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View article: The AO Spine Knowledge Forums: A Decade of Impactful Spine Research
The AO Spine Knowledge Forums: A Decade of Impactful Spine Research Open
The AO Spine Knowledge Forums are independent expert-driven global study groups dedicated to improving patient care by publishing evidence-based recommendations and conducting high-impact clinical studies. Five Knowledge Forums represent 6…
View article: P.148 Perceptions of frailty in spinal metastatic disease: international survey of the AO spine community
P.148 Perceptions of frailty in spinal metastatic disease: international survey of the AO spine community Open
Background: Frailty is increasingly recognized for an association with adverse events, mortality, and hospital discharge disposition among surgical patients. The purpose of this study was to describe how spinal surgeons conceptualize, defi…
View article: Perception of frailty in spinal metastatic disease: international survey of the AO Spine community
Perception of frailty in spinal metastatic disease: international survey of the AO Spine community Open
OBJECTIVE Frailty has not been clearly defined in the context of spinal metastatic disease (SMD). Given this, the objective of this study was to better understand how members of the international AO Spine community conceptualize, define, a…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Spine Surgeons Worldwide: A One Year Prospective Comparative Study
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Spine Surgeons Worldwide: A One Year Prospective Comparative Study Open
Study Design Survey Objective In March of 2020, an original study by Louie et al investigated the impact of COVID-19 on 902 spine surgeons internationally. Since then, due to varying government responses and public health initiatives to th…
View article: Research Practices and Needs Among Spine Surgeons Worldwide
Research Practices and Needs Among Spine Surgeons Worldwide Open
Objective Resource allocation to research activities is challenging and there is limited evidence to justify decisions. Members of AO Spine were surveyed to understand the research practices and needs of spine surgeons worldwide. Methods A…
View article: Telemedicine in Spine Surgery: Global Perspectives and Practices
Telemedicine in Spine Surgery: Global Perspectives and Practices Open
Study Design: Cross-sectional, anonymous, international survey. Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the rapid adoption of telemedicine in spine surgery. This study sought to determine the extent of adoption and global perspec…
View article: Telemedicine in research and training: spine surgeon perspectives and practices worldwide
Telemedicine in research and training: spine surgeon perspectives and practices worldwide Open
Purpose To utilize a global survey to elucidate spine surgeons’ perspectives towards research and resident education within telemedicine. Methods A cross-sectional, anonymous email survey was circulated to the members of AO Spine, an inter…
View article: COVID-19 and the rise of virtual medicine in spine surgery: a worldwide study
COVID-19 and the rise of virtual medicine in spine surgery: a worldwide study Open
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic forced many surgeons to adopt “virtual medicine” practices, defined as telehealth services for patient care and online platforms for continuing medical education. The purpose of this study was to assess spine …
View article: Spine surgeon perceptions of the challenges and benefits of telemedicine: an international study
Spine surgeon perceptions of the challenges and benefits of telemedicine: an international study Open
View article: Provider confidence in the telemedicine spine evaluation: results from a global study
Provider confidence in the telemedicine spine evaluation: results from a global study Open
Purpose To utilize data from a global spine surgeon survey to elucidate (1) overall confidence in the telemedicine evaluation and (2) determinants of provider confidence. Methods Members of AO Spine International were sent a survey encompa…
View article: Correction to: Learning from the past: did experience with previous epidemics help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 among spine surgeons worldwide?
Correction to: Learning from the past: did experience with previous epidemics help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 among spine surgeons worldwide? Open
View article: <scp>COVID</scp>‐19: Current and future challenges in spine care and education ‐ a worldwide study
<span>COVID</span>‐19: Current and future challenges in spine care and education ‐ a worldwide study Open
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has impacted spine care around the globe. Much uncertainty remains regarding the immediate and long‐term future of spine care and education in this COVID‐19 era. Study design Cross‐sectional, international …
View article: Spine Surgery and COVID-19: The Influence of Practice Type on Preparedness, Response, and Economic Impact
Spine Surgery and COVID-19: The Influence of Practice Type on Preparedness, Response, and Economic Impact Open
Study Design: Cross-sectional observational cohort study. Objective: To investigate preparation, response, and economic impact of COVID-19 on private, public, academic, and privademic spine surgeons. Methods: AO Spine COVID-19 and Spine Su…
View article: Personal Health of Spine Surgeons Can Impact Perceptions, Decision-Making and Healthcare Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Worldwide Study
Personal Health of Spine Surgeons Can Impact Perceptions, Decision-Making and Healthcare Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Worldwide Study Open
This is the first study to have mapped global variations of personal health of spine surgeons, key in the development for future wellness and patient management initiatives. This study underscored that spine surgeons worldwide are not immu…
View article: Learning from the past: did experience with previous epidemics help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 among spine surgeons worldwide?
Learning from the past: did experience with previous epidemics help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 among spine surgeons worldwide? Open
Purpose Spine surgeons around the world have been universally impacted by COVID-19. The current study addressed whether prior experience with disease epidemics among the spine surgeon community had an impact on preparedness and response to…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Spine Surgeons Worldwide
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Spine Surgeons Worldwide Open
Study Design: Cross-sectional, international survey. Objectives: The current study addressed the multi-dimensional impact of COVID-19 upon healthcare professionals, particularly spine surgeons, worldwide. Secondly, it aimed to identify geo…
View article: Responding to Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Changes During Pediatric Coronal Spinal Deformity Surgery
Responding to Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Changes During Pediatric Coronal Spinal Deformity Surgery Open
Study Design: Retrospective case study on prospectively collected data. Objectives: The purpose of this explorative study was: 1) to determine if patterns of spinal cord injury could be detected through intra-operative neuromonitoring (ION…
View article: AOSpine Knowledge Forums: Research in Motion
AOSpine Knowledge Forums: Research in Motion Open
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View article: Prognostic significance of human telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter region mutations C228T and C250T for overall survival in spinal chordomas
Prognostic significance of human telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter region mutations C228T and C250T for overall survival in spinal chordomas Open
Background Spinal chordomas, a subtype of primary spinal column malignancies (PSCM), are rare tumors with poor prognosis, and we have limited understanding of the molecular drivers of neoplasia. Methods Study design was a retrospective rev…
View article: Current treatment strategy for newly diagnosed chordoma of the mobile spine and sacrum: results of an international survey
Current treatment strategy for newly diagnosed chordoma of the mobile spine and sacrum: results of an international survey Open
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the spectrum of current treatment protocols for managing newly diagnosed chordoma of the mobile spine and sacrum. METHODS A survey on the treatment of spinal chordoma was distributed e…
View article: 176 Malignant Primary Spinal Column Tumors
176 Malignant Primary Spinal Column Tumors Open
Bettegowda, Chetan MD, PhD; Yip, Stephen MD; Jiang, Bowen MD; Wang, Wei-Lien; Clarke, Michelle J MD; Lazary, Aron; Gambarotti, Marco; Zhang, Ming MD, PhD; Sciubba, Daniel M MD; Wolinsky, Jean-Paul MD; McCarthy, Edward; Germscheid, Niccole …
View article: The Challenges of Renal Cell Carcinoma Metastatic to the Spine: A Systematic Review of Survival and Treatment
The Challenges of Renal Cell Carcinoma Metastatic to the Spine: A Systematic Review of Survival and Treatment Open
Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: The objective of this systematic review was to answer 2 key questions: (1) What is the clinical presentation and probability of symptomatic improvement following treatment for patients with rena…
View article: Defining a core outcome set for adolescent and young adult patients with a spinal deformity
Defining a core outcome set for adolescent and young adult patients with a spinal deformity Open
Background and purpose — Routine outcome measurement has been shown to improve performance in several fields of healthcare. National spine surgery registries have been initiated in 5 Nordic countries. However, there is no agreement on w…
View article: Surgical management of spinal osteoblastomas
Surgical management of spinal osteoblastomas Open
OBJECTIVE Osteoblastoma is a rare primary benign bone tumor with a predilection for the spinal column. Although of benign origin, osteoblastomas tend to behave more aggressively clinically than other benign tumors. Because of the low incid…
View article: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the spine: results of surgical management from a multicenter study
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the spine: results of surgical management from a multicenter study Open
OBJECTIVE Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare soft-tissue sarcomas. Resection is the mainstay of treatment and the most important prognostic factor. However, complete resection of spinal MPNSTs with tumor-free margin…
View article: Spinal column chordoma: prognostic significance of clinical variables and<i>T (brachyury</i>) gene SNP rs2305089 for local recurrence and overall survival
Spinal column chordoma: prognostic significance of clinical variables and<i>T (brachyury</i>) gene SNP rs2305089 for local recurrence and overall survival Open
The ability to achieve a wide en bloc resection at the time of the primary surgery is a critical preoperative consideration, as subtotal resections likely complicate later management. This is the first time the rs2305089 SNP has been impli…
View article: Surgical Management of Spinal Osteoblastomas
Surgical Management of Spinal Osteoblastomas Open
Introduction Primary spinal osteoblastomas are rare benign neoplasms which often behave more aggressively than other benign tumors and can present as malignant transformations. Optimal surgical treatment strategies and risk factors for loc…
View article: An International Consensus on the Appropriate Treatment for Adults with Spinal Deformity: An AOSpine Knowledge Forum Deformity Study
An International Consensus on the Appropriate Treatment for Adults with Spinal Deformity: An AOSpine Knowledge Forum Deformity Study Open
Introduction Appropriate care for adults with spinal deformity should be responsive to considerations of the patient, care provider, and healthcare system. The healthcare burden of adult spinal deformity is increasing significantly and re-…
View article: The Development of a Core Outcome Set for Adolescents Undergoing Spinal Deformity Surgery: An AOSpine Knowledge Forum Deformity Initiative
The Development of a Core Outcome Set for Adolescents Undergoing Spinal Deformity Surgery: An AOSpine Knowledge Forum Deformity Initiative Open
Introduction Routine patient-related outcome monitoring is gaining importance in medical care. Health care providers are putting more emphasis into assessing the value (health gain per unit cost) of treatment provided. Outcome registries i…
View article: Osteosarcoma of the spine: prognostic variables for local recurrence and overall survival, a multicenter ambispective study
Osteosarcoma of the spine: prognostic variables for local recurrence and overall survival, a multicenter ambispective study Open
OBJECTIVE Primary spinal osteosarcomas are rare and aggressive neoplasms. Poor outcomes can occur, as obtaining marginal margins is technically demanding; further Enneking-appropriate en bloc resection can have significant morbidity. The g…