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Research & Publications | Prof Buckland

Featured Publications

Below is a selection of Prof Buckland’s peer-reviewed publications on spinal surgery outcomes, techniques, and patient care. A complete collection can be found below (refer to the screenshot or an external link). These articles highlight innovations, clinical findings, and evidence-based improvements in the field of spine surgery.

Single position circumferential fusion improves operative efficiency, reduces complications and length of stay compared with traditional circumferential fusion

Aaron J Buckland, Kimberly Ashayeri, Carlos Leon, Jordan Manning, Leon Eisen, Mark Medley, Themistocles S Protopsaltis, J Alex Thomas

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Lateral decubitus single position anterior posterior surgery improves operative efficiency, improves perioperative outcomes...

Aaron J Buckland, Brett A Braly, Nicholas A O’Malley, Kimberly Ashayeri, Themistocles S Protopsaltis, Brian Kwon, Ivan Cheng, J Alex Thomas

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Single-Position Prone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Increases Operative Efficiency and Maintains Safety in Revision Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Aaron J Buckland, Dylan J Proctor, J Alex Thomas, Themistocles S Protopsaltis, Kimberly Ashayeri, Brett A Braly

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Lateral lumbar interbody fusion at L4-L5 has a low rate of complications in appropriately selected patients...

Aaron J Buckland, Nam V Huynh, Cristiano M Menezes, Ivan Cheng, Brian Kwon, Themistocles Protopsaltis, Brett A Braly, J A Thomas

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Evaluation of Health-related Quality of Life Improvement in Patients Undergoing Spine Versus Adult Reconstructive Surgery

Christopher Varlotta, Laviel Fernandez, Jordan Manning, Erik Wang, John Bendo, Charla Fischer, James Slover, Ran Schwarzkopf, Roy Davidovitch, Joseph Zuckerman, Joseph Bosco, Themistocles Protopsaltis, Aaron J Buckland

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Research | Spine and Scoliosis Research Associates Australia (SSRAA)

Spine and Scoliosis Research Associates Australia (SSRAA)

Spine and Scoliosis Research Associates Australia (SSRAA) was established in 2021 by Professor Aaron Buckland with the aim of continuing, expanding, and developing cutting-edge spinal research. SSRAA consolidates Associate Professor Buckland’s research portfolio and ongoing activities, seeking to foster collaboration and scientific innovation.

The SSRAA team focuses on translating clinical findings into evidence-based improvements in spinal surgery and patient care. Learn more about the SSRAA’s goals, active projects, and future directions by visiting the SSRAA Website.

Fellowship

The SSRAA Fellowship, under the principal supervision of Prof Buckland at the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, provides a comprehensive clinical and research experience in spinal surgery. Our clinical fellowship program is delivered in a multifaceted structure in order to ensure a broad exposure to real-world clinical cases and high-level research across the entire scope of spinal pathology.

Fellows receive direct mentorship, participate in advanced surgical procedures, and collaborate on ongoing studies aimed at improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of spine care. For more details or to enquire about the Fellowship, please visit the SSRAA website.

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