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View article: The Grisel Syndrome: early interdisciplinary treatment needed to prevent severe upper cervical deformity - Experience from a high-volume spine center and systematic review of existing literature
The Grisel Syndrome: early interdisciplinary treatment needed to prevent severe upper cervical deformity - Experience from a high-volume spine center and systematic review of existing literature Open
GS and OAARD are underrecognized and often diagnosed late, causing irreversible deformity and permanent loss of upper cervical spine mobility. Painful torticollis following upper respiratory tract infection, otorhinolaryngological surgery,…
View article: Doctor, when can I drive? – Influence of muscle weakness of dorsal flexors and plantar flexors from the ankle joint on driving ability
Doctor, when can I drive? – Influence of muscle weakness of dorsal flexors and plantar flexors from the ankle joint on driving ability Open
Purpose Dorsiflexion (DF) and plantarflexion (PF) weakness are among the most commonly observed muscle strength impairments of the lower extremities. This may be due to spinal conditions, peripheral nerve damage, trauma or multiple other r…
View article: Cardiac dysfunction after operative correction of a thoracic hyperkyphosis in a patient with a severe pectus excavatum
Cardiac dysfunction after operative correction of a thoracic hyperkyphosis in a patient with a severe pectus excavatum Open
Introduction Thoracic hyperkyphosis can occur idiopathically, in the context of Scheuermann’s disease, or in association with neuromuscular or metabolic disorders. Treatment depends on the patient’s age, severity of the deformity, and unde…
View article: Considering hounsfield units in native CT- scans for diagnosing spondylodiscitis
Considering hounsfield units in native CT- scans for diagnosing spondylodiscitis Open
View article: OF-score for osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures– which parameter is decisive for the therapy decision? - a prospective multicentric cohort study
OF-score for osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures– which parameter is decisive for the therapy decision? - a prospective multicentric cohort study Open
A modified OF-score with a VAS pain threshold of ≥ 5 improves accuracy and balances specificity and sensitivity. Despite this adjustment, the OF-score's predictive power of 80% remains underutilized. Further research could enhance the clin…
View article: The influence of sintering of osteoporotic vertebral fractures on the sagittal lumbar profile and degenerative changes
The influence of sintering of osteoporotic vertebral fractures on the sagittal lumbar profile and degenerative changes Open
View article: Everyday care and inpatient outcomes of geriatric bilateral posterior pelvic ring fractures - A prospective multicenter cohort study
Everyday care and inpatient outcomes of geriatric bilateral posterior pelvic ring fractures - A prospective multicenter cohort study Open
View article: The projected increase of vertebral osteomyelitis in Germany implies a demanding challenge for future healthcare management of aging populations
The projected increase of vertebral osteomyelitis in Germany implies a demanding challenge for future healthcare management of aging populations Open
View article: Navigation versus fluoroscopy in minimalinvasive iliosacral screw placement
Navigation versus fluoroscopy in minimalinvasive iliosacral screw placement Open
View article: Considering Hounsfield Units in native CT- scans for diagnosing spondylodiscitis
Considering Hounsfield Units in native CT- scans for diagnosing spondylodiscitis Open
Background MRI being the method of choice for radiological diagnosis of spondylodiscitis is still often delayed. The significance of native CT Scans as an alternative diagnostic tool for spondylodiscitis is poor according to the current da…
View article: Reality of care and inpatient course of unilateral sacral insufficiency fractures of the Pelvis type OF-Pelvis III
Reality of care and inpatient course of unilateral sacral insufficiency fractures of the Pelvis type OF-Pelvis III Open
View article: Clinical outcome of inpatient treatment of osteoporotic sacral and pelvic ring fractures
Clinical outcome of inpatient treatment of osteoporotic sacral and pelvic ring fractures Open
View article: Prospective recording of complications of conservatively and surgically treated fragility fractures of the pelvis as part of the multicenter of-pelvis study
Prospective recording of complications of conservatively and surgically treated fragility fractures of the pelvis as part of the multicenter of-pelvis study Open
View article: Increased stability due to symmetric cement volume in augmented pedicle screws? A biomechanical study
Increased stability due to symmetric cement volume in augmented pedicle screws? A biomechanical study Open
Pedicle screw instrumentation has become “state of the art” in surgical treatment of many spinal disorders. Loosening of pedicle screws due to poor bone mineral density is a frequent complication in osteoporotic patients. As prevalence of …
View article: Impact of Anxiety During Hospitalization on the Clinical Outcome of Patients With Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fracture
Impact of Anxiety During Hospitalization on the Clinical Outcome of Patients With Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fracture Open
Study Design Multicenter prospective cohort study. Objectives Anxiety in combination with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) of the spine remains understudied. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether anxiety has …
View article: Treatment and Outcome of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Body Fractures With Deformation of Both Endplates With or Without Posterior Wall Involvement (OF 4): Short-Term Results from the Prospective EOFTT Multicenter Study
Treatment and Outcome of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Body Fractures With Deformation of Both Endplates With or Without Posterior Wall Involvement (OF 4): Short-Term Results from the Prospective EOFTT Multicenter Study Open
Study Design Multicenter prospective cohort study Objective To analyse therapeutical strategies applied to osteoporotic thoracolumbar OF 4 injuries, to assess related complications and clinical outcome. Methods A multicenter prospective co…
View article: Geriatric Odontoid Fractures: Treatment Algorithms of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Based on Expert Consensus and a Systematic Review
Geriatric Odontoid Fractures: Treatment Algorithms of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Based on Expert Consensus and a Systematic Review Open
Study Design Systematic review/expert consensus. Objectives Fractures of the axis represent the most frequent injury of the spine in elderly patients. Both, operative and non-operative treatment are associated with a high rate of complicat…
View article: Management of Pathological Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures in Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Multidisciplinary Recommendations
Management of Pathological Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures in Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Multidisciplinary Recommendations Open
Study Design Mutlidisciplinary consensus recommendations for patients suffering from multiple myeloma (MM) involvement of the spinal column by the Spine Section of the German Association of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeons. Objective To pro…
View article: Mediating Medical Comorbidities in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Surgery for OVCF: From Preoperative Screening to Risk and Outcomes Optimization
Mediating Medical Comorbidities in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Surgery for OVCF: From Preoperative Screening to Risk and Outcomes Optimization Open
Objectives Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF) are a common increasing entity in elderly patients and represent a tremendous economic burden. Surgical treatment is related to high complication rates and little is known abou…
View article: Combined Odontoid (C2) and Atlas (C1) Fractures in Geriatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Treatment Recommendation
Combined Odontoid (C2) and Atlas (C1) Fractures in Geriatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Treatment Recommendation Open
Study Design Systematic review. Objective The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic overview of the pathogenesis and the treatment options of combined odontoid and atlas fractures in geriatric patients. Methods This review is based…
View article: Clinical Evaluation of the Osteoporotic Fracture Treatment Score (OF-Score): Results of the Evaluation of the Osteoporotic Fracture Classification, Treatment Score and Therapy Recommendations (EOFTT) Study
Clinical Evaluation of the Osteoporotic Fracture Treatment Score (OF-Score): Results of the Evaluation of the Osteoporotic Fracture Classification, Treatment Score and Therapy Recommendations (EOFTT) Study Open
Study Design Multicenter prospective cohort study. Objective The study aims to validate the recently developed OF score for treatment decisions in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF). Methods This is a prospec…
View article: Treatment and Outcome of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures With Anterior or Posterior Tension Band Failure (OF 5): Short-Term Results From the Prospective EOFTT Multicenter Study
Treatment and Outcome of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures With Anterior or Posterior Tension Band Failure (OF 5): Short-Term Results From the Prospective EOFTT Multicenter Study Open
Study Design Subgroup analysis of a multicenter prospective cohort study Objective To analyse surgical strategies applied to osteoporotic thoracolumbar osteoporotic fracture (OF) 5 injuries with anterior or posterior tension band failure a…
View article: Spondylodiscitis in Geriatric Patients: What Are the Issues?
Spondylodiscitis in Geriatric Patients: What Are the Issues? Open
Study Design Review article. Objectives A review of literature on the treatment of pyogenic spondylodiscitis in geriatric patients was performed with the aim to give an overview about these special patients and a recommendation on necessar…
View article: Correlation between kidney function and mortality in pyogenic spondylodiscitis: the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as new predictive parameter?
Correlation between kidney function and mortality in pyogenic spondylodiscitis: the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as new predictive parameter? Open
Objective Pyogenic spondylodiscitis is a severe medical condition, often requiring surgical intervention. Numerous risk factors are known, such as obesity, neurological impairment and old age. In-hospital mortality remains high, therefore …
View article: Impact of anxiety during hospitalization on the clinical outcome of patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral fracture: a prospective multicentric study
Impact of anxiety during hospitalization on the clinical outcome of patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral fracture: a prospective multicentric study Open
Background Anxiety in combination with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) of the spine remains understudied. The purpose of this study was to analyze whetheranxiety has an impact on the short-term functional outcome of pa…
View article: Projections From Surgical Use Models in Germany Suggest a Rising Number of Spinal Fusions in Patients 75 Years and Older Will Challenge Healthcare Systems Worldwide
Projections From Surgical Use Models in Germany Suggest a Rising Number of Spinal Fusions in Patients 75 Years and Older Will Challenge Healthcare Systems Worldwide Open
Background Spinal fusion is a well-established procedure in the treatment of degenerative spinal diseases. Previous research shows that the use of this operative treatment has been growing in recent decades in industrialized countries and …
View article: When to remove? Evaluation of postoperative drainage volume after single-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion
When to remove? Evaluation of postoperative drainage volume after single-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion Open
View article: Role of Decompressive Surgery in Neurologically Intact Patients with Low to Intermediate Intraspinal Metastatic Tumor Burden
Role of Decompressive Surgery in Neurologically Intact Patients with Low to Intermediate Intraspinal Metastatic Tumor Burden Open
Background: Surgical decompression (SD) followed by radiotherapy (RT) is superior to RT alone in patients with metastatic spinal disease with epidural spinal cord compression (ESCC) and neurological deficit. For patients without neurologic…
View article: Georg Schmorl prize of the German spine society (DWG) 2022: current treatment for inpatients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures—results of the EOFTT study
Georg Schmorl prize of the German spine society (DWG) 2022: current treatment for inpatients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures—results of the EOFTT study Open
Aim Osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures are of increasing importance. To identify the optimal treatment strategy this multicentre prospective cohort study was performed. Purpose Patients suffering from osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures…
View article: Pedicle or Lateral Mass Screws in Goel-Harms Construct? A Biomechanical Analysis
Pedicle or Lateral Mass Screws in Goel-Harms Construct? A Biomechanical Analysis Open