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Diagnosis of spine pseudoarthrosis based on the biomechanical properties of bone Open

John A. Hipp, Mark M. Mikhael, Charles A. Reitman, Zorica Buser, Vikas V. Patel , et al. · 2024

In a symptomatic postspine fusion patient, it is important to diagnose or rule-out pseudoarthrosis. There are currently no well-validated diagnostic tests for this condition. Incorporating strain-based intervertebral motion analysis into t…

Diagnosis of spine pseudoarthrosis based on the biomechanical properties of bone Open

John A. Hipp, Mark M. Mikhael, Charles A. Reitman, Zorica Buser, Vikas V. Patel , et al. · 2024

Background Cervical spine fusion, commonly performed with generally favorable outcomes, may result in postsurgical symptoms requiring further investigation and treatment. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) aims to decompress ne…

The Risk of Nonunion in Smokers Revisited: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open

Ravi S. Nunna, Philip B. Ostrov, Darius Ansari, Joseph R. Dettori, Periklis Godolias , et al. · 2021

Study Design Systemic review and meta-analysis. Objective To review and establish the effect of tobacco smoking on risk of nonunion following spinal fusion. Methods A systematic search of Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Contr…

Type II Odontoid Fractures Case Series: History of Seizures a Risk Factor for Failure of Non-operative Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures Open

M Prevost, John G. DeVine, Uzondu F. Agochukwu, Jacob C. Rumley · 2021

Introduction:Odontoid fractures are one of the most common injuries to the cervical spine. Type II odontoid fracture treatment varies depending on age, co-morbidities, and fracture morphology. Treatment ranges from cervical orthosis to sur…

Type II Odontoid Fractures Case Series: History of Seizures a Risk Factor for Failure of Non-operative Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures. Open

Matthew Prevost, John G. DeVine, Uzondu F. Agochukwu, Jacob C Rumley · 2021

We suggest that a history of seizures be considered a risk factor for re-displacement of non-displaced type II odontoid fractures.

Innovative Technology System to Prevent Wrong Site Surgery and Capture Near Misses: A Multi-Center Review of 487 Cases Open

David M. Gloystein, Bradley A. Heiges, David G. Schwartz, John G. DeVine, Deborah Spratt · 2020

Introduction: Wrong site surgery (WSS) is a preventable error. When these events do occur, they are often devastating to the patient, nursing staff, surgeon, and facility where the surgery was performed. Despite the implementation o…

Medical Malpractice Claims and Mitigation Strategies Following Spine Surgery Open

Keith L. Jackson, Jacob C. Rumley, Matthew Griffith, Timothy R. Linkous, Uzondu F. Agochukwu , et al. · 2020

Study Design: Narrative review. Objective: The aim of this narrative review is to examine trends in malpractice litigation arising from spine surgery. We also hope to detail mitigation strategies that surgeons can employ to decrease their …

A case of dual three-column thoracic spinal fractures following traumatic injury Open

Taylor Waitt, Vamsi Reddy, Dayton Grogan, Pearce Lane, Joseph Kilianski , et al. · 2020

Background: Thoracic spine fracture-dislocations due to motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) rarely involve double- level, noncontiguous lesions. Case Description: A 19-year-old male following an MVA was paraplegic; he exhibited full motor/senso…

Perioperative Considerations in Urgent Surgical Care of Suspected and Confirmed COVID-19 Orthopaedic Patients: Operating Room Protocols and Recommendations in the Current COVID-19 Pandemic Open

Mohamed E. Awad, Jacob C. Rumley, José A. Vázquez, John G. DeVine · 2020

By April 7, 2020, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was responsible for 1,383,436 confirmed cases of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), involving 209 countries around the world; 378,881 cases have been confirmed in the Unit…

Minimizing Blood Loss in Spine Surgery Open

Christopher Mikhail, Zach Pennington, Paul M. Arnold, Darrel S. Brodke, Jens R. Chapman , et al. · 2020

Study Design: Broad narrative review. Objective: To review and summarize the current literature on guidelines, outcomes, techniques and indications surrounding multiple modalities of minimizing blood loss in spine surgery. Methods: A thoro…

An Update on Wrong-Site Spine Surgery Open

John G. DeVine, Norman Chutkan, David M. Gloystein, Keith L. Jackson · 2020

Study Design: Broad narrative review of current literature and adverse event databases. Objective: The aim of this review is to report the current state of wrong-site spine surgery (WSSS), whether the Universal Protocol has affected the ra…

Correlating Psychological Comorbidities and Outcomes After Spine Surgery Open

Keith L. Jackson, Jacob C. Rumley, Matthew F. Griffith, Uzondu F. Agochukwu, John G. DeVine · 2019

Study Design: Literature review. Objective: The aim of this literature review is to examine the effects of psychological disorders on postoperative complications, surgical outcomes, and long-term narcotic use. We also hope to detail the va…

Intradural extramedullary metastasis: a review of literature and case report Open

Charles F. Land, Blake Bowden, Brice G. Morpeth, John G. DeVine · 2019

Contact Sports as a Risk Factor for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Systematic Review Open

Ronen Blecher, Michael A. Elliott, Emre Yilmaz, Joseph R. Dettori, Rod J. Oskouian , et al. · 2019

Study Design: Systematic review. Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, ultimately resulting in paralysis and death. The condition is considered to be caused by a complex interaction b…

Harvesting Autogenous Cancellous Bone Graft from the Anterior Iliac Crest Open

K. Aaron Shaw, Matthew Griffith, Victoria M. Shaw, John G. DeVine, David M. Gloystein · 2018

Autograft bone graft harvest is an important surgical technique in the armamentarium of the orthopaedic surgeon. The iliac crest can provide a robust amount of bone graft, but using it carries a risk of complications including neurologic i…

Preventing Construct Subsidence Following Cervical Corpectomy: The Bump-stop Technique Open

K. Aaron Shaw, Matthew Griffith, Edward Mottern, David M. Gloystein, John G. DeVine · 2018

Cervical corpectomy is a viable technique for the treatment of multilevel cervical spine pathology. Despite multiple advances in both surgical technique and implant technology, the rate of construct subsidence can range from 6% for single-…

The Science and Clinical Applications of Placental Tissues in Spine Surgery Open

K. Aaron Shaw, Stephen A. Parada, David M. Gloystein, John G. DeVine · 2018

Study Design: Narrative literature review. Objectives: Placental tissue, amniotic/chorionic membrane, and umbilical cord have seen a recent expansion in their clinical application in various fields of surgery. It is important for practicin…

Current insights on use of growth factors as therapy for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Open

Justin C. Kennon, Mohamed E. Awad, Norman Chutkan, John G. DeVine, Sadanand Fulzele · 2018

Chronic low back pain is a critical health problem and a leading cause of disability in aging populations. A major cause of low back pain is considered to be the degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD). Recent advances in therapeutic…

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma: literature review Open

Jessica Figueroa, John G. DeVine · 2017

Review the current literature regarding spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas (SSEHs) and report on the known risk factors, evaluation, and treatment of this rare entity. A literature search was performed using PubMed and Ovid to identify …

Evaluating post-operative pain management at the iliac crest bone graft site: an editorial Open

Uzondu F. Agochukwu, John G. DeVine · 2016

As academicians and spine surgeons, we appreciate the effort and time required to plan and execute a randomized clinical trial (RCT). Given the current medical climate and importance of evidence-based medicine, the RCT is the gold-standard…

The Effects of Smoking and Smoking Cessation on Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open

Keith L. Jackson, John G. DeVine · 2016

Study Design Literature review. Objective The aim of this literature review was to detail the effects of smoking in spine surgery and examine whether perioperative smoking cessation could mitigate these risks. Methods A review of the relev…

The Effects of Obesity on Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open

Keith L. Jackson, John G. DeVine · 2016

Study Design Literature review. Objective The aim of this literature review is to examine the effects of obesity on postoperative complications and functional outcomes after spine surgery. Methods A review of the relevant literature examin…

Heterotopic Ossification Causing Radiculopathy after Lumbar Total Disc Arthroplasty Open

Keith L. Jackson, Justin M. Hire, Jeremy M. Jacobs, Charles C. Key, John G. DeVine · 2015

To date, no reports have presented radiculopathy secondary to heterotopic ossification following lumbar total disc arthroplasty. The authors present a previously unpublished complication of lumbar total disk arthroplasty (TDA) secondary to…

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