Dr. Christopher K. Kepler M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
535 E 70th St New York NY, 10021About
Dr. Kepler completed a 2 year fellowship in spine surgery and spine research at the Rothman Institute and Thomas Jefferson University. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Kepler completed his residency at the Hospital ...
Education and Training
B.S. in Chemistry, Physical Anthropology
M.D., College of Physicians & Surgeons; Columbia University
MBA, Columbia Business School; Columbia University
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- CT outperforms radiography for determination of acetabular cup version after THA.
- Salvage of lumbar pseudarthrosis with customized large-diameter pedicle screws:
- Skipped pedicle screws.
- The seasonality of postoperative infection in spine surgery.
- Response.
- AOSpine thoracolumbar spine injury classification system: fracture description, neurological status, and key modifiers.
- Unstable Jefferson fractures: Results of transoral osteosynthesis.
- Differential gene expression in anterior and posterior annulus fibrosus.
- AOSpine subaxial cervical spine injury classification system.
- Establishing the injury severity of thoracolumbar trauma: confirmation of the hierarchical structure of the AOSpine Thoracolumbar Spine Injury Classification System.
- Genetic aspects of intervertebral disc degeneration.
- A Novel Anterior Odontoid Screw Plate for C1-C3 Internal Fixation: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study.
- The effect of increased T2 signal intensity in the spinal cord on the injury severity and early neurological recovery in patients with central cord syndrome.
- The Effect of Substance P on an Intervertebral Disc Rat Organ Culture Model.
- Are Modic changes associated with intervertebral disc cytokine profiles?
Experience & Accolades
- InternNew York Presbyterian Hospital
- ResidentHospital for Special Surgery
- Research Spine FellowshipRothman Institute/Thomas Jefferson University
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