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View article: Beyond Oral Opioids? A Retrospective Comparison of Transdermal Buprenorphine and Oxycodone/Naloxone for Sustained Relief in Chronic Low-Back Pain
Beyond Oral Opioids? A Retrospective Comparison of Transdermal Buprenorphine and Oxycodone/Naloxone for Sustained Relief in Chronic Low-Back Pain Open
Introduction: Chronic low-back pain (CLBP) is a leading cause of disability, often requiring opioid therapy when conservative treatments fail. Transdermal buprenorphine and oral oxycodone/naloxone are commonly used, but their comparative e…
View article: Editorial: Management of spine pathologies in geriatric patients
Editorial: Management of spine pathologies in geriatric patients Open
View article: Correction: Surgical strategies and outcomes in degenerative myelopathy at the cervico-thoracic junction: a multicenter retrospective analysis
Correction: Surgical strategies and outcomes in degenerative myelopathy at the cervico-thoracic junction: a multicenter retrospective analysis Open
View article: Safety of Acetylsalicylic Acid Continuation in Mono- and Multi-Level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Multicenter Comparative Study on 332 Patients
Safety of Acetylsalicylic Acid Continuation in Mono- and Multi-Level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Multicenter Comparative Study on 332 Patients Open
Study design Retrospective Multicenter Comparative Study. Objective The population’s aging is progressively increasing the number of elderly patients on antiplatelet medications undergoing lumbar fusion procedures. Lateral lumbar interbody…
View article: How I do it: simple ad-hoc pulsatile pump model for realistic microsurgical training under pulsatile flow
How I do it: simple ad-hoc pulsatile pump model for realistic microsurgical training under pulsatile flow Open
View article: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Contemporary Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness
Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Contemporary Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness Open
Background: Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) is increasingly used during spinal surgery to reduce the risk of neurological complications. This systematic review evaluates both the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness…
View article: Stand-Alone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion at L3-L4 with 3D-Printed Porous Titanium Cages: A Safe and Effective Alternative in the Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Stand-Alone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion at L3-L4 with 3D-Printed Porous Titanium Cages: A Safe and Effective Alternative in the Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Open
Background/Objectives: Stand-alone lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) remains a debated approach in spinal surgery, with limited published evidence supporting its efficacy without supplemental fixation. This prospective study presents …
View article: Erratum to “The dynamic sagittal balance: Definition of dynamic spino–pelvic parameters using a method based on gait analysis” [World Neurosurgery: X, 18C (2023) 100165]
Erratum to “The dynamic sagittal balance: Definition of dynamic spino–pelvic parameters using a method based on gait analysis” [World Neurosurgery: X, 18C (2023) 100165] Open
View article: Clinical outcomes and hemorrhagic or thromboembolic risks in decompressive craniectomy for patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy
Clinical outcomes and hemorrhagic or thromboembolic risks in decompressive craniectomy for patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy Open
Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a critical surgical intervention for elevated intracranial pressure. However, the impact of preoperative antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy on outcomes and complications remains unclear. A retrospective…
View article: Evaluation of clinical outcome and predictive factors for thromboembolism or hemorrhagic complications in patients treated for chronic subdural hematoma. A prospective observational study
Evaluation of clinical outcome and predictive factors for thromboembolism or hemorrhagic complications in patients treated for chronic subdural hematoma. A prospective observational study Open
The impact of anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications on clinical outcome and risk of complications is uncertain in chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) patients. Currently, evidence-based guidelines and specific neurosurgical scores lacks.…
View article: Clinical outcomes and hemorrhagic or thromboembolic risks in decompressive craniectomy for patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy.
Clinical outcomes and hemorrhagic or thromboembolic risks in decompressive craniectomy for patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy. Open
Background Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a critical surgical intervention for elevated intracranial pressure. However, the impact of preoperative antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy on outcomes and complications remains unclear. Meth…
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: Effectiveness and safety of polyethylene‐glycol‐4000 versus sodium picosulphate plus magnesium oxide and citric acid for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy in children: A systematic review with meta‐analysis
Effectiveness and safety of polyethylene‐glycol‐4000 versus sodium picosulphate plus magnesium oxide and citric acid for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy in children: A systematic review with meta‐analysis Open
Colonoscopy is performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The quality of colonoscopy depends on adequate bowel cleansing. However, there is no standardized protocol for bowel preparation in children. We conducted a systematic revie…
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: Harnessing guided waves for long-range monitoring of damaged rails
Harnessing guided waves for long-range monitoring of damaged rails Open
We experimentally unveil the monitoring capabilities of guided waves in the context of railways engineering when operating in a harsh environment. To this end, the integrity of damaged rails is probed by way of resonant and nonresonant tra…
View article: New Axially Expandable Oblique Cage Designed for Anterior to Psoas (ATP) Approach: Indications-Surgical Technique and Clinical-Radiological Outcomes in Patients with Symptomatic Degenerative Disc Disease
New Axially Expandable Oblique Cage Designed for Anterior to Psoas (ATP) Approach: Indications-Surgical Technique and Clinical-Radiological Outcomes in Patients with Symptomatic Degenerative Disc Disease Open
Background: Standard oblique cages cannot cover endplates side-to-side, which is an important biomechanical factor for reducing the risk of cage subsidence and for restoring correct segmental lordosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate …
View article: Interscapular Pain after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Does Zygapophyseal Joints over Distraction Play a Role?
Interscapular Pain after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Does Zygapophyseal Joints over Distraction Play a Role? Open
Introduction: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for cervical disc herniation (CDH) is commonly performed. Specific post-operative complications include dysphagia, dysphonia, cervicalgia, adjacent segment disorder, cage subside…
View article: Geometry and Symmetry of Willis’ Circle and Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms Development
Geometry and Symmetry of Willis’ Circle and Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms Development Open
Background: A relationship between the geometry and symmetry of Willis’ circle and intracranial aneurysms was reported for anterior communicating and posterior communicating (PCom) aneurysms. A similar association with the middle cerebral …
View article: Bilateral Minimally Invasive TLIF for High-Grade Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Surgery: A Novel Technique. Monocentric Prospective Cohort Observational Study
Bilateral Minimally Invasive TLIF for High-Grade Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Surgery: A Novel Technique. Monocentric Prospective Cohort Observational Study Open
Purpose: High-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis (HGISL) is a severe condition, associated with low-back pain (LBP) and radiculopathies. The present study is a monocentric prospective observational study investigating the clinical-radiologica…
View article: Interscapular Pain after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Does Zygapophyseal Joints over Distraction Play a Role?
Interscapular Pain after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Does Zygapophyseal Joints over Distraction Play a Role? Open
Introduction: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for cervical disc herniation (CDH) is commonly performed. Specific postoperative complications include dysphagia, dysphonia, cervicalgia, adjacent segment disorder, cage subsiden…
View article: Preoperative elastoplasty of aggressive vertebral hemangiomas in elderly patients: a new strategy for reducing intraoperative bleeding and complications
Preoperative elastoplasty of aggressive vertebral hemangiomas in elderly patients: a new strategy for reducing intraoperative bleeding and complications Open
Purpose Preoperative elastoplasty could be an alternative strategy for treating aggressive vertebral hemangiomas (VHs) in frail patients needing for spinal cord decompression, combining the advantages of embolization and vertebroplasty. Me…
View article: The neurosurgical outpatient clinic: comparison between accesses in public and private activities
The neurosurgical outpatient clinic: comparison between accesses in public and private activities Open
Background Neurosurgical clinic assesses presence and extent of pathologies of central and peripheral nervous system or disorders affecting the spine, to identify most effective treatment and possible recourse to surgery. The aim of the st…
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: Harnessing Guided Waves for Long-Range Monitoring of Damaged Rails
Harnessing Guided Waves for Long-Range Monitoring of Damaged Rails Open
View article: Spine deformity board and the need for a multidisciplinary discussion of complex spine surgery cases: A proposal from the EANS young neurosurgeons committee
Spine deformity board and the need for a multidisciplinary discussion of complex spine surgery cases: A proposal from the EANS young neurosurgeons committee Open
View article: Gait analysis, trunk movements, and electromyographic patterns after minimally invasive spine surgery for lumbar instability: An observational prospective study
Gait analysis, trunk movements, and electromyographic patterns after minimally invasive spine surgery for lumbar instability: An observational prospective study Open
View article: Two-Level Corpectomy and Fusion vs. Three-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion without Plating: Long-Term Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Multicentric Retrospective Analysis
Two-Level Corpectomy and Fusion vs. Three-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion without Plating: Long-Term Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Multicentric Retrospective Analysis Open
Background: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF) represent effective alternatives in the management of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). A consensus on which of t…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on surgical neuro-oncology: A survey from the Italian society of neurosurgery (SINch)
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on surgical neuro-oncology: A survey from the Italian society of neurosurgery (SINch) Open
View article: Stand-Alone Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) for the Treatment of Adjacent Segment Disease (ASD) after Previous Posterior Lumbar Fusion: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes and Comparison with Posterior Revision Surgery
Stand-Alone Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) for the Treatment of Adjacent Segment Disease (ASD) after Previous Posterior Lumbar Fusion: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes and Comparison with Posterior Revision Surgery Open
Background: Radiological evidence of adjacent segment disease (ASD) has been reported to have a prevalence of more than 30% and several risk factors have been reported. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiological out…
View article: Comparison Between Intrasylvian and Intracerebral Hematoma Associated with Ruptured Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms: Clinical Implications, Technical Considerations, and Outcome Evaluation
Comparison Between Intrasylvian and Intracerebral Hematoma Associated with Ruptured Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms: Clinical Implications, Technical Considerations, and Outcome Evaluation Open
Our study has confirmed that age, Hunt-Hess score, and treatment-related complications influence the outcome of patients with ruptured MCA aneurysms. However, in the subgroup analysis of patients with SAH associated with an ICH or ISH, onl…