Background: Bilateral pedicle screw (BPS) is the "gold standard" of fixation methods for patients with lumbar interbody fusion. Biomechanical deterioration initially triggers complications in the surgical segment. Studies proved that…
Background: There is limited data available on the use of orthoses across varying elective spine surgeries. When previously studied in 2009, inconsistent lumbar postoperative bracing practices were reported. The present…
Case Reports doi: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2021.100053. eCollection 2021 Jun. Affiliations Expand Affiliation 1 Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, 9300 Campus Point Drive, Mail Code 7893 La Jolla, CA, USA. Item in…
Background: in the United States from 1999 to 2000 through 2017-2018, the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5 to 42.4%, while the prevalence of severe obesity nearly doubled. In lumbar…
Background: Sagittal malalignment is associated with poor quality of life. Correction of lumbar lordosis through anterior column release (ACR) has been shown to improve overall sagittal alignment, however typically in…
Background: We aimed to investigate how disc- and facet joint degeneration relate to ROM and spinopelvic alignment parameters. Their interrelation, however, is not yet understood, although eminent in patient specific…
Background: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a good alternative for the surgical treatment of lumbar degenerative disc disease. The primary vascular complications regarding this intervention involve the common iliac…
Background: Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up has been integrated into the new Medical Device Regulations since 2020. The CD Horizon Solera 4.75 mm instrumentation (CD-Solera) was introduced worldwide in 2009, and specifically…
Background: Posterior lumbar instrumentation requires sufficient primary stiffness to ensure bony fusion and to avoid pseudarthrosis, screw loosening, or implant failure. To enhance primary construct stiffness, transverse cross-link (CL) connectors…
Background: Previous studies show an increasing incidence of gram-negative organisms in surgical site infections after spine surgery. This study is looking for the association of the post-operative prophylactic use of…