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View article: Is there a direct correlation between cervical sagittal alignment and spinopelvic sagittal alignment?: an observational study from asymptomatic Indian adults
Is there a direct correlation between cervical sagittal alignment and spinopelvic sagittal alignment?: an observational study from asymptomatic Indian adults Open
This study reveals a significant correlation between cervical and spinopelvic parameters, emphasizing the interconnectedness of pelvic, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine parameters.
View article: Response to the letter to the editor: Effect of rehabilitation timing on the functional, vocational, and psychological outcomes in patients with paraplegia secondary to traumatic spinal cord injury: a retrospective cohort study
Response to the letter to the editor: Effect of rehabilitation timing on the functional, vocational, and psychological outcomes in patients with paraplegia secondary to traumatic spinal cord injury: a retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Does the length of the intermediate pedicle screw influence outcome in unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures? A prospective randomized study in India
Does the length of the intermediate pedicle screw influence outcome in unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures? A prospective randomized study in India Open
Study Design: A prospective randomized study.Purpose: To investigate the impact of intermediate pedicle screw length on radiological and functional outcomes in unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures (TLF) treated with short-segment posteri…
View article: A prospective study comparing the outcomes of mesh fixation with suture material versus tackers in Intra-Peritoneal Onlay Mesh (IPOM) repair
A prospective study comparing the outcomes of mesh fixation with suture material versus tackers in Intra-Peritoneal Onlay Mesh (IPOM) repair Open
View article: Effect of rehabilitation timing on the functional, vocational, and psychological outcomes in patients with paraplegia secondary to traumatic spinal cord injury: a retrospective cohort study
Effect of rehabilitation timing on the functional, vocational, and psychological outcomes in patients with paraplegia secondary to traumatic spinal cord injury: a retrospective cohort study Open
Study Design: A retrospective cohort study.Purpose: To study the effect of rehabilitation timing on the functional, psychological, and vocational outcomes of patients with paraplegia secondary to traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).Overview…
View article: Surgeon-Guided Fluoroscopic Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) versus Anesthetist-Guided Ultrasonic ESPB for Perioperative Analgesia in Lumbar Fusion Surgery- a Prospective Randomized Control Study
Surgeon-Guided Fluoroscopic Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) versus Anesthetist-Guided Ultrasonic ESPB for Perioperative Analgesia in Lumbar Fusion Surgery- a Prospective Randomized Control Study Open
Study design Prospective, randomized control study. Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of fluoroscopy-guided vs ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) for perioperative analgesia in lumbar fusion surgery. Materials an…
View article: Navigation guided removal of a retropharyngeal migrated fish bone into the foramen transversarium - A case report
Navigation guided removal of a retropharyngeal migrated fish bone into the foramen transversarium - A case report Open
Background: Fish bone ingestion causing esophageal perforation and retropharyngeal migration is a rare problem presenting to a spine surgeon. Case: A 58-year-old female presented with complaints of odynophagia following ingestion of fish. …
View article: The Association of Modic Changes and Disc-Endplate-Bone Marrow Complex Classification in Patients With Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
The Association of Modic Changes and Disc-Endplate-Bone Marrow Complex Classification in Patients With Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Open
Study design Observational cohort study. Objective To assess the association of Modic changes and DEBC classification in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease. Methods The study includes 2 groups, neck pain patients presenting t…
View article: A rare isolated intradural extramedullary epidermoid cyst of the thoracic spine: A case report and literature review
A rare isolated intradural extramedullary epidermoid cyst of the thoracic spine: A case report and literature review Open
Background: Spinal epidermoid cysts are rare, benign, slow-growing lesions commonly located in the lumbosacral region. They are commonly intradural and extramedullary. Thoracic spine epidermoid cysts are relatively rare and commonly intrad…
View article: How does cervical and cervicothoracic alignment impact horizontal gaze?
How does cervical and cervicothoracic alignment impact horizontal gaze? Open
Background: Cervical sagittal alignment maintains horizontal gaze, supports the axial load of the skull, and has a reciprocal relationship to the cervicothoracic sagittal alignment. Studies are being conducted on different ethnicities, but…
View article: Radiological analysis of the sagittal profile of the Indian population according to the theoretical Roussouly classification
Radiological analysis of the sagittal profile of the Indian population according to the theoretical Roussouly classification Open
Background: Pierre Roussouly et al. classified four distinct types of sagittal profiles in normal individuals based on their sacral slope (SS). It was modified by Laouissat et al., (theoretical) including a fifth type. Study Design: The st…
View article: Current trends in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring among Asia–Pacific countries: an Asia–Pacific Spine Society survey
Current trends in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring among Asia–Pacific countries: an Asia–Pacific Spine Society survey Open
Study Design: A prospective web-based survey.Purpose: Although intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) is critical in spine surgery, its usage is largely based on the surgeon’s discretion, and studies on its usage trends in Asi…
View article: Surgical Correction of Thoracic and Thoracolumbar TB Kyphosis by Posterior Only Approach Using Rajasekaran’s Kyphosis Classification
Surgical Correction of Thoracic and Thoracolumbar TB Kyphosis by Posterior Only Approach Using Rajasekaran’s Kyphosis Classification Open
Study design Prospective analysis of retrospective data. Objectives To analyse the clinical and radiological outcomes of thoracic and thoracolumbar TB kyphosis by a posterior-only approach using kyphosis classification. Methods Patients wi…
View article: Role of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and T2 Relaxometry as Imaging Biomarker of Early Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Role of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and T2 Relaxometry as Imaging Biomarker of Early Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Open
Study Design Observational comparative study. Objective To study the role of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and T2 relaxometry (T2r) as imaging biomarkers for identifying early lumbar disc degeneration. Methods We evaluated 236 disc…
View article: Ligamentum Flavum Flap Technique in Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Ligamentum Flavum Flap Technique in Lumbar Microdiscectomy Open
Background: Microdiscectomy has been the gold-standard technique for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. A potential reason for suboptimal symptom resolution following microdiscectomy is postoperative epidural fibrosis 1 . Preservatio…
View article: Letter to the Editor: Characteristics of Spinal Morphology According to the “Current” and “Theoretical” Roussouly Classification Systems in a Diverse, Asymptomatic Cohort: Multi-Ethnic Alignment Normative Study (MEANS)
Letter to the Editor: Characteristics of Spinal Morphology According to the “Current” and “Theoretical” Roussouly Classification Systems in a Diverse, Asymptomatic Cohort: Multi-Ethnic Alignment Normative Study (MEANS) Open
View article: From Modic to Disc Endplate Bone Marrow Complex - The Natural Course and Clinical Implication of Vertebral Endplate Changes
From Modic to Disc Endplate Bone Marrow Complex - The Natural Course and Clinical Implication of Vertebral Endplate Changes Open
Study Design Review article. Objectives A review of literature on the epidemiology, natural course, pathobiology and clinical implications of vertebral endplate changes. Methods A literature search was performed using the Cochrane Database…
View article: Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound Guided Inter-semispinal Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Posterior Cervical Laminectomy - A Prospective Randomised Controlled Study
Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound Guided Inter-semispinal Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Posterior Cervical Laminectomy - A Prospective Randomised Controlled Study Open
Study design Prospective, randomized controlled study. Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of an ultrasound-guided ISP block for postoperative analgesia in posterior cervical laminectomy. Methods 88 patients requiring posterior cer…
View article: Functional and Radiological Outcomes of All-Posterior Surgical Correction of Dystrophic Curves in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Functional and Radiological Outcomes of All-Posterior Surgical Correction of Dystrophic Curves in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Open
Study Design: A retrospective cohort study.Purpose: To determine outcomes following all-posterior surgery using computed tomography navigation, hybrid stabilization, and multiple anchor point techniques in patients with neurofibromatosis t…
View article: Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Predict Neurological Deficit in Patients with Traumatic Lower Lumbar Fractures?
Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Predict Neurological Deficit in Patients with Traumatic Lower Lumbar Fractures? Open
Study Design: A retrospective cohort study.Purpose: This study aimed to understand the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in predicting neurological deficits in traumatic lower lumbar fractures (LLFs; L3–L5).Overview of Literature: D…
View article: Comparison Between Relative Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Caudal Epidural Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Lumbar Fusion Surgery- A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Comparison Between Relative Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Caudal Epidural Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Lumbar Fusion Surgery- A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study Open
Study Design Prospective, randomized controlled double-blinded study. Objective To compare the relative efficacy of ultrasound-guided ESPB and CEB for postoperative analgesia after a single-level lumbar fusion surgery and compared it with …
View article: Active tuberculosis of spine: Current updates
Active tuberculosis of spine: Current updates Open
Clinical results for the treatment of spinal TB are generally satisfactory when the disease is identified and treated early. However, the major health issue and the biggest obstacle in achieving the goals of the "End TB strategy" is the re…
View article: Current trends and advancements in spine surgery
Current trends and advancements in spine surgery Open
View article: Propensity matched outcome analysis following microdiscectomy versus interlaminar endoscopic discectomy for L5-S1 disc herniation
Propensity matched outcome analysis following microdiscectomy versus interlaminar endoscopic discectomy for L5-S1 disc herniation Open
View article: Ralstonia mannitolilytica as a rare cause of spondylodiscitis following endoscopic lumbar discectomy- A report of two cases
Ralstonia mannitolilytica as a rare cause of spondylodiscitis following endoscopic lumbar discectomy- A report of two cases Open
View article: Dural injury following elective spine surgery – A prospective analysis of risk factors, management and complications
Dural injury following elective spine surgery – A prospective analysis of risk factors, management and complications Open
View article: Ultrasonic bone scalpel in spine surgery
Ultrasonic bone scalpel in spine surgery Open
View article: Analysis of Postoperative Clinical Outcomes in Cervical Myelopathy due to Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Involving C2
Analysis of Postoperative Clinical Outcomes in Cervical Myelopathy due to Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Involving C2 Open
Study Design: Retrospective study.Purpose: To investigate the radiological phenotype, patient and surgery-related risk factors influencing postoperative clinical outcome for cervical myelopathy caused by ossification of the posterior longi…
View article: “Satellite pedicle screws” - A novel technique of pedicle screw insertion in obese patients undergoing lumbar fusion
“Satellite pedicle screws” - A novel technique of pedicle screw insertion in obese patients undergoing lumbar fusion Open
View article: A Whole Spine MRI Based Study of the Prevalence, Associated Disc Degeneration and Anatomical Correlations of Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra
A Whole Spine MRI Based Study of the Prevalence, Associated Disc Degeneration and Anatomical Correlations of Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra Open
Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objective Lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) results in numerical alterations of the lumbar and sacral segments. Literature concerning true prevalence, associated disc degeneration, and variat…