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View article: Evaluation of Cartoon Visuals versus Traditional Nursing Instruction for patients after Degenerative disc herniation surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of Cartoon Visuals versus Traditional Nursing Instruction for patients after Degenerative disc herniation surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Purpose This study aimed to incorporate cartoon visuals into nursing instructions for degenerative disc herniation surgery and test whether cartoon visuals in preoperative nursing instructions can help improve the accuracy of knowledge mem…
View article: Radiographic Assessment of Successful Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review of Fusion Criteria in Randomized Trials
Radiographic Assessment of Successful Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review of Fusion Criteria in Randomized Trials Open
Study Type Systematic Scoping Review. Introduction Radiographic assessment is crucial for diagnosing symptomatic pseudarthrosis and evaluating spinal fusion outcomes, yet no consensus exists on defining successful lumbar fusion. This scopi…
View article: Management of Dural Tears in Spine Surgery: A Worldwide Survey of Current Practices and Complications
Management of Dural Tears in Spine Surgery: A Worldwide Survey of Current Practices and Complications Open
Study Design Cross-sectional survey. Objectives To determine the prevalence and predictors of incidental durotomy (ID) among AO Spine surgeons globally, and assess current management strategies and associated complications. Methods An elec…
View article: Proceedings of the 2025 NASSi Annual Meeting
Proceedings of the 2025 NASSi Annual Meeting Open
View article: AO Spine Clinical Practice Recommendations for the Surgical Management of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: When to Decompress Alone and When to Fuse
AO Spine Clinical Practice Recommendations for the Surgical Management of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: When to Decompress Alone and When to Fuse Open
Study Design Literature review. Objective To provide a concise review of outcomes of decompression and fusion (D + F) vs decompression (D) alone for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS). Methods 6 articles were selected, including 3…
View article: Open Versus Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Treatment of Single-Level Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study
Open Versus Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Treatment of Single-Level Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study Open
Objective: This study aims to assess global trends in the use of open surgery versus minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for the treatment of single-level L4–5 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS).Methods: A cross-sectional online surv…
View article: Role of Surgeon Demographic Factors in the Management of L4-5 Grade I Spondylolisthesis: A Survey by the AO Spine Knowledge Forum Degenerative
Role of Surgeon Demographic Factors in the Management of L4-5 Grade I Spondylolisthesis: A Survey by the AO Spine Knowledge Forum Degenerative Open
Study Design Cross-sectional survey. Objective We explore the demographic factors amongst surgeons responsible for decision-making in the management of Grade I L4-5 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis(DLS). Methods A survey presenting th…
View article: A Comparative Analysis of Revision Rates in Surgical Treatments for Lumbar Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
A Comparative Analysis of Revision Rates in Surgical Treatments for Lumbar Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Open
Study Design Retrospective Cohort Study. Objective Isthmic spondylolisthesis is frequently encountered in spine surgical practice, though there is a significant variation in surgical management strategies. We sought to evaluate revision ra…
View article: Framework for Adoption of Enabling Technologies for Improved Outcomes in Spine Surgery
Framework for Adoption of Enabling Technologies for Improved Outcomes in Spine Surgery Open
Study Design Narrative Review. Objectives We aim to investigate the integration and impact of enabling technologies, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, navigation, robotics, and artificial intelligence within the do…
View article: Global Practices and Preferences in the Use of Osteobiologics for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Cross-Sectional Study
Global Practices and Preferences in the Use of Osteobiologics for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Study Design Cross-sectional study. Objectives To assess global practices and preferences in the use of osteobiologics for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and identify factors influencing the choice of specific osteobiologic…
View article: Factors influencing the adoption of innovation in spine surgery: An international survey of AO spine network
Factors influencing the adoption of innovation in spine surgery: An international survey of AO spine network Open
View article: How Reliable is the Assessment of Fusion Status Following ACDF Using Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs?
How Reliable is the Assessment of Fusion Status Following ACDF Using Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs? Open
Study Design Reliability study. Objectives The radiographic diagnosis of non-union is not standardized. Prior authors have suggested using a cutoff of .9. The ICC from these high performing reviewers was .94 (.9; .97), SEM was .45 mm, and …
View article: What Radiographic and Spinopelvic Parameters do Spine Surgeons Consider in Decision-Making for Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis?
What Radiographic and Spinopelvic Parameters do Spine Surgeons Consider in Decision-Making for Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis? Open
Study Design Cross-sectional survey. Objective Surgical treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis is remarkably varied due to heterogeneity of clinical-radiological presentations. This study aimed to assess which spinopelvic radio…
View article: Diagnosis and Treatment of Tethered Spinal Cord: A Systematic Review
Diagnosis and Treatment of Tethered Spinal Cord: A Systematic Review Open
CONTEXT Tethered cord syndrome is associated with motor and sensory deficits. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to summarize evidence regarding the diagnosis, prophylactic surgery, symptomatic treatment, and repeat surgery of tethered spinal cor…
View article: Proceedings of the 2024 Spine Across the Sea Conference: A celebration of 30 years of collaboration between NASS and JSSR
Proceedings of the 2024 Spine Across the Sea Conference: A celebration of 30 years of collaboration between NASS and JSSR Open
View article: Allogeneic Disc Progenitor Cells Safely Increase Disc Volume and Improve Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in Patients With Lumbar Disc Degeneration—Results of an FDA-Approved Biologic Therapy Randomized Clinical Trial
Allogeneic Disc Progenitor Cells Safely Increase Disc Volume and Improve Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in Patients With Lumbar Disc Degeneration—Results of an FDA-Approved Biologic Therapy Randomized Clinical Trial Open
NCT03347708-Study to Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Injectable Disc Cell Therapy, a Treatment for Symptomatic Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.
View article: Radiographic Risk Factors for Adjacent Segment Disease Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Radiographic Risk Factors for Adjacent Segment Disease Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objectives To assess the radiographic risk factors for adjacent segment disease (ASD) following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for degenerative cervical spine pathologies. M…
View article: Comparison of Different Osteobiologics in Terms of Imaging Modalities and Time Frames for Fusion Assessment in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review
Comparison of Different Osteobiologics in Terms of Imaging Modalities and Time Frames for Fusion Assessment in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review Open
Study Design Systematic review. Objectives The study’s primary objective was to determine how osteobiologic choice affects fusion rates in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The study’s secondary objectives…
View article: AO Spine Guideline for the Use of Osteobiologics (AOGO) in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Spinal Degenerative Cases
AO Spine Guideline for the Use of Osteobiologics (AOGO) in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Spinal Degenerative Cases Open
Study design Guideline Objectives To develop an international guideline (AOGO) about the use of osteobiologics in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for treating degenerative spine conditions. Methods The guideline development …
View article: What Is the Evidence Supporting Osteobiologic Use in Revision Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion?
What Is the Evidence Supporting Osteobiologic Use in Revision Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? Open
Study design Systematic literature review Objective To analyze the literature and describe the evidence supporting osteobiologic use in revision anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery. Methods A systematic search of PubMed/…
View article: Top 25 Most-Cited Articles on Robotic-Assisted Lumbar Spine Surgery
Top 25 Most-Cited Articles on Robotic-Assisted Lumbar Spine Surgery Open
BACKGROUND: Robot-guided lumbar spine surgery has evolved rapidly with evidence to support its utility and feasibility compared with conventional freehand and fluoroscopy-based techniques. The objective of this study was to assess trends a…
View article: Surgeon Preferences Worldwide in Wound Drain Utilization in Open Lumbar Fusion Surgery for Degenerative Pathologies
Surgeon Preferences Worldwide in Wound Drain Utilization in Open Lumbar Fusion Surgery for Degenerative Pathologies Open
Study Design Cross-sectional survey. Objective Although literature does not recommend routine wound drain utilization, there is a disconnect between the evidence and clinical practice. This study aims to explore into this controversy and a…
View article: SPINE20 recommendations 2023: One Earth, one family, one future WITHOUT spine DISABILITY
SPINE20 recommendations 2023: One Earth, one family, one future WITHOUT spine DISABILITY Open
SPINE20 proposes that focusing on the recommendations would facilitate equitable access to health systems, affordable spine care delivered by a competent healthcare workforce, and education of persons with spine disorders, which will contr…
View article: SPINE20 recommendations 2022: spine care—working together to recover stronger
SPINE20 recommendations 2022: spine care—working together to recover stronger Open
View article: Demographic, clinical, and operative risk factors associated with postoperative adjacent segment disease in patients undergoing lumbar spine fusions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Demographic, clinical, and operative risk factors associated with postoperative adjacent segment disease in patients undergoing lumbar spine fusions: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: P53. Clinical risk factors for adjacent segment disease following lumbar spine fusion surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
P53. Clinical risk factors for adjacent segment disease following lumbar spine fusion surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Benign Tumors Associated With Heterozygous NTHL1 Variant
Benign Tumors Associated With Heterozygous NTHL1 Variant Open
View article: The influence of modifiable risk factors on short-term postoperative outcomes following cervical spine surgery: A retrospective propensity score matched analysis
The influence of modifiable risk factors on short-term postoperative outcomes following cervical spine surgery: A retrospective propensity score matched analysis Open
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View article: Use of Autologous Stem Cells in Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review of Current Clinical Evidence
Use of Autologous Stem Cells in Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review of Current Clinical Evidence Open
Study design: Systematic review. Objectives: To systematically review, critically appraise and synthesize evidence on use of autologous stem cells sources for fusion in the lumbar spine. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBA…
View article: Is Less Really More? Economic Evaluation of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Is Less Really More? Economic Evaluation of Minimally Invasive Surgery Open
Study Design: Review. Objective: A comparative overview of cost-effectiveness between minimally invasive versus and equivalent open spinal surgeries. Methods: A literature search using PubMed was performed to identify articles of interest.…