Dimitri Tkatschenko
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View article: Automated measurement of spinopelvic alignment parameters using a spine planning software: a validation study
Automated measurement of spinopelvic alignment parameters using a spine planning software: a validation study Open
Background Accurate assessment of spinopelvic alignment is essential for managing adult spinal deformities. This study validates the Brainlab Elements Spine Planning software for automated measurement of spinopelvic parameters, comparing i…
View article: Clinical Outcomes and Challenges in the Management of Spondylodiscitis in Patients With Intravenous Drug Abuse: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Clinical Outcomes and Challenges in the Management of Spondylodiscitis in Patients With Intravenous Drug Abuse: A Multicenter Retrospective Study Open
Study Design Retrospective multicenter study. Objective To examine the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of spondylodiscitis in patients with intravenous drug abuse (IVDU) and compare them with non-IVDU patients. Methods Data from 575 pat…
View article: Low-Virulent Colonialization in Patients with Screw Loosening After Spondylodesis: A Single-Center Experience
Low-Virulent Colonialization in Patients with Screw Loosening After Spondylodesis: A Single-Center Experience Open
In patients with screw revision surgery, incidence of low-virulent microorganism colonialization is high and may play a role in the incidence of screw loosening. New therapeutic approaches addressing low-virulent infections and biofilm for…
View article: Standardized translaminar spinal tethering to prevent proximal junctional kyphosis in adult spinal deformity correction surgery
Standardized translaminar spinal tethering to prevent proximal junctional kyphosis in adult spinal deformity correction surgery Open
Purpose:This study evaluated whether standardized proximal translaminar spinal tethering at the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) +1 and UIV+2 reduces the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and the need for revision surgery in…
View article: Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Spine Surgery: An International Survey of Clinical Practices Among Expert Spine Surgeons
Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Spine Surgery: An International Survey of Clinical Practices Among Expert Spine Surgeons Open
Study Design Questionnaire-based survey. Objectives Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication in spine surgery but universal guidelines for SSI prevention are lacking. The objectives of this study are to depict a global status…