Alex L. Vlasak, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Zona NE, Stark SD,
Vlasak A
, Alexeev SO, Hunt KJ. Perspectives on Ligament Augmentation Techniques Among AOFAS Members: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2025 Jul; 10 (3):24730114251346795 Epub 2025 July 23
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Vlasak AL
, Palm LS, Hagen JE, Patrick MR, Pazik MN, Vlasak RG, Talerico MT. Interlocking screw backout from a preassembled polymer inlay in a retrograde femoral nail system: A retrospective review. Injury. 2025 Apr; 56 (4):112227 Epub 2025 Feb 22
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Vlasak AL
, Reddy AR, Lagrew DJ, Toussaint RJ. Plantar Flap Imbrication and Mobilization: A Technique for the Correction of Floating Toes. Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery. 2025; 24(1):e0431.
Teurlings TL, Lagrew DJ,
Vlasak AL
, Toussaint RJ. Revision first metatarsophalangeal joint lateral collateral ligament reconstruction with polyurethane urea matrix in an elite athlete: A case report Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases. 2024; 4(3).
Clifton W, Valero-Moreno F,
Vlasak A
, Damon A, Tubbs RS, Merrill S, Pichelmann M. Microanatomical considerations for safe uncinate removal during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: 10-year experience. Clin Anat. 2020 Sep; 33 (6):920-926 Epub 2020 Apr 13
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Clifton W, Nottmeier E, ReFaey K, Damon A,
Vlasak A
, Tubbs RS, Clifton CL, Pichelmann M. Ex vivo virtual and 3D printing methods for evaluating an anatomy-based spinal instrumentation technique for the 12th thoracic vertebra. Clin Anat. 2020 Apr; 33 (3):458-467 Epub 2020 Jan 25
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Vlasak AL
, Shin DH, Kubilis PS, Roper SN, Karachi A, Hoh BL, Rahman M. Comparing Standard Performance and Outcome Measures in Hospitalized Pituitary Tumor Patients with Secretory versus Nonsecretory Tumors. World Neurosurg. 2020 Mar; 135:e510-e519 Epub 2019 Dec 19
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Clifton W, Pichelmann M,
Vlasak A
, Damon A, ReFaey K, Nottmeier E. Investigation and Feasibility of Combined 3D Printed Thermoplastic Filament and Polymeric Foam to Simulate the Cortiocancellous Interface of Human Vertebrae. Sci Rep. 2020 Feb 19; 10 (1):2912
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Clifton W,
Vlasak A
, Damon A, Dove C, Pichelmann M. Freehand C2 Pedicle Screw Placement: Surgical Anatomy and Operative Technique. World Neurosurg. 2019 Dec; 132:113 Epub 2019 Sept 05
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Dastmalchi F, Karachi A, Yang C, Azari H, Sayour EJ, Dechkovskaia A,
Vlasak AL
, Saia ME, Lovaton RE, Mitchell DA, Rahman M. Sarcosine promotes trafficking of dendritic cells and improves efficacy of anti-tumor dendritic cell vaccines via CXC chemokine family signaling. J Immunother Cancer. 2019 Nov 21; 7 (1):321
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Vlasak AL
, Schaub A, Barry MER, Rhoton-Vlasak AS. The Neuroanatomy of Reproduction: Seeing Is Believing. Semin Reprod Med. 2019 Sep; 37 (5-06):251-256 Epub 2019 Jan 03
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Han J, Rabley A,
Vlasak A
, Bozorgmehri S, Bird V, Moy L. Career Expectations and Preferences of Urology Residency Applicants. Urology. 2019 Jan; 123:44-52 Epub 2018 Oct 11
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Dastmalchi F, Karachi A,
Vlasak A
, Azari H, Baban U, Mitchell D, Rahman M. IMMU-66. A NOVEL METABOLITE TO INCREASE EFFICACY OF CELLULAR IMMUNOTHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF GLIOBLASTOMA. Neuro Oncol. 2018; (Suppl 6, vi136).
Matsushima T, Kobayashi S, Inoue T, Rhoton AS,
Vlasak AL
, Oliveira E. Albert L. Rhoton Jr., MD: His Philosophy and Education of Neurosurgeons. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2018 Jul 15; 58 (7):279-289 Epub 2018 June 20
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Rhoton-Vlasak AS,
Vlasak AL
. Family Reflections on Our Amazing Journey with Dad-Professor Rhoton. World Neurosurg. 2016 Aug; 92:653-657 Epub 2016 June 16
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Yagmurlu K,
Vlasak AL
, Rhoton AL Jr. Three-dimensional topographic fiber tract anatomy of the cerebrum. Neurosurgery. 2015 Jun; 11 Suppl 2:274-305; discussion 305
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Azari H,
Vlasak AL
, Lovaton R, Mitchell D, Rahman M. METB-02 USING MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY TO TRACK DENDRITIC CELLS FOR VACCINE IMMUNOTHERAPY Neuro-Oncology. 2015; 17(Suppl 5):v135. Epub 2016 Jan 11.
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