Rafael De la Garza

Spine Neurosurgeon - Tumors & Complex Spine • Director of Spine Research • Assistant Professor • AO Spine Knowledge Forum Tumor • @spinetumorlab | Views my own

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

KNICKS WIN!!!!!

[Sertac Kirnaz, MD @KirnazSertac]

Thrilled to attend the Global Spine Congress in my hometown! It was amazing to reconnect with old colleagues from around the world and present our latest work. @rafdelag @spinetumorlab @AOSpine @AOSpineNA #spine #neurosurgery #Istanbul

[Rafael De la Garza @rafdelag]

Honored to be part or this amazing organization and research group. #aospine #spineoncology #spinetumor

[AO Spine @AOSpine]

In 2026, we celebrate 15 years of AO Spine Knowledge Forums, our global expert study groups advancing evidence-based spine care across tumor, deformity, SCI, trauma & infection, and degenerative! Highlights on collaboration, evidence, and better outcomes coming soon.
#AOSpine

[Rafael De la Garza @rafdelag]

Check out my 2025 highlights for metastatic spine disase on @VuMedi, talking about studies from @AOSpine Tumor, immunotherapy, #carbonfiber, and more!

#spineoncology #spinetumor

https://t.co/muFbhdKuTi

[Rafael De la Garza @rafdelag]

Very proud of our team! 🦾🧬

[Spine Tumor Lab @spinetumorlab]

⭐️ 2025 Year in Review

It was a great first year for us - 9 papers with 29 impact points, as well as several poster and oral presentations!

#spinetumorlab #spinetumor #spineoncology #cancer

[Spine @SpinePhilaPA76]

🌟Editor's Pick🌟

De la Garza Ramos et al present results from a Delphi panel seeking to develop an optimal surgical composite outcome measure in pts w/ metastatic spine disease (OSCO-M) through international consensus.

#NSGY #MedX #OrthoSpine
https://t.co/QgSddyueWN

[Spine Tumor Lab @spinetumorlab]

🧬 New Paper Alert

💡Performance Status alone is not enough to predict 90-day survival after spine tumor surgery, especially in patients with moderate performance scores

Check out our paper published in Cancers

#spineoncology #cancer #spinetumorlab

https://t.co/wQXoaLPzTT

[Rafael De la Garza @rafdelag]

Great time at @CNS_Update 2025 Meeting last week in LA. Got to talk about radiomarkers and biomarkers in #spineoncology and our lab members from @spinetumorlab showcase their work!

[NASSJ @NASSJournal]

A systematic review of TXA in surgery for spinal metastases reports a reassuring safety profile, but highlights the need for large-scale RCTs:

https://t.co/f919XoUsoN

@NASSspine @ElsOrthopaedics #orthotwitter #orthopedics #spine #medtwitter

[Rafael De la Garza @rafdelag]

70yo patient presented with a C4 pathologic fracture w kyphotic deformity and spinal instability

Spinal reconstruction was done with carbon fiber anterior cage and plate, allowing for better postoperative surveillance and complex radiation planning @CarboFix #spineoncology

[Kyle Mani @KyleMani_]

Multimodal machine learning for risk-stratified bundled payments in spinal surgery.

https://t.co/lAEgZ8ynbO

via @Nature_NPJ @npjDigitalMed

We predict financial metrics in spine surgery promoting value-based healthcare.

@ananthe2 @MitchFourmanMD @rafdelag

[Spine Tumor Lab @spinetumorlab]

🧬 New Paper Alert

💡Patients who undergo unplanned surgery for spinal metastases are at significantly higher risk of failure to rescue in the first 30 days compared to planned interventions

#spineoncology #metastasis #cancer #spinetumorlab

https://t.co/Tk8TsHWL5n

[New York Yankees @Yankees]

Hit Parade 🎉

[Spine Tumor Lab @spinetumorlab]

🧬 New Paper Alert

💡TXA may be safe in surgery for spinal metastases, but it’s efficacy in reducing blood loss or transfusions is questionable

Check out our paper below!

#spineoncology #metastasis #cancer #spinetumorlab

https://t.co/ItEcaowjhw

[New York Yankees @Yankees]

Belli of the East 🔥

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

YOUR KNICKS ARE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BOUND

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

GAME 4️⃣ W ✅

[Rafael De la Garza @rafdelag]

NYY ⚾️ and NYK 🏀 !!!

[Spine Tumor Lab @spinetumorlab]

Hello World!

[Rafael De la Garza @rafdelag]

Montefiore Einstein at night 🌃 @MontefioreNYC