title: Historical Perspective: Henry H. Bohlman (1937-2010): The Father of Contemporary Spine Surgery.
abstract: The incredible career of Henry H. Bohlman, MD, spanned over four decades at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. He was an innovator and pioneer, designing several techniques for the management of several spinal pathologies while advocating the anterior approach to the spine. Dr. Bohlman's legacy is preserved in his fellows who have become leaders in spine surgery throughout the world.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Matthew V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Abola
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.|Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Derrick M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Knapik
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.|Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Zachary L
authors.initials: ZL
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.|Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Christopher G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Furey
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.|Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Randall E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Marcus
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009820:Ohio; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000266:history*; D013131:Spine