Publications
Research & Publications by Dr Nandan Marathe
Dr Nandan Marathe has authored and co-authored over 146 peer-reviewed publications in leading national and international journals. His body of work spans diverse aspects of spine surgery, including spinal infections such as tuberculosis of the spine, minimally invasive surgical techniques, tumor management, and deformity correction. These publications serve as a valuable resource for spine surgeons and researchers seeking evidence-based insights, innovative surgical approaches, and clinical outcomes that can guide practice and advance the field.
Research Categories
Spinal Tuberculosis & Infections (Pyogenic + Non-Pyogenic)
- Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis of spine diagnosis and management: An institutional experience of 21 cases
- Impairments in pulmonary functions in paediatric spinal tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study
- Pyogenic and Non-Pyogenic Spinal Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Are we neglecting long term effects of vertebral shortening on Pulmonary function in Spinal Tuberculosis?
- Recovery of Long Standing Neurological Deficit in Pediatric Dorsal Spinal Tuberculosis: A Single Center Experience of 13 Cases
- Management dilemma of tuberculous paraplegia in pregnancy – A case report and review of literature
- Outcome analysis of sub axial spine Tuberculosis operated by the anterior approach: A single centre experience
- Tuberculosis—The Great Mimicker: A Case of Traumatic Drainage of Cold Abscess
- Pattern of Drug Resistance in Primary Spinal Tuberculosis: A Single-Center Study From India
- Role of additional coronal MRI in decompression and reconstruction with or without segment salvage in tuberculosis of the thoracic spine
- It’s Never Too Late: Neurological Outcome of Delayed Decompression in Tuberculosis of Spine
- Golden Wires and Rectangle: A Cost‐Effective Treatment for Tuberculosis of the Thoracic Spine
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) & Endoscopic Techniques
- Intraoperative Anteropulsion of an Interbody Fusion Cage During Minimally Invasive TLIF: A Case Report
- Preoperative Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection Increases the Risk of a Dural Tear During Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy
- Does Conventional Open TLIF cause more Muscle Injury when Compared to Minimally Invasive TLIF?-A Prospective Single Center Analysis
- Does a high BMI affect the outcome of minimally invasive TLIF? A retrospective study of 207 patients
- Cement Augmented MIS Screw Vertebroplasty, Hybrid Procedure -A Technical Note
- Incidence of Dural Tears in Open versus Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Single-Center Prospective Study
- Does the choice between Open or Minimally Invasive affect incidence of Dural tears? A single centre prospective study of 420 patients
- Minimally invasive Surgery for Spinal CSF-Venous Fistula Ligation – A Case Series
- End-points of Decompression in Lumbar Transforaminal Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review
- Long-Term Functional Outcomes of Endoscopic Decompression with Destandau Technique for Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Cervical Spine & Degenerative Conditions (Myelopathy, OPLL, Cervical Disc)
- Does Elevated Mean-Arterial Pressure Lead to Better Outcomes in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy?
- Prospective RCT: Injection Cerebrolysin vs Placebo in Operated Cases of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
- Preoperative T1 MRI changes carry a poor postoperative prognosis in cervical myelopathy: A Retrospective Study of 182 patients
- Two level ACDF vs hybrid total disc replacement (H-TDR) – Comparative study in Indian population
- Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Towards a Personalized Approach
- Functional outcome of ossified posterior longitudinal ligament surgeries – Indian population
- Current Trends in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
- Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis: A Cause of Vertigo?
- Prospective RCT: Effect of Local Steroids after ACDF
- Two-Level ACDF vs H-TDR – 2-Year Follow-up Study
Spinal Deformity, Trauma & Reconstruction
- The Role of Pedicle Screws in Scoliosis Surgery
- Prognostic Factors to Predict the Progression of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Narrative Review
- Evolution of casting techniques in early-onset and congenital scoliosis
- Severe Kyphotic Deformity Involving Thoracolumbar Region -A Management Dilemma
- BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: Clinical Outcomes of Delayed fixation in thoracolumbar spinal trauma
- Proximal Junctional Kyphosis after Pediatric Angular Kyphotic Deformity Correction
- Management of congenital craniovertebral anomalies: a single-centre experience of 71 cases
- Is only Anterior Stabilization Enough in Three-Column Injury of Subaxial Cervical Spine?
- Radiographic analysis of sagittal alignment of spine and pelvis in asymptomatic Indian population
Landmark Publications
Cervical Spine & Degenerative Conditions (Myelopathy, OPLL, Cervical Disc)
– High clinical relevance in India; MDR-TB spine management is rare and impactful.
Preoperative T1 MRI changes carry a poor postoperative prognosis in cervical myelopathy: A Retrospective Study of 182 patients
– Large sample size, important prognostic factor study.
Incidence of Dural Tears in Open versus Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Single-Center Prospective Study
– Strong prospective dataset, valuable for global spine surgeons.
Two level ACDF vs hybrid total disc replacement (H-TDR) for cervical myelopathy: Comparative study with 2-year follow up in Indian population
– Relevant to cervical surgery trends, comparative outcomes.
Functional outcome of ossified posterior longitudinal ligament surgeries in Indian population – A retrospective analysis of 40 patients
– Key Indian data set for OPLL, highly cited in cervical spine literature.
Pattern of Drug Resistance in Primary Spinal Tuberculosis: A Single-Center Study From India
– Important epidemiological insight into drug resistance in spinal TB.
Dr. Nandan Marathe invites fellow spine surgeons, researchers, and academicians to explore his library of reviewed publications. These works provide valuable insights into spinal infections, deformity correction, minimally invasive surgery, and rare case studies.
By sharing this body of research, the goal is to foster collaboration, encourage evidence-based discussions, and collectively advance the practice of spine surgery. Surgeons interested in knowledge exchange, joint research projects, or clinical collaborations are welcome to connect.
An Incredible Month for Academic Work!
Delighted to share the publication of three peer-reviewed research articles and one international book chapter—covering the wide spectrum of our clinical and academic work, from endoscopic spine surgery and LTLIF to high-grade spondylolisthesis and the management of cervical dural tears.
Book Chapter: MIS-TLIF in High-Grade Spondylolisthesis
– A detailed technical chapter describing minimally invasive reduction, neural decompression and fusion strategies for complex high-grade slips.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
– A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing full-endoscopic discectomy with tubular microscopic discectomy, including clinical outcomes and biochemical markers of muscle injury.
LTLIF: Large-Footprint Cage Through a Tubular Approach
– Technical feasibility and early outcomes of minimally invasive TLIF using a large-footprint cage—a novel technique aimed at improving endplate coverage and fusion biomechanics.
Management of Cervical Dural Tears
– Our experience with a standardized closed-wound drainage protocol for managing recognized and missed incidental durotomies following posterior cervical decompression—based on a retrospective analysis of 531 patients.