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View article: Double Crush Syndrome: A Review of the Literature
Double Crush Syndrome: A Review of the Literature Open
Double crush syndrome (DCS) is a condition characterized by multiple compression sites along a single peripheral nerve. The purpose of this review is to provide a focused review of the incidence, the most likely pathology, the best diagnos…
View article: Perforation of the Terminal Ileum Secondary to Mucosal Damage of Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli and a Toothpick
Perforation of the Terminal Ileum Secondary to Mucosal Damage of Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli and a Toothpick Open
View article: Opioid Use for Operative Foot and Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review
Opioid Use for Operative Foot and Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review Open
Category: Ankle; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Patients treated operatively for foot and ankle fractures may be at higher risk of undertreated pain as well as overuse of opioid medications. We sought to synthesize the recent literature inve…
View article: Prescription Patterns, Associated Factors, and Outcomes of Opioids for Operative Foot and Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review
Prescription Patterns, Associated Factors, and Outcomes of Opioids for Operative Foot and Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review Open
Background Pain management after foot and ankle surgery must surmount unique challenges that are not present in orthopaedic surgery performed on other parts of the body. However, disparate and inconsistent evidence makes it difficult to dr…
View article: Validation of Veterans RAND 12-Item Physical Function Survey in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Validation of Veterans RAND 12-Item Physical Function Survey in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open
BACKGROUND: Veterans RAND 12-item (VR-12) physical component score (PCS) has been validated in both veteran and US citizen populations; however, its use for spine surgery populations has not been evaluated. This study aims to correlate the…
View article: The Worldwide Influence of Social Media on Cervical Spine Literature
The Worldwide Influence of Social Media on Cervical Spine Literature Open
BACKGROUND: The Altmetric (Digital Science, Holtzbrinck Publishing) Attention Score (AAS) is an automatically calculated score that accounts for other literary influences, which include academic sources as well as nonacademically focused s…
View article: Epidemiological Relevance of Elevated Preoperative Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Scores on Clinical Improvement Following Lumbar Decompression
Epidemiological Relevance of Elevated Preoperative Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Scores on Clinical Improvement Following Lumbar Decompression Open
Severity of preoperative PHQ-9 acts as a significant risk factor to postoperative pain and mental and physical health improvement.
View article: Association of Preoperative Physical Function and Changes in Mental Health After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Association of Preoperative Physical Function and Changes in Mental Health After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open
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View article: Recovery of Physical Function Based on Body Mass Index Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Recovery of Physical Function Based on Body Mass Index Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Open
High BMI may predispose patients to lengthier recovery of physical function following ACDF.
View article: Response to Letter to the Editor by Soffin et al.
Response to Letter to the Editor by Soffin et al. Open
To the editor of IJSS, Dr Soffin and colleagues raised several points regarding the use of a multimodal analgesia (MMA) protocol for patients undergoing lumbar fusion in an ambulatory surgical center (ASC). Their insight into the use of a …
View article: Readability Analysis of Patient-Accessible Information Regarding Ambulatory Surgical Center Procedures
Readability Analysis of Patient-Accessible Information Regarding Ambulatory Surgical Center Procedures Open
3 CLINICAL RELEVANCE: There is a significant difference in the readability of patient-accessible ASC articles.
View article: 64. Impact of depression on patient reported outcomes following primary vs revision ACDF
64. Impact of depression on patient reported outcomes following primary vs revision ACDF Open
View article: The Influence of Sex on Clinical Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
The Influence of Sex on Clinical Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression Open
Results demonstrate no sex difference in PROMs following LD.
View article: Charlson Comorbidity Index: An Inaccurate Predictor of Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Fusion Outcomes
Charlson Comorbidity Index: An Inaccurate Predictor of Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Fusion Outcomes Open
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View article: Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Is a Valid Assessment for Depression in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Is a Valid Assessment for Depression in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy Open
We observed that PHQ-9, SF-12 MCS and VR-12 MCS all significantly improve following lumbar discectomy and that PHQ-9 scores strongly correlated with these previously established measures. Our results substantiate evidence from other surgic…
View article: Multimodal Analgesic Management for Cervical Spine Surgery in the Ambulatory Setting
Multimodal Analgesic Management for Cervical Spine Surgery in the Ambulatory Setting Open
Transitioning anterior cervical discectomy and fusions to the ASC requires an appropriate MMA protocol. Our findings reveal that an enhanced MMA protocol will help improve disability scores while keeping the likelihood of postoperative com…
View article: Role of Gender in Improvement of Depressive Symptoms Among Patients Undergoing Cervical Spine Procedures
Role of Gender in Improvement of Depressive Symptoms Among Patients Undergoing Cervical Spine Procedures Open
Although there were no significant differences between mean PHQ-9 score between the genders, there was a difference in magnitude of improvement. Females had a significant improvement in depressive symptom severity over baseline at the 6- a…
View article: Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Physical Function Validation for Use in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A 2-Year Follow-up Study
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Physical Function Validation for Use in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A 2-Year Follow-up Study Open
PROMIS PF was strongly correlated with pain, disability, and physical function up to 2 years for patients undergoing ACDF. Our results support the long-term validity of PROMIS PF for measurement of patient-reported physical function among …
View article: The Perioperative Symptom Severity of Higher Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Scores Between Genders in Single-Level Lumbar Fusion
The Perioperative Symptom Severity of Higher Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Scores Between Genders in Single-Level Lumbar Fusion Open
Men and women may be at an equivalent risk for perioperative depressive symptoms.
View article: Intraoperative risks of radiation exposure for the surgeon and patient
Intraoperative risks of radiation exposure for the surgeon and patient Open
Intraoperative radiological imaging serves an essential role in many spine surgery procedures. It is critical that patients, staff and physicians have an adequate understanding of the risks and benefits associated with radiation exposure f…
View article: Longitudinal Evaluation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System for Back and Leg Pain in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Longitudinal Evaluation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System for Back and Leg Pain in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open
In the setting of MIS TLIF, physical function as evaluated by PROMIS PF, had a stronger correlation with VAS back than VAS leg at 6 months. This suggests that postoperative PROMIS PF scores may be more influenced by back pain than with leg…
View article: Outpatient Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Using Multimodal Analgesic Management in the Ambulatory Surgery Setting
Outpatient Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Using Multimodal Analgesic Management in the Ambulatory Surgery Setting Open
The MMA protocol is an essential aspect in transitioning minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery to the ASC. Our findings indicate that MIS lumbar fusion spine surgery with an enhanced MMA protocol can lead to safe and timely ASC discharge…
View article: Validating the VR-12 Physical Function Instrument after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with SF-12, PROMIS, and NDI
Validating the VR-12 Physical Function Instrument after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with SF-12, PROMIS, and NDI Open
Background Development and validation of Veterans RAND 12-item (VR-12) physical component survey (PCS) has been established among civilian and veteran populations but it has not been examined among anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (…
View article: Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Have Increased Readmission Rates, Emergency Room Visits, and Costs Following Hallux Valgus Procedures
Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Have Increased Readmission Rates, Emergency Room Visits, and Costs Following Hallux Valgus Procedures Open
Category: Ankle; Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: Patients with a history of opioid use disorder (OUD) have been shown to incur more severe medical complications, higher readmission rates, and increased cost following …
View article: Improvements in Back and Leg Pain Following a Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Improvements in Back and Leg Pain Following a Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open
These results can assist surgeons when counseling their patients on the magnitude of symptom improvement they may experience following MIS-TLIF.
View article: A Decade of Social Media Influence on Foot and Ankle Literature
A Decade of Social Media Influence on Foot and Ankle Literature Open
Category: Ankle; Ankle Arthritis; Arthroscopy; Basic Sciences/Biologics; Bunion; Diabetes; Hindfoot; Lesser Toes; Midfoot/Forefoot; Sports; Trauma; Other Introduction/Purpose: The topics, articles and discussions that arise within Foot and…
View article: The Influence of Opioid Use Disorder on Open Reduction and Internal Fixation following Ankle Fracture
The Influence of Opioid Use Disorder on Open Reduction and Internal Fixation following Ankle Fracture Open
Category: Ankle; Other Introduction/Purpose: Ankle fractures are common injuries that may require surgical treatment consisting of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Injuries associated with increased pain levels are also correla…
View article: Does day of surgery affect length of stay and hospital charges following lumbar decompression?
Does day of surgery affect length of stay and hospital charges following lumbar decompression? Open
Study Design: This is a retrospective cohort study. Introduction: Spine procedures are the most expensive surgical interventions on a per-case basis. Previously, orthopedic procedures occurring later in the week have been associated with a…
View article: Association of Preoperative PROMIS Scores With Short-term Postoperative Improvements in Physical Function After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Association of Preoperative PROMIS Scores With Short-term Postoperative Improvements in Physical Function After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open
Up to 6 months postoperatively, lower preoperative PROMIS-PF scores were associated with larger PROMIS-PF improvements. Understanding the relationship preoperative PROMIS-PF scores have with postoperative improvement may enable better pati…
View article: A Review of Vitamin D in Spinal Surgery: Deficiency Screening, Treatment, and Outcomes
A Review of Vitamin D in Spinal Surgery: Deficiency Screening, Treatment, and Outcomes Open
In this review, we discuss the demonstrated value of vitamin D in bone maintenance, fracture resistance, spinal health, and spine surgery outcomes. Despite this, the effect of vitamin D levels in spine surgery has not been well described. …