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View article: Blood transfusion and mortality after spine osteotomy: a nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study
Blood transfusion and mortality after spine osteotomy: a nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Mitofusin 1 in mitochondrial quality control and anti-inflammatory responses in nucleus pulposus cells during disc degeneration
Mitofusin 1 in mitochondrial quality control and anti-inflammatory responses in nucleus pulposus cells during disc degeneration Open
Mitochondrial dysfunction drives intervertebral disc degeneration, and mitochondrial dynamics are regulated by mitofusins (MFNs). In this study, we evaluated the roles of MFN1 and MFN2 in mitochondrial quality control and their responses t…
View article: Validated intraoperative bleeding severity scale (VIBe) for hemostasis assessment in lumbar spinal fusion: a prospective, randomized controlled trial
Validated intraoperative bleeding severity scale (VIBe) for hemostasis assessment in lumbar spinal fusion: a prospective, randomized controlled trial Open
VIBe is a reliable and reproducible tool for intraoperative bleeding assessment in lumbar spine fusion. Active hemostatic agents were effective, and the addition of passive agents offered no measurable advantage.
View article: Infective Spondylitis in Adults: A Journey Through Diagnosis, Management, and Future Directions
Infective Spondylitis in Adults: A Journey Through Diagnosis, Management, and Future Directions Open
Infective spondylitis is a rare but potentially devastating spinal infection that requires timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment to prevent severe complications, including neurological deficits and spinal deformity. Despite advancemen…
View article: Effective Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Technique With Better Facet Joint Preserving for Lumbar Lateral Recess Stenosis
Effective Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Technique With Better Facet Joint Preserving for Lumbar Lateral Recess Stenosis Open
View article: Effects of Osteoporosis Medication Use on Reprocedure Rates Following Vertebral Augmentation: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Effects of Osteoporosis Medication Use on Reprocedure Rates Following Vertebral Augmentation: A Nationwide Cohort Study Open
View article: Cervical Epidural Hematoma and Cord Compression in a Hemophilia A Patient with Elevated Factor VIII Inhibitor Levels after Minor Trauma: A Case Report
Cervical Epidural Hematoma and Cord Compression in a Hemophilia A Patient with Elevated Factor VIII Inhibitor Levels after Minor Trauma: A Case Report Open
View article: Comparing Outcomes between Cage Alone and Plate Fixation in Single-Level Anterior Cervical Fusion: A Retrospective Clinical Series
Comparing Outcomes between Cage Alone and Plate Fixation in Single-Level Anterior Cervical Fusion: A Retrospective Clinical Series Open
Single-level ACDF using a cage alone technique demonstrated favorable radiologic and clinical outcomes overall compared to plate-augmented ACDF. However, plate augmentation is recommended for patients with severe cervical kyphosis or those…
View article: Effect of Preoperative Acupuncture and Epidural Steroid Injection on Early Postoperative Infection After Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Effect of Preoperative Acupuncture and Epidural Steroid Injection on Early Postoperative Infection After Lumbar Spinal Fusion Open
Background: Acupuncture and epidural steroid injection (ESI) are frequently performed in patients with degenerative lumbar disease. The purpose of this study was to explore preoperative acupuncture and ESI as risk factors for postoperative…
View article: Effects of Combined External Rotation and Retraction Exercises on Scapular Alignment and Muscle Activation in Individuals with Rounded Shoulders
Effects of Combined External Rotation and Retraction Exercises on Scapular Alignment and Muscle Activation in Individuals with Rounded Shoulders Open
View article: Impact of Distal Fusion Level on Sacroiliac Joint Degenerative Change Following Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery
Impact of Distal Fusion Level on Sacroiliac Joint Degenerative Change Following Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery Open
After AIS surgery, patients who had fusion to the lower lumbar vertebrae (L3 or L4) experienced a higher incidence and faster progression of degenerative changes in the SI joint. Low preoperative LL and inadequate correction of LL during t…
View article: Shoulder Traction as a Possible Risk Factor for C5 Palsy in Anterior Cervical Surgery: A Cadaveric Study
Shoulder Traction as a Possible Risk Factor for C5 Palsy in Anterior Cervical Surgery: A Cadaveric Study Open
Background and Objectives: Many risk factors for postoperative C5 palsy (PC5P) have been reported regarding a “cord shift” after a posterior approach. However, there are few reports about shoulder traction as a possible risk factor of ante…
View article: Association of Untreated Pre-surgical Depression With Pain and Outcomes After Spinal Surgery
Association of Untreated Pre-surgical Depression With Pain and Outcomes After Spinal Surgery Open
Study Design Prospective Cohort Study. Objective Untreated pre-surgical depression may prolong post-surgical pain and hinder recovery. However, research on the impact of untreated pre-surgical depression on post-spinal surgery pain is lack…
View article: Risk Factors and Characteristics of In-Hospital Falls After Spine Surgery
Risk Factors and Characteristics of In-Hospital Falls After Spine Surgery Open
Background: Falls after orthopaedic surgery can cause serious injuries, which lengthen hospital stays and increase medical expenses. This has prompted hospitals to implement various fall-prevention protocols. The aims of this study were to…
View article: Association of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Association of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Open
Numerous adolescents diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) often manifest symptoms indicative of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). However, the precise connection between FGIDs and AIS remains unclear. The study…
View article: Anatomical considerations for nerve transfer in axillary nerve injury
Anatomical considerations for nerve transfer in axillary nerve injury Open
This study investigated the anatomical details of the axillary and radial nerves in 50 upper limbs from 29 adult formalin-embalmed cadavers, and ten fresh upper limbs. The focus was on understanding the course, division, and ramifications …
View article: Anatomical considerations for nerve transfer in axillary nerve injury
Anatomical considerations for nerve transfer in axillary nerve injury Open
This study investigated the anatomical details of the axillary and radial nerves in 50 upper limbs from 29 adult formalin-embalmed cadavers, and 10 fresh upper limbs. The focus was on understanding the course, division, and ramifications o…
View article: The Clinical Use of Osteobiologic and Metallic Biomaterials in Orthopedic Surgery: The Present and the Future
The Clinical Use of Osteobiologic and Metallic Biomaterials in Orthopedic Surgery: The Present and the Future Open
As the area and range of surgical treatments in the orthopedic field have expanded, the development of biomaterials used for these treatments has also advanced. Biomaterials have osteobiologic properties, including osteogenicity, osteocond…
View article: Assessment of Biomechanical Advantages in Combined Anterior–Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery by Radiological Outcomes: Pedicle Screws over Lateral Mass Screws
Assessment of Biomechanical Advantages in Combined Anterior–Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery by Radiological Outcomes: Pedicle Screws over Lateral Mass Screws Open
Background: The combined anterior–posterior approach has shown good clinical outcomes for multilevel cervical diseases. This work describes the biomechanical advantage of cervical-pedicle-screw fixation over lateral-mass-screw fixation in …
View article: Posterior Preventive Foraminotomy before Laminectomy Combined with Pedicle Screw Fixation May Decrease the Incidence of C5 Palsy in Complex Cervical Spine Surgery in Patients with Severe Myeloradiculopathy
Posterior Preventive Foraminotomy before Laminectomy Combined with Pedicle Screw Fixation May Decrease the Incidence of C5 Palsy in Complex Cervical Spine Surgery in Patients with Severe Myeloradiculopathy Open
C5 palsy is a frequent sequela of cervical decompression surgeries for cervical myeloradiculopathy. Although many researchers have suggested various risk factors, such as cord shifting and the correction of lordotic angles, the tethering o…
View article: Comparison of Midline Splitting versus Unilateral Open Door Laminoplasty and Its Impact on Patient Outcomes
Comparison of Midline Splitting versus Unilateral Open Door Laminoplasty and Its Impact on Patient Outcomes Open
The two laminoplasty techniques both demonstrated effectiveness in treating patients with multilevel cervical myelopathy. However, care should be given to avoid hinge fractures and spacer displacement since both can possibly lead to unfavo…
View article: Egyptian Spine Association 13th International Annual Conference 2023 Abstracts
Egyptian Spine Association 13th International Annual Conference 2023 Abstracts Open
Introduction: Peripheral nerve injuries are common presentation among who present to a trauma facility.Males are affected more than females with a median age of 34 year old because of the association of such injuries with violent trauma an…
View article: Variation in Prevertebral Soft Tissue Swelling after Staged Combined Multilevel Anterior–Posterior Complex Cervical Spine Surgery: Anterior Then Posterior (AP) versus Posterior Then Anterior–Posterior (PAP) Surgery
Variation in Prevertebral Soft Tissue Swelling after Staged Combined Multilevel Anterior–Posterior Complex Cervical Spine Surgery: Anterior Then Posterior (AP) versus Posterior Then Anterior–Posterior (PAP) Surgery Open
The influence of the sequence of surgery in the development of prevertebral soft tissue swelling (PSTS) in staged combined multilevel anterior–posterior complex spine surgery was examined. This study was conducted as a retrospective study …
View article: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Review Update 2022
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Review Update 2022 Open
Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) may experience neuropathic symptoms, such as back pain, radiating pain, and neurogenic claudication. Although the long-term outcomes of both nonsurgical and surgical treatments are similar, surger…
View article: Is Vancomycin More Effective than Taurolidine? Comparative Analysis of Their Preventive Effect against Spinal Infection in 1000 Patients with Spinal Fusion
Is Vancomycin More Effective than Taurolidine? Comparative Analysis of Their Preventive Effect against Spinal Infection in 1000 Patients with Spinal Fusion Open
This study aimed to examine the effect of taurolidine irrigation on preventing surgical site infection by comparing the spinal infection rate after spinal fusion surgery using vancomycin powder application and taurolidine irrigation. Of 10…
View article: Delirium after Spinal Surgery: A Pilot Study of Electroencephalography Signals from a Wearable Device
Delirium after Spinal Surgery: A Pilot Study of Electroencephalography Signals from a Wearable Device Open
Postoperative delirium after spinal surgery in elderly patients has been a recent concern. However, there has not been a study of delirium after spinal surgery based on electroencephalography (EEG) signals from a compact wearable device. W…
View article: Clinical significance of the C2 slope after multilevel cervical spine fusion
Clinical significance of the C2 slope after multilevel cervical spine fusion Open
OBJECTIVE The C2 slope (C2S) is one of the parameters that can determine cervical sagittal alignment, but its clinical significance is relatively unexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of the C2S after multileve…
View article: Real-Time Stress Analysis Affecting Nurse during Elective Spinal Surgery Using a Wearable Device
Real-Time Stress Analysis Affecting Nurse during Elective Spinal Surgery Using a Wearable Device Open
Successful spinal surgery demands high levels of concentration and cooperation from participating health care workers. The intraoperative stress levels and concentration levels of surgeons have been studied previously; however, those of nu…
View article: Cervical foraminal stenosis as a risk factor for cervical kyphosis following cervical laminoplasty
Cervical foraminal stenosis as a risk factor for cervical kyphosis following cervical laminoplasty Open
View article: Shoulder traction as a possible risk factor for C5 palsy in anterior cervical surgery: A cadaveric study
Shoulder traction as a possible risk factor for C5 palsy in anterior cervical surgery: A cadaveric study Open
Background Many risk factors for postoperative C5 palsy (PC5P) have been reported about “cord shift” after a posterior approach. However, there are few reports about shoulder traction as a possible risk factor of anterior cervical surgery.…