, 1998 to present
Associate Professor, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Co-Executive Director, Operation Walk Syracuse
Publications
National and International Presentations
Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University Medical Center
Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Spinal Instability and Stabilization. November 1985
Rochester ISF Spine Course, Spinal Stability, May 1990
52nd AO/ASIF Course, Spine Course
Davos, Switzerland, December 1990
Washington University School of Medicine, Treatment of Surgical Spinal Disease, April 1991
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Spinal Instrumentation: From Harrington to the Future New and Transfer Technology Materials,
Kansas City, MO, September 1992
GICD-USA
Advances in Intrasacral Fixation and Related Spinal Instrumentation Techniques, Kansas City, MO, 1994
GICD-USA
Anterior Surgery of the Spine, Chicago, Illinois, November 1994
Advanced Theory and Techniques in Spinal Surgery, Olympic Valley, CA, March 1997
Advanced Theory and Techniques in Spinal Surgery, Snowmass, Utah, March 1998
German Scoliosis Society, Biomechanics of Deformity, Frankfurt, Germany, June 1998
GICD
The Management of Vertebral Intercorporeal Disorders, Chicago, Illinois, December 1998
Neuroscience Conference, Department of Neurosurgery
Spine Biomechanics for Neurosurgeons, St. Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center New York, NY, April 1999
Scoliosis Research Society Tutorial, Modeling of the Spine, November 1999
New York Medical College Medical Student Research Forum, Keynote Speaker
Evidence-Based Analysis and Guidelines in Today's Medicine, February 2000
Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity, Instructional Course Lecture, Scoliosis Research Society
Biomechanics of Deformity, September 2000
Federation of Spine Associations, Specialty Day/AAOS
Innovations in Deformity Surgery, Memory Metals, September 2002
Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity, Instructional Course Lecture
Scoliosis Research Society, Outcomes Evaluation for Scoliosis, September 2002
AAOS Instructional Course Lecture, State of the Art; Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Biomechanics of Deformity, Outcomes in AIS, 2000 - 2005
Haher, T., Bauer, B., Lospinuso, M. Triple Column Failure of the Spine Resulting from a Fall: The Jumpers' Fracture. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 53rd Annual Meeting, 1986.
Haher, T., Lospinuso, M, Bauer, B., Devlin, V., Pierla, MI Dimarco, Dl the Dynamic Loading Test; The True Test of Spinal Stability American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 54th Annual Meeting, January. 1987.
Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., O'Brien, M., Cataldo, J., Weisman, T., The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Spinal Stability: A Biomechanical Study. Scoliosis Research Society, 22nd Annual Meeting, September. 1987.
Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., Bauer, B., Barbera, C., Devlin, V, Pirela, M., Triple Column Failure of the Spine Resulting from a Fall: The Jumpers' Fracture. American Spinal Injury Association, Fourteenth Annual Meeting, May, 1988.
Haher, T., Chow, G., Valenza, J., Welin, D., The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Rotational Stability. Scoliosis Research Society, 23rd Annual Meeting, September. 1988.
Haher, T., Chow, G., Valenza, J., Welin, D., The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Rotational Stability; A Biomechanical Model. The 56th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 1989.
Haher, T., Chow, G., Valenza, J., Welin, D., The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Rotational Stability; A Biomechanical Model. American Spinal Injury Association. April, 1989.
Haher, T., Felmly, W., O'Brien, M., Welin, D., The lnstantaneous Axis of Rotation as a Function of the Three Columns of the Spine. Scoliosis Research Society 24th Annual Meeting, September, 1989.
Haher T, Choueka J, 0' Brien M, . The lnstantaneous Axis of Rotation as a Function of the Three Columns of the Spine. Presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990.
Haher, T., Felmly, W., O'Brien, M., Welin, D., The Effect of the Three Columns of the Spine on the IAR in Flexion and Extension. Scoliosis Research Society 25th Annual Meeting, September 1990.
Haher T, Choueka J, 0' Brien M, . The Instantaneous Axis of Rotation as a Function of the Three Columns of the Spine in Flexion and Extension. 58th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991.
Haher T, Orchowski J, Finite Element Analysis of the Lumbar Spine; Impact Loading in Compression 59th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992.
Haher T, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Kauffman C, Liao K. The Effect of Disc Hydration on Vertebral Load Distribution and Displacement in a Burst Fracture. 27th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, 1992.
Haher T, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Kauffman C, Liao K. The Anatomy of a Fracture: The Development of a Three Dimensional Finite Element Model of the Spine to Explain the Burst Fracture.27th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, 1992.
Haher T, O'Brien M, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Dryer J. The Role of the Lumbar Facet Joints in Spinal Stability: Identification of Alternate Paths of Loading. 60th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1993.
Zipnick R, Haher T, Dryer J, Nucci R, Kaufmann C, Scalea T. HemodynamicResponses to Penetrating Spinal Cord Injuries. 28th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, 1993.
Nucci R, Siege1 S, Morczek K, Dryer J, Haher T, Orchowski J: CT Evaluation of the Normal Adult Odontoid: Implications for Internal Fixation. 61st Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1994.
Zipnick R, Haher T, Merola A, Benatar D. Computerized Motion Diagnostic Imaging in the Diagnosis of Low Back Pain. 61st Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1994.
Dryer R, Nucci R, Gorup J, Merola A., Zipnick R, Mannor D. Technical Analysis of Posterior Later Mass Screw Placement with Regard to Angle and Purchase Orthopaedic Transactions, In Press, 1994.
Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Gorup J. Meta-Analysis of Outcome Assessment in Scoliosis; A Review of 11,000 patients in 31 years. 62nd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995.
Zipnick R, Haher T, Merola A, Gorup. Occipital Morphology; Surgical Implications.62nd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995.
Haher T, Zipnick R,, Merola A, Gorup J. Two Level Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With Anterior Orion and Posterior Axis Plates- A Biomechanical Study in Six Human Spines. 62nd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995.
Dryer J, Nucci R, Gorup J, Merola A, Zipnick R, Mannor D. Technical Analysis of Posterior Lateral Mass Screw Placement with Regard to Angle and Purchase. 62nd Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995.
J Gorup, A Merola, R Zipnick, D Mannor, R Nucci, J Dryer, Haher T. Technique for the Rapid Harvesting of Human Cadaveric Spines. 62nd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 1995.
Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola, A, Gorup J, Collins E, Alongi P, Shin, T, Caruso, S,Ellis E. Precocious Disk Degeneration In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Histologic Perspective Scoliosis Research Society Thirtieth Annual Meeting, 1995.
Haher T, Caruso S, Bailey J, Collins El Merola A, Zipnick R, Ellis E, Cerabona F, Halligan S, Gorup J. The Effect of Instrumentation Removal on Lumbar Vertebral Strength: A Biomechanical Analysis of the Vertebral Body's Response to Screw Removal. Scoliosis Research Society Thirtieth Annual Meeting 1995.
Haher T, Zipnick R, Caruso S, Gorup J, Merola A, Collins E, Halligan S. Occipital Morphology: An Anatomic Guide to Internal Fixation. Scoliosis Research Society Thirtieth Annual Meeting 1995.
Haher T, Gorup J, Merola A, Shin T, Collins E, Zipnick R, Caruso S, Halligan, STechnique for the Rapid Harvesting of Human Cadaveric Spines. Scoliosis Research Society Thirtieth Annual Meeting 1995.
Haher T., Gorup, J., Merola, A., Zipnick, R., Caruso, S., Seipel, P., Halligan, S. Orchowski, J. Scoliosis Research Society Instrument: The Initial Experience. Scoliosis Research Society Thirtieth Annual Meeting 1995.
Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R., Gorup, J., Ellis, E., Orchowski, J., Collins, E., Shin, T., Cervoni, T. Use of Composite Section Transformational Analysis to Calculate Stress Distributions in Vertebral Bodies. 1996 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Haher, T., Gorup, J., Merola, A., Zipnick, R., Caruso, S., Seipel, P., Halligan, S., Orchowski, J. Scoliosis Research Society Instrument: The Initial Experience. The 1996 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R., Gorup, J. The Treatment of idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis Using Ventral Derotation Spondylodesis: A Clinical Study in Fifty Matched Patients. The 1997 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R., Gorup, J. The effects of Washers and Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R., Gorup, J. The Inverse Effects of Load Transfer and Load Sharing on Axial Compressive Spinal Stiffness: A Specific Effect of the ASTM Corpectomy Model. The 1997 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Haher, T., Caruso, S., Merola, A., Zipnick, R., Gorup, J. Occipital Screw Pullout Strength: A Biomechanical Investigation of Occipital Morphology. The 1997 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Caruso S, Chalkin B, Cerabona F, Merola A, Liporace F, Bono C. Camillo F, Zipnick R, Haher R. The Role of Osteophyte Formation in the Stability of the Aging Spine: A Biomechanical Analysis. The 1998 65th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Haher T, Gorup J, Shin T, Homel P, Merola A, Caruso S, Murray MI Collins E, Yeung A. Results of Scoliosis Research Society Instrument for Evaluation of Surgical Outcome In Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: A Multicenter Study of 244 Patients. The 1998 65'h Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Haher T, Caruso S, Yeung A, Merola A, Shin T, Haronian El Riina J, Margulies, The Inverse Effects of Load Sharing on Axial Compressive Spinal Stiffness: A Mechanical Model. The 1998 IIIth American Orthopaedic Association Meeting.
Haher T, Caruso S, Merola A, lzquierdo M, Murray M, Shin T, Lowe T, Grogan D,Pugh L. Treatment of Adolescent idiopathic Thoracic Scoliosis: A Clinical Study Comparing Anterior and Posterior Instrumentation Using Patient and Process Measures. The 1998 II1thth Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association.
Haher T, Caruso S, Yeung A, Lithkouhi B, Feygin Dl Merola A, Shin T, Haronian E. Use of Composite Section Transformational Analysis to Calculate Stress Distributions in Vertebral Bodies Introduction. The 1998 IIlth Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association.
Haher T, Small K, Davis J, Yeung A, Caruso S, Huang Dl Shin T, Merola A. Mechanical Analysis of Localized Pedicle Screw Deformation in a Posterior Spinal Construct. The 1998 13th North American Spine Society Meeting.
Haher TI Betz R, Lenke L, Clements, Lowe A, Merola A, Hams J, Huss G, Blanke, McGlothlen, S. Do Radiographic Parameters Correlate with Clinical Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? The 1999 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
O'Brien, F. Smith Dl Haher J, Lowe, TI Vraney R, Tahernia D, Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A. Biomechanics of Anterior vs. Posterior Plating of the Occipitocervical Junction: A Computer Analysis. 1999 IMAST.
Morgenstern W, Metz-Stavenhagen P, Merola A, Haher T. The Extra- Pedicular Screw Placement in the Thoracic Spine: A Cadaveric Study. 1999 IMAST.
Caruso S, Chalkin B, Cerabona F, Merola A, Liporace F, Bono C, Camillo, F Zipnick R, Haher T, Litkouhi B. The Role of Osteophyte Formation in the Stability of the Aging Spine: A Biomechanical Analysis. The 1999 34th Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting.
Haher T, Merola A, Caruso S, Mills El Kim K, Chalkin B, Yeung A, Sealey R, Wong A, Litkouhi B. Scoliosis Screening of 1559 Grammar School Students in a Major Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Caruso S, Nicholson C, Ludmer P, Lee D, Ratnathicam A, Litkouhi B. An In Vitro Biomechanical Investigation of Spinal lnterbody Fusion Devices. The 1999 34th Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting.
Haher T, Yeung A, Merola A, Cheung E, Litkouhi B, Small K, Davis J, Caruso S. The Mechanical Analysis of lnsertion Depth and Insertion Angle on Pedicle Screw Strength. The 1999 34th Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Mills E, Kim K, Chalkin B, Sealey R, Caruso S, Wong A, Litkouhi B. Scoliosis Screening of 1559 Grammar School Students in a Major Urban Heterogeneous Population: Preliminary Findings. The 1999 14'~~nnualNorth American Spine Society Meeting.
An HI Anderson P, Bell, GI Haher T, Herkowitz HI McGuire R, Transfeldt El Zigler J. Current Methods of Outcome Research and Patient Based Assessments. Committee on the Spine. The 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Caruso S, Mills El Kim K, Chalkin B, Yeung A, Sealey R, Wong A, Litkouhi B. Scoliosis Screening of 1559 Grammar School Students in a Major Urban Heterogeneous Population: Preliminary Findings. "Millennium Meeting, American Spinal Injury Association. April, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Lazzarini A, Rao N, Caruso S, Litkouhi B, Haronian El Lee SanYup, Shin Tae. Segmental Anterior Correction of the Scoliotic Spine: A Biomechanical Comparison of Moss, Moss-Miami, and Zielke (VDS) lnstrumentation Systems. "Millennium Meeting, American Spinal Injury Association. April, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Lee Dl Ottaviano Dl Dugar V, Lee S, Camillo F, Cohen-Kshi K, Castro A. An In Vitro Biomechanical Analysis of Hooks versus Screws in Achieving Lordosis. The 113'th Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association. June, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Lee Dl Ottaviano Dl Dugar V, Lee S, Camillo F, Cohen-Kashi, K, Castro, A. An In Vitro Biomechanical Analysis of Hooks versus Screws in Achieving Lordosis. The 113th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association. June, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman A, Simonetti MI Lee S, Camillo F. The Effects of Washers and Staples on Anterior Spinal lnstrumentation Stiffness: A Mechanical Model. The 113th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association. June, 2000.
Caruso Steven, Chalkin Brian, Cerabona F, Merola A, Liporae F, Bono C. Camilo F. Zipnick R, Haher T. The Role of Osteophyte Formation in the stability of the Aging Spine: A Biomechanical Analysis. 7th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July, 2000.
Haher TI Caruso S. Yeung A, Merola A, Shin T, Heronian El Rinna J, Margulies J. The Inverse Effects of Load Transfer and Load Sharing on Axial Compressive Spinal Stiffness: A mechanical Model. 7th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
Haher TI Merola A, Caruso S, Mills El Kim K, Yeung A, Chalkin B. Scoliosis Screening of 2054 Grammar School Students in a Major Urban Heterogeneous Population: The Preliminary Findings. 7m lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
Haher TI Small K, Davis J, Yeung A, Caruso S, Huang Dl Shin TI Merola A. Mechanical Analysis of lnsertion Depth and lnsertion Angle on Pedicle Screw Strain 7'h lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
Haher T, Sealey R, Yeung A, Caruso S, Morgenstern W, Merola A, Lo S. In Vitro Study of Load Transfer and Load Sharing with Respect to the Material Properties of an Anterior Device: A Mechanical Model. 7 R International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
MorgensternW,Merola A, Metz-Stavenhagen P, Haher TI Sclafani S, Culella N, Yeung A, Cheung El Mortezazadeh A.A Biomechanical Analysis of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement: The Extrapedicular Pathway. 7th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
Haher TI Merola A, Yeung A, Nicholson C, Ludmer PI Lee Dl Ratnathicam A. An In Vitro Biomechanical Investigation of Spinal Interbody Fusion Devices: A Study of Synthes Femoral Ring Allograft, Surgical Dynamics ray Fusion Cage And Spine Tech BAK Cage. 7th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
Haher TI Merola A, Yeung A, Lee Dl Ottaviano D, Dugar V, Lee S, Camillo F. Cohen-Kashi K, Castro A. An In Vitro Biomechanical Analysis of Hooks versus Screws in Achieving Lordosis. 7th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman A, Simonetti M, Lee S, Camaillo F, Castro A. The Effects of lnstrumentation Removal and Augmentation With PMMA on Thoracic Vertebral Compressive Strength: A Biomechanical Analysis. 7fh lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman A, Simonetti M, Lee S, Camillo F. The Effects of Washers and Staples on Anterior Spinal lnstrumentation Stiffness: A Mechanical Model. 7th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques July, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Lee Dl Ottaviano Dl Dugar V, Lee Sanyup, Castro A,Camillo F, Cohen-Kashi J. An In-Vitro Biomechanical Analysis of Hooks Versus Screws in Achieving Lordosis. North American Spine Society, 1 5th Annual Meeting. October, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Morgenstern W, Metz-Stavenhagen PI Sclafani S, Mortezazadeh A, Cheung El Culella N. A Biomechanical Analysis of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement: The Extrapedicular Pathway. North American Spine Society, 1 5th Annual Meeting. October, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman A, Simonetti M. Lee Sanyup, Camillo F. The Effects of Washers and Staples on Anterior Instrumentation: A Biomechanical Model. North American Spine Society, October, 2000.
Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Harms J, Clements DH, Newton PO, Haher T, Merola A, Wenger D. Proximal Screw Pull-Out During Anterior lnstrumentation for Thoracic Scoliosis: Preventive Techniques. Scoliosis Research Society 35th Annual Meeting, October, 2000.
Morgenstern W, Merola A, Haher T, Metz-Stavengaen P. Extrapedicular Screw Placement in the thoracic Spine. A Cadaveric Study. Scoliosis Research Society 35th Annual Meeting, October, 2000.
Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano D. Jiuthani V, lqball R, Lager S. Horizontal Versus Vertical Loading. The American Orthopaedic Association 1 14'~ Annual Meeting, June 13-16,2001.
Haher T, Merola A, Yeung A, Brandoff J, Goldman A, Simonetti MI Lee, S, Camillo F. The Effects of Washers and Staples on Anterior Spinal Instrumentation Flexibility. The American Orthopaedic Association 1 14" Annual Meeting, June 13-1 6,2001.
Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl DeFrancis J, Didolkar M, Lisella J. Pollack MI Quashie J, Zabell, J. A Biomedical Comparison of an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Model to a Human In Vitro Cadaveric Model. The American Orthopaedic Association 1 14~~ Annual Meeting, June 13-16,2001.
Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl Gallo C, Morelli B, Shukla S. Biomechanics of Long segment Fixation: An In Vitro Analysis of Number of Fixation Point and Construct Stiffness. The American Orthopaedic Association 114.
Brkaric M, Haher T, Kohani 0,Lenki L, Lowe TI Newton PI Wenger D, Betz R, Clements Dl Huss G, Marks M. Do Outcome Parameters Correlate with Surgical Complications Utilizing the SRS Questionnaire in the Treatment of AIS? lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July 12-14, 2001. Annual Meeting, June 13-16,2001.
Haher TI Merola A, Ottaviano Dl DeFrancis J, Didolkar M, Lisella J, Pollack MI Quashie J, Zabell Dl. Can Polyethylene Spine Models Accurately Determine the Mechanical Behavior of Cadaveric Spine Models? A Biomechanical Comparison of an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Model to a Human In Vitro Cadaveric Model. lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July 12-14,2001.
Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl Gallo C, Morelli B, Shukla S, Krzychi J, Murray M,Camillo F, Mortezazadeh MI Vigna F. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation: An In Vitro Analysis of Number of Fixation Points and Construct Stiffness. lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July 12-14, 2001.
Haher T ,Merola A, Ottaviano Dl Gallo C, Goldfarb B, Castro A, Camillo F, Murray M, Lapman PI Culella N, Lee S, Vigna F. The Effect of Rod Diameter and Yield Point on Construct Stiffness in Spinal Instrumentation: A Biomechanical Investigation. lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. July 12-14,2001.
Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano D, Goldfar B, Lapman, PI Culella N, Lee, Sanyup L, Castro A, Camillo F, Murray, M. The Effect of Rod Diameter and Yield Point Construct Stiffness in Spinal Instrumentation: A Biomechanical Investigation. Scoliosis Research Society 36thAnnual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio, September, 2001.
MorgensternW, Metz-Stavenhagen, PI Haher, TI Merola, A, Yeung, A, Sclafani, S, Mortezazadeh, A, Cheung El Culella, N.A Biomechanical Analysis of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement: The Extrapedicular Pathway. Scoliosis Research Society 36th~nnualMeeting, Cleveland, Ohio, September, 2001.
Haher TI Merola, A, Ottaviano Dl Galllo C, Morelli B, Shukla S, Krzycki J, Murray, M. Camillo F, Mortezazadeh A. Biomechanics of Long Segment Fixation: A An lnvitro Analysis of Number of Fixation Points and Construct Stiffness. Scoliosis Research Society 36thAnnual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio, September, 2001.
Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl Brandoff J, Goldman A, Gallo C, Morelli 9, Shukla S. The Effects of Washers and Staples on Anterior Instrumentation: A Mechanical Model. Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio, September, 2001.
Merola A, Brkaric MI Haher TI Kohani 0,Betz R, Clements Dl Huss GI Lenke L, Lowe T, Newton PI Wenger M, Gilbert E. Do Outcome Parameters Correlated with Surgical Complication Utilizing The SRS Questionnaire in the Treatment of AIS? Scoliosis Research Society 36th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio, September, 2001.
Haher T, Merola A, Ottaviano Dl DeFrancis J, Didolkar M, Lisella J, Pollack M, Quashie J, Zabell D. Can Polyethylene Spine Models Accurately Determine the Mechanical Behavior of Cadaveric Spine Models? A Biomechanical Comparison of An Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Model to a Human In Vitro Cadaveric Model. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 69" Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas February, 2002.
Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Harms J, Clements DH, Newton PO, Haher TI Merola A, Wenger D. Limitations of Anterior Instrumentation for the Correction of AIS in the Immature Patient. Scoliosis Research Society 37th Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. September, 2002.
Newton PO , Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Harms J, Clements DH, , Haher TI Merola A, Wenger D. Anterior Thoroscopic Instrumentation: A Matched Comparison to Anterior Open and Posterior Instrumentation. Research Society 3fth Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. September, 2002.
Thompson J, Haher T, Lehner J, Ottaviano D, Patient Based Outcomes: The SRS Instrument.
Research Society 37th Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. September, 2002.
Merola A, O'Brien MI Lamba GI Chejfec GI Haher TI Castro A, Vigna F, Mathur MI Brkaric M, Smith Dl Eule N, Espat J. Attenuation of Ciliary Neurotrophic factor in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Treated with intravenous Methylprednisolone. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Haher TI Yeung A, Merola A, Cheung E, Litkouhi B, Small K, Davis J, Caruso S, Lee C. Mechanical Analysis of Depth and Insertion Angle on Pedicle Screw Strain. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Clements Dl Betz R, Newton P, Lenke L, Lowe T, Merola A, Haher T, Marks M. Incidence of Vascular Complications Associated with Anterior lnstrumentation for AIS. 37'h Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Betz R, MacDonald J, Lenke L, Lowe TI Newton P, Clements Dl Wenger Dl Haher TI Merola A, Harms J, Shufflebarger H. Perioperative Complications of Spinal Fusion for Thoracic AIS. 37m Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Andrea L, Betz R, Newton PI Clements Dl Lenke L, Haher TI Merola A, Sucato D. Reliability and Validity of a Spine Deformity Radiographic Scoring System. .37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Haher T, Ottaviano Dl Krzycki J, Khetarpal P, Merola A, Caruso S, Lauarini A, Castro A. A Biomechanical Analysis of Load Sharing and Load Transfer in the Cervical Spine. 37'h Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Haher T, Ottaviano Dl Krzycki J, Khetarpal P, Merola A, Caruso S, Lauarini A, Castro A. Brown B, Deshpande C, Sealy R. A Comparison of Rotational and Stiffness in Facet Joints screws vs. Pedicle Screws in the Destabilized Spine. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Haher T, Ottaviano Dl Merola A, Caruso S, Castro A, Lally S, Barsa S, lnguidanos S. The Effects of Washers and Staples on Anterior Spinal lnstrumentation Stability: Can Plowing Be Prevented? A Cadaveric Model. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Betz R, Clements Dl Lenke. L, Newton P, Haher T. Limitations of Anterior lnstrumentation for Correction of Thoracic idiopathic Scoliosis in the Immature Patient. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 70" Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA February, 2003.
Haher T, Valdevit A, Biomechanical Effects of Anterior Fusion Upon The Intervertebral Disc and Distal Facet Joint. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, LA 2003.
Betz R, MacDonald J, Lenke L, Lowe T, Newton P, Clements Dl Wenger Dl Haher T, Merola A, Selective vs. Nonselective Fusion of the Lenke Curves in Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 71" Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CAI March, 2004.
Valdevit, A; McDermott, A; Gitelman, A; Kambic, H; Elster, T; Haher, T; Errico, JP CHARACTERIZATION OF A DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCER FOR RECORDING OF SPINAL DEFLECTIONS. Orthopaedic Research Society 51'' Meting, 212005 Washington DC.
Kuroda,R; Vishal, G;Andrish, J; Kambic, H; Valdevit, A; Haher, T THE EFFECT OF ALBEE OSTEOTOMY ON DYNAMIC PATTELO- FEMORAL FUNCTION Orthopaedic Research Society 51'' Meting, 212005 Washington DC
Publications and Book Chapters
Haher T, Corrado J, Devlin V, Freeman, B, Rondon D. Slow Speed Fatigue Testing of Segmental Spinal Instrumentation in Fresh Frozen Human Cadaver Spines. Orthopaedic Transactions. 8: 168, Spring, 1984.
Haher T, Bauer B, Lospinuso M. Surgical Indications and Management of Acute Unstable Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 9, No. 3, Fall, 1985.
Ahmad J, Haher T, Rizzo P, In-Vitro Analysis of Human Post Traumatic Spinal Stability Based on a Three-Column Theory. southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Abstract. April, 1986.
Schoenecker, P., Millar, E.A., Sheen, M.R. Haher, T., Capelli, A. Tibial Dysplasia. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 9, N o. 3, Fall, 1985.
Haher T, Powers T, Spencer D, Millar E. Abnormalities of the Spine in Relation to Congenital Upper Limb Deficiencies. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 6 N 0.1, p. 15
Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., Bauer, B., Devlin, V.; The Jumpers Fracture; Triple Column Failure of the Spine Resulting from a Fall. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol.. 11, N o. 3, p. 453.
Haher, T., Devlin, V., Freeman, B., Rondon, D.; The Long Term Effects of Sub-laminar Wires on the Contents of the Spinal Canal. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. I, No. I, p.106.
Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., Barbera, C., Devlin, V.; The Dynamic Loading Test The True Test of Spinal Stability. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 1 1, No.1, p. 117.
Haher, T., Lospinuso, M., Tozzi, J., Devlin, V., Corces, A., Valenza, J., Parrish, S., Ahmad, J., R. Tennant, R. The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Spinal Stability: A Biomechanical Model. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 12, No. 2, p. 227, 1988.
Haher T, Devlin V, Freeman B,Rondon Dl Bauer B. The Long Term Effects of Sublaminar Wires on the Contents of the Spinal Canal. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 13, N o. 1. p. 49, 1989
Haher T, Grant C, Valaenza J. Welin Dl Langone MI Parrish S, Vassilou A. The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Rotational Stability: A Biomechanical Model. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vo1.13, N o. p. 121, 1989
Haher, T., Goldstein, J., Felmly, W., Baruch, H., Valenza, J., Parrish, S., Ahmad, J., Langone, M. The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Rotational Stability. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vo1.13, No. 1. p. 83,1989
Haher T, Devlin V, Felmly W, O'Brien M, Wilen Dl Perrier G, Chow GI Valenza J Choueka J, Vassilou A, Parris S, Ahmad J. The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Spinal Stability in Compression and Torsion. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 14, No. 1, p 31, 1990.
Haher, T., Felmly, W., Welin, D., Perrier, G., Choueka, J., The Instantaneous Axis of Rotation a Function of the Three Columns of the Spine. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 14, No. 3, p. 728, 1990.
Haher TI Bergman MI Choueka J, 0'Brien M, Felmly, W, Masciale D. The Effect of the Three Columns of the Spine on the IAR in Flexion Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 14. No. 3, p. 730, 1990.
Haher T, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Kauffman C, Liao K. The Effect of Disc Hydration on Vertebral Load Distribution and Displacement in a Burst Fracture. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 17, No. 1, p. 130, 1993.
Haher TI Orchowski J, Schloub J, Kauffman C, Liao K. The Anatomy of a Fracture: The Fracture. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 130, 1993.
Haher T, O'Brien M, Orchowski J, Schloub J, Dryer J. The Role of the Lumbar Facet Joints in Spinal Stability: Identification of Alternate Paths of Loading. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 17, No. 1, p. 130, 1993
Haher T, O'Brien MI Orchowski J, Schloub J, Dryer J. The Role of the Lumbar Facet Joints in Spinal Stability: identification of Alternate Paths of Loading. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 17, No. 4 p. 928, 1993-1994.
Zipnick, R, Haher TI Dryer J, Nucci R, Kaufmann C, Scalea T. Hemodynamic Responses to Penetrating Spinal Cord Injuries. Orthopaedics Transactions, Vol. 18, No.3, 1994.
Nucci R, Siegel S, Morczek K, Dryer J, Haher T, Orchowski J: CT Evaluation of the Normal Adult Odontoid: Indications for Internal Fixation. Orthopaedics Transactions, Vol. 18, #4, 1995.
Haher T, Dryer J, Nucci R, Zipnick R, Orchowski J, Lent C, Tzavelis C. The Anatomy of a Burst Fracture: The Development of a Three Dimensional Finite Element Model of the Spine to Explain the Mechanism of a Burst Fracture. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 18, #4, 1994-1995.
Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Gorup J. Occipital Morphology; Surgical Implications. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 19, #I, 1995
Zipnick R, Merola A, Haher T: Appropriate Occipital-Atlanto-Axial Screw Selection Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 19, #I, 1995
Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Gorup J. Meta-analysis of Outcome Assessment in Scoliosis; A Review of 11,000 Patients in 31 Years. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 19, #2, 1995.
Gorup J, Merola A, Zipnick R, Mannor D, Nucci R, Dryer J, Haher T. Technique for the Rapid Harvesting of Human Cadaveric Spines. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 1 9, #2, I995.
Haher T, Zipnick R, Caruso S, Gorup J, Merola A, Collins E, Halligan S. Occipital Morphology: An Anatomic Guide to Internal Fixation. Orthopaedic Transactions Vol.. 19, #I, 1995.
Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Gorup, J. Two Level Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Anterior Orion and Posterior Axis Plates-A Biomechanical Study in 6 Human Spines. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 19, #2, 1995.
Gorup, J, Merola A, Zipnick R, Shin T. Halligan S, Caruso S, Haher T Scoliosis Research Society Instrument: The Initial Experience. Orthopaedic Transactions,Vol 19, No. 3, p. 640,1995-1996.
Dryer R, Nucci R, Gorup J, Merola A., Zipnick R, Mannor D. Technical Analysis of Posterior Lateral Mass Screw Placement with Regard to Angle and Purchase. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 20, #I, 1995.
Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola, A, Gorup J, Collins E, Alongi P, Shin, T, Caruso, S, Ellis E. Precocious Disk Degeneration In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol 20 #I.
Haher TI A, Gorup, Shin, TI Collins El Zipnick R, Merola, J, Caruso, S, Ellis E, Pagliaro. Scoliosis Research Society Instrument: The Initial Experience. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 20, No. I, 1996.
Haher 7,Caruso S, Bailey J, Collins El Merola A, Zipnick R, Ellis El Cerabona F, Halligan S, Gorup J. The Effect of Instrumentation Removal on Lumbar Vertebral Strength: A Biomechanical Analysis of the Vertebral Body's Response to Screw Removal. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 20 NO. 4. P. 1049, 1996-1997.
Haher T, Caruso S, Merola A, Zipnick R, Gorup J, Ellis E, Orchowski J, Collins Shin T, Cervoni T. Use of Composite Section Transformational Analysis to Calculate Stress Distributions in Vertebral Bodies. Orthopaedic Transactions Vol. 20 #I, 1996.
Haher T, Gorup J, Merola A, Shin TI Collins El Zipnick R, Caruso S, Halligan, S Technique for the Rapid Harvesting of Human Cadaveric Spines. Orthopaedic Transactions (Accepted for Publication)
Margulies J, Caruso S, Gorup J, Haher T. Effects of Transverse Connectors on Rotational Stiffness in a Vertebrectomy Model. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 21, No. 1, 1997.
Haher T, Merola A, Caruso S, Gorup J, Shin T, lzquierdo M. The Treatment of Idiopathic Adolescent Thoracic Scoliosis Using Ventral Derotation Spondylodesis (VDS): A Clinical Study in Twenty Patients. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 21, No. 1, 1997.
Lowe T, Dwyer A, Merola A, Smith Dl Svabek S, Haher TI Ng Dl Caruso S-The Effects of Washers and Staples on Anterior Spinal instrumentation Stiffness: A Mechanical Model. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 21, No. 1, 1997.
Caruso S, Haher TI Merola A, Gorup J, Margulies J. The Inverse Effects of Load Transfer and Load Sharing On Axial Compressive Spinal Stiffness: A Mechanical Model. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 21, No. 1, 1997.
Caruso S, Haher TI Yeung A, Shin T, Bono C, Zipnick R, Ng D, Merola A, Gorup J. Occipital Screw Pullout Strength: A Biomechanical Investigation of Occipital Morphology. Orthopaedic Transactions Vol. 21, No. 2, 1997.
Haher TI Merola A, Gorup J, Collins El Zipnick R, Travato Dl Caruso S, Doyle S, Halligan S. Anatomy of Cervical Screw Placement. Orthopaedic Transactions (Accepted for Publication)
Haher T, Merola A, Gorup J, Zipnick R, Caruso S, Collins E, Alongi P, Doyle S. The Use of Computerized Motion Imaging to Analyze Spinal Pathology. Orthopaedic Transactions.
Betz R,Lenke L, Lowe T, Clements D, Merola A, Haher t, Newton P, Wenger D, Huss G, Blanke K. Comparison of Anterior and Posterior instrumentation for Correction of thoracic Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: Analysis by an Objective Radiographic Scoring System. Orthopaedic Transactions.
Haher T, Gorup J, Shin T, Homel P, Merola A, Caruso S, Murray M, Collins E, Yeung A, O'Brien, Dryer J. Results of the Scoliosis Research Society Instrument Evaluation of Surgical Outcome in Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: A Multi-Center Study of 244 Patients. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 22, No.2, 1998-1 999 pp. 624-625.
Margulies J, Caruso S, Doewall C, Thamp S, Haher T. Stiffness of Anterior Spinal Plates in Compression and Torsion. Orthopaedic Transactions, Vol. 22, No. 2, 1998-1 999 pp. 627-628.
O'Brien MF, Smith DAB, Vraney R, Lowe TG, Fitzgerald BSME, Franke CV, Lloyd BD, Haher, TR, Merola A, Dwyer AP, James SP. Radiographic and Biomechanical Analysis of Multilevel Smith-Robinson vs. Corpectomy Reconstruction of the Cervical Spine: 35th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept. 2000.
Betz RR, Lenke LG, Harms Jurgen, Lowe TG, Clements DH, Merola, A, Haher, T, Newton PO, Wenger D, Huss GK, Blanke K. Comparison of Anterior vs. Posterior lnstrumentation for Correction of Thoracic Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: Analysis by an Objective Radiographic Scoring System. 3!jth Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept. 2000.
Haher, T, Merola A, Caruso S, Mills El Kim K, Chalkin 6,Yeung A, Sealey R, Wong A, Litkouhi B.
Scoliosis Screening of 1559 Grammar School Students in A Major Urban, Heterogeneous Population: Preliminary Findings. 35th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept. 2000.
Lenke, LG, Betz RR, Haher T, Merola A, Lapp, M, Harms J, Shufflebarger, H Blanke K, Multi-Surgeon Assessment of a New Classification of Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): Can Agreement on Classification Exist Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept. 2000.
Lonner B, Yeung A, Murray MI Caruso S, Merola A, Haher T. Forces at the Cephalad End of a Scoliosis/Kyphosis Construct. 35m Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept. 2000.
Haher TI Merola A, Yeung A, Caruso S, Nicholson C, Ludmer PI Lee Dl Ratnathicam A, Kitkouhi B. An In Vitro Biomechanical Investigation of Spinal Interbody Fusion Devices. Orthopaedic Transactions (In Press)
Merola A, Brkaric MI Haher TI Kohani 0, Clements Dl Huss GI Gilbert El Lenke L, Lowe TI Newton PI Wenger Dl Marks M. Do Outcome Parameters Correlate with Surgical Complications Utilizing the SRS lnstrument in the Treatment of AIS. 36th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Cleveland, OH, Sept. 2001.
Wilson PI Newton PI Wegnewr Dl Haher TI Merola A, Lenke L, Lowe TI Clements Dl Betz R. A Multi Center Study Analyzing the Relationship of Standardized Radiographic Scoring System of AIS and the SRS Outcome lnstrument. 36th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Cleveland, OH, Sept. 2001.
Eule L, Lowe TI Lenke L, Betz R, Harms J, Clements Dl Newton PI Barmada A, Haher TI Merola A. Selective Anterior or Posterior Thoracic Fusions in Lenke 1AIS with Lumbar Curves greater than 40 Degrees. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Clements Dl Betz R, Newton PI Lenke L, Lowe T, Merola A, Haher T, Marks M. Incidence of Vascular Complications Associated with Anterior Instrumentation for AIS. 37" Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Betz R, MacDonald J, Lenke L, Lowe TI Newton PI Clements Dl Wenger Dl Haher TI Merola A, Harms J, Shufflebarger H. Perioperative Complications of Spinal Fusion for Thoracic AIS. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Merola A, O'Brien MI Lamba GI Chejfec GI Haher TI Castro A, Vigna F, Mathur MIBrkaric MI Smith Dl Eule N, Espat J. Attenuation of Ciliary Neurotrophic factor in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Treated with Intravenous Methylprednisolone. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Betz R, Lenke L, Clements D, Newton P, Harms J, Wenger Dl Lowe T, Haher T, Merola A. Limitations of Anterior lnstrumentation for Correction of Thoracic AIS in the Immature Patient. 37th Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, WA, Sept. 2002.
Betz R, Lenke L, Clements Dl Newton P, Harms J, Wenger D, Lowe T, Haher T, Merola A. Correction of Thoracic AIS with Anterior Instrumentation: How Does Preoperative Sagittal Profile Affect the Indications. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Scientific Session, New Orleans, LA. 2003.
Clements D, Betz R, Newton P, Lenke L, Lowe T, Merola A, Haher T, Marks M. Anterior Thoroscopic Instrumentation: A Matched Comparison to Anterior Open Thorascopic lnstrumentation and Posterior Open Instrumentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Scientific Session, New Orleans, LA. 2003.
Andrea P, Betz R, Newton P, Lenke L, Clements D, Karms J, Haher T, Lowe T, Merola A, Crawford A, Sucato D. Effects of Continues Posterior Spinal Growth on Sagittal Contour After Anterior Spinal Fusion with lnstrumentation of Different Sizes for AIS. Scoliosis Research Society Scientific Session, Québec City, 2003.
Merloa A, Mathur S, lgobou S, Brkaric M, Vigna F, Paulino C, Kubec J, Haher, T. Polymorphism of the Aggrecan as a Marker for AIS. Scoliosis Research Society Scientific Session, Québec City, 2003.
Haher TI Ottaviano D, Lennox A, Wei V, Gencarella C, Errico C, Valdevit
A: Biomechanical Effects of Anterior Fusion Upon The Intervertebral Disc and Distal Facet Joint. 10th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), 2003.
Haher T, Ottaviano D, Lapman P, Goldfarb B, Merola A, Valdevit A: Can Reduced Diameter Commercially Pure Titanium Rods Provide Comparable Performance to Stainless Steel Rods for Anterior lnstrumentation of Scoliosis? 10th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), 2003.
Haher T, Ottaviano D, DeFrancis J, Moulton A, Valdevit A, Janairo R, Schulte G, Yung L: Can The Number of Anchor Points Effect Construct Stiffness? 10th lnternational Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), 2003.
Haher TI Ottaviano Dl Moulton A, DeFrancis J, Merola A, Valdevit A: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Model Can Provide Results Comparable to Cadaveric Models. 10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), 2003.
Haher T, Ottaviano D, Lennox A, Wei V, Gencarella C, Errico C, Valdevit
A: Spinal Fusion Effects On Adjacent Segments: A Comparison Of Deflection And Stiffness. 49th Annual Meeting of The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), 2003.
Valdevit A, McDermott E, Gitelman A, Kambic HI Elster TI Haher T, Errico JP. A Displacement Transducer With Applications for Measurement of Intervertebral Spinal Motion. Spine Arthroplasty Society 4 (SAS 4), 2004.
Haher T, Valdevit A, Ginzburg S, Janairo PIJanairo R, Koo El Shostak El Nucci R. Determination of Endplate Failure Load Distribution of Lumbar Vertebrae Using the Indentation Test Technique. 50th Annual Meeting of The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), 2004.
Newton PI Faro F, Gollogly S, Betz R, Clements D, Lenke L, Lowe TI Crawford A, Haher T. Pulmonary Function in AIS. Paper 287. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2005, Wash DC.
Haher, J., Haher, T., Schwartz, J., Devlin, V., Release of Flexion Contractures as a Prerequisite for Treatment of Pressure Sores in Multiple Sclerosis: A Report of Ten Cases. Annuals of Plastic Surgery. 11 :246-249, September. 1983.
Powers, T., Haher, T., Devlin, V. Spencer, D., Millar, E. Abnormalities of the Spine in Relation to Congenital Upper Limb Deficiencies. J. of Ped. Ortho. 3:471-474, 1983.
Haher, T., Devlin, V., Haher, J., Freeman, B., Smith, A., Case Report; Calcinosis Universalis. J. of Hand Surgery. 9A: No. 2, 243-245, March, 1984.
Haher, T., Abouzed, J., Rondon, D., Painful Scoliosis in a Twenty One- Year-Old Female: Neuroblastoma. Spine. Vol. 1 I, No. 5., 1986.
Haher, T., Bauer, B., Lospinuso, MI Triple Column Failure of the Spine Resulting from a Fall: The Jumpers' Fracture. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 53rd Annual Meeting, 1986.
Haher, J., Haher, T., Devlin, V.; Bilateral Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon; A Case Report. Orthopaedics. Vol. 10, No. 11, 1987.
Giattini, J., Taddonio, R., Haher, T., Orthopaedic Management of Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Spine. Orthopaedic Rounds. Vol. 1, No. 2 April, 1988.
Haher, T., Goldstein, J., Felmly, W., Baruch, H., Valenza, J., Parrish, S., Ahmad, J., Langone, M. The Contribution of the Three Columns of the Spine to Rotational Stability Spine Vol 14 #7. 1989.
Haher T, Felmly W, O'Brien M, Welin Dl Perrier GI Ahmad J, Valenza J, Parrish. S,The Contributions of the Three Columns of the Spine to Spinal Stability; A Biomechanical Model, Paraplegia, Dec. 1989.
Schoenecker, P., Capelli, A., Millar, E, Haher, T., Sheen, M., Congenital Longitudinal Deficiency of the Tibia. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, No. 2, 71-A, 278-88. 1989.
Haher T, Felmly W, O'Brien M, Choueka J: The effect of the Three Columns of the Spine on the instantaneous Axis of Rotation in Rotation. Spine, Vol 17 No. S, June. 1992.
Haher T, Bergman M, O'Brien M, Felmly W, Choueka J. The effect of the Three Columns of the Spine on the Instantaneous Axis of Rotation in Flexion and Extension. Spine 16: s312-s318, 1991.
DiMaio F, Haher T, Splain S, Mani V. Stress Riser Fractures of the Hip after Sliding Screw Plate Fixation. Orthopaedic Review Vol XXI, No. 10: 1129, Oct., 1992.
Zipnick R, Scalea T, Trooskin S, Sclafani S, Emad B, Shah A, Talbert S, HaherT. Hemodynamic responses to penetrating spinal cord injuries. Journal of Trauma, Vol 35, No. 4, p 548, Oct. 1993.
Haher T, O'Brien M, Kauffman C, Liao K: Biomechanics of the Spine in Sports. Clinics in Sports Medicine, Vol 12 No 3, July 1993.
Haher, T., O'Brien, M., Orchowski, J. Dryer, J, Nucci R, Zipnck R, Leone D. The Role of the Lumbar Facet Joints in Spinal Stability: Identification of Alternate Paths of Loading. SPINE, Vol. 19, No. 23, pp 2667-2671, 1994.
Nucci R, Siegel S, Morczek K, Dryer J, Haher T, Orchowski J: CT Evaluation of the Normal Adult Odontoid: Implications for Internal Fixation. SPINE, Vol. 20, Number 3, pp 264-270, 1995.
Haher T, Zipnick R, Merola A, Orchowski J. Meta-analysis in Surgical Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; a Thirty Five Year English Literature review of eleven thousand patients. SPINE J.B.Lippincott Company, Vol20, No. 14, July, 1995.
Zipnick R, Merola A, Haher T, Gorup J, Caruso S. Occipital Morphology: An Anatomic Guide to Internal Fixation. SPINE 21 :I 5, 1719-1724, 1996.
Haher T, Merola A, Caruso S, Mills, E. Posttraumatic Spinal Deformity. Current Opinion In Orthopaedics, Spine Section, Lippincott-Raven, No. 11, p 16-24. 1998.
Gorup J, Merola A, Bono C, Zipnick R, Caruso S, Shin T, Grossman M, Haher T. Technique for the Harvesting of Human Cadaveric Spines. SPINE Lippincott Raven, 23:20. 1998.
Haher T, Yeung A, Caruso S, Merola A, Shin T, Zipnick, R, Gorup J, Bono C. Occipital Screw Pullout Strength: A Biomechanical lnvestigation of Occipital Morphology. SPINE Lippincott Raven, 24:1, 1999.
Haher T, Gorup J, Shin T, Homel P, Merola A, Grogan Dl Pugh L, Lowe T, Murray M. Results of Scoliosis Research Society Instrument for Evaluation of Surgical Outcome In Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis: A Multi-Center Study of 244 Patients. SPINE Lippincott Raven, 24:14, ~~1435-1440, 1999.
D'Andrea L, Betz R, Lenke L, Clements Dl Lowe T, Merola A, Haher T, Harms J, Huss G, Blanke K, McGlothlen S. Do Radiographic Parameters Correlate with Clinical Outcomes in Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis? SPINE 25:1795-1802, 2000.
Haher Thomas R, MD, Meroia Andrew A, MD, Caruso Steven A, MS, Mills Edward, MD. Posttraumatic Spinal Deformity. Contemporary Spine Surgery, Vol 1 No. 8, August 2000.
Haher, T, Yeung, A, Ottaviano Dl Merola A, Caruso S. The Inverse Effects of Load transfer and Load Sharing on Axial Compressive Stiffness The Spine Journal 2001 September October Vol 1 #5 Pgs 324-329.
Lenke LG, Betz RR, Haher TR, Lapp MA, Merola AA, Harms J, Shufflebarger HL. Related Articles Multisurgeon assessment of surgical decision-making in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: curve classification, operative approach, and fusion levels. Spine. 2001 Nov 1;26(21):2347-
Lenke Lawrence, MD, Betz Randal, MD, Clements David, MD, Merola Andrew, MD, Haher Thomas, MD, Lowe Thomas, MD, Newton Peter, MD Bridwell Keith, MD, Blanke Kathy, RN.Curve Prevalence of a New Classification of Operative Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): Does Classification Correlate with Treatment? SPINE Lippincott Raven 15:27 (6) pgs 604-1 1. March 2002.
Merola A, O'Brien M, Castro B, Smith Dl Eule J, Lowe T, Dwyer A, Haher T, Espat N.J.Histologic Characterization of Acute Spinal Cord Injury Treated with Intravenous Methylprednisolone Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma Vol 16, No. 3, pp 155-1 61. Lippincott Raven, March, 2002.
Liporace FA, Bono CM, Caruso SA, Weiner B, Penny K, Feldman AJ, Grossman MG, Haher TR. Related Articles The mechanical effects of suture anchor insertion angle for rotator cuff repair. Orthopedics. 2002 Apr;25(4):399-402.
Lowe TI Lawellin D, Smith D, Price C, Haher T, Merola A, O'Brien M. Related Articles Platelet Calmodulin levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: do the levels correlate with curve progression and severity? Spine. 2002 Apr 1;27(7):768-7.
Merola AA, Haher TR, Brkaric M, Panagopoulos G, Mathur S, Kohani 0, Lowe TG, Lenke LG, Wenger DR, Newton PO, Clements DH 3rd, Betz RR. A multicenter study of the outcomes of the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) outcome instrument. Spine. 2002 Sep 15;27(18):2046-51.
Wilson P., Newton P, Wenger D, Haher TI Merola A, Lenke L, Lowe TI Clements D, Betz, R.A Multi-Center Study Analyzing the Relationship of a Standardized Radiographic Scoring System of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and the Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument. SPINE. 2002 Sep 15;27(18):2036-40.
Merola AA, Castro BA, Alongi PR, Mathur S, Brkaric M, Vigna F, Riina JP, Gorup J, Haher TR. Anatomic consideration for standard and modified techniques of cervical lateral mass screw placement. Spine J. 2002 Nov- Dec;2(6):430-5.
Lenke LG, Betz RR, Clements D, Merola A, Haher T, Lowe T, Newton P, Bridwell KH, Blanke K. Curve prevalence of a new classification of operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: does classification correlate with treatment Spine. 2002 Mar 15;27(6):604-11. Review.
Haher Thomas R, MD, Valdevit A, Caruso S. Spinal Biomechanics. Seminars in Spine Surgery, WB Saunders; 2003, Sept 15 (3): 212-25.
Haher Thomas R, MD, Valdevit A, Caruso S. Outcomes research in Spinal Deformity: Update. Seminars in Spine Surgery, WB Saunders; 2003, Sept 15 (3): 315-20.
Newton PO, Marks M, Faro F, Betz R, Clements D, Haher T, Lenke L, Lowe TI Merola A, Wenger D. Use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to reduce perioperative morbidity in scoliosis surgery. Spine. 2003 Oct 15;28(20):S249-
Newton PO, Faro FD, Lenke LG, Betz RR, Clements DH, Lowe TG, Haher TR, Merola AA, D'Andrea LP, Marks M, Wenger DR. Factors involved in the decision to perform a selective versus nonselective fusion of Lenke 1 B and 1C (King-Moe II) curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine. 2003 Oct 15;28(20):S217-23.
Lowe TG, Betz R, Lenke L, Clements D, Harms J, Newton P, Haher T, Merola A, Wegner D. Anterior Single Rod lnstrumentation of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: Saving Levels. Spine 2003 Oct 15;28(20):S208-16 Haher T. Point of View. Spine. 2003 Sep 15;28(18):2169.
Haher T, Ottaviano D, Veneziano CJ, Lapman P, Goldfarb B, Merola A, Valdevit A: A Comparison of Stainless Steel and CP Titanium Rods for the Anterior lnstrumentation of Scoliosis. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 14:1, 71 -77,2004.
Haher T, Ottaviano D, DeFrancis JG, Merola A, Valdevit A: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Model Can Provide Results Comparable to Cadaveric Models. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 14:I,79-85,2004.
Haher,T, Dryer J, Nucci R, Liker M. Failed Low Back Surgery. In: The Textbook of Pain Management. Chapter 15. Edited by M. Lefkowitz, R Rubin. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Company. 1995.
Haher T,-Felmly WT, O'Brien M. Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Fractures In: Treatment of Surgical Spine Disease. Chapter 21. Edited by KH Bridwell, RL DeWald. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1991. Second Edition, 1996.
Haher T, Caruso S., Merola A. The Occiput: Anatomic Considerations for Internal Fixation. SPINE: State of the Art Reviews Spinal Biomechanics I:Vol 10, No 2. Hanley and Belfus. Philadelphia, May, 1996.
HaherT, Caruso S., Merola A. The Use of Finite Element Analysis in Orthopaedic Surgery. SPINE: State of the Art Reviews Spinal Biomechanics I:Vol 10, No 2. Hanley and Belfus. Philadelphia, May, 1996.
Haher T, Caruso S., Merola A. A Mechanical Characterization of Spinal Fusion Implant Assemblies Using a Vertebrectomy Model. SPINE: State of the Art Reviews Spinal Biomechanics II:Vol 10, No 3. Hanley and Belfus, Philadelphia, September, 1996.
Caruso S, Haher T, Merola A. Mathematical Spinal Modeling: An Introduction to The Orthopaedic Applications of Composite Analysis as Applied to the Lumbosacral Junction. SPINE: State of the Art Reviews. Adult L5-S1 Surgery. Vol 1 , No 1. Hanley and Belfus, Philadelphia, January, 1997.
Caruso S, Haher T. Instrumented Fusions of the Lumbar Spine: A Technical Overview In: Lumbosacral Spinopelvic Fixation, Chapter 18. Edited by Lippincott-Raven, 1997.
Riina J, Merola A, Cerabona F, Haher T. The Role of Anterior Column Surgery in the Treatment of Kyphosis. In Devlin VJ (4):Anterior Spinal Column Surgery. Spine: State of the Art Reviews, Vol. 12, No. 3, Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc. 1998.
Haher, T, Merola, A, Shin T, Cerabona, F. Anterior Correction and Instrumentation For Thoracic Scoliosis. In Devlin VJ (ed): Anterior Spinal Column Surgery. Spine: State of the Art Reviews, Vol. 12, No. 3, Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc. 1998.
Haher TI Valdevit A, Caruso S: Spinal Biomechanics. in Spine: Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, in press.
Haher T, Valdevit A, Caruso S: Outcomes Research in Spinal Deformity: Update. in Seminars in Spine Surgery, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, in press.
Cerabona F, Caruso S, Merola A, Bono C, Haher T. Biomechanics of the Anterior Column. Spine: State of the Art Review, Vol 12, No. 3, Philadelphia, Hanley 7 Belfus, inc. September 1998.
Haher T, Caruso S. Implant Modes of Failure. The Textbook of Revision of Spine Surgery. Chapter 8, Mosby, Missouri, 1999.
Haher TI Merola A. Patient Outcomes Following Anterior Surgery: Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery. Edited by Lenke, Betz and Harms. St Louis: Quality Medical Publishing; 2004.
Haher TI Merola A, Shin T, Caruso, S. Spinal Instrumentation Manual of The Scoliosis Research Society. SRS Incorporated, Rosemont, IL 1999.
Betz R, Lenke L, Harms J, Clements, Dl Lowe T, Haher T, Newton PI Merola A, Wenger P. Anterior Instrumentation. Spine: State of the Art Reviews, Vol.14 ,No.1, Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, Inc. January 2000.
Haher T, Merola A. Editors, Atlas of Spine Surgical Techniques. Publisher Thieme, New York, NY 2003.
Haher TI Chapter 15: Biomechanics of Spinal Deformities. DeWald R. Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity, Thieme, New York 2003.
Haher TI Chapter 16: Outcomes in Scoliosis. DeWald R. Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity, Thieme, New York 2003.
Haher TI Chapter 17: Mechanical Testing Modalities. DeWald R. Fundamentals of Spinal Deformity, Thieme, New York 2003.
Haher, T. Chapter 41: Pediatric Cervical Disorders. Devlin, V. Spine Secrets, Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia, PA, 2003.
Haher T. Panel Member; Panel XI: Spinal Problems; Future Directions in Musculoskeletal Research; A Summary Report of the AAOS Research Committee Panel Studies. June ,2003 AAOS research Committee.
Haher T, Valdevit A. Outcome in Scoliosis Surgery Instructural Course Lectures, Vol#54 AAOS Rosemont IL.
Haher T, Valdevit A. Use of Outcome Instruments on AIS. Monograph series #28 AAOS Rosemont, IL 2005.
Haher T, Valdevit A, Caruso S. Spinal Biomechanics. Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials, SPINE. Lippincott Williams & Williams, 2005.
Haher T, Merola A. Editors; Surgical Techniques of the Spine. Thieme, New York, 2003.