Research and Innovation
Turning Ideas Into Life-Changing Solutions
In our anatomical research facility, medical and surgical problems are examined and alternative anatomical solutions developed to solve various issues that face clinicians and surgeons alike. The Seattle Science Foundation boasts a large group of clinical research fellows from partnering medical centers who together are helping change the way we move forward with our understanding of human anatomy. This collaborative research and subsequent discoveries have resulted in hundreds of peer-reviewed publications in major medical journals as well as the publication of many clinical/surgical textbooks.
SSF is thrilled to serve as the Editorial Office for the Global Spine Journal and home to the Global Spine Journal Club
Global Spine Journal (GSJ) is the official scientific publication of AO Spine. A peer-reviewed journal, open access journal, GSJ is devoted to the study and treatment of spinal disorders, including diagnosis, operative and non-operative treatment options, surgical techniques, and emerging research and clinical developments.
Our Journal Clubs
Explore cutting-edge studies and share insights with a global community.
Advancing neurosurgical education in the age of online learning and global knowledge sharing: impact of Cerebrovascular Q&A webinar series
The findings from this study reveal that webinar-based medical education in cerebrovascular neurosurgery is highly effective and influential. Web-based platforms and social media present a potent strategy to overcome barriers, emphasizing the need for targeted efforts to engage more women in medicine and neurosurgery recruitment.
Potential Mechanism for Some Postoperative C5 Palsies
In cadavers, shoulder depression causes significant tension and displacement of the C5 nerve rootlets, and in the extreme, cord displacement to the ipsilateral side. This could be a mechanism for injury, putting patients at greater risk for postoperative C5 palsy.
Neurovascular Relations in Modified Iliac Screws and Traditional Iliac Screw: Anatomic Study
This new finding helps surgeons by defining a modified iliac screw technique that clarifies surrounding neurovascular anatomy, reducing risk compared to the traditional method and supporting safer, more precise surgical practice.
A Cadaver Study: The Relationship of Vital Organs of the Thoracolumbar Junction During a far Lateral Approach Using a T-12 Corpectomy Model
This study demonstrates SSF’s role in advancing safer spine surgery. By validating a far lateral T12-corpectomy approach that avoids major injuries, SSF directly contributes to innovations that improve patient safety and surgical outcomes.
