Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of unilateral K-rod dynamic internal fixation on paraspinal muscles for lumbar degenerative diseases. Methods: This study retrospectively collected 52…
Study design: This was a retrospective cohort study. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a statewide, government-mandated prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) on patient-initiated…
Study design: Retrospective longitudinal study. Objective: The main goal of this study was to measure the disability after AIS correction, according to the LIV. Summary of background data: Adolescent idiopathic…
Study design: Observational cohort study. Objective: To investigate whether preservation of the midline structures is associated with a better clinical outcome compared to classic central decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis…
Study design: Retrospective review. Objectives: With increased awareness of the opioid crisis in spine surgery, the focus postoperatively has shifted to managing surgical site pain while minimizing opioid use. Numerous…
Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: This study aimed to report the incidence and potential risk factors of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cage subsidence following oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) for lumbar…
Introduction: Both transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) are suitable for achievement of lumbar arthrodesis. Comparative studies have observed complications and outcomes without stratification by…
While spinal interbody cage options have proliferated in the past decade, relatively little work has been done to explore the comparative potential of biomaterial technologies in promoting stable fusion. Innovations…
Study design: Retrospective Review INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to utilize a national database to identify how age affects patient outcomes following anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). There…
Rationale: In recent years, oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF), which uses a window between the peritoneum and the iliopsoas muscle to split the muscle to access the lumbar spine, is…