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View article: Impact of a novel patient-specific, patient-matched Bezier parametric curve rod platform on proximal junction biomechanics in an in silico thoracolumbar instrumented fusion model
Impact of a novel patient-specific, patient-matched Bezier parametric curve rod platform on proximal junction biomechanics in an in silico thoracolumbar instrumented fusion model Open
Purpose To evaluate the biomechanical performance of a novel Bezier surface-smoothed transition rod, and to compare it to conventional and stepped rods, focusing on correction capability, spinal stabilization, instrumentation and spinal lo…
View article: Predictability in Achieving Target Intervertebral Lordosis Using Personalized Interbody Implants
Predictability in Achieving Target Intervertebral Lordosis Using Personalized Interbody Implants Open
BACKGROUND: Lumbar lordosis distribution has become a pivotal factor in re-establishing the foundational alignment of the lumbar spine. This can directly influence overall sagittal alignment, leading to improved long-term outcomes for pati…
View article: Melanoma metastasis to the femoral nerve: a novel case of melanoma masquerading as mononeuropathy. Illustrative case
Melanoma metastasis to the femoral nerve: a novel case of melanoma masquerading as mononeuropathy. Illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND Metastatic cancer may involve the central and peripheral nervous system, usually in the late stages of disease. At this point, most patients have been diagnosed and treated for widespread systemic disease. Rarely is the involvem…
View article: Alterations to the gut microbiome after sport-related concussion in a collegiate football players cohort: A pilot study
Alterations to the gut microbiome after sport-related concussion in a collegiate football players cohort: A pilot study Open
View article: The Role of Instrumentation in the Surgical Treatment of Spondylodiscitis and Spinal Epidural Abscess: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study
The Role of Instrumentation in the Surgical Treatment of Spondylodiscitis and Spinal Epidural Abscess: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study Open
BACKGROUND: Despite the high incidence of spinal infections that require an operation, there is no consensus on the most appropriate initial surgical management for these patients regarding decompression with vs without instrumented fusion…
View article: Alterations to the gut microbiome after sport-related concussion in a collegiate football players cohort
Alterations to the gut microbiome after sport-related concussion in a collegiate football players cohort Open
Concussions, both single and repetitive, during contact sports cause brain and body alterations in athletes. The role of the brain-gut connection and changes in the microbiota have not been well established after a head injury or concussio…
View article: Response to the Letter: Utility of Patient-Specific Rod Instrumentation in Deformity Correction: Single Institution Experience
Response to the Letter: Utility of Patient-Specific Rod Instrumentation in Deformity Correction: Single Institution Experience Open
View article: Alterations to the gut microbiome after sport-related concussion and subconcussive impacts in a collegiate football players cohort
Alterations to the gut microbiome after sport-related concussion and subconcussive impacts in a collegiate football players cohort Open
Concussions, both single and repetitive, during contact sports cause brain and body alterations in athletes. The role of the brain-gut connection and changes in the microbiota have not been well established after a head injury or concussio…
View article: Alterations to the gut microbiome after sport-related concussion in a collegiate football players cohort
Alterations to the gut microbiome after sport-related concussion in a collegiate football players cohort Open
Concussions, both single and repetitive, during contact sports cause brain and body alterations in athletes. The role of the brain-gut connection and changes in the microbiota have not been well established after a head injury or concussio…
View article: The utility of intraoperative neuromonitoring on simple posterior lumbar fusions—analysis of the National Inpatient Sample
The utility of intraoperative neuromonitoring on simple posterior lumbar fusions—analysis of the National Inpatient Sample Open
While there may conceivably be benefits to the use of this technology in complex revision fusions or pathologies, we found no meaningful benefit of its application to single-level index PLF for degenerative spine disease.
View article: Chordoma—Current Understanding and Modern Treatment Paradigms
Chordoma—Current Understanding and Modern Treatment Paradigms Open
Chordoma is a low-grade notochordal tumor of the skull base, mobile spine and sacrum which behaves malignantly and confers a poor prognosis despite indolent growth patterns. These tumors often present late in the disease course, tend to en…
View article: Alterations to the Gut Microbiome after Sport-Related Concussion in a Collegiate Football Players Cohort
Alterations to the Gut Microbiome after Sport-Related Concussion in a Collegiate Football Players Cohort Open
View article: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications in an adult population: A comparison of various shunt designs to prevent overdrainage
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications in an adult population: A comparison of various shunt designs to prevent overdrainage Open
Background: Overdrainage after cerebrospinal fluid diversion remains a significant morbidity. The hydrostatic, gravitational force in the upright position can aggravate this. Siphon control (SC) mechanisms, as well as programmable and flow…
View article: Complications associated with L4-5 anterior retroperitoneal trans- psoas interbody fusion: a single institution series
Complications associated with L4-5 anterior retroperitoneal trans- psoas interbody fusion: a single institution series Open
LLIF at L4-5 is a safe, feasible, and versatile approach to the lumbar spine with an acceptable approach-related sensory and motor neurologic complication rates.
View article: Utility of Patient-Specific Rod Instrumentation in Deformity Correction: Single Institution Experience
Utility of Patient-Specific Rod Instrumentation in Deformity Correction: Single Institution Experience Open
Introduction: Patient-specific instrumentation is an emerging technology with the promise of a better fit to patient anatomy. With the advent of deformity correction planning software, prefabricated rods can mitigate the need to bend rods …
View article: Combinatorial Anatomic and Functional Neural Tract Mapping for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Planning
Combinatorial Anatomic and Functional Neural Tract Mapping for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Planning Open
Introduction Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is effective and safe for the treatment of the vast majority of brain metastases (BMs). SRS is increasingly used for the simultaneous treatment of multiple lesions, retreatment of recurrence, or…
View article: The use of robotics in minimally invasive spine surgery
The use of robotics in minimally invasive spine surgery Open
The field of spine surgery has changed significantly over the past few decades as once technological fantasy has become reality. The advent of stereotaxis, intra-operative navigation, endoscopy, and percutaneous instrumentation have altere…
View article: Minimally Invasive, Stereotactic, Wireless, Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement in the Lumbar Spine: Accuracy Rates With 182 Consecutive Screws
Minimally Invasive, Stereotactic, Wireless, Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement in the Lumbar Spine: Accuracy Rates With 182 Consecutive Screws Open
Wireless, percutaneous placement of lumbar pedicle screws using computed tomography-guided stereotactic navigation is a safe, reproducible technique with very high accuracy rates.
View article: Patent Foramen Ovale in Cryptogenic Stroke and Migraine with Aura: Does Size Matter?
Patent Foramen Ovale in Cryptogenic Stroke and Migraine with Aura: Does Size Matter? Open
View article: Changes in Transcranial Sonographic Measurement of the Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Non-concussed Collegiate Soccer Players Across a Single Season
Changes in Transcranial Sonographic Measurement of the Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Non-concussed Collegiate Soccer Players Across a Single Season Open
Introduction Bedside ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) is emerging as a non-invasive technique to evaluate and predict raised intracranial pressure (ICP) in both children and adults. The prognostic value of i…
View article: Subtotal Resection of an Anaplastic Ganglioglioma in Pregnancy
Subtotal Resection of an Anaplastic Ganglioglioma in Pregnancy Open
Background . Anaplastic ganglioglioma is a rare malignant brain tumor associated with high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of a central nervous system malignancy in the early 3rd trimester presents management challenges to both neur…
View article: Bilateral internal auditory canal gangliogliomas mimicking neurofibromatosis Type II
Bilateral internal auditory canal gangliogliomas mimicking neurofibromatosis Type II Open
This is the first reported case of bilateral IAC/CPA gangliogliomas. When evaluating bilateral IAC/CPA lesions with unusual imaging characteristics, ganglioglioma should be included in the differential diagnosis.