Samuel K. Cho

14.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
366 papers, 10.3k citations indexed

About

Samuel K. Cho is a scholar working on Surgery, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Samuel K. Cho has authored 366 papers receiving a total of 10.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 281 papers in Surgery, 186 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 46 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Samuel K. Cho's work include Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (184 papers), Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (150 papers) and Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment (94 papers). Samuel K. Cho is often cited by papers focused on Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (184 papers), Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (150 papers) and Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment (94 papers). Samuel K. Cho collaborates with scholars based in United States, Australia and South Korea. Samuel K. Cho's co-authors include Jun Kim, Lawrence G. Lenke, Keith H. Bridwell, Yongjung J. Kim, James C. Iatridis, Kevin Phan, Nathan J. Lee, Branko Skovrlj, Andrew C. Hecht and Parth Kothari and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Medicine, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Samuel K. Cho

341 papers receiving 10.1k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Comparative Analysis of Pedicle Screw Versus Hook Instrumentation in Posterior Spinal Fusion of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

2004 539 citations Lawrence G. Lenke, Samuel K. Cho et al. profile →
Intervertebral Disk Degeneration and Repair

2017 360 citations Samuel K. Cho et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Advancements and Challenges in Computer-Assisted Navigation for Cervical Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Perioperative Integration, Complications, and Emerging Technologies 2025 ·Global Spine Journal ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Sathish Muthu, (unknown), Luca Ambrosio, Javad Tavakoli, Sven Y. Vetter, Philip K. Louie, Samuel K. Cho, S. Tim Yoon, Amit Jain, Hai Le, (unknown)	2
2	Heterogeneity in radiographic fusion criteria for ACDF in FDA IDE trials: A systematic review 2025 ·(unknown), K. Daniel Riew, Sang‐Hun Lee, (unknown), (unknown), Christopher T. Martin, Samuel K. Cho, S. Tim Yoon, Amit Jain, (unknown)	0
3	The Utilization of Navigation and Emerging Technologies With Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review 2025 ·Neurospine ·Abhinav K. Sharma, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Yong H. Kim, Charla R. Fischer, (unknown), Samuel K. Cho, Jin‐Sung Kim, Don Y. Park	2
4	Patient Factors Associated with Recurrent Herniation and Revision Surgery following Lumbar Microdiscectomy 2024 ·Spine Surgery and Related Research ·(unknown), Junho Song, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Nikan K. Namiri, Saad B. Chaudhary, Samuel K. Cho, Andrew C. Hecht, David A. Essig, Sohrab Virk, Austen Katz	0
5	Use of ChatGPT for Determining Clinical and Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy: A North American Spine Society Guideline Comparison 2024 ·Neurospine ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Bashar Zaidat, Rami Rajjoub, (unknown), Ivan Zapolsky, Samuel K. Cho	26
6	Surgeon Preference Regarding Wound Dressing Management in Lumbar Fusion Surgery: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study 2024 ·Neurospine ·Luca Ambrosio, Gianluca Vadalà, Javad Tavakoli, Laura Scaramuzzo, Giovanni Barbanti Bròdano, Stephen J. Lewis, So Kato, Samuel K. Cho, S. Tim Yoon, Ho‐Joong Kim, (unknown), Vincenzo Denaro, (unknown)	0
7	An analysis of ChatGPT recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of cervical radiculopathy 2024 ·Journal of Neurosurgery Spine ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Bashar Zaidat, Akiro H. Duey, (unknown), (unknown), Justin E. Tang, Jun Kim, Samuel K. Cho	10
8	Comparison of biportal endoscopic and microscopic tubular paraspinal approach for foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation 2024 ·Journal of Neurosurgery Spine ·Min‐Seok Kang, (unknown), Sang‐Min Park, Jae Hyuk Yang, Ki‐Han You, Seok‐Ho Hong, Samuel K. Cho, Hyun‐Jin Park	5
9	Effect of Cage Material and Size on Fusion Rate and Subsidence Following Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion 2024 ·Neurospine ·Ki‐Han You, Samuel K. Cho, (unknown), (unknown), Min‐Seok Kang, Sang‐Min Park, Hyun‐Jin Park	6
10	Weekend Admission Increases Risk of Readmissions Following Elective Cervical Spinal Fusion 2023 ·Neurospine ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Jonathan Markowitz, (unknown), Brian Cho, Varun Arvind, Aly Valliani, Jun Kim, Samuel K. Cho	1
11	Artificially Intelligent Billing in Spine Surgery: An Analysis of a Large Language Model 2023 ·Global Spine Journal ·Bashar Zaidat, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Samuel K. Cho, Jun Kim	18
12	Thromboembolic prophylaxis in spine surgery: an analysis of ChatGPT recommendations 2023 ·The Spine Journal ·Akiro H. Duey, (unknown), Bashar Zaidat, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Rami Rajjoub, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Justin E. Tang, (unknown), Jun Kim, Samuel K. Cho	47
13	Geometric analysis of pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) for Kyphosis correction: anterior lengthening may occur at the osteotomized body as well as at the discs above and below 2022 ·European Spine Journal ·Woojin Cho, Lawrence G. Lenke, Keith H. Bridwell, (unknown), Ian G. Dorward, Lukas P. Zebala, Joshua M. Pahys, Samuel K. Cho, Matthew M. Kang, Linda A. Koester	2
14	Weekend Admission Increases Risk of Readmissions Following Elective Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion 2022 ·Global Spine Journal ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Brian Cho, Varun Arvind, Aly Valliani, Jonathan Markowitz, Jun Kim, Samuel K. Cho	4
15	How Are Patients Reviewing Spine Surgeons Online? A Sentiment Analysis of Physician Review Website Written Comments 2022 ·Global Spine Journal ·Justin E. Tang, Varun Arvind, (unknown), Christopher A. White, Samuel K. Cho, Jun Kim	12
16	Recoup From Home? Comparison of Relative Cost Savings for ACDF, Lumbar Discectomy, and Short Segment Fusion Performed in the Inpatient Versus Outpatient Setting 2021 ·Global Spine Journal ·Christopher Mikhail, Murray Echt, (unknown), Samuel K. Cho	7
17	Significance of Hospital Size in Outcomes of Single-Level Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Nationwide Readmissions Database Analysis 2021 ·World Neurosurgery ·(unknown), (unknown), Justin E. Tang, Eric Geng, Varun Arvind, (unknown), (unknown), Jun Kim, Samuel K. Cho	3
18	Afternoon Surgical Start Time Is Associated with Higher Cost and Longer Length of Stay in Posterior Lumbar Fusion 2020 ·World Neurosurgery ·Sean N. Neifert, Michael L. Martini, Jonathan S. Gal, Samuel Z. Maron, Jonathan J. Rasouli, (unknown), Robert J. Rothrock, Ian T. McNeill, (unknown), (unknown), Samuel K. Cho, John M. Caridi	7
19	Attenuation of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Using Sublaminar Polyester Tension Bands: A Biomechanical Study 2018 ·World Neurosurgery ·Samuel K. Cho, John M. Caridi, Jun Kim, Zoe B. Cheung, Anup Gandhi, Jason A. Inzana	14
20	Frailty status as a predictor of 3-month cognitive and functional recovery following spinal surgery: a prospective pilot study 2018 ·The Spine Journal ·Robert J. Rothrock, Jeremy Steinberger, (unknown), Andrew C. Hecht, Samuel K. Cho, John M. Caridi, Stacie Deiner	32

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