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View article: Developing a Classification of Spinal Medical Devices: Has the Time Come? Review of the Literature and a Proposal for Spine Registries
Developing a Classification of Spinal Medical Devices: Has the Time Come? Review of the Literature and a Proposal for Spine Registries Open
Registries require standardized component libraries based on predefined taxonomies to ensure detailed and structured descriptions of implanted devices, enabling effective monitoring of implant safety. Considering the growing use of spinal …
View article: Identifying Key Factors Influencing Hospital Stay After Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Predictive Model
Identifying Key Factors Influencing Hospital Stay After Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Predictive Model Open
Study Design Retrospective Cohort Study. Objectives To develop and validate a multivariable predictive model for length of hospital stay (LOS) following spine surgery, incorporating sociodemographic characteristics, medical data, and self-…
View article: Adherence to the Lamartina-Berjano Classification and Suggested Surgical Treatment Decreases the Rate of Postoperative Mechanical Failures in Adult Deformity Patients. A Retrospective Observational Study With a Minimum 10 Years Follow-Up
Adherence to the Lamartina-Berjano Classification and Suggested Surgical Treatment Decreases the Rate of Postoperative Mechanical Failures in Adult Deformity Patients. A Retrospective Observational Study With a Minimum 10 Years Follow-Up Open
Study Design Retrospective cohort analysis. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of the Lamartina-Berjano (L-B) classification in reducing mechanical complications in patients with adult spinal deformities, with a minimum follow-up of …
View article: How to Reduce the Risk of Mechanical Failures in Adult Deformity Surgery: Comparing GAP Score and Roussouly Type Restoration
How to Reduce the Risk of Mechanical Failures in Adult Deformity Surgery: Comparing GAP Score and Roussouly Type Restoration Open
Study Design Retrospective Cohort Study. Objectives To assess long-term alignment descriptors correlating with mechanical complications. Methods The study included adult spinal deformity cases older than 18, with a minimum of four instrume…
View article: Time trends in spine surgery in Italy: a nationwide, population-based study of 1,560,969 records of administrative health data from 2001 to 2019
Time trends in spine surgery in Italy: a nationwide, population-based study of 1,560,969 records of administrative health data from 2001 to 2019 Open
Background and purpose: The use of spinal implants has increased substantially. Their widespread use raises public health concerns. We aimed to study spinal surgery trends in Italy from 2001 to 2019 and present a mapping for ICD9-CM codes …
View article: Malnutrition and Disability: A Retrospective Study on 2258 Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery
Malnutrition and Disability: A Retrospective Study on 2258 Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery Open
Background and Objectives: Malnutrition’s prevalence and its relationship with functional ability in patients with end-stage spine pathologies, i.e., any disease of the vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, and associated joints requirin…
View article: Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of the Prevent for Work questionnaire
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of the Prevent for Work questionnaire Open
Background Musculoskeletal pain represents an increase in medical expenses due to disability and decreased quality of life among workers. Various biopsychosocial factors contribute to the development of persistent and disabling musculoskel…
View article: Assessing the knowledge of low back pain among physiotherapists in Spain: A cohort study with pre- and post-educational course evaluation
Assessing the knowledge of low back pain among physiotherapists in Spain: A cohort study with pre- and post-educational course evaluation Open
Due to existing gaps in physiotherapists' evidence-based knowledge of LBP, particularly among those who have worked longer time as physiotherapists, e-learning initiatives may be a feasible approach to support continuous training of physio…
View article: The Positive Side Effect of Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion on Axial Neck Pain
The Positive Side Effect of Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion on Axial Neck Pain Open
Study Design Observational Cohort Study. Objectives This study aims to comprehensively assess the outcomes of anterior cervical spine surgery in patients who have undergone surgical intervention for radiculopathy or myelopathy, with a spec…
View article: Diagnostic Approach and Differences between Spinal Infections and Tumors
Diagnostic Approach and Differences between Spinal Infections and Tumors Open
Study design: A systematic review of the literature about differential diagnosis between spine infection and bone tumors of the spine. Background and Purpose: The differential diagnosis between spine infection and bone tumors of the spine …
View article: The Diagnostic Process of Spinal Post-traumatic Deformity
The Diagnostic Process of Spinal Post-traumatic Deformity Open
Study Design: Survey of cases. Objective: To evaluate the opinion of experts in the diagnostic process of clinically relevant Spinal Post-traumatic Deformity (SPTD). Summary of Background Data: SPTD is a potential complication of spine tra…
View article: Prediction of Long-Term Recovery From Disability Using Hemoglobin-Based Models: Results From a Cohort of 1,392 Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery
Prediction of Long-Term Recovery From Disability Using Hemoglobin-Based Models: Results From a Cohort of 1,392 Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery Open
Hemoglobin and its associated blood values are important laboratory biomarkers that mirror the strength of constitution of patients undergoing spine surgery. Along with the clinical determinants available during the preadmission visit, it …
View article: Perioperative Anesthesia and Acute Smell Alterations in Spine Surgery: A “Sniffing Impairment” Influencing Refeeding?
Perioperative Anesthesia and Acute Smell Alterations in Spine Surgery: A “Sniffing Impairment” Influencing Refeeding? Open
Medications for general anesthesia can cause smell alterations after surgery, with inhalation anesthetics being the most acknowledged drugs. However, spine patients have been poorly studied in past investigations and whether these alterati…
View article: Validation of A New Classification System For Surgical Planning of Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)
Validation of A New Classification System For Surgical Planning of Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Open
BACKGROUND: Vertebral body tethering (VBT) may represent a paradigm shift in the management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). However, the ideal candidates, who may profit the most from this technique, have not yet been identified.…
View article: Good practice guidelines for pain and musculoskeletal disorders in workers and companies
Good practice guidelines for pain and musculoskeletal disorders in workers and companies Open
Actions to improve occupational health and safety arose from the need to protect employees working in European industries, such as nuclear power plants or large-scale chemical industries, from accidents. Today, the field has evolved in man…
View article: Perioperative Predictive Factors for Positive Outcomes in Spine Fusion for Adult Deformity Correction
Perioperative Predictive Factors for Positive Outcomes in Spine Fusion for Adult Deformity Correction Open
Purpose: Identifying perioperative factors that may influence the outcomes of long spine fusion for the treatment of adult deformity is key for tailored surgical planning and targeted informed consent. The aim of this study was to analyze …
View article: The Influence of Baseline Clinical Status and Surgical Strategy on Early Good to Excellent Result in Spinal Lumbar Arthrodesis: A Machine Learning Approach
The Influence of Baseline Clinical Status and Surgical Strategy on Early Good to Excellent Result in Spinal Lumbar Arthrodesis: A Machine Learning Approach Open
The study aims to create a preoperative model from baseline demographic and health-related quality of life scores (HRQOL) to predict a good to excellent early clinical outcome using a machine learning (ML) approach. A single spine surgery …
View article: Development of the Prevent for Work Questionnaire (P4Wq) for the assessment of musculoskeletal risk factors in the workplace: part 2—pilot study for questionnaire development and validation
Development of the Prevent for Work Questionnaire (P4Wq) for the assessment of musculoskeletal risk factors in the workplace: part 2—pilot study for questionnaire development and validation Open
Objective The aim of this study was to develop a multifactorial, self-report questionnaire: Prevent for Work Questionnaire (P4Wq). The questionnaire is intended for screening for risk factors in work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD…
View article: Active, Targeted, and Measured Device-Based Therapy for Low Back Pain With the David Spine Concept
Active, Targeted, and Measured Device-Based Therapy for Low Back Pain With the David Spine Concept Open
Background: The David Spine Concept (DSC) device–based physical therapy for low back pain involves the quantitative assessment of lumbar muscle strength and range of motion. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of the DSC device–b…
View article: The influence of baseline clinical status and surgical strategy on early good to excellent result in spinal lumbar arthrodesis: a machine learning approach
The influence of baseline clinical status and surgical strategy on early good to excellent result in spinal lumbar arthrodesis: a machine learning approach Open
Aims To create, using a machine learning (ML) approach, a preoperative model from baseline demographic and health-related quality of life scores (HRQOL) to predict a good to excellent early clinical outcome. Patients and Methods A single s…