Allen S. Chen, MD, MPH

Interventional Spine

Regenerative Medicine

1. Chen A, Robinson L. “Proximal median neuropathy masquerading as carpal tunnel syndrome.” American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2008 Oct; 87(10): 862.
2. Dreyfuss P, Cohen S, Chen A, Bohart Z, Bogduk N. “Is Immediate Pain Relief After a Spinal Injection Procedure Enhanced by Intravenous Sedation?” PM&R. January 2009, Vo. 1 No. 1 60-63.
3. Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Turner JA, Heagerty PJ, Deyo RA, Sullivan SD, Bauer Z, Bresnahan BW, Avins AL, Nedeljkovic SS, Nerenz DR, Standaert C, Kessler L, Akuthota V, Annaswamy T, Chen A, Diehn F, Firtch W, Gerges FJ, Gilligan C, Goldberg H, Kennedy DJ, Mandel S, Tyburski M, Sanders W, Sibell D, Smuck M, Wasan A, Won L, Jarvik JG. “A Randomized Trial of Epidural Corticosteroid Injection for Spinal Stenosis.” New England Journal of Medicine. July 2014; 371:11-21.
4. Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Turner JA, Heagerty PJ, Deyo RA, Bauer Z, Avins AL, Nedeljkovic SS, Nerenz DR, Shi XR, Annaswamy T, Standaert CJ, Smuck M, Kennedy DJ, Akuthota V, Sibell D, Wasan AD, Diehn F, Suri P, Rundell SD, Kessler L, Chen AS, Jarvik JG. “Long-Term Effects of Repeated Injections of Local Anesthetic With or Without Corticosteroid for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Trial.”  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2017;98:1499-507
5. Mirchandani A, Chen A. Isolated Neck Extensor Myopathy: A Case Presentation of Rapid Onset and Spontaneous Recovery. PM&R. 2018 May; 10(5):552-554
6. Chen A, Miccio VF, Smith CC, Christolias GC, Blanchard, AR. Procedural Pain During Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks With and Without Skin Wheal Anesthesia: A Prospective Comparative Observational Study. Pain Medicine. 2019 Apr 1;20(4):779-783
7. Xu E, Lee C, Pritzl S, Chen A, Lohmueller T, Cohen B, Chan E, Schuck PJ. Infrared-to-ultraviolet upconverting nanaoparticles for COVID-19-related disinfection applications. Optical Materials: X. 12 (2021) 100099.
8. Chen A, Brown M, Buser Z, Arekelyan A, Shamie N, Holly L, Liu J, Wang J. A Tale of Two Institutions: COVID-19 Positive Rates in Asymptomatic Patients Pre-Screened for Spine Procedures and Surgeries in Los Angeles, California. Global Spine Journal 12/2021.  doi: 10.1177/21925682211057489. PMID: 34870486
9. Chen A, Solberg J, Smith C, Chi M, Lowder R, Christolias G, Singh JR. Intraarticular Platelet Rich Plasma vs Corticosteroid Injections for Sacroiliac Joint Pain – A Double Blinded, Randomized Clinical Trial. Pain Medicine Nov 2021, https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnab332.

National Societies:

• Instructor, Spine Intervention Society Instructor
• Instructor, North American Spine Society
• Education Division Vice-Chair, Spine Intervention Society
• CME Committee Vice-Chair, Spine Intervention Society
• CME Committee, North American Spine Society

Invited Lectures:

• Chen A, “Principles of Radiofrequency Ablation,” 11th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Hangzhou, China, 5/18
• Chen A, “Regenerative Medicine,” 11th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Hangzhou, China, 5/18
• Chen A, “Regenerative Medicine and Biologics,” Global Spine Congress, Singapore, 5/18
• Chen A, “Ultrasound vs. Fluoroscopic Injection Techniques,” Global Spine Congress, Singapore, 5/18
• Chen A, “Principles of Spinal Cord Stimulation,” The International Musculoskeletal Society, 11th Annual Symposium on Current Concepts in Orthopedics, Spine, and Pain & Rehabilitation Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon, 7/18
• Chen A, “Principles of Lumbar Radiofrequency Neurotomy,” The International Musculoskeletal Society, 11th Annual Symposium on Current Concepts in Orthopedics, Spine, and Pain & Rehabilitation Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon, 7/18
• Chen A, “Biologics and Guided Injections,” Sociedad Iberolatinamerica De Columna (SILACO). CLEMI, Bogota Colombia. 10/18
• Chen A, “Pre-Test and Post-Test Probability,” Sociedad Iberolatinamerica De Columna (SILACO). CLEMI, Bogota Colombia. 10/18
• Chen A, “Biologics and Guided Injections,” Sociedad Iberolatinamerica De Columna (SILACO). CLEMI, Bogota Colombia. 4/19
• Chen A, “The Use of Diagnostic Spinal Injections for Surgical Planning,” Sociedad Iberolatinamerica De Columna (SILACO). CLEMI, Bogota Colombia. 4/19
• Chen A, “Theory and Evidence Base for Pulsed Radiofrequency Non-Ablative Therapy.” Global Spine Conference, Toronto, CA. 5/19
• Chen A, “Failed Back Surgery – The Quest for a Pain Generator.” NASS/Ukraine Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. 12/21
• Chen A, “ Interventional treatments for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.” ArabSpine Course Diploma, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12/21
• Chen A, “ Interventional treatments for Facet Mediated Pain.” ArabSpine Course Diploma, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12/21
• Chen A, “ SIJ Pain, Diagnosis, and Medical Management.” ArabSpine Course Diploma, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12/21
• Chen A, “ Interventional treatments for Lumbar Disc Herniation.” ArabSpine Course Diploma, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12/21
• Chen A, “C0-1 and C1-2 Facet Joint Injections; Anatomy, Presentation, and Technique.” SIS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada 9/22

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• Super Doctors® Southern California 2021-2024
• Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
• Southern California Rising Stars, Super Doctors®, 2019
• Southern California Rising Stars, Super Doctors®, 2018