Spine Surgeon, Spine and Orthopaedic Institute, St Vincent Charity Medical Group; Professor of Biomechanics, Cleveland State University
Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Robert F. McLain, MD
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Dr. Robert F. McLain is an expert in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He attended University of California Davis School of Medicine. University of California Davis School of Medicine has a rank of 43 in research and a 19 in primary care He received 7 awards: "Regional Top Doctor, 2008 - 2015", "Crains Business Journal Healthcare Heroes Award: Clinical Award Winner 2012 Honoree", "American Society of Biomechanics Academic Travel Award: Inceoglu, S., and McLain, R.F., Senior Investigator.", "Charles H. Herndon Research Award", "New Investigator Recognition Award.", "Vernon P. Thompson Award," and "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification". Dr. Robert F. McLain is also published. He has 39 publications published. The lastest publication: "Special Note: Preliminary Findings Epidural Steroid Paste in Posterior Lumbar Surgery: Surgical Site Complications in a Case-Controlled Cohort.' He is registered with Medicare and accepts Medicare payments.
Publications
- Special Note: Preliminary Findings Epidural Steroid Paste in Posterior Lumbar Surgery: Surgical Site Complications in a Case-Controlled Cohort.
- Properties of an interspinous fixation device (ISD) in Lumbar fusion constructs: a biomechanical study.
- Plate fixation in the cervical Spine: traditional paramedian screw configuration compared with unique unilateral configuration.
- Pedicle screw insertion angle and pullout strength: comparison of 2 proposed strategies.
- Transpedicular aspiration of osteoprogenitor cells from the vertebral body: progenitor cell concentrations affected by serial aspiration.
- The effects of inflammation on glial fibrillary acidic protein expression in satellite cells of the dorsal root ganglion.
- Identifying serious causes of Back pain: cancer, infection, fracture.
- Masquerade: nonSpinal musculoskeletal disorders that mimic Spinal conditions.
- Cortex of the pedicle of the vertebral arch. Part I: Deformation characteristics during screw insertion.
- Cortex of the pedicle of the vertebral arch. Part II: Microstructure.
- Primary pedicle screw augmentation in osteoporotic Lumbar vertebrae: biomechanical analysis of pedicle fixation strength.
- MicroDiscectomy: spinal anesthesia offers optimal results in general patient population.
- Support and satellite cells within the rabbit dorsal root ganglion: ultrastructure of a perineuronal support cell.
- When Back pain is not benign. A concise guide to differential diagnosis.
- Stress relaxation at the bone-pedicle screw interface in human bone.
- The biomechanics of long versus short fixation for thoracolumbar Spine fractures.
- Cord and cauda equina injury complicating elective orthopedic Surgery.
- Posterolateral Spinal cord decompression in patients with metastasis: an endoscopic assisted approach.
- Aspiration of osteoprogenitor cells for augmenting Spinal fusion: comparison of progenitor cell concentrations from the vertebral body and iliac crest.
- Video-assisted Spinal cord decompression reduces surgical morbidity and speeds recovery in patients with metastasis.
- Trabecular architecture of Lumbar vertebral pedicle.
- Torsional stability of cross-link configurations: a biomechanical analysis.
- A role for vertebral biopsy in selected patients with known malignancy. A report of three cases.
- Epidural steroid therapy for Back and leg pain: mechanisms of action and efficacy.
- Epidural steroid injection compared with Discectomy for the treatment of lumbar Disc herniation.
- Comparison of spinal and general anesthesia in lumbar laminectomy Surgery: a case-controlled analysis of 400 patients.
- Image-guided Surgery in resection of benign cervicothoracic spinal tumors: a report of two cases.
- Epidural steroids for Back and leg pain: mechanism of action and efficacy.
- Complications associated with Lumbar laminectomy: a comparison of spinal versus general anesthesia.
- Stress relaxation of bone significantly affects the pull-out behavior of pedicle screws.
- Spinal surgery in patients with Parkinson's Disease: construct failure and progressive deformity.
- Pedicle screw fixation strength: pullout versus insertional torque.
- Spinal tuberculosis deserves a place on the radar screen.
- Functional outcomes after surgery for spinal Fractures: return to work and activity.
- Instrumented fusion for degenerative Spondylolisthesis: is it necessary?
- Pedicle morphometry in the upper thoracic Spine: limits to safe screw placement in older patients.
- In vitro stability of FRA spacers with integrated crossed screws for anterior Lumbar interbody fusion.
- Comparative morphometry of L4 vertebrae: comparison of large animal models for the human lumbar Spine.
Schools
University Of Ca Davis School Of Med
University Of Ia Hospital and Clin
University Of Ca Davis Sacramento Med Center
Procedures Preformed
- Anterior Cervical Herniated Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Disc Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Surgery With Fusion
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- Cervical Artificial Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Disc Replacement
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Conditions Treated
- Adult Scoliosis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis of the Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Background: yellow;'>Spine
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Doctors Specialties
- Adult Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Orthopedic Neck Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepted Insurances
Awards
- Regional Top Doctor, 2008 - 2015
- Crain’s Business Journal Healthcare Heroes Award: Clinical Award Winner – 2012 Honoree
- American Society of Biomechanics Academic Travel Award: Inceoglu, S., and McLain, R.F., Senior Investigator.
- Charles H. Herndon Research Award
- New Investigator Recognition Award.
- Vernon P. Thompson Award,
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
Education
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University of California Davis -
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics -
University of California Davis School of Medicine
Drug Facts
| NPI NUMBER | 1982632816 | |
| NPPES Provider LastName | MCLAIN | |
| NPPES Provider FirstName | ROBERT | |
| NPPES Provider ZIPCode | 441950001 | |
| NPPES Provider State | OH | |
| Specialty Description | Orthopedic Surgery | |
| Total Claim Count | 63.0 | |
| Distinct Opioid Count | 2.0 | |
| Opioid Claim Count | 35.0 | |
| Percent Opioid Claims | 55.56 |
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Medicare Facts
| National Provider Identifier [NPI] | 1982632816 |
| Last Name Of The Provider | MCLAIN |
| First Name Of The Provider | ROBERT |
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