Background: Cage implantations and autologous pelvic bone grafts are common surgical procedures to fuse the spine in cases of spinal disorders such as traumatic fractures or degenerative diseases. These surgical…
Background: Expandable transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) cages capable of multidirectional in situ expansion have gained popularity as they increase axial surface area for fusion and may enhance lordotic correction…
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Background: We evaluated the impact of bilateral ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane blocks on pain and opioid-related outcomes within a standardized care pathway for lumbar fusion. Methods: A retrospective propensity score…
Case Reports . 2021 Nov 9;2021:9994539. doi: 10.1155/2021/9994539. eCollection 2021. Affiliations Expand Affiliations 1 DISC Sports & Spine Center, 13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 300, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, USA.…
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Objective: To assess differences in PROMs between patients who do and do not follow-up through 2-years following lumbar fusion. Methods: Primary, elective, single-level ALIF, LLIF, or TLIF procedures were identified.…
Porous interbody cages, manufactured using additive laser melting technology, have recently been used in lumbar fusion surgery. The major advantage of a porous cage is the presence of space inside…
Objective: The Physical Component Score of the Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey (VR-12 PCS) has been assessed for use at short-term and intermediate-term time points for lumbar fusion populations.…