James S. Harrop
Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Papers
5
Total Citations
107
H-Index
4
About
James S. Harrop is a prominent spine surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical innovation, health economics, and spinal cord pathology. His research portfolio reflects a sustained commitment to advancing both the clinical and financial dimensions of spine surgery, with particular focus on degenerative cervical myelopathy, lumbar fusion techniques, and the integration of emerging technologies such as robotics and navigation systems into operative practice. Harrop has made meaningful contributions to value-based care in spine surgery, most notably through rigorous cost analyses that help institutions understand the true economic implications of adopting new technologies. His time-driven activity-based costing work on robot-assisted transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (31 citations) exemplifies this approach, offering actionable data for surgical decision-making. His collaborative work identifying the ten major cost contributors in spine surgery (20 citations) further underscores his dedication to sustainable, high-value patient care. As part of the AOSpine North America consortium, Harrop has helped shape the future direction of the field, contributing to landmark reviews on peri-operative rehabilitation for degenerative cervical myelopathy and forward-looking perspectives on spine surgery's evolution. His body of work positions him as a leading voice in both clinical excellence and healthcare efficiency.
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Top Papers
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- 2Future Advances in Spine Surgery: The AOSpine North America Perspective27 citations · 2017
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- 4Achieving Value in Spine Surgery: 10 Major Cost Contributors20 citations · 2021
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