Objective: Determine the degree of lumbar lordosis (LL) correction possible via transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. Methods: A retrospective chart review identified patients ≥18…
Study design: Retrospective study. Objectives: To compare the clinical efficacy and post-operative MRIs of minimally invasive (MI) and open (O) transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in the treatment of CES…
Background: Determining the risk factors for symptomatic lumbar epidural hematoma (SLEH) is important for preventing postoperative SLEH. However, the relationship between blood pressure and SLEH is still debatable. The purpose…
Introduction: In 2019, Moufid and Gille published a study in which they proposed certain radiological parameters that may justify the mismatch between the lordosis of the lumbar segment and the…
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) versus other forms of spine surgery. Methods: Electronic databases were systematically searched up to February…
Objective: To determine the rates and risk factors of pedicle screw placement accuracy and the proximal facet joint violation (FJV) using TINAVI robot-assisted technique. Methods: Patients with thoracolumbar fractures or…
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doi: 10.1093/pm/pnac118. Online ahead of print. Affiliations Expand Affiliations 1 Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT. 2 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,…
Introduction: The United States opioid epidemic is a well-documented crisis stemming from increased prescriptions of narcotics. Online prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are a potential resource to mitigate narcotic misuse…
Objective: To compare perioperative characteristics, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in workers' compensation (WC) patients undergoing Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF) in either the inpatient/outpatient setting. Methods: Patients…