Rafid Kasir
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View article: The umbilicus and pelvic incidence to inform surgical incisions for anterior lumbar interbody fusions: A radiographic analysis
The umbilicus and pelvic incidence to inform surgical incisions for anterior lumbar interbody fusions: A radiographic analysis Open
Purpose To radiographically assess the umbilicus’ level (i.e. latitude) relative to the anterior lumbar spine based on varying pelvic incidence (PI) magnitudes. Methods Pediatric patients (ages 10–18 years) with a previously obtained CT ab…
View article: The Duration of Symptoms Influences Outcomes After Lumbar Microdiscectomies: A Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative
The Duration of Symptoms Influences Outcomes After Lumbar Microdiscectomies: A Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative Open
Study Design Retrospective Cohort. Objective We investigate whether duration of symptoms a patient experiences prior to lumbar microdiscectomy affects pain, lifestyle, and return to work metrics after surgery. Methods A retrospective revie…
View article: Bilateral dual iliac screw pelvic fixation for adult spinal deformity: a case report of a superior gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to aberrant iliac screw trajectory
Bilateral dual iliac screw pelvic fixation for adult spinal deformity: a case report of a superior gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to aberrant iliac screw trajectory Open
Purpose To present a case of a pseudoaneurysm of a branch of the left superior gluteal artery (SGA) secondary to lateral wall perforation from an iliac screw and its subsequent evaluation and management. Methods Case report. Results A 67-y…
View article: Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: review of current classifications and proposal of a novel classification system
Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: review of current classifications and proposal of a novel classification system Open
Purpose To review existing classification systems for degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS), propose a novel classification designed to better address clinically relevant radiographic and clinical features of disease, and determine the inter…
View article: Navigation Guided L2-S1 Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion using a Novel L5-S1 fully Navigated Cage
Navigation Guided L2-S1 Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion using a Novel L5-S1 fully Navigated Cage Open
Background: The use of navigation guidance during vertebral interbody work can be utilized to enhance surgeon visualization of the anatomy and subsequently improve cage placement accuracy.
View article: Effect of Instrumented Spine Surgery on Length of Stay
Effect of Instrumented Spine Surgery on Length of Stay Open
Introduction: Total joint arthroplasty studies have identified that surgeries that take place later in the week have a longer length of stay compared with those earlier in the week. This has not been demonstrated in studies focused on ante…