Michael J. Spitnale
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View article: A comparison of clinical outcomes following kyphoplasty for osteoporotic compression fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A comparison of clinical outcomes following kyphoplasty for osteoporotic compression fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) aimed at restoring vertebral height and alleviating pain. However, despite its widespread use, kyphoplasty outcomes are typi…
View article: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Orthopaedic Surgery: Implications for Perioperative Care and Outcomes
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Orthopaedic Surgery: Implications for Perioperative Care and Outcomes Open
➢ Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a promising tool for preoperative weight loss in the patient who is undergoing orthopaedic surgery and has concomitant obesity and type-2 diabetes mellitus. ➢ With regard to the perio…
View article: DVT Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery: Targeted Strategies and Outcomes
DVT Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery: Targeted Strategies and Outcomes Open
Background Although uncommon, the deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are serious complications of spine surgery that worsen patient outcomes. Prophylactic measures to prevent the formation of DVT have been explored in…
View article: Vertebral Artery Injury in Cervical Spine Surgery: Anatomy, Risk Factors, and Modern Management Strategies
Vertebral Artery Injury in Cervical Spine Surgery: Anatomy, Risk Factors, and Modern Management Strategies Open
Background Vertebral artery injury is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of cervical spine surgery. Its low incidence belies its importance, given the risk of severe neurological outcomes or death. As surgical techniques evol…
View article: Prior year hospital admission predicts 30-day hospital readmission after spine surgery
Prior year hospital admission predicts 30-day hospital readmission after spine surgery Open
Preoperative admission within 1 year prior to elective decompressive spine surgery significantly predicts 30-day readmission risk. Additional factors include age-adjusted CCI, traumatic or thoracic surgery, complications, and length of hos…
View article: Association of Elevated Perioperative Blood Glucose With Complications and Postoperative Outcomes Following Traumatic Spine Surgery
Association of Elevated Perioperative Blood Glucose With Complications and Postoperative Outcomes Following Traumatic Spine Surgery Open
BACKGROUND: Perioperative blood glucose control has been demonstrated to influence outcomes following spine surgery, though this association has not been fully elucidated in patients with traumatic spine injuries. This study sought to dete…
View article: Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion at the L5-S1 Vertebral Level: A Unique Anatomical Case Report
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion at the L5-S1 Vertebral Level: A Unique Anatomical Case Report Open
View article: Epidemiology of Lower Leg Soft Tissue Injuries in High School Athletes
Epidemiology of Lower Leg Soft Tissue Injuries in High School Athletes Open
Background Annually there are an estimated 4.5 million sports- and recreation-related injuries among children and young adults in the United States. The most common sports-related injuries are to the lower extremities, with two-thirds occu…
View article: Classification in Brief: Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification and Severity Score System
Classification in Brief: Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification and Severity Score System Open
History Spine injuries have been described since 3000 BC in Egypt when it was illustrated in Edwin Smith's surgical papyrus [37], and many classifications for subaxial spine injuries have been developed and used in the intervening decades …