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View article: Occipitocervical Fusion Using Cervical Pedicle Screws for Metastatic Tumors to the Craniocervical Junction: Surgical Outcomes and the Role of Postoperative Chemotherapy
Occipitocervical Fusion Using Cervical Pedicle Screws for Metastatic Tumors to the Craniocervical Junction: Surgical Outcomes and the Role of Postoperative Chemotherapy Open
Advancements in chemotherapy have extended the survival of patients with metastatic cancer, increasing the need for effective treatment strategies for spinal metastases. Metastasis to the craniocervical junction significantly affects activ…
View article: Clinical Outcomes of Vertebral Body Stenting for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: Focus on Collapse Prevention and Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Indication
Clinical Outcomes of Vertebral Body Stenting for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: Focus on Collapse Prevention and Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Indication Open
Study Design Retrospective observational study. Objectives To evaluate 1-year clinical outcomes of vertebral body stenting (VBS) for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) and compare its effectiveness in patients with and without poor pr…
View article: Radiological Improvements and Clinical Outcomes of Occipitocervical Fusion for Traumatic Cranocervical Junction Instability
Radiological Improvements and Clinical Outcomes of Occipitocervical Fusion for Traumatic Cranocervical Junction Instability Open
OCF effectively stabilizes traumatic CCJ instability, improves key CT-measured radiological parameters, and supports favorable neurological outcomes.
View article: Early minimally invasive treatment of osteoporotic pedicle fractures
Early minimally invasive treatment of osteoporotic pedicle fractures Open
Background: Osteoporotic pedicle fractures are rare and may lead to spinal canal stenosis and instability (i.e., spondylolisthesis/lysis). Here, we explored the advantage of early intervention for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) ac…
View article: Optimization of Paravertebral Foramen Screw Placement: A Stepwise Approach Considering O-arm Navigation Errors: Technical Note and Case Series
Optimization of Paravertebral Foramen Screw Placement: A Stepwise Approach Considering O-arm Navigation Errors: Technical Note and Case Series Open
Objective: Paravertebral foramen screws (PVFSs) have been developed for better pullout strength than lateral mass screws do and lower the risk of vertebral artery and nerve injury than do pedicle screws. While the original method involves …
View article: Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Changes in Spinal Ependymomas and Their Impact on Surgical Planning
Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Changes in Spinal Ependymomas and Their Impact on Surgical Planning Open
Spinal ependymomas are common intramedullary tumors that can show dynamic changes in magnetic resonance imaging findings over time. This study aimed to analyze these imaging changes and their implications for perioperative management. The …
View article: Cutaneous Fistula Caused by Metallosis Following Rigid Spinal Fixation: A Rare but Important Diagnostic Consideration
Cutaneous Fistula Caused by Metallosis Following Rigid Spinal Fixation: A Rare but Important Diagnostic Consideration Open
Metallosis is a rare complication of spinal instrumentation, typically associated with joint arthroplasty or fusionless constructs. Fistula formation due to metallosis is exceptionally uncommon, particularly in cases involving rigid spinal…
View article: Analysis of Clinical Features and Factors Associated with Poor Postoperative Outcome in Patients with Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome Presenting to a Spinal Center
Analysis of Clinical Features and Factors Associated with Poor Postoperative Outcome in Patients with Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome Presenting to a Spinal Center Open
View article: Identifying Factors Associated with the Efficacy of Lasmiditan 50 mg as an Acute Treatment for Migraine Attacks Under Various Dosing Conditions in Real-World Clinical Practice
Identifying Factors Associated with the Efficacy of Lasmiditan 50 mg as an Acute Treatment for Migraine Attacks Under Various Dosing Conditions in Real-World Clinical Practice Open
Background/Objectives: Lasmiditan is a newly developed drug for the acute treatment of migraine attacks, but factors associated with its efficacy remain unclear. This study aimed to confirm the efficacy of lasmiditan started at 50 mg under…
View article: Spinal Cord Stimulation for Intractable Pain Caused by Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Report
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Intractable Pain Caused by Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Report Open
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is one of the causes of lower back pain, and although it has characteristic pain locations and aggravating factors, it is difficult to diagnose and is often overlooked. A case of relief of typical pain symptoms…
View article: Identifying Factors Associated with the Efficacy of Lasmiditan 50 mg as an Acute Treatment for Migraine Attacks Under Various Dosing Conditions in Real-World Clinical Practice
Identifying Factors Associated with the Efficacy of Lasmiditan 50 mg as an Acute Treatment for Migraine Attacks Under Various Dosing Conditions in Real-World Clinical Practice Open
Background/Objectives: Lasmiditan is a newly developed drug for the acute treatment of migraine attacks, but factors associated with its efficacy remain unclear. This study aimed to confirm the efficacy of lasmiditan started at 50 mg under…
View article: Machine learning molecular dynamics study of thermal boundary resistance between barrierless interconnect metals and SiO<sub>2</sub> interlayer dielectric
Machine learning molecular dynamics study of thermal boundary resistance between barrierless interconnect metals and SiO<sub>2</sub> interlayer dielectric Open
Employing machine learning molecular dynamics (MD) calculation, we evaluated thermal boundary resistance (TBR) between barrierless interconnect unitary metals and SiO 2 interlayer dielectric (SiO 2 -ILD). Our non-equilibrium MD calculation…
View article: Relationship between Preoperative Adjacent Disc Height and the Occurrence of Adjacent Vertebral Body Fractures after Balloon Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Fractures at the Thoracolumbar Junction
Relationship between Preoperative Adjacent Disc Height and the Occurrence of Adjacent Vertebral Body Fractures after Balloon Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Fractures at the Thoracolumbar Junction Open
Adjacent vertebral fractures after balloon kyphoplasty are speculated to occur in association with increased mechanical pressure due to rigid cement-augmented vertebrae. This study aimed to clarify whether adjacent vertebral fractures are …
View article: Oblique lateral interbody fusion with O-arm navigation for lumbar hemivertebra in an adult: A technical case report
Oblique lateral interbody fusion with O-arm navigation for lumbar hemivertebra in an adult: A technical case report Open
Hemivertebra is a rare congenital spinal anomaly often diagnosed in childhood due to progressive scoliosis. Initial diagnosis of hemivertebra in adulthood is uncommon, and standardized treatment protocols are not well established. This rep…
View article: Femoral Nerve Injury After Prone-Position Lumbar Discectomy: A Case Report Highlighting the Role of Ultrasound in Recovery Monitoring
Femoral Nerve Injury After Prone-Position Lumbar Discectomy: A Case Report Highlighting the Role of Ultrasound in Recovery Monitoring Open
View article: Comparison of Early-onset Efficacy of Anti-calcitonin Gene-related Peptide Monoclonal Antibodies for Patients with Migraine in Real-world Clinical Practice: Study Protocol for an Exploratory Clinical Trial
Comparison of Early-onset Efficacy of Anti-calcitonin Gene-related Peptide Monoclonal Antibodies for Patients with Migraine in Real-world Clinical Practice: Study Protocol for an Exploratory Clinical Trial Open
Three anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies (CGRP-mAbs) are available in Japan: galcanezumab, fremanezumab, and erenumab. Early-onset efficacy has been demonstrated for each CGRP-mAb in comparison with placebo, but dif…
View article: Thoracolumbar Posterior Pedicle Screw Fixation and Laminectomy for an Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Resulting From Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in an Adult Patient: A Case Report
Thoracolumbar Posterior Pedicle Screw Fixation and Laminectomy for an Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Resulting From Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in an Adult Patient: A Case Report Open
Vertebral fractures (VFs) occasionally appear as the first manifestation of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) in children. However, in adults, it is uncommon for VFs to lead to a diagnosis of ALL, and surgical intervention is even rarer. We…
View article: Real-world clinical results of CGRP monoclonal antibody treatment for medication overuse headache of migraine without abrupt drug discontinuation and no hospitalization
Real-world clinical results of CGRP monoclonal antibody treatment for medication overuse headache of migraine without abrupt drug discontinuation and no hospitalization Open
View article: Navigation-assisted occipitocervical fixation and decompression in a patient with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
Navigation-assisted occipitocervical fixation and decompression in a patient with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia Open
Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a rare skeletal disorder characterized by the replacement of normal bone with fibrous connective tissue, leading to abnormal bone formation. This case report details the successful treatment of a 61-year-old woman…
View article: Real-world clinical results of CGRP monoclonal antibody treatment for medication overuse headache of migraine without abrupt drug discontinuation and no hospitalization
Real-world clinical results of CGRP monoclonal antibody treatment for medication overuse headache of migraine without abrupt drug discontinuation and no hospitalization Open
Background Abrupt discontinuation of overused medications is the gold standard treatment for medication overuse headache (MOH), but discontinuation is difficult to maintain. In this study, the aim was to evaluate the real-world clinical re…
View article: Primary Bone Lymphoma of the Spine: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic Complexities and Treatment
Primary Bone Lymphoma of the Spine: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic Complexities and Treatment Open
View article: Efficacy of intraoperative irrigation with artificial cerebrospinal fluid in chronic subdural hematoma surgery: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of intraoperative irrigation with artificial cerebrospinal fluid in chronic subdural hematoma surgery: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial Open
View article: 頚椎脱臼骨折 椎骨動脈閉塞例の治療戦略
頚椎脱臼骨折 椎骨動脈閉塞例の治療戦略 Open
View article: Utilization of the O-arm Navigation System in a Case with Challenging Occipital Plate Placement
Utilization of the O-arm Navigation System in a Case with Challenging Occipital Plate Placement Open
View article: Real-World Clinical Results of Cgrp Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Medication Overuse Headache of Migraine Without Abrupt Drug Discontinuation and No Hospitalization
Real-World Clinical Results of Cgrp Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Medication Overuse Headache of Migraine Without Abrupt Drug Discontinuation and No Hospitalization Open
View article: Hemifacial spasm caused by multiple vascular attachments due to remote compression effects of a dermoid cyst in the cerebellar hemisphere: illustrative case
Hemifacial spasm caused by multiple vascular attachments due to remote compression effects of a dermoid cyst in the cerebellar hemisphere: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND Dermoid cysts located laterally in the posterior fossa are rare. The authors report the case of a dermoid cyst in the cerebellar hemisphere presenting with hemifacial spasm (HFS) caused by multiple vascular attachments due to re…
View article: Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion within Three-level for Patients with Neurological Symptoms due to Vertebral Fragility Fractures in the Lumbar Spine
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion within Three-level for Patients with Neurological Symptoms due to Vertebral Fragility Fractures in the Lumbar Spine Open
There is a lack of agreement on whether minimally invasive lateral lumbar intervertebral fusion (LLIF) is a suitable treatment option for vertebral fragility fractures (VFFs). Hence, we sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LLIF in…
View article: Development of machine learning models for predicting unfavorable functional outcomes from preoperative data in patients with chronic subdural hematomas
Development of machine learning models for predicting unfavorable functional outcomes from preoperative data in patients with chronic subdural hematomas Open
Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) often causes neurological deterioration and is treated with hematoma evacuation. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of various machine learning models to preoperatively predict the functional outcom…
View article: Efficacy of the latest new stimulation patterns of spinal cord stimulation for intractable neuropathic pain compared to conventional stimulation: study protocol for a clinical trial
Efficacy of the latest new stimulation patterns of spinal cord stimulation for intractable neuropathic pain compared to conventional stimulation: study protocol for a clinical trial Open
Background Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is one of the neuromodulation therapies for chronic neuropathic pain. The conventional paresthesia-based SCS involves the application of tonic stimulation that induces a sense of paresthesia. Recent…
View article: Sacral arteriovenous fistula with lower thoracic cord edema without perimedullary vein enlargement
Sacral arteriovenous fistula with lower thoracic cord edema without perimedullary vein enlargement Open
Background: Sacral dural arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are often undiagnosed at the initial presentation due to their rarity. Case Description: For 1 year, a 71-year-old man developed progressive motor and sensory disturbances in both legs…