Objective: We compared the clinical outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Mis-TLIF) and endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-TLIF). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of patients…

Study design: Retrospective. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of the erector spinae plane regional anesthesia (ESP) block in reducing opioid medication usage and postanesthesia…

Introduction: Spinal cord injury causes permanent neurological deficits, which have devastating physical, social, and vocational consequences for patients and their families. Traditional Chinese medicine uses acupuncture to treat neuropathic pain…

Background: Deep surgical site infection (DSSI) is one of the most challenging complications in lumbar fusion surgery. Few investigations examined the effect of vancomycin powder mixed with autogenic bone graft…

Background: This study aimed to report an aortic pseudoaneurysm, a rare but lethal complication, after a spinal fracture in ankylosing spine. Observations: An 83-year-old obese woman presented with dementia and…

doi: 10.1007/s00132-022-04297-8. Online ahead of print. [Article in German] Affiliations Expand Affiliations 1 Wirbelsäulenchirurgie & Skoliosezentrum, Artemed Klinikum München Süd, Am Isarkanal 30, 81379, München, Deutschland. [email protected]. 2 Wirbelsäulenchirurgie & Skoliosezentrum,…

Study design: Assessment of sagittal lordosis distribution on mechanical proximal junctional failure-related risks through computer-based biomechanical models. Objective: To biomechanically assess how lordosis distribution influences radiographical and biomechanical indices related…

Objective: Several previous meta-analyses have been published, followed by additional randomized clinical trials investigating the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) surgery. As…

Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy (LFH) is a known contributor to lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSCS). However, the clinical significance and quantitative role of LFH compared to other components, such as disc…

The interspinous spacer (ISP) is a minimally invasive surgical device implanted into the interspinal space to treat lumbar degenerative diseases. Unfortunately, ISPs sometimes cause device breakage and spinal process fracture.…