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View article: Prone lateral thoracolumbar corpectomy: Case series and technique description
Prone lateral thoracolumbar corpectomy: Case series and technique description Open
Introduction: Thoracolumbar corpectomies are essential for managing anterior spinal column pathologies, including tumor, trauma, infection, and deformity. While traditional open approaches may cause significant morbidity, minimally invasiv…
View article: Radiological and Clinical Outcomes of Expansive LLIF cages – Single- arm and comparative systematic revision with metanalysis
Radiological and Clinical Outcomes of Expansive LLIF cages – Single- arm and comparative systematic revision with metanalysis Open
Purpose Expandable cages have been introduced in lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) to enhance segmental lordosis correction and reduce endplate damage and subsidence risk. However, evidence regarding their efficacy remains inconsisten…
View article: Old technicque, new applications: Can the H-reflex be a possible Real-Time Indicator in endoscopic surgery for decompression of acute disc herniation at the S1 root?
Old technicque, new applications: Can the H-reflex be a possible Real-Time Indicator in endoscopic surgery for decompression of acute disc herniation at the S1 root? Open
Background: The Hoffmann (H-) reflex is a monosynaptic electrophysiological response that reflects S1-root integrity. Although widely used in experimental neurophysiology, its intra-operative application during endoscopic lumbar surgery is…
View article: Current Advances and Concepts in the Treatment of Meningioma
Current Advances and Concepts in the Treatment of Meningioma Open
Meningioma is the most common primary intracranial tumor in adults, with an incidence of 9.51 per 100,000. Meningiomas are firmly attached to the inner surface of the dura; however, some high-grade tumors may present variable degrees of br…
View article: Relação entre uma escala radiográfica de doença degenerativa lombar e qualidade de vida
Relação entre uma escala radiográfica de doença degenerativa lombar e qualidade de vida Open
Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a correlação entre uma escala radiográfica de doença degenerativa lombar e o Índice de Incapacidade de Oswestry (Oswestry Disability Index, ODI, em inglês). Métodos Estudo transversal em que o questionário de qualid…
View article: The impact of intraoperative use of opioids on the survival of individuals undergoing surgery for Glioblastoma
The impact of intraoperative use of opioids on the survival of individuals undergoing surgery for Glioblastoma Open
Introduction: Glioblastoma (GBM) is a primary tumor of the central nervous system (CNS). It is one of the most aggressive tumors affectinghumans, hasno cure, and has an extremely inverse prognosis, with an average survival ranging from 7 t…
View article: New ipsilateral full endoscopic interlaminar Approach for L5-S1 foraminal and extraforaminal decompression: technique description and initial case series.
New ipsilateral full endoscopic interlaminar Approach for L5-S1 foraminal and extraforaminal decompression: technique description and initial case series. Open
Background The L5-S1 interlaminar access described in 2006 by Ruetten et al. represented a paradigm shift and a new perspective on endoscopic spinal approaches. Since then, the spinal community has shown that both the traditional ipsilater…
View article: Survey of major complications after prone transpsoas surgery: An analysis of early adopters’ practice
Survey of major complications after prone transpsoas surgery: An analysis of early adopters’ practice Open
Introduction: The prone transpsoas technique (PTP) is a modification of the traditional lateral lumbar interbody fusion approach, which was first published in the literature in 2020. The technique provides several advantages, such as lordo…
View article: Advancing Prone-Transpsoas Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review and Evolution of Indications with Representative Cases
Advancing Prone-Transpsoas Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review and Evolution of Indications with Representative Cases Open
The Prone Transpsoas (PTP) approach to lumbar spine surgery, emerging as an evolution of lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), offers significant advantages over traditional methods. PTP has demonstrated increased lumbar lordosis gains c…
View article: Tradução e adaptação transcultural do questionário SOSG-OQ 2.0 para o português brasileiro
Tradução e adaptação transcultural do questionário SOSG-OQ 2.0 para o português brasileiro Open
Resumo Objetivo: Realizar a adaptação transcultural e a tradução para o português brasileiro da versão 2.0 do Questionário de Desfechos do Spine Oncology Study Group (Spine Oncology Study Group – Outcomes Questionnaire 2.0, SOSG-OQ 2.0, em…
View article: Quality of Life in Spinal Cord Injured Individuals After Surgery
Quality of Life in Spinal Cord Injured Individuals After Surgery Open
Introduction: Spinal cord injury is a serious and often irreversible phenomenon that causes major disruption in the quality of life of affected patients, as it can cause severe limitations in performing day-to-day activities. Therefore, un…
View article: Evaluation of the use of tranexamic acid in the postoperative period in patients with scoliosis undergoing posterior fusion
Evaluation of the use of tranexamic acid in the postoperative period in patients with scoliosis undergoing posterior fusion Open
Introduction: Scoliosis is the most prevalent type of spinal deformity, with a 2-3% prevalence in the general population. Moreover, surgery for scoliotic deformity may result in severe blood loss and, consequently, the need for blood trans…
View article: Intraoperative opioids and disease-free survival in glioblastoma multiforme
Intraoperative opioids and disease-free survival in glioblastoma multiforme Open
Introduction : Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a primary tumor of the Central Nervous System (CNS). It is one of the most aggressive tumors that can affect humans, with no cure so far and an extremely inverse prognosis, with an average su…
View article: A Novel Anti-Gravitational Thread Pathway Technique to Promote Face Lift: Technical Report
A Novel Anti-Gravitational Thread Pathway Technique to Promote Face Lift: Technical Report Open
Background: Thread lifts using absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) threads are a popular minimally invasive approach for facial rejuvenation. However, limitations exist with current techniques. Objective: Develop a new PDO thread lift technique…
View article: L4-L5 Anatomy Classification System for Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
L4-L5 Anatomy Classification System for Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open
INTRODUCTION: Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF), developed by Dr. Luiz Pimenta in 2006, allows access to the spinal column through the psoas major muscle. The technique has numerous advantages, including reduced damage to bone and mus…
View article: L4-L5 anatomy classification system for lateral lumbar interbody Fusion
L4-L5 anatomy classification system for lateral lumbar interbody Fusion Open
Introduction: Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), developed by Dr. Luiz Pimenta in 2006, allows access to the spinal column through the psoas major muscle. The technique has many advantages, such as reduced bone and muscular tissue dam…
View article: L4-L5 Anatomy Classification System for Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
L4-L5 Anatomy Classification System for Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open
Introduction: Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), developed by Dr. Luiz Pimenta in 2006, allows access to the spinal column through the psoas major muscle. The technique has many advantages, such as reduced bone and muscular tissue dam…
View article: Radiological parameters after LLIF for adjacent-level disease treatment
Radiological parameters after LLIF for adjacent-level disease treatment Open
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the radiological outcomes of using the LLIF technique to treat adjacent-level disease. METHODS: Patients undergoing LLIF surgery for treatment of adjacent level disease, with preoperative radiography and postoperative…
View article: Single-Position Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Prone: Single-Centric Case-Series
Single-Position Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Prone: Single-Centric Case-Series Open
Background The main difference between prone and lateral surgery is that the patient's position is changed from lateral decubitus to prone, which may work around the three principal difficulties of the standard lateral approach. The prone …
View article: Prevalence and Imaging-Based Classification of Pituitary Adenomas with Hard Consistency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Prevalence and Imaging-Based Classification of Pituitary Adenomas with Hard Consistency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
OBJECTIVE Transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenomas may be difficult in patients with hard tumors. To determine the genuine incidence and performance of radiological features in diagnosing pituitary adenomas with hard consistency, we…
View article: Epidemiology of Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Cross-Sectional Study
Epidemiology of Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Purpose: This study aims to analyze the epidemiological profile of operated patients victims of thoracolumbar fractures. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample was composed of a total of 223 cases o…
View article: Prevalence and Imaging-Based Classification of Pituitary Adenomas with Hard Consistency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Prevalence and Imaging-Based Classification of Pituitary Adenomas with Hard Consistency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
OBJECTIVE Transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenomas can be challenging in patients with tumors with a hard consistency. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to identify the true incidence and the perfo…
View article: Symptomatic pneumorrhachis after arthrodesis due to gunshot wounds - A Case Report
Symptomatic pneumorrhachis after arthrodesis due to gunshot wounds - A Case Report Open
Introduction: Pneumorrhachis, is a condition where, air or gas, are entrapped within the spinal canal. Due to its rareness, it can present a diagnostic challenge. Usually, pneumorrhachis represents an asymptomatic epiphenomenon but it can …
View article: Review of: "An Oriental Physician’s Views and Thoughts on the Global Prevalence of Lumbar Spondylosis – The traditional shoulder-carrying culture and traditional spine of a large eastern country are disappearing silently"
Review of: "An Oriental Physician’s Views and Thoughts on the Global Prevalence of Lumbar Spondylosis – The traditional shoulder-carrying culture and traditional spine of a large eastern country are disappearing silently" Open
Potential competing interests: No potential competing interests to declare.Interesting work.However, some of
View article: Epidemiological Analysis of Patients Victims of Surgical Thoracic/Lumbar Fractures Treated at a Tertiary Hospital in Brazil
Epidemiological Analysis of Patients Victims of Surgical Thoracic/Lumbar Fractures Treated at a Tertiary Hospital in Brazil Open
View article: Minimally invasive versus open surgery for degenerative lumbar pathologies:a systematic review and meta-analysis
Minimally invasive versus open surgery for degenerative lumbar pathologies:a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Impacto dos parâmetros espinopélvicos pré-operatórios na correção de lordose segmentar após fusão intersomática lombar por via lateral de um nível
Impacto dos parâmetros espinopélvicos pré-operatórios na correção de lordose segmentar após fusão intersomática lombar por via lateral de um nível Open
Resumo Objetivos O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar se os parâmetros espinopélvicos pré-operatórios podem influenciar o ganho da lordose segmental após fusão intersomática lombar por via lateral de um nível. Métodos Os seguintes …
View article: Assessing the Capabilities of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Aid in the Removal of Brain Tumors Affecting the Motor Cortex: A Systematic Review
Assessing the Capabilities of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Aid in the Removal of Brain Tumors Affecting the Motor Cortex: A Systematic Review Open
Further studies regarding motor function assessment are needed and standardized protocols for MEPs also need to be defined.
View article: IMPACT OF OBESITY ON THE CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF SPINAL SURGERY BY TRANSPSOAS LATERAL FUSION
IMPACT OF OBESITY ON THE CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF SPINAL SURGERY BY TRANSPSOAS LATERAL FUSION Open
Introduction: Obesity is a global phenomenon that affects the quality of life of the population. In addition to being a factor that can lead to cases of degeneration in the spine, it can also influence the clinical outcomes of spine surger…
View article: STUDY OF THE DIAMETER OF THE OBLIQUE CORRIDOR IN LATERAL DECUBITUS AND DORSAL DECUBITUS: RADIOLOGICAL STUDY
STUDY OF THE DIAMETER OF THE OBLIQUE CORRIDOR IN LATERAL DECUBITUS AND DORSAL DECUBITUS: RADIOLOGICAL STUDY Open
Introduction: Degenerative intervertebral disc disease and its impact on quality of life when associated with sagittal misalignmentis a current topic in the literature. The technique known as OLIF derives from the need to use anterior cage…