doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00068. Affiliations Expand Affiliation 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Item in Clipboard Suraj Dhanjani et al. JBJS Case Connect. 2021. Show details Display options…
Background: To investigate the correlation between vertebral Hounsfield unit (HU) values and cage subsidence in patients treated with stand-alone (SA) OLIF. Methods: A retrospective review of collected data was performed…
Background: Although the original technique involves inserting two cages bilaterally, there could be situations that only allow for insertion of one cage unilaterally. However, only a few studies have compared…
Objective: To investigate the safety and accuracy of robot-assisted pedicle screw implantation in the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery. Methods: The clinical data of 46 patients with AIS who were…
Study design: Retrospective comparative radiological study. Purpose: To analyze the difference in early disc height loss following transforaminal and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF and LLIF). Overview of literature: Minimal…
Background: Minimally invasive transforaminal interbody fusion has become an increasingly common approach in adult degenerative spine disease but is associated with a steep learning curve. Objective: To evaluate the impact…
Objective: This study aims to explore the effectiveness and safety of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing the bleeding amount of surgical patients with degenerative spinal disease in the perioperative period.…
Objective: To investigate the correlation between CT value and Cage subsidence in patients with lumbar degenerative disease treated with stand-alone oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF). Methods: The clinical data of…
Background: There is informal consensus that simple compression fractures of the body of the thoracolumbar vertebrae between the 10th thoracic vertebra and the second lumbar vertebra without neurological complications can…
Introduction: Malnutrition, common in the elderly, may adversely affect healthcare outcomes. In spine surgery, malnutrition is associated with higher rates of perioperative complications, unplanned readmission, and prolonged length of stay…