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View article: Sudden spinal cord injury after cervicothoracic manipulation therapy: illustrative case
Sudden spinal cord injury after cervicothoracic manipulation therapy: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND Traumatic spinal cord injury is a devastating condition resulting in significant functional impairment. It is known that spinal manipulation therapy, often used as complementary treatment for presumed muscular neck pain, may rar…
View article: Multidisciplinary En-Bloc Resection of Sacral Chordoma: A Narrative Review and Illustrative Case
Multidisciplinary En-Bloc Resection of Sacral Chordoma: A Narrative Review and Illustrative Case Open
Background/Objectives: Sacral chordomas are rare, locally invasive tumors that pose significant surgical and oncological challenges due to their anatomical complexity, proximity to critical structures, and resistance to conventional therap…
View article: Middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolisation for chronic subdural haematomas: rationale and design for the STOp Recurrence of MMA Bleeding (STORMM) randomised control trial—a study protocol
Middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolisation for chronic subdural haematomas: rationale and design for the STOp Recurrence of MMA Bleeding (STORMM) randomised control trial—a study protocol Open
Introduction Chronic subdural haematomas (cSDH) are common and can result in neurological impairment and reduced consciousness. Surgery is typically performed once neurological symptoms develop. Recent studies suggest that arteries nourish…
View article: A Systematic Review of Current Terminology for Conditions Preceding Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Evidence Synthesis to Inform an AO Spine Expert Opinion Statement
A Systematic Review of Current Terminology for Conditions Preceding Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Evidence Synthesis to Inform an AO Spine Expert Opinion Statement Open
Study Design Systematic review. Objectives The pre-symptomatic state of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM), wherein degenerative changes and spinal cord compression are seen without clinical findings, is poorly understood and inconsist…
View article: From Open to MIS, evolving practice for posterior approaches in high-energy thoracolumbar vertebral fractures: a retrospective case series
From Open to MIS, evolving practice for posterior approaches in high-energy thoracolumbar vertebral fractures: a retrospective case series Open
View article: Cervical sagittal alignment and its impact on degenerative cervical myelopathy outcomes
Cervical sagittal alignment and its impact on degenerative cervical myelopathy outcomes Open
Introduction: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive spinal cord disorder driven by static compression and dynamic instability. Cervical sagittal alignment has recently emerged as a potential factor influencing both pathog…
View article: Risk of Surgical Site Infection in Posterior Spine Surgery Using Different Closing Techniques: A Retrospective Study of Two Neurosurgical Centers
Risk of Surgical Site Infection in Posterior Spine Surgery Using Different Closing Techniques: A Retrospective Study of Two Neurosurgical Centers Open
Objectives: To determine whether a closed dressing protocol reduces the surgical site infections (SSI) rate compared to conventional closing techniques. Methods: Patients who underwent lumbar spine surgery at two neurosurgical centers were…
View article: Odontoid Fractures: A Review of the Current State of the Art
Odontoid Fractures: A Review of the Current State of the Art Open
Odontoid fractures (OFs) represent up to 15% of all cervical fractures encountered and present most commonly amongst elderly patients, typically in the setting of low energy trauma such as falls. The Anderson and D’Alonzo classification an…
View article: Sex Differences in Patient-Rated Outcomes After Lumbar Spinal Fusion for Degenerative Disease
Sex Differences in Patient-Rated Outcomes After Lumbar Spinal Fusion for Degenerative Disease Open
Study Design. Heterogeneous data collection through a mix of prospective, retrospective, and ambispective methods. Objective. To evaluate the effect of biological sex on patient-reported outcomes after spinal fusion surgery for lumbar dege…
View article: Changes in cortical thickness: yet another indication of supraspinal adaptations in degenerative cervical myelopathy
Changes in cortical thickness: yet another indication of supraspinal adaptations in degenerative cervical myelopathy Open
This scientific commentary refers to ‘Patterns of cortical thickness alterations in degenerative cervical myelopathy: associations with dexterity and gait dysfunctions’, by Muhammad et al. (https://doi.org/10.1093/braincomms/fcae279).
View article: Multicenter external validation of prediction models for clinical outcomes after spinal fusion for lumbar degenerative disease
Multicenter external validation of prediction models for clinical outcomes after spinal fusion for lumbar degenerative disease Open
Background Clinical prediction models (CPM), such as the SCOAP-CERTAIN tool, can be utilized to enhance decision-making for lumbar spinal fusion surgery by providing quantitative estimates of outcomes, aiding surgeons in assessing potentia…
View article: Reoperations for adjacent segment disease in a cohort of patients operated for degenerative cervical myelopathy
Reoperations for adjacent segment disease in a cohort of patients operated for degenerative cervical myelopathy Open
View article: Reintervention In A Cohort Of Patients Operated For Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Reintervention In A Cohort Of Patients Operated For Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Open
View article: Multicenter external validation of prediction models for clinical outcomes after spinal fusion for lumbar degenerative disease
Multicenter external validation of prediction models for clinical outcomes after spinal fusion for lumbar degenerative disease Open
View article: Reoperations For Adjacent Segment Disease In A Cohort Of Patients Operated For Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Reoperations For Adjacent Segment Disease In A Cohort Of Patients Operated For Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Open
View article: Tetraparesis following thoracic spine surgery in a patient with Klippel–Feil syndrome and ABCB4 mutation: a case report
Tetraparesis following thoracic spine surgery in a patient with Klippel–Feil syndrome and ABCB4 mutation: a case report Open
View article: Management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey
Management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey Open
Study design Cross-sectional survey. Objective Currently there is limited evidence and guidance on the management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) and asymptomatic spinal cord compression (ASCC). Anecdotal evidence suggest va…
View article: Management of Mild Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy and Asymptomatic Spinal Cord Compression: An International Survey
Management of Mild Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy and Asymptomatic Spinal Cord Compression: An International Survey Open
View article: A Systematic Review of Current Terminology for Conditions Preceding Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Evidence to Inform an AO Spine Expert Opinion Statement
A Systematic Review of Current Terminology for Conditions Preceding Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Evidence to Inform an AO Spine Expert Opinion Statement Open
View article: Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors? Rationale and research protocol for a prospective, multicentre, observational study
Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors? Rationale and research protocol for a prospective, multicentre, observational study Open
Introduction Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of spinal cord impairment. Unfortunately, the condition remains poorly recognised and underdiagnosed. To better identify patients, screening tests that target ind…
View article: Cardioprotection with glucose insulin potassium (GIK) during non cardiac surgery in a patient with stress induced myocardial ischemia
Cardioprotection with glucose insulin potassium (GIK) during non cardiac surgery in a patient with stress induced myocardial ischemia Open
The administration of glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) has demonstrated cardioprotective effects in cardiac surgery. A 58-year-old male with severe disabling back pain due to posterolateral lumbar pseudarthrosis was scheduled for spine surg…
View article: FUSE-ML: development and external validation of a clinical prediction model for mid-term outcomes after lumbar spinal fusion for degenerative disease
FUSE-ML: development and external validation of a clinical prediction model for mid-term outcomes after lumbar spinal fusion for degenerative disease Open
View article: Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Development and Natural History [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 2]
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Development and Natural History [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 2] Open
Study Design: Narrative review. Objectives: To discuss the current understanding of the natural history of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). Methods: Literature review summarizing current evidence pertaining to the natural history an…
View article: Risk of Surgical Site Infection in Spine Surgery using Different Closing Techniques: A Retrospective Study of two Neurosurgical Centers
Risk of Surgical Site Infection in Spine Surgery using Different Closing Techniques: A Retrospective Study of two Neurosurgical Centers Open
View article: Screening for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) in Patients based on Signs, Symptoms and Known risk factors: Preliminary Results of an Ongoing Prospective Multicenter Study
Screening for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) in Patients based on Signs, Symptoms and Known risk factors: Preliminary Results of an Ongoing Prospective Multicenter Study Open
View article: Health Related Quality of Life 2 years after Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Sagittal Imbalance: assessement of 65 patients.
Health Related Quality of Life 2 years after Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Sagittal Imbalance: assessement of 65 patients. Open
View article: Screening for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) in patients based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors: preliminary results of an ongoing prospective multicenter study
Screening for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) in patients based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors: preliminary results of an ongoing prospective multicenter study Open
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View article: Clinical Outcomes between Stand-Alone Zero-Profile Spacers and Cervical Plate with Cage Fixation for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Retrospective Analysis of 166 Patients
Clinical Outcomes between Stand-Alone Zero-Profile Spacers and Cervical Plate with Cage Fixation for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Retrospective Analysis of 166 Patients Open
Stand-alone (SA) zero-profile implants are an alternative to cervical plating (CP) in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). In this study, we investigate differences in surgical outcomes between SA and CP in ACDF. We conducted a …
View article: Spinal arachnoid web—a distinct entity of focal arachnopathy with favorable long-term outcome after surgical resection: analysis of a multicenter patient population
Spinal arachnoid web—a distinct entity of focal arachnopathy with favorable long-term outcome after surgical resection: analysis of a multicenter patient population Open
The present study comprises the largest series of surgically treated SAW, underscoring the unique clinical, radiographic, histopathological, and surgical findings. We want to emphasize SAW being a distinct entity of spinal arachnopathy wit…