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View article: Predictive Value of Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index and Risk Analysis Index for Post-operative Outcomes in Spine Surgery Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis
Predictive Value of Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index and Risk Analysis Index for Post-operative Outcomes in Spine Surgery Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis Open
Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives Frailty and nutritional status are predictors of adverse spine surgery outcomes. This study evaluated the predictive utility of a combined Risk Analysis Index (RAI) and Geriatric Nutritio…
View article: Reply Letter: A Commentary on “A Predictive Model of Failure to Rescue After Thoracolumbar Fusion”
Reply Letter: A Commentary on “A Predictive Model of Failure to Rescue After Thoracolumbar Fusion” Open
View article: Discriminatory Value of the Risk Analysis Index Versus the 5-Factor Modified Frailty Index for Major Outcome Measures in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Discriminatory Value of the Risk Analysis Index Versus the 5-Factor Modified Frailty Index for Major Outcome Measures in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Open
Study Design Observational Retrospective Cohort Study. Objectives To compare the discriminatory abilities of the Revised Risk Analysis Index (RAI-Rev) and the 5-Factor Modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) to predict major postoperative outcomes …
View article: Frailty Predicts Failure to Rescue Following Malignant Brain Tumor Resection: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis of 14,721 Patients/ (2012–2020)
Frailty Predicts Failure to Rescue Following Malignant Brain Tumor Resection: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis of 14,721 Patients/ (2012–2020) Open
Preoperative RAI-measured frailty, alongside nonelective surgery, and major postoperative complications were significant predictors of FTR in mBTR patients. Identifying mBTR patients at risk for FTR using frailty strata may aid in preopera…
View article: The Bibliometric Evolution of Neurosurgery Publications From 1977 to 2023
The Bibliometric Evolution of Neurosurgery Publications From 1977 to 2023 Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neurosurgery is a world leader in disseminating neurosurgical science. Although the literature has seen significant increases in academic collaboration, data science, and authorship diversity, the bibliometric ev…
View article: Use of Mechanical Thrombectomy versus Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Low–Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Epidemiological Analysis of Treatment Options and Social Determinants of Health
Use of Mechanical Thrombectomy versus Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Low–Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Epidemiological Analysis of Treatment Options and Social Determinants of Health Open
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and the disease burden falls greatly on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with around 63% of the global incidence. Despite medical advancements in high-inco…
View article: Advancing endovascular neurosurgery training with extended reality: opportunities and obstacles for the next decade
Advancing endovascular neurosurgery training with extended reality: opportunities and obstacles for the next decade Open
Background Extended reality (XR) includes augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR). Endovascular neurosurgery is uniquely positioned to benefit from XR due to the complexity of cerebrovascular imaging. Given the…
View article: Preclinical Direct Endoluminal Assessment of Endothelialization After Flow Diversion With Microangioscopy
Preclinical Direct Endoluminal Assessment of Endothelialization After Flow Diversion With Microangioscopy Open
Background Direct endoluminal imaging, such as with our previously described microangioscope, is an emerging adjunct in endovascular cerebral aneurysm management that enables clinicians to delineate between thrombi and visualize neoepithel…
View article: Utilization and reimbursement of diagnostic cerebral angiograms: A Medicare trends analysis from 2013 to 2020
Utilization and reimbursement of diagnostic cerebral angiograms: A Medicare trends analysis from 2013 to 2020 Open
Introduction Increasing life expectancy has caused growing concern about maintaining viable neurointerventional practices due to altered Medicare payment structures. This study analyzes the financial trends of three common diagnostic tests…
View article: A Predictive Model of Failure to Rescue After Thoracolumbar Fusion
A Predictive Model of Failure to Rescue After Thoracolumbar Fusion Open
Objective: Although failure to rescue (FTR) has been utilized as a quality-improvement metric in several surgical specialties, its current utilization in spine surgery is limited. Our study aims to identify the patient characteristics that…
View article: Comparative analysis of exoscope-assisted spine surgery versus operating microscope: A systematic review
Comparative analysis of exoscope-assisted spine surgery versus operating microscope: A systematic review Open
Exoscopes present a viable alternative to OMs in spine surgery, offering multiple advantages, which supports their promising role in modern neurosurgical practice.
View article: Reducing implicit bias in the neurosurgery application and interview process: a single-institution experience
Reducing implicit bias in the neurosurgery application and interview process: a single-institution experience Open
OBJECTIVE The neurosurgical match is a challenging process for applicants and programs alike. Programs must narrow a wide field of applicants to interview and then determine how to rank them after limited interaction. To streamline this, p…
View article: Improper National Inpatient Sample ICD-10 coding limits comparative value of impact of ARUBA trial on prevalence and rupture rates of arteriovenous malformations
Improper National Inpatient Sample ICD-10 coding limits comparative value of impact of ARUBA trial on prevalence and rupture rates of arteriovenous malformations Open
View article: Safety and efficacy of the p48 MW and p64 flow modulation devices: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Safety and efficacy of the p48 MW and p64 flow modulation devices: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
OBJECTIVE Flow diverters (FDs) have demonstrated increasing safety and efficacy in treating various types of intracranial aneurysms. Although the underlying mechanism of action of all FDs is similar, differences are noted in their intrinsi…
View article: What Factors Are Associated With Delayed Wound Closure in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Adult Both-bone Forearm Fractures?
What Factors Are Associated With Delayed Wound Closure in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Adult Both-bone Forearm Fractures? Open
Background Delayed wound closure is often used after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of both-bone forearm fractures to reduce the risk of skin necrosis and subsequent infection caused by excessive swelling. However, no studies …
View article: A case report of COVID-19 colitis and a sports medicine driven community outreach program that contributed to a successful outcome
A case report of COVID-19 colitis and a sports medicine driven community outreach program that contributed to a successful outcome Open
This case illustrates a lesser seen presentation of SARS-CoV-2 (henceforth to be termed COVID-19): acute ascending colitis in the community setting. In a broader context, however, this case demonstrates the importance of community, spiritu…