Texas back institute physicians

• Yale - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Yale - Masters in Health Sciences (MHS)
• Harvard - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
• Emory - Spine Surgery Fellowship
• MIT - Master in Business Administration (MBA)

• Spine
• The Spine Journal
• European Spine Journal
• Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Publications

1. Simpson AK, Cholewicki J, Grauer J.

   Chronic Low Back Pain. Curr Pain Headache Rep. Dec;10(6) Pubmed PMID:

2. Waked WR, Simpson AK, Miller CP, Magit DP, Grauer JN. Sterilization wrap inspections do not adequately evaluate instrument sterility. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Sep; PubMed PMID:
3. Magit DP, Hilibrand AS, Kirk J, Rechtine G, Albert TJ, Vaccaro AR, Simpson AK, Grauer JN.

   Questionnaire study of neuromonitoring availability and usage for spine surgery. J Spinal Disord Tech. Jun;20(4) PubMed PMID:

4. Panjabi MM, Simpson AK, Ivancic PC, Pearson AM, Tominaga Y, Yue JJ. Cervical facet joint kinematics during bilateral facet dislocation. Eur Spine J. Oct;16(10) Epub Jun PubMed PMID: ; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC
5. Hammouri QM, Haims AH, Simpson AK, Alqaqa A, Grauer JN.

   The utility of dynamic flexion-extension radiographs in the initial evaluation of the degenerative lumbar spine. Spine (Phila Pa ). Oct 1;32(21) PubMed PMID:

6. Hammouri QM, Simpson AK, Grauer JN, Rechtine G. From the imaging department: a questionnaire study of the use of radiographs in the evaluation of spine complaints.

   Spine J. Nov-Dec;7(6) Epub Jun PubMed PMID:

7. Ivancic PC, Pearson AM, Tominaga Y, Simpson AK, Yue JJ, Panjabi MM. Mechanism of cervical spinal cord injury during bilateral facet dislocation. Spine (Phila Pa ). Oct 15;32(22) PubMed PMID:
8. Erickson BP, Pierce AR, Simpson AK, Nash J, Grauer JN.

   I-labeled OP-1 is locally retained in a rabbit lumbar fusion model. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Jan;(1) doi: /s Epub Jan 3. PubMed PMID: ; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC

9. Simpson AK, Biswas D, Emerson JW, Lawrence BD, Grauer JN. Quantifying the effects of age, gender, degeneration, and adjacent level degeneration on cervical spine range of motion using multivariate analyses.

   Spine (Phila Pa ). Jan 15;33(2) doi: /BRS.0bee8. PubMed PMID:

10. Bible JE, Biswas D, Whang PG, Simpson AK, Grauer JN. Which regions of the operating gown should be considered most sterile? Clin Orthop Relat Res. Mar;(3) doi: /s Epub Jul 1. PubMed PMID:  ; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC
11. Biswas D, Bible JE, Whang PG, Simpson AK, Grauer JN.

    Sterility of C-arm fluoroscopy during spinal surgery. Spine (Phila Pa ). Aug 1;33(17) doi: /BRS.0bebb PubMed PMID:

12. Bible JE, Simpson AK, Emerson JW, Biswas D, Grauer JN. Quantifying the effects of degeneration and other patient factors on lumbar segmental range of motion using multivariate analysis. Spine (Phila Pa ).

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Jul 15;33(16) doi: /BRS.0beb8f3a. PubMed PMID:

16. Simpson AK, Whang PG, Jonisch A, Haims A, Grauer JN. The radiation exposure associated with cervical and lumbar spine radiographs. J Spinal Disord Tech. Aug;21(6) doi: /BSD.0be PubMed PMID:
17. Bible JE, Biswas D, Whang PG, Simpson AK, Rechtine GR, Grauer JN.

    Postoperative bracing after spine surgery for degenerative conditions: a questionnaire study. Spine J. Apr;9(4) doi: / Epub Sep PubMed PMID:

18. Ivancic PC, Pearson AM, Tominaga Y, Simpson AK, Yue JJ, Panjabi MM. Biomechanics of cervical facet dislocation. Traffic Inj Prev. Dec;9(6) doi: / PubMed PMID:
19. Simpson AK, Sabino J, Whang P, Emerson JW, Grauer JN.

    The assessment of cervical foramina with oblique radiographs: the effect of film angle on foraminal area. J Spinal Disord Tech. Feb;22(1) doi: /BSD.0beb PubMed PMID:

20. Whang PG, Simpson AK, Rechtine G, Grauer JN. Current trends in spinal arthroplasty: an assessment of surgeon practices and attitudes regarding cervical and lumbar disk replacement.

    J Spinal Disord Tech. Feb;22(1) doi: /BSD.0be PubMed PMID:

21. Bible JE, Simpson AK, Biswas D, Pelker RR, Grauer JN. Actual knee motion during continuous passive motion protocols is less than expected. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Oct;(10) doi: /s Epub Feb PubMed PMID: ; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC
22. Biswas D, Bible JE, Bohan M, Simpson AK, Whang PG, Grauer JN.

    Radiation exposure from musculoskeletal computerized tomographic scans. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Aug;91(8) doi: /JBJS.H PubMed PMID:

23. Miller CP, Simpson AK, Whang PG, Erickson BP, Waked WR, Lawrence JP, Grauer JN. Effects of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 on surgical infections in a rabbit posterolateral lumbar fusion model.

    Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). Nov;38(11) PMID:

24. Naunheim MR, Walcott BP, Nahed BV, Simpson AK, Agarwalla PK, Coumans JV. The quality of randomized controlled trial reporting in spine literature. Spine (Phila Pa ). Jul 15;36(16) Pubmed PMID:
25. Simpson AK, Osler P, Wood KB. Utility of postoperative radiographs after anterior lumbar interbody fusion with or without posterior instrumentation.

    Spine (Phila Pa ). Nov 1;38(23) doi: /BRS.0bea81f PubMed PMID:

26. Ploumis A, Simpson AK, Cha TD, Herzog JP, Wood KB. Coronal Spinal Balance in Adult Spine Deformity Patients with Long Spinal Fusions: A Minimum 2- to 5-Year Follow-up Study. J Spinal Disord Tech. Nov;28(9) doi: /BSD.0beaab2ff. PubMed PMID:
27. Osler P, Kim SD, Hess KA, Phan P, Simpson AK, Mansfield FL, Berger D, Craveiro VL, Wood KB.

    Prior abdominal surgery is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications after anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Spine (Phila Pa ). May 1;39(10): E doi: /BRS PubMed PMID:

28. Lehmen JA, Deering RM, Simpson AK, Carrier CS, Bono CM. Inconsistencies between abstracts and manuscripts in published studies about lumbar spine surgery.

    Spine (Phila Pa ).

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    May 1;39(10): Pubmed PMID:

29. Gottschalk MB, Premkumar A, Sweeney K, Boden SD, Heller J, Yoon ST, Rhee JM, Leckie SK, Braly B, Simpson AK, Lenehan E. Posterolateral Lumbar Arthrodesis with and without Interbody Arthrodesis for L4-L5 Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: A Comparative Value Analysis.

    Spine (Phila Pa ). Jun 15;40(12) doi: /BRS PubMed PMID:

30. Minamide A, Yoshida M, Iwahashi H, Simpson AK, Yamada H, Hashizume H, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Kagotani R, Sonekatsu M, Sasaki T, Shinto K, Deguchi T. Minimally invasive decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis with degenerative scoliosis: Predictive factors of radiographic and clinical outcomes.

    J Orthop Sci. May;22(3) doi: / Epub Feb 1. PubMed PMID:

31. Minamide A, Yoshida M, Simpson AK, Yamada H, Hashizume H, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Okada M, Takami M, Nakao SI. Microendoscopic laminotomy versus conventional laminoplasty for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: 5-year follow-up study.

    J Neurosurg Spine.

    Texas back institute houston tx Minimally invasive spine surgery may be performed for compression fracture repairs, spinal stenosis decompression, herniated disc removal, spinal canal enlargement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, artificial cervical disc replacement, and lumbar artificial disc replacement. Andrew K. Simpson provides personalized nonsurgical and surgical treatment for a wide range of spine conditions in Chestnut Hill, Boston, and Foxborough, MA. He also provides specialized aftercare for patients. Contact Dr.

    Oct;27(4) doi: / SPINE Epub Jul PubMed PMID:

32. Minamide A, Yoshida M, Simpson AK, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Takami M, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Yamada H. Minimally invasive spinal decompression for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis and stenosis maintains stability and may avoid the need for fusion. Bone Joint J. Apr 1;B(4) doi/1.

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33. Minamide A, Simpson AK, Okada M, Enyo Y, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Takami M, Nagata K, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Yamada H, Yoshida M. Microendoscopic Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: The Influence of Spondylolisthesis Stage (Disc Height and Static and Dynamic Translation) on Clinical Outcomes.

    Clin Spine Surg. Sep doi: /BSD [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID:

34. Minamide A, Maeda T, Yamada H, Murakami K, Okada M, Enyo Y, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Takami M, Nagata K, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Early versus delayed kyphoplasty for thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral fractures: The effect of timing on clinical and radiographic outcomes and subsequent compression fractures.

    Clin Neurol Neurosurg. Oct; doi: /ro Epub Jul PubMed PMID:

35. Lopez W, Rider SM, Nwosu K, Kazarian E, Blucher J, Schoenfeld E, Simpson A, Kang J, Schoenfeld AJ. The Impact of Vancomycin and Cefazolin as Standard Pre-operative Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Surgical Site Infections Following Instrumented Spinal Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa ). Aug 7.

    doi/BRS [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID:

36. Beck AW, Simpson AK. High Grade Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. Neurosurg Clin N Am. Jul 30(3) Pubmed PMID:
37. Minamide A, Yoshida M, Yamada H, Simpson AK. Rethinking Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. Neurosurg Clin N Am. Jul 30(3) Pubmed PMID:
38. Cronin PK, Ferrone ML, Marso CC, Stieler EK, Beck AW, Blucher JA, Makhni MC, Simpson AK, Harris MB, Schoenfeld AJ.

    Predicting survival in older patients treated for cervical spine fractures: development of a clinical survival score. Spine J. Sep 19(9) Pubmed PMID

39. Lipa SA, Greene N, Reyes AM, Blucher JA, Makhni MC, Simpson AK, Harris MB, Schoenfeld AJ. Prognostic value of laboratory values in older patients treated with cervical spine fractures.

    Clin Neurol Neurosurg. Apr Pubmed PMID:

40.  Murata S, Minamide A, Iwasaki H, Nakagawa Y, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Tsutsui S, Takami M, Okada M, Nagata K, Yoshida M, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK, Yamada H. Microendoscopic decompression for lumbosacral foraminal stenosis: a novel surgical strategy based on anatomic considerations using three dimensional image fusion with magnetic resonance imaging / computed tomography.

    J Neurosurg Spine. Aug 7; Pubmed PMID:

41. Minamide A, Yoshida M, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Nagata K, , Taiji R, Nishi H, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK, Yamada H. Does prophylactic use of topical gelatin-thrombin matrix sealant affect postoperative drainage volume and hematoma formation after microendosocpic spine surgery?

    A randomized controlled trial. Spine J. Nov Pubmed PMID:

42. Lightsey HM, Crawford AM, Xiong GX, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Surgical plans generated from telemedicine visits are rarely changed after in person evaluation in spine patients. Spine J. Nov Pubmed PMID:
43. Karhade AV, Bono CM, Makhni MC, Schwab JH, Sethi RK, Simpson AK, Feeley TW, Porter ME.  Value-based health care in spine surgery: Where do we go from here?

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    I had the best experience possible with Dr. He quickly diagnosed my problem severe back pain which left me unable to sit, lie down, and sleep due to a herniated disc … My pain, which had been ongoing for a year, disappeared immediately after surgery. Simpson is the very best surgeon! After months of treatment from other providers, I finally met Dr. He recommended surgery and made it simple and the results are amazing.

    Spine J. Apr S(21) doi: / Epub ahead of print. PMID:

44. Murata S, Minamide A, Takami M, Iwasaki H, Okada S, Nonaka K, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK, Yamada H. Microendoscopic decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis caused by facet joint cyst: a novel technique with cyst dyeing protocol and cohort comparison study.

    J Neurosurg Spine. Jan doi: /SPINE Epub ahead of print. PMID:

45. Lightsey HM, Crawford AM, Xiong GX, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Telemedicine visits generate accurate surgical plans across orthopaedic subspecialties. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. Apr –8. doi: /s Epub ahead of print. PMID: ; PMCID: PMC
46. Xiong GX, Greene N, Lightsey HM, Crawford AM, Simpson AK, Schoenfeld AJ.

    Telemedicine Use in Orthopaedic Surgery Varies by Race, Ethnicity, Primary Language, and Insurance Status. Clin Orthop Relat Res. May doi: /CORR Epub ahead of print. PMID:

47. Crawford AM, Lightsey HM, Xiong GX, Striano BM, Greene N, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Interventional procedure plans generated by telemedicine visits in spine patients are rarely changed after in-person evaluation.

    Reg Anesth Pain Med. Jun;46(6) doi: /rapm Epub Mar PMID:

48. Crawford AM, Xiong GX, Striano B, Lightsey HM, Pisano AJ, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Variability and contributions to cost associated with anterior, lateral, and posterior interbody approaches to lumbar fusion. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. May 15; doi: /ro Epub ahead of print.

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49. Striano BM, Xiong GX, Lightsey HM, Crawford AM, Pisano AJ, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Comparison of radiation exposure between anterior, lateral, and posterior interbody fusion techniques and the influence of patient and procedural factors. Spine. Accepted
50. Minamide A, Yoshida M, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Nagata K, , Taiji R, Nishi H, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK, Yamada H.

    Long-term outcomes of microendoscopic laminotomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: A 5 year follow up study compared with cervical laminoplasty. Clin Spine Surg. Accepted.

51. Simpson AK, Lightsey HM, Xiong GX, Crawford AM, Minamide A, Schoenfeld AJ. Spinal endoscopy: Evidence, techniques, global trends, and future projections.

    Spine J. Accepted

52. Striano BM, Xiong GX, Lightsey HM, Crawford AM, Pisano AJ, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. ALIF versus TLIF for L5-S1 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: A comparative analysis of radiographic and clinical outcomes. CNN. In Review
53. Agarronik N, Xiong GX, Lightsey HM, Crawford AM, Simpson AK, Schoenfeld AJ.

    The role of gender in academic productivity, impact, and leadership among academic spine surgeons. Spine J. In Review

54. Minamide A, Yoshida M, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Nagata K, Taiji R, Nishi H, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK, Yamada H. The efficacy of microendoscopic lumbar decompression for lumbar stenosis from adjacent segment disease following lumbar fusion surgery.

    Global Spine J. In Review

55. Minamide A, Yoshida M, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Nagata K, Taiji R, Nishi H, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK, Yamada H. Long-term outcomes after selective microendoscopic laminotomy for multilevel lumbar spinal stenosis with and without remaining radiographic stenosis: A 10 year follow-up study.

    Clin Spine Surgery. In Review

56. Takami M, Tsutsui S, Yukawa Y, Hashizume H, Minamide A, Iwasaki H, Nagata K, Taiji R, Murata S, Kozaki T, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK, Yamada H. Lateral interbody osteotomy via transpsoas approach in adult spinal deformity surgery: a preliminary report of a new lumbar reconstruction strategy.

    Global Spine J. In Review

57. Karhade A, Makhni M, Schwab J, Simpson AK, Chen AC. Home hospital for orthopaedic surgery: opportunities and challenges of this new delivery model. JBJS. In Review
58. Lindsey, M, Karhade A, Lightsey HM Crawford AM, Xiong GX, Striano B, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Variability and contributions to cost associated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion constructs.
    Andrew simpson md texas back institute plano We believe that every person suffering from spine problems deserves the highest quality, least invasive, and most evidence-based spine care, and the opportunity to return rapidly to a life without pain or limitations. Arthroscopy has been utilized in knee and shoulder surgery for several decades, but the more challenging anatomy of the spine has prevented the application of these scope procedures to spinal surgery. The development of microendoscopic spine surgery spinal surgery performed through a scope and tube has occurred over the last decade predominantly in East Asia and Europe. There is a vast amount of scientific evidence for the benefit of microendoscopic spine surgery, with superior patient outcomes, improved patient safety, lower complication rates, and rapid recovery and return to life. His philosophy and techniques are a culmination of his experiences with these master spine surgeons.

    CNN. Submitted

Other Peer-Reviewed Scholarship

1. Simpson AK, Whang PG. Biswas D, Grauer JN. Iso-C3D Imaging System. Seminars in Spine Surgery. ;–
2. Simpson AK, Harrod C, White AP. Lateral Lumbar Trans-Psoas Interbody Fusion. Techniques in Orthopaedics: September ;26(3) p – doi: /BTO.0bece27
3. Wood KB, Simpson AK, and Ploumis A.

   When Is Surgery Indicated for Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures? Seminars in Spine Surgery. ; –

Book Chapters and Review Articles

1. Lightsey HM, Crawford AM, Xiong GX, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Spine Surgery: Minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches. In: Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Medicine. Springer, , Chapter
2. Simpson AK, Zigler, JE.

   Failed Total Disc Arthroplasty. In: Garfin SR, Eismont FJ, Bell GR, et al eds. Rothman-Simeone The Spine. Elsevier, , Chapter ,

3. Simpson AK, Whang P, Grauer JN. Biological Approaches to Spinal Fusion  In: Pietrczak WS, Eppley B, eds. Musculoskeletal Tissue Regeneration: Biological Materials and Methods. Humana Press, , Chapter 12,
4. Simpson AK, Grauer JN, Whang Lateral Disc Herniations In: Shen FH, Shaffrey CI, eds.

   Spine: Arthritis and Arthroplasty Elsevier, , Chapter 15,

5. Simpson AK, Whang PG, Hong J, Ploumis A, Vaccaro A. Thoracolumbar Fractures In: Lin V, Bono C, Cardenas D, Frost F, et al. eds. Spinal Cord Medicine: Principles and Practice. Demos Medical, , Chapter 15,
6. Simpson AK and Harris MB. Cervical Spine Clearance.

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In: Sethi MK, Jahangir AA, Obremsky WT, eds. Orthopaedic Traumatology: An Evidence Based Approach. Springer, , Chapter 2,

12. Simpson AK, Kerr S, White AP. Cervical Myelopathy: Posterior Approach. In: Anderson D, Vaccaro A, eds. Decision Making in Spinal Care. Thieme , Chapter 20,
13. Kerr S, Simpson AK, White AP.

    Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebral Compression Fractures. In: Anderson D, Vaccaro A, eds.

    Texas back institute rockwall: Andrew K. Simpson, MD, MBA is the Chief of Spine Surgery and the Director of the Spine Center at UT Southwestern. He specializes in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery. He was trained at Harvard and Yale and was formerly the Chief of Spine Surgery at Harvard.

    Decision Making in Spinal Care. Thieme , Chapter 11,

14. Harrod C, Simpson AK, Vaccaro A. Anterior Thoracic Discectomy and Corpectomy. In: Vaccaro A, Baron E, eds. Operative Techniques: Spine Surgery. Elsevier , Chapter 16,
15. Simpson AK, Whang P, Bible JE, Grauer JN. Bone Substitutes Advanced Concepts.

    In: Vaccaro AR, Benzel EC, Pinheiro-Franco JL, eds. Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease.

16. Simpson AK, Harrod CC, White AP. Lateral Lumbar Trans-Psoas Interbody Fusion Techniques In: Bono CM, Chao S, eds. Orthopaedics: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
17. Simpson AK and Harris MB.

    Spine Trauma Global Surgery Hughes C, Farmer P, eds.

18. Simpson AK and Cha T, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. In: Vaccaro A et al. eds The Spine.

Patent – US Patent # 11,, – Instrumentation and Surgical Method for Image-Guided Microendoscopic Decompression