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View article: Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of symptoms and signs of degenerative cervical myelopathy: A prospective study
Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of symptoms and signs of degenerative cervical myelopathy: A prospective study Open
Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a clinical diagnosis based on history, physical exam, and imaging, but standardized criteria have not been established, contributing to diagnostic delays. We conducted a prospective study of DCM an…
View article: The contribution of lower limbs to Pelvic Tilt: A baseline and postoperative full-body analysis
The contribution of lower limbs to Pelvic Tilt: A baseline and postoperative full-body analysis Open
This study demonstrated that PT is a phenomenon driven by extension of the hips and flexion of the knees and proposed values to predict PT from those two compensatory mechanisms. Magnitude of spinal deformity and hip OA alters the magnitud…
View article: Comparing the effectiveness of generative AI technology in commonly asked scoliosis questions
Comparing the effectiveness of generative AI technology in commonly asked scoliosis questions Open
Purpose: In recent years, generative artificial intelligence systems have transformed the landscape of patient’s access to medical information and education. As increases in general and subspeciality physician shortages lead to longer lead…
View article: Late Complications and Adverse Events in Adult Deformity Surgery: A Narrative Review of Event Types, Prevalence, and Information Gaps
Late Complications and Adverse Events in Adult Deformity Surgery: A Narrative Review of Event Types, Prevalence, and Information Gaps Open
Study Design Literature review. Objectives The purpose of this paper is to provide a narrative review of late complications in adult deformity surgery, including infection, pseudarthrosis and junctional pathology after deformity correction…
View article: Impact of thoracolumbar inflection point on outcomes and complications in adult spinal deformity
Impact of thoracolumbar inflection point on outcomes and complications in adult spinal deformity Open
OBJECTIVE Existing literature on the impact of alignment parameters relative to the thoracolumbar inflection point remains sparse. The authors aimed to investigate the influence of the inflection point, lumbar lordosis apex (LLA), and othe…
View article: Utility of Routine Preoperative Urinalysis in Elective Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery
Utility of Routine Preoperative Urinalysis in Elective Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery Open
Study Design A retrospective cohort study. Objective To evaluate the utility of routine preoperative urinalysis as a predictor of postoperative complications following elective lumbar fusion surgery (ELFS). Methods This study included a re…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients with Proximal Junctional Kyphosis or Failure Initially Fused to Upper Versus Lower Thoracic Spine
Comparative Analysis of Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients with Proximal Junctional Kyphosis or Failure Initially Fused to Upper Versus Lower Thoracic Spine Open
Background: Patients with proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) or failure (PJF) may demonstrate disparate outcomes and recovery when fused to the upper (UT) versus lower (LT) thoracic spine. Few studies have distinguished the reoperation and…
View article: Assessing Abnormal Proximal Junctional Angles in Adult Spinal Deformity
Assessing Abnormal Proximal Junctional Angles in Adult Spinal Deformity Open
Study design. Multicentric retrospective study of prospectively collected data. Objective. On the basis of normative data from a cohort of asymptomatic volunteers, this study sought to determine the rate of abnormal values of proximal junc…
View article: What if You Could Treat the Same Patient Again, Would You do the Exact Same Spine Surgery? A Multi-Surgeon Survey of Their Own Revisions
What if You Could Treat the Same Patient Again, Would You do the Exact Same Spine Surgery? A Multi-Surgeon Survey of Their Own Revisions Open
Study Design Case-based survey. Objectives This study aims to investigate what a group of surgeons learned from their own revisions, and what they would do differently today. Methods A multi-center database of ASD surgical patients was que…
View article: Incremental Increase in Hospital Length of Stay Due to Complications of Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity
Incremental Increase in Hospital Length of Stay Due to Complications of Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity Open
Study Design Retrospective Cohort Study. Objectives Length of Stay (LOS) and resource utilization are of primary importance for hospital administration. This study aimed to understand the incremental effect of having a specific complicatio…
View article: Osteoporosis Treatment and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Osteoporosis Treatment and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Open
Osteoporotic patients undergoing ASD surgery exhibited similar surgical outcomes and alignment improvements compared to nonosteoporotic patients, despite a higher rate of PJK. Pharmacological treatment appears beneficial in managing osteop…
View article: Revision Strategy for Proximal Junctional Failure: Combined Effect of Proximal Extension and Focal Correction
Revision Strategy for Proximal Junctional Failure: Combined Effect of Proximal Extension and Focal Correction Open
Study design Retrospective review of a prospectively-collected multicenter database. Objectives The objective of this study was to determine optimal strategies in terms of focal angular correction and length of proximal extension during re…
View article: Impact of Self-Reported Loss of Balance and Gait Disturbance on Outcomes following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Impact of Self-Reported Loss of Balance and Gait Disturbance on Outcomes following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Open
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate if imbalance influences complication rates, radiological outcomes, and patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) following adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. Methods: ASD patients with bas…
View article: Cost Benefit of Implementation of Risk Stratification Models for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Cost Benefit of Implementation of Risk Stratification Models for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Open
Study Design/Setting Retrospective cohort study. Objective Assess the extent to which defined risk factors of adverse events are drivers of cost-utility in spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. Methods ASD patients with 2-year (2Y) data were inc…
View article: Alterations in Magnitude and Shape of Thoracic Kyphosis Following Surgical Correction for Adult Spinal Deformity
Alterations in Magnitude and Shape of Thoracic Kyphosis Following Surgical Correction for Adult Spinal Deformity Open
Study Design Retrospective review of prospective multicenter data. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the shape of TK before and after fusion in ASD patients treated with long fusion. Methods ASD patients undergoing posterior spina…
View article: Adult Cervical Deformity Patients Have Higher Baseline Frailty, Disability, and Comorbidities Compared With Complex Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Patients: A Comparative Cohort Study of 616 Patients
Adult Cervical Deformity Patients Have Higher Baseline Frailty, Disability, and Comorbidities Compared With Complex Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Patients: A Comparative Cohort Study of 616 Patients Open
Study Design Multicenter comparative cohort. Objective Studies have shown markedly higher rates of complications and all-cause mortality following surgery for adult cervical deformity (ACD) compared with adult thoracolumbar deformity (ATLD…
View article: Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Patients With Mild Scoliosis and Age-Appropriate Sagittal Alignment With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up
Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Patients With Mild Scoliosis and Age-Appropriate Sagittal Alignment With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up Open
Objective: The goal of this study was to determine if patients with mild scoliosis and age-appropriate sagittal alignment have favorable outcomes following surgical correction.Methods: Retrospective review of a prospective, multicenter adu…
View article: The ISSG-AO Complication Intervention Score, but Not Major/Minor Designation, is Correlated With Length of Stay Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
The ISSG-AO Complication Intervention Score, but Not Major/Minor Designation, is Correlated With Length of Stay Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Open
Study Design Retrospective review. Objectives The International Spine Study Group-AO (ISSG-AO) Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD) Complication Classification System was developed to improve classification, reporting, and study of complications a…
View article: Economic burden of nonoperative treatment of adult spinal deformity
Economic burden of nonoperative treatment of adult spinal deformity Open
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the cost utility of nonoperative treatment for adult spinal deformity (ASD). METHODS Nonoperatively and operatively treated patients who met database criteria for ASD and in whom compl…
View article: Are We Focused on the Wrong Early Postoperative Quality Metrics? Optimal Realignment Outweighs Perioperative Risk in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Are We Focused on the Wrong Early Postoperative Quality Metrics? Optimal Realignment Outweighs Perioperative Risk in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Open
Background: While reimbursement is centered on 90-day outcomes, many patients may still achieve optimal, long-term outcomes following adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery despite transient short-term complications. Objective: Compare long-…
View article: Height Gain Following Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity
Height Gain Following Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity Open
Background: Height gain following a surgical procedure for patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) is incompletely understood, and it is unknown if height gain correlates with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Methods: This was…
View article: Laminoplasty versus laminectomy with fusion for treating multilevel degenerative cervical myelopathy
Laminoplasty versus laminectomy with fusion for treating multilevel degenerative cervical myelopathy Open
When treating multilevel DCM, LP has similar rates of new or increasing axial neck pain compared to LF. LF was associated with greater hospital costs, length of stay, and complications compared to LP. LP may in fact be a less morbid and mo…
View article: 223 Surgical Management of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Comparing Outcomes Between Patients Admitted Through Clinic Versus Emergency Department
223 Surgical Management of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Comparing Outcomes Between Patients Admitted Through Clinic Versus Emergency Department Open
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) can lead to pain, disability, and permanent spinal cord impairment. Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention is essential to optimize functional outcomes for patients with CSM. Her…