Dr Oitment's Spine Research LaboratoryScarborough Health Network · University of Toronto
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Dr Oitment's Spine Research Laboratory

Curriculum vitae — publications & research · Published works: Last 2 years (2025–2026) · Generated 2026-10-07

35 peer-reviewed publications · h-index 12 · 406 citations · 34 in progress

Peer-reviewed publications · 5 since 2025
2026
1.Rienmueller A, Oitment C, Jentzsch T, Teles A, Hills J, Fisher C, Yilgor C, Kelly M, AO Spine Knowledge Forum Deformity. AO Spine Clinical Practice Recommendations: Sagittal Alignment Assessment and Planning in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Global Spine J. 2026 Jul;16(6):2490-2497. doi: 10.1177/21925682261452195. PMID: 42200259.1 citation
2.Lewis SJ, Oitment CTA, Nielsen CJ, Jentzsch T. Use of a metal cutting wheel burr and osteotome as a screwdriver to remove embedded broken pedicle screws in the revision of a high-grade spondylolisthesis: a technical case report. N Am Spine Soc J. 2026 Dec;28:100937. doi: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2026.100937. PMID: 42827704.
3.Raj A, Shear-Yashuv H, Aljamaal Y, Oitment C, Rienmueller A, Matsuyama Y, Qiu Y, Sardi JP, Dahl BT, Spruit M, de Kleuver M, Polly DW, Pellisé F, Cheung KM, Alanay A, Lenke LG, Shaffrey CI, Berven SH, Lewis SJ, PEEDS Study Group and AO Spine Knowledge Forum Deformity. What functional benefits can older patients expect after adult spinal deformity surgeries? Subanalysis from the Prospective Evaluation of Elderly Deformity Surgery (PEEDS) study with 5-year follow up. Spine J. 2026 Aug;26(8):1578-1589. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2026.01.008. PMID: 41519475.1 citation
2025
4.Rocos B, Kato S, Oitment C, Smith J, Jentszch T, Martin A, Rienmuller A, Nielsen C, Shaffrey CI, Lenke LG, Lewis SJ, AO Spine Knowledge Forum Deformity. Blood Management and Conservation During Adult Spine Deformity Surgery. Global Spine J. 2025 Jul;15(3_suppl):95S-107S. doi: 10.1177/21925682231188810. PMID: 40632291.4 citations
5.Nielsen CJ, Smith JS, Martin AR, Rocos B, Jentzsch T, Ravinsky RA, Oitment C, Pahuta M, Kato S, Lewis SJ, AO Spine Knowledge Forum Deformity. Identification and Management of Neurologic Complications in Patients Undergoing Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Global Spine J. 2025 Jul;15(3_suppl):135S-147S. doi: 10.1177/21925682241264221. PMID: 40632294.
Submitted manuscripts
1.Liu K, Bermudez-Hiu A, Bhangu MM, Solmi M, Nikitin D, Jiang F, Fehlings M, Oitment C. Mental Health Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Lancet Neurology. [Cervical Myelopathy]
2.Oitment Badhiwala & Fehlings. Neurological Recovery in Baseline AIS Grade C versus D Traumatic Central Cord Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Currently under review. [Cervical Myelopathy]
3.Bermudez A, Nikitin D, Jiang F, Oitment C. Patient-Reported Satisfaction After Lumbar Discectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976).
4.Bhangu M, Bermudez-Hiu A, Nikitin D, Jiang F, Fehlings M, Cenic A, Oitment C. Post-Void Residual Volume in Lumbar Spine Pathology. Spine Journal, anticipated May 2026. [Bladder / Urinary]
5.Oitment C, Nikitin D, Bermudez-Hiu A, Jiang F. Surgical Decision-Making in the Infected Thoracolumbar Spine: Managing Deep Surgical Site Infection After Instrumented Fusion. JAAOS, anticipated June 2026. [Complications]
6.Kelil, Power, Bermudez-Hiu, Bhangu, Ravinski, Pham, Pirani, Siva, Jiang, Oitment. Interventional Treatments for Neck Pain Following Cervical Spinal Fusion: A Scoping Review. GSJ first, then Interventional Pain Medicine. [Cervical Myelopathy]
7.Lewis S, Oitment C, Nielsen C, Jentzsch T. Use of a Metal Cutting Wheel Burr and Osteotome as a Screwdriver to Remove Imbedded Broken Pedicle Screws in the Revision of a High Grade Spondylolisthesis. NASS.
8.Jentzsch T, Oitment C, Zarrabian M, Ravinsky RA, Lewis SJ. Fusion and Revision Rates of Impaction Grafting Interbody Fusion Comparing X-Rays and Computed Tomography. NASS.
Manuscripts in preparation
1.Bruk Y, Bermudez-Hiu A, Pogos Tovmasyan, Abbas A, De Castro J, De Castro M, Li M, Cenic A, Jiang F, Oitment C. Spinal Traction Outcomes After Lumbar Decompression: Scoping Review. Look into this, anticipated June 2026. [Lumbar]
2.Tovmasyan P, Bermudez-Hiu A, Bhangu M, De Castro J, De Castro M, Li M, Jiang F, Ravinski R, Oitment C. Decompression vs decompression with fusion for adjacent segment disease of the lumbar spine. anticipated June 2026. [Deformity (AO Spine)]
3.Bruk Y, Bermudez-Hiu A, De Castro J, Tovmasyan P, Li M, De Castro M, Jiang F, Fehlings M, Oitment C. Cervical Return to Work. anticipated June 2026. [Cervical Myelopathy]
4.Lead TBD. Satisfaction After Myelopathy Surgery. Manuscript in preparation. [Cervical Myelopathy]
5.Bruk Y, Bhangu M, Bermudez-Hiu A, Tovmasyan P, Gandhi H, Shah P, Nikitin D, Jiang F, Cenic A, Abbas A, Fehlings M, Oitment C. Bladder Dysfunction in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. anticipated June 2026. [Bladder / Urinary]
6.Bhangu M, Bermudez-Hiu A, Parikh M, Patel R, Kelil A, Jiang F, Power R, Cenic A, Oitment C. Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Incidence, Risk Factors, Predictive Models, and Prevention Strategies. Global spine, anticipated June 2026. [Bladder / Urinary]
7.Koziarz F, Bermudez-Hiu A, Bhangu M, Power R, Jiang F, Oitment C. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Improves Psychological Mechanisms but Fails to Reduce Burnout in Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Manuscript in preparation. [Psych — Spine]
8.Bermudez-Hiu A, Bhangu M, Tovmasyan P, Nikitin D, Dang HV, Bhanot K, Cenic A, Jiang F, Power R, Oitment C. Sensory Outcomes After Lumbar Decompression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Spine, anticipated June 2026. [Sensory / Motor Recovery]
9.Colby Oitment, et al.. Unilateral MEP Changes After Deformity Cord-Level Surgery (SDIM). Manuscript in preparation. [Deformity (AO Spine)]
10.Colby Oitment, et al.. Unilateral MEP Changes After Deformity Non-Cord-Level Surgery (SDIM). Manuscript in preparation. [Deformity (AO Spine)]
11.Lead TBD. Pain Scores After Adult Deformity Surgery — 5-Year Outcomes (PEEDS). Manuscript in preparation. [Deformity (AO Spine)]
12.Lead TBD. Meta-Regression on Patient Satisfaction After Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Surgery. Manuscript in preparation. [Cervical Myelopathy]
13.Lead TBD. Morbid Obesity in Spine Surgery. Manuscript in preparation. [Lumbar]
14.Lead TBD. Frailty Scores as Predictors of Spine Surgery Outcomes. Manuscript in preparation. [Frailty / Outcomes]
15.Lead TBD. Distal Anchor Level Selection in Posterior Cervical Fusion: Crossing the Cervicothoracic Junction. Manuscript in preparation. [Cervical Myelopathy]
16.Lead TBD. Unilateral Lumbar MEP Case Series: Motor Outcomes Beyond Foot Drop. Manuscript in preparation. [Sensory / Motor Recovery]
17.Lead TBD. Decompression vs. Fusion for Facet Cyst–Associated Lumbar Stenosis. Manuscript in preparation. [Lumbar]
18.Lead TBD. Patient Expectations Study. Manuscript in preparation. [Other]
19.Lead TBD. EMG Role in Spine Surgery Lit Search Update. Manuscript in preparation. [Sensory / Motor Recovery]
20.Manvir Bhangu, et al.. Self-Efficacy and Spine Surgery. Manuscript in preparation. [Psych — Spine]
21.Manvir Bhangu, et al.. Central Sensitization and Nerve Pain. Manuscript in preparation. [Psych — Spine]
22.Manvir Bhangu, et al.. Somatization and Spine / Orthopedic Surgery. Manuscript in preparation. [Psych — Spine]
23.Lead TBD. Sagittal vs. Coronal Correction (5.5 vs. 6.0 Rods). Manuscript in preparation. [Deformity (AO Spine)]
24.Lead TBD. Best Predictors of Mortality on Initial Presentation with Spine Cancers. Manuscript in preparation. [Tumor]