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View article: 3D-Printed Titanium: Game-Changer for Standalone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion? An Analysis of Risk Factors for Revision Surgery
3D-Printed Titanium: Game-Changer for Standalone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion? An Analysis of Risk Factors for Revision Surgery Open
Study Design Single-center retrospective cohort study. Objective To evaluate whether 3D-printed titanium (3DTi) cages reduce the risk of revision surgery compared to polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages in standalone lateral lumbar interbody …
View article: The Association Between Preoperative Cannabis Use and Anxiety, Pain Scores and Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study
The Association Between Preoperative Cannabis Use and Anxiety, Pain Scores and Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objective Despite increasing cannabis use, its prevalence in specific surgical groups is unclear, and its impact on perioperative care and outcomes is understudied. This study estimates cannabis use…
View article: nano-HA and Gel improves mechanical performance and biomineralization of 3D-printed nano-HA/Gel/CMC bone scaffolds
nano-HA and Gel improves mechanical performance and biomineralization of 3D-printed nano-HA/Gel/CMC bone scaffolds Open
In 3D printing scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications, obtaining high degree of printability and shape fidelity while maintaining sufficient mechanical support are important obstacles. To address this issue, in this study, carb…
View article: Undetected low bone mineral density in patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery—prevalence and risk factors
Undetected low bone mineral density in patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery—prevalence and risk factors Open
This study found a high prevalence of abnormal BMD in LFS patients, with a significant proportion of undiagnosed osteoporosis. While osteoporosis was more common in females, male patients with osteoporosis were more frequently undiagnosed.…
View article: Short-Term Outcomes of a Novel Non-Screw Based Expandable Posterior Interbody Fusion Cage
Short-Term Outcomes of a Novel Non-Screw Based Expandable Posterior Interbody Fusion Cage Open
The novel nonscrew-based expandable cage effectively restored and maintained disc height with a low incidence of complications, suggesting it as a safe and effective alternative for lumbar interbody fusion. Further long-term studies are ne…
View article: Multifidus Degeneration: The Key Imaging Predictor of Adjacent Segment Disease
Multifidus Degeneration: The Key Imaging Predictor of Adjacent Segment Disease Open
Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives To identify imaging predictors on pre- and perioperative imaging that are associated with a future revision surgery for adjacent segment disease (ASD) following lumbar fusion. Methods Pat…
View article: Impact of Erector Spinae Plane Blocks on Pain Management and Postoperative Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Pain Undergoing Spine Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Impact of Erector Spinae Plane Blocks on Pain Management and Postoperative Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Pain Undergoing Spine Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
ESPBs were associated with statistically and clinically significant reductions in 24-hour opioid consumption and LOS, without differences in NRS pain scores after spinal fusion in a chronic pain surgical cohort. Given these effects, patien…
View article: Assessing paraspinal muscle atrophy with electrical impedance myography: Limitations and insights
Assessing paraspinal muscle atrophy with electrical impedance myography: Limitations and insights Open
Paraspinal muscle atrophy is gaining attention in spine surgery due to its link to back pain, spinal degeneration and worse postoperative outcomes. Electrical impedance myography (EIM) is a noninvasive diagnostic tool for muscle quality as…