Jennifer A. Dermott

St. Michael's Hospital — Canada

Medicine · Health Sciences

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Research Topics

Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment(18), Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques(12), Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries(10), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology(5), Congenital limb and hand anomalies(4)

Publications27 total

Canadian Spine SocietyAbstract ID 19. Program Code CPSS01. Pediatric Spine Frailty Index predicts morbidity and mortality in spinal deformity surgeryAbstract ID 99. Program Code CPSS02. Evaluation of biplane radiographic systems for scoliotic patientsAbstract ID 180. Program Code CPSS03. Rate of spinal osteochondromas diagnosed via advanced imaging in pediatric patients with hereditary multiple osteochondromas: a systematic review and meta-analysisAbstract ID 137. Program Code CPSS04. The impact of adverse childhood experiences on fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case–control studiesAbstract ID 61. Program Code CPSS05. Enhanced recovery pathway for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery: a matched controlled analysisAbstract ID 193. Program Code CPSS06. Integrated approach to back pain in the adolescent populationAbstract ID 38. Program Code CPSS07. Traumatic spinal cord injury in children and adolescents: a 20-year review from the Hospital for Sick ChildrenAbstract ID 93. Program Code CPSS08. Prevalence and prognosis of scapular pain following surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a prospective study to guide preoperative counsellingAbstract ID 150. Program Code CPSS09. Preoperative zoledronate is safe for children with medical complexity undergoing posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosisAbstract ID 15. Program Code CPSS10. Allogeneic transfusion is associated with adverse events in idiopathic scoliosis surgeryAbstract ID 56. Program Code A11. Defining the gaps in transitional care to adulthood for patients in pediatric surgical specialties: a scoping reviewAbstract ID 81. Program Code A12. Effect of mixing dissimilar metals on serum metal ion levels following spinal deformity surgeryAbstract ID 184. Program Code A13. Intraoperative neuromonitoring has poor correlation with postoperative neurological deficits in non-cord level adult deformity surgeryAbstract ID 94. Program Code A14. Role of somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) in enhancing intraoperative neuromonitoring for spinal deformity surgery — results from a prospective multicentre studyAbstract ID 9. Program Code A15. Does fat matter? The association between extension of fusion and paraspinal muscle fat infiltrationAbstract ID 47. Program Code A16. Pelvic incidence to lumbar lordosis association varies by Roussouly morphotypeAbstract ID 102. Program Code A17. Association between rod and fusion mass fractures in adult spinal deformity: a retrospective cohort studyAbstract ID 8. Program Code A18. Design and implementation of a novel morselized bone interbody cage in posterior lumbar spinal fusion: a biomechanical studyAbstract ID 86. Program Code A19. Decompression versus decompression plus fusion for stable degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: comparing outcomes using propensity score–matched dataAbstract ID 176. Program Code A20. Reoperation rates for decompression and fusion versus decompression alone for degenerative spondylolisthesis: a comparative analysisAbstract ID 186. Program Code B21. Modic change is not associated with occult discitis or poor clinical outcome among patients treated surgically for lumbar disc herniation: prospective cohort studyAbstract ID 145. Program Code B22. Machine learning–driven clinical and imaging clustering of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: implications for stratified surgical careAbstract ID 68. Program Code B23. Which psychosocial measures are most strongly related to surgical outcomes in patients with degenerative pathology of the spine?Abstract ID 111. Program Code B24. Acceptance and commitment therapy for patients with degenerative spinal disorders and maladaptive psychological processes: an observational studyAbstract ID 128. Program Code B25. Assessing construct validity of the Spine Adverse Events Severity System: impact of adverse event severity grade on longitudinal patient-reported outcomes)Abstract ID 72. Program Code B26. A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing traditional midline versus paramedian approaches to the lumbar spine for elective posterior/transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion proceduresAbstract ID 96. Program Code B27. Uniportal versus biportal endoscopic decompression for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review and updated meta-analysisAbstract ID 152. Program Code B28. Why business tools are essential for managing a spine programAbstract ID 172. Program Code B29. Relationship between fatty infiltration, frailty, and outcomes after spinal surgeryAbstract ID 143. Program Code C30. Clinical trajectory and outcomes with surgical intervention for traumatic central cord syndrome: impact of mechanism of injuryAbstract ID 13. Program Code C31. Optimal tracheostomy timing following traumatic complete spinal cord injury: a comparative analysis of ultra-early, early and delayed practiceAbstract ID 123. Program Code C32. Early stabilizatio
Canadian Journal of Surgery·2025Open Access
THE IMPACT OF CURVE CORRECTION ON PATIENT SATISFACTION: IS STRAIGHTER BETTER?
Orthopaedic Proceedings·2025
WHAT IS THE DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF COMMUNITY SPINE RADIOGRAPHS FOR ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS BRACE CANDIDATES?
Orthopaedic Proceedings·2025
Measuring meaningful outcomes for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a narrative review and critical appraisal of the Scoliosis Research Society-22 revised (SRS-22r) instrument
Journal of Spine Surgery·2025· 1 citedOpen Access
Does Community Spine X-Ray Misinterpretation Contribute to Delays in Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients?
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics·2025
Staging growing rod insertion results in increased postoperative complications than the equivalent unstaged procedure
Bone & Joint Open·2025Open Access
The need for neuromonitoring during growing rod surgical distractions
European Spine Journal·2025
The True Cost of Late Presentation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A 5-Year Follow-up Study
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics·2025· 2 cited
Canadian Spine Society
Canadian Journal of Surgery·2024Open Access
Timing of surgery for children and adolescents sustaining complete traumatic spinal cord injury
Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics·2024· 4 cited
The diagnostic accuracy of community spine radiology for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis brace candidates
European Spine Journal·2024· 4 citedOpen Access
The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric spinal care: A multi-centric study
Journal of Children s Orthopaedics·2023· 1 citedOpen Access
Canadian Spine SocietyCPSS-1. Abstract ID 108. Radiographic reporting in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Is there a discrepancy between radiologists’ reports and surgeons’ assessments?CPSS-2. Abstract ID 21. Pediatric posterior spinal deformity correction: 30-day postoperative infection rate and risk factorsCPSS-3. Abstract ID 17. “Ultra-low dose” computed tomography without sedation is feasible and should be considered as part of the preoperative optimization pathway in paediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosisCPSS-4. Abstract ID 20. SeeSpine: a novel surface topography smartphone application for monitoring curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosisCPSS-5. Abstract ID 78. Pilot study: a machine learning algorithm for the detection of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis from images taken with modern smartphone technologyCPSS-6. Abstract ID 101. Preoperative parameters influencing vertebral body tethering outcomes: patient characteristics play an important role in determining the outcomes at 2 years after surgeryCPSS-7. Abstract ID 63. Preoperative bending radiographs are the best predictor of scoliosis correction on the first erect radiograph in vertebral body tethering: a single-centre retrospective studyCPSS-8. Abstract ID 18. Adverse events after zoledronate infusion in medically complex patients with neuromuscular scoliosisCPSS-9. Abstract ID 5. Sequential rod rolling for surgical correction of Lenke type 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a 3D analysisCPSS-10. Abstract ID 123. A comparative study of protocols for spinal casting as a surgical delay strategy in severe early-onset scoliosisA-11. Abstract ID 50. Does the type of pelvic fixation affect pelvic incidence after adult spinal deformity surgery? A retrospective analysisA-12. Abstract ID 51. How does pelvic fixation affect the compensatory mechanisms after adult spinal deformity surgery? A retrospective analysisA-13. Abstract ID 44. Development of a biomechanical model to identify risk factors in sagittal alignment contributing to proximal junctional kyphosisA-14. Abstract ID 32. Biomechanical characterization of semirigid constructs and the potential effect on proximal junctional kyphosisA-15. Abstract ID 65. Early adjacent disc characteristics are not associated with reoperation in short-segment lumbar fusionsA-16. Abstract ID 39. Concurrent validation of a novel inertial measurement unit–based method to evaluate spinal motion in clinical settingsA-17. Abstract ID 68. Distal lordosis is associated with reoperation for adjacent segment disease in patients with degenerative lumbar fusionA-18. Abstract ID 69. Automatic extraction of spinopelvic parameters using artificial intelligence methods and a review on the effects of spine stiffness, spinal fusion and spinopelvic parameters on lower limb motion and total hip arthroplasty outcomesA-19. Abstract ID 38. Gender differences in fusion rates in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: analysis from the CSORN prospective degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis studyA-20. Abstract ID 29. L3–4 hyperlordosis after a reduction in lower lumbar lordosis with L4–L5 fusion surgery is common in patients requiring L3–4 revision surgery for adjacent segment diseaseB-21. Abstract ID 40. Predictors of dynamic instability in the decision to fuse in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: results from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network prospective degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesisstudyB-22. Abstract ID 49. Impact of preoperative insomnia on poor postoperative pain control after elective spine surgery and the Modified Calgary Postoperative Pain After Spine Surgery scoreB-23. Abstract ID 115. Influence of high pelvic incidence on operative difficulty in patients treated surgically for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesisB-24. Abstract ID 45. Reoperation rates for adjacent segment disease in degenerative lumbar fusion surgery: a comparison between minimally invasive versus open surgical approachesB-25. Abstract ID 118. Assessment of changes in opioid utilization 1 year after elective spine surgery: a Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network studyB-26. Abstract ID 93. Preoperative neuroleptic and opioid use effects on postoperative pain and disability after spinal surgery for lumbar radiculopathyB-27. Abstract ID 52. The importance of lower extremity compensation mechanisms in lumbar degenerative pathology: a retrospective analysisB-28. Abstract ID 107. Persistent poor sleep is associated with worse pain and quality of life in patients with degenerative thoracolumbar conditions undergoing surgery: a retrospective cohort studyB-29. Abstract ID 126. Opioid use in low back pain is associated with increased utilization of health care services and likelihood of work absenteeismB-30. Abstract ID 53. Wait times for degenerative lumbar spine consultation and surgery: a repeated cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research NetworkC-31. Abstract ID 33. Pati
Canadian Journal of Surgery·2023· 2 citedOpen Access
How useful is pre-referral pediatric spine imaging?
Spine Deformity·2023· 2 citedOpen Access
The impact of COVID-19 on idiopathic scoliosis referrals: cause for concern
Spine Deformity·2021· 18 citedOpen Access
Canadian Spine Society: 21st Annual Virtual Scientific Conference, Feb. 3, 10, 15, 17 and 24, 2021Abstract 45. Determining clinically important improvement following surgery for degenerative conditions of the spine: analysis of the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN) RegistryAbstract 31. Cost-utility analysis of microdiscectomy versus nonoperative management for the treatment of chronic radiculopathy secondary to lumbar disc herniationAbstract 44. Impact of undergoing thoracolumbar spine surgery on patient psychosocial healthAbstract 70. A comparison of functional and quality of life improvement in 6 different types of surgeryAbstract 54. The role of frailty and sarcopenia in predicting adverse events and mortality following en bloc resection of primary bone tumours and isolated metastases of the spineAbstract 27. Feasibility of achieving planned surgical margins in primary spine tumour: a PTRON studyAbstract 32. Care providers’ perspectives on potential expansion of medical assistance in dying criteria to persons with acute spinal cord injury: a qualitative studyAbstract 22. Does wait time for transfer from acute care to rehabilitation affect the outcomes following a traumatic spinal cord injury? A prospective cohort studyAbstract 86. Investigating and validating quantitative MRI biomarkers for demyelination, axon integrity and inflammation after traumatic spinal cord injuryAbstract 23. Does participating in a national spinal cord injury registry improve actual patient outcomes?Abstract 79. Can individuals expect normal quality of life following traumatic spinal cord injury? A cohort study compared with Canadian normative dataAbstract 79. Is the conversion of the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale grade clinically meaningful for functional recovery in all patients with traumatic spinal cord injury?Abstract 101. Predicting massive intraoperative blood loss in adult spinal deformity surgeryAbstract 102. Use of preoperative opioids is a risk factor for persistent chronic postoperative opioid use in adult spinal deformity patientsAbstract 102. Comparison of a general (NSQIP) and spine specific (SAVES) database for the identification of spine surgery acute care adverse eventsAbstract 55. Trends in length of stay at a quaternary spinal care centre from 2006–2020Abstract 89. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on scheduled adult spine surgery in Toronto academic health sciences centres (AHSC): a wave 1 through early wave 2 experienceAbstract 60. Patient acceptance and satisfaction with virtual care in Ontario during and after COVID-19 lockdown restrictionsAbstract 39. Prospective randomized control study to evaluate the role of injection Cerebrolysin in operated cases of degenerative cervical myelopathyAbstract 47. Association between patient-reported outcomes and construct length in posterior cervical instrumentation for cervical spine myelopathyAbstract 52. Rate of revision surgery at adjacent and same segment for cervical disc replacement versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusionAbstract 104. Analysis of complication rates in cervical spine surgery between older patients and younger cohorts using the CSORN registry: Is age just a number?Abstract 49. Factors associated with increased length of stay in degenerative cervical spine surgery: cohort analysis from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN)Abstract 51. Association between preoperative sagittal alignment and radiographic measures of decompression following cervical laminectomyAbstract 3. Analysis of the morphometric change in the uncinate process of cervical spondylosis patients: a study of radiologic anatomyAbstract 4. Does body mass index affect outcomes after vertebral body tethering surgery?Abstract 5. Congenital kyphosis: progressive correction with an instrumented posterior epiphysiodesisAbstract 6. The use of halo gravity traction in severe, stiff scoliosisAbstract 7. Fusing to the pelvis in the correction of scoliosis associated with Rett syndromeAbstract 8. Tuberculosis of the craniovertebral junction: its altered biomechanics and treatment strategyAbstract 9. Anatomic considerations and functional outcomes of endoscopic transiliac approach for access to L5–S1 disc and foramenAbstract 10. Five-year revision rates for elective multilevel lumbar instrumented fusions in the elderly: an analysis of state databasesAbstract 11. Lumbar PLIF without inpatient admission. Results of a standardized care protocol in over 100 selected patients treated over a 5-year periodAbstract 12. Frailty is an important predictor of 30-day morbidity in patients treated for lumbar spondylolisthesis using a posterior surgical approach: analysis of outcomes in 15 658 patients from the NSQIP databaseAbstract 13. Scoliosis flexibility correlates with postoperative outcomes following growth-friendly surgeryAbstract 14. Lumbar fusion surgery for patients with back pain and degenerative disc disease: an observational study f
Canadian Journal of Surgery·2021· 3 citedOpen Access
Development of the gait outcomes assessment list for lower-limb differences (GOAL-LD) questionnaire: a child and parent reported outcome measure
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes·2021· 7 citedOpen Access
Development of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List for Lower Limb Differences (GOAL-LD) Questionnaire:  A Child and Parent Reported Outcome Measure
Research Square (Research Square)·2021Open Access
Gait Outcomes Assessment List for Lower Limb Differences
PsycTESTS Dataset·2021
Development of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List for Lower Limb Differences (GOAL-LD) Questionnaire: A Patient and Parent Reported Outcome Measure for Pediatric Lower-limb Deformity
2020Open Access
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David E. Lebel(9), Unni Narayanan(6), Charlotte Dandurand(6), Ahmed Cherry(6), Samuel Yoon(6), Firoz Miyanji(6), Reinhard Zeller(5), Armaan K. Malhotra(5), Alex Soroceanu(5), Vivien Chan(5), Dorothy Kim(5), Alejandro Peiró‐García(5), Dorothy J. Kim(4), David E. Lebel(4), Nancy M. Salbach(4), Andrew Howard(4), Brett Rocos(4), Nathan Evaniew(4), Renan Fernandes(4), Mark A. MacLean(4)