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S. Tim Yoon

Emory University · US
Area of research
Surgery · Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Research interest
Research interests include Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology, Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques, and Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment.
h-index
31
citations
4,200
works
138
NIH funding
primary concept
email

Recent publications

Spinal implant wear particles: Generation, characterization, biological impacts, and future considerations
iScience 2025cited by 12position: middledoi
Advancements and Challenges in Computer-Assisted Navigation for Cervical Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Perioperative Integration, Complications, and Emerging Technologies
Global Spine Journal 2025cited by 6position: middledoi
Open Versus Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Treatment of Single-Level Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study
Neurospine 2025cited by 5position: middledoi
Framework for Adoption of Enabling Technologies for Improved Outcomes in Spine Surgery
Global Spine Journal 2025cited by 4position: middledoi
Decompression-Only for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis - What are the Risk for Failure? - A Systematic Review
Global Spine Journal 2025cited by 4position: middledoi
A Comparative Analysis of Revision Rates in Surgical Treatments for Lumbar Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Global Spine Journal 2025cited by 1position: middledoi
AO Spine Clinical Practice Recommendations for the Surgical Management of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: When to Decompress Alone and When to Fuse
Global Spine Journal 2025cited by 1position: middledoi
Global Practices and Preferences in the Use of Osteobiologics for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Cross-Sectional Study
Global Spine Journal 2025cited by 0position: middledoi
Role of Surgeon Demographic Factors in the Management of L4-5 Grade I Spondylolisthesis: A Survey by the AO Spine Knowledge Forum Degenerative
Global Spine Journal 2025cited by 0position: middledoi
Discectomy versus sequestrectomy in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The Spine Journal 2024cited by 15position: middledoi
Riluzole for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
JAMA Network Open 2024cited by 13position: middledoi
Postoperative C5 Palsy after Anterior or Posterior Decompression for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Spine 2024cited by 9position: middledoi
AO Spine Guideline for the Use of Osteobiologics (AOGO) in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Spinal Degenerative Cases
Global Spine Journal 2024cited by 7position: middledoi
How Reliable is the Assessment of Fusion Status Following ACDF Using Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs?
Global Spine Journal 2024cited by 6position: middledoi
Surgeon Preference Regarding Wound Dressing Management in Lumbar Fusion Surgery: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study
Neurospine 2024cited by 3position: middledoi
The Role of Osteobiologics in Augmenting Spine Fusion in Unplated Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Compared to Plated Constructs: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Global Spine Journal 2024cited by 3position: middledoi
What Radiographic and Spinopelvic Parameters do Spine Surgeons Consider in Decision-Making for Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis?
Global Spine Journal 2024cited by 2position: middledoi
Harmonization and standardization of nucleus pulposus cell extraction and culture methods
JOR Spine 2023cited by 53position: middledoi
Clinical effectiveness of reduction and fusion versus in situ fusion in the management of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
European Spine Journal 2023cited by 7position: middledoi
Catastrophic acute failure of pelvic fixation in adult spinal deformity requiring revision surgery: a multicenter review of incidence, failure mechanisms, and risk factors
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine 2022cited by 30position: middledoi
Clinical risk factors associated with the development of adjacent segment disease in patients undergoing ACDF: A systematic review
The Spine Journal 2022cited by 28position: lastdoi
Comparison of Minimally Invasive Versus Open Transforaminal Interbody Lumbar Fusion
Global Spine Journal 2020cited by 105position: lastdoi
Safety and efficacy of riluzole in patients undergoing decompressive surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy (CSM-Protect): a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, phase 3 trial
The Lancet Neurology 2020cited by 86position: middledoi
Cell Therapy for Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: A Systematic Review
Global Spine Journal 2019cited by 59position: middledoi
Structural Allograft Versus PEEK Implants in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review
Global Spine Journal 2019cited by 28position: middledoi
Allogenic Stem Cells in Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review
Global Spine Journal 2019cited by 22position: middledoi
Epidemiology and treatment of central cord syndrome in the United States
Journal of Spine Surgery 2018cited by 26position: middledoi
ACDF Graft Selection by Surgeons: Survey of AOSpine Members
Global Spine Journal 2017cited by 63position: firstdoi
Trends, Costs, and Complications of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With and Without Bone Morphogenetic Protein in the United States Medicare Population
Global Spine Journal 2017cited by 38position: middledoi
Allograft Versus Demineralized Bone Matrix in Instrumented and Noninstrumented Lumbar Fusion: A Systematic Review
Global Spine Journal 2017cited by 37position: middledoi

Grants

Support for the Drosophila Species Collection
NSF9724112$478,3661998–2001PIRePORTER
Support for the Drosophila Species Collection
NSF9201836$747,7191992–1998PIRePORTER
Support for the Drosophila Species Collection
NSF9013404$108,8861990–1992PIRePORTER
Support for the Drosophila Species Collection
NSF8510104$338,5461985–1991PIRePORTER
Chromosome Evolution and Speciation in Hawaiian Drosophila
NSF8400615$70,0001984–1987PIRePORTER
Support For the Drosophila Species Collection
NSF8244111$206,0001982–1986PIRePORTER
Mechanisms of Chromosome Evolution and Speciation in Hawaiian Drosophila
NSF8011552$87,8001980–1983PIRePORTER
Purchase of Microscope For Cytogenetic Research
NSF7919859$24,2001979–1981PIRePORTER
Cytogenetic and Evolutionary Studies of Hawaiian Drosophilidae
NSF7823661$79,8001978–1981PIRePORTER
Cytogenetic and Evolutionary Studies of Hawaiian Drosophilidae
NSF7609994$57,1001976–1979PIRePORTER

Frequent collaborators

Darrel S. Brodke · University of Utah18 papers (2012–2024)Zorica Buser · New York University16 papers (2016–2025)Michael G. Fehlings · Regenerative Medicine Institute12 papers (2012–2024)Gianluca Vadalà · Università Campus Bio-Medico11 papers (2023–2025) · 11 papers (2023–2025)Jeffrey C. Wang · Neurological Surgery11 papers (2016–2024)Patrick C. Hsieh · University of Southern California11 papers (2019–2025)Luca Ambrosio · Università Campus Bio-Medico10 papers (2023–2025)Alexander R. Vaccaro · Committee on Publication Ethics10 papers (2012–2024)Christopher I. Shaffrey · Duke University9 papers (2012–2024)Branko Kopjar · Neurological Surgery9 papers (2012–2024)Samuel K. Cho · Seoul Medical Center9 papers (2023–2025)Paul M. Arnold · Loyola University Medical Center9 papers (2012–2024)Eric M. Massicotte · Toronto Western Hospital8 papers (2012–2024) · 8 papers (2019–2025)Jong‐Beom Park · Ansan University8 papers (2016–2019)Amit Jain · Johns Hopkins University7 papers (2019–2025)Hai Le · University of Washington7 papers (2023–2025)Jim A. Youssef · Rush University Medical Center7 papers (2012–2017)Stipe Ćorluka · Thomas Jefferson University6 papers (2024–2025)