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View article: Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MI-TLIF)
Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MI-TLIF) Open
Background: Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) has been established as an excellent alternative to the traditional open approach for the treatment of degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine 1–3 . Descri…
View article: Comparing clinical and radiological outcomes between single-level OLIF and XLIF: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparing clinical and radiological outcomes between single-level OLIF and XLIF: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: The 5-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) predicts adverse outcomes after elective Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
The 5-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) predicts adverse outcomes after elective Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Open
View article: Comparing long-term deformity correction and other outcomes between single level circumferential XLIF and MI-TLIF: A retrospective review with 5-year minimum follow up
Comparing long-term deformity correction and other outcomes between single level circumferential XLIF and MI-TLIF: A retrospective review with 5-year minimum follow up Open
View article: Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus anterior lumbar interbody fusion with pedicle screw fixation in two-level circumferential fusion (compare 309)
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus anterior lumbar interbody fusion with pedicle screw fixation in two-level circumferential fusion (compare 309) Open
View article: Clinical and radiological outcomes between anterior lumbar interbody fusion with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of high-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis
Clinical and radiological outcomes between anterior lumbar interbody fusion with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of high-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis Open
View article: Cervical disc replacement versus minimally-invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy
Cervical disc replacement versus minimally-invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy Open
View article: Long-term outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and extreme lateral interbody fusion in obesity: A retrospective comparative study
Long-term outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and extreme lateral interbody fusion in obesity: A retrospective comparative study Open
View article: Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus anterior lumbar interbody fusion with pedicle screw fixation in single-level circumferential fusion (compare 311)
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus anterior lumbar interbody fusion with pedicle screw fixation in single-level circumferential fusion (compare 311) Open
View article: Anterior lumbar spinal fusion perioperative morbidity and mortality utilizing the National Inpatient Sample (NIS): 2005-2013
Anterior lumbar spinal fusion perioperative morbidity and mortality utilizing the National Inpatient Sample (NIS): 2005-2013 Open
View article: Comparing clinical and radiological outcomes between OLIF and XLIF for the treatment of single level lumbar disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparing clinical and radiological outcomes between OLIF and XLIF for the treatment of single level lumbar disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: P136. PEEK versus titanium cages in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A 2-year follow-up study with clinical and radiological outcomes
P136. PEEK versus titanium cages in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A 2-year follow-up study with clinical and radiological outcomes Open
View article: Minimally-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion increases late-term rates of pseudarthrosis versus open approach
Minimally-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion increases late-term rates of pseudarthrosis versus open approach Open
View article: Comparing long-term outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and extreme lateral interbody fusion in the treatment of low-grade degenerative spondylolisthesis
Comparing long-term outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and extreme lateral interbody fusion in the treatment of low-grade degenerative spondylolisthesis Open
View article: Does obesity affect long-term outcomes of minimally-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion?
Does obesity affect long-term outcomes of minimally-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion? Open
View article: Open versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of two-level degenerative disc disease
Open versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of two-level degenerative disc disease Open
View article: Comparing long-term outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) in the treatment of lumbar spinal disorders
Comparing long-term outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) in the treatment of lumbar spinal disorders Open
View article: Open versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A matched cohort analysis with five-year follow-up
Open versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A matched cohort analysis with five-year follow-up Open
View article: Peek versus titanium cages in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A 2-year follow-up study with clinical and radiological outcomes
Peek versus titanium cages in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A 2-year follow-up study with clinical and radiological outcomes Open
View article: ACDF with ultra-low dose BMP-2 versus posterior approach in multilevel fusions to the cervico-thoracic junction
ACDF with ultra-low dose BMP-2 versus posterior approach in multilevel fusions to the cervico-thoracic junction Open
View article: Does Percutaneous Lumbosacral Pedicle Screw Instrumentation Prevent Long-Term Adjacent Segment Disease after Lumbar Fusion?
Does Percutaneous Lumbosacral Pedicle Screw Instrumentation Prevent Long-Term Adjacent Segment Disease after Lumbar Fusion? Open
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Purpose: To assess long-term clinical outcomes of adjacent segment disease (ASD) in patients who underwent lumbar interbody fusion with percutaneous pedicle screw (PS) instrumentation. Overview of …
View article: Primary Extramedullary, Extradural Cervical Spine Seminoma
Primary Extramedullary, Extradural Cervical Spine Seminoma Open
While extragonadal seminomas resulting in spinal cord compression are rarely reported in the literature, most have been treated with surgical decompression followed by radiation therapy. In this report, we present the unique and interestin…
View article: Transsacral interbody fixation versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion at the lumbosacral junction for long fusions in primary adult scoliosis
Transsacral interbody fixation versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion at the lumbosacral junction for long fusions in primary adult scoliosis Open
OBJECTIVE Achieving fusion at the lumbosacral junction poses many technical challenges. No data exist in the literature comparing radiographic or clinical outcomes between the different surgical techniques of transsacral fixation (TSF) wit…
View article: Cervical Computed Tomography Angiography Rarely Leads to Intervention in Patients With Cervical Spine Fractures
Cervical Computed Tomography Angiography Rarely Leads to Intervention in Patients With Cervical Spine Fractures Open
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of computed tomography angiography (CTA) in the management of trauma patients with cervical spine fractures by identifying high-risk patients for vertebral artery…
View article: Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: A Spine Consultation
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: A Spine Consultation Open
As a consultant, the orthopaedic spine surgeon is often asked to evaluate patients with acute-onset extremity weakness. In some cases, patient's deficits can be attributed to nonspinal pathology; therefore, it is important to be aware of n…
View article: Risk Factors for Pseudarthrosis in Minimally-Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Risk Factors for Pseudarthrosis in Minimally-Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open
Clinically-relevant pseudarthrosis is not uncommon following MIS-TLIF. In the current study, undergoing revision surgery, disc angle, and anterior disc height were observed to be associated with clinically-relevant pseudarthrosis. This stu…
View article: Minimally invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy with tubes to prevent undesired fusion: a long-term follow-up study
Minimally invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy with tubes to prevent undesired fusion: a long-term follow-up study Open
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and minimally invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy (MI-PCF) with tubes for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy in terms of the 1) o…
View article: Accuracy and Safety of Percutaneous Lumbosacral Pedicle Screw Placement Using Dual-Planar Intraoperative Fluoroscopy
Accuracy and Safety of Percutaneous Lumbosacral Pedicle Screw Placement Using Dual-Planar Intraoperative Fluoroscopy Open
Study DesignRetrospective case series with prospective arm.PurposeTo assess the safety and accuracy of percutaneous lumbosacral pedicle screw placement (PLPSP) in the lumbosacral spine using intraoperative dual-planar fluoroscopy (DPF).Ove…