Tantalizing connections between type 2 diabetes and degenerative lumbar spine disorders have become increasingly evident. However, the association of type 2 diabetes with degenerative lumbar spine disorders remains unclear. We…
Study design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare the outcomes and after spinal fusion with or without iliac screw (IS) insertion for patients…
Purpose: To illustrate dynamic, time-resolved CTA (d-CTA) imaging technique in characterizing aortic endoleak type/inflow using quantitative parameters and its value in providing image guidance for targeted treatment approach. Technique: Dedicated…
Frequency: Monthly Weekly Daily Which day? The first Sunday The first Monday The first Tuesday The first Wednesday The first Thursday The first Friday The first Saturday The first day…
doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2021.106045. Online ahead of print. Affiliations Expand Affiliations 1 Department of Spinal Surgery, Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, 400000, China. 2 Department of Joint Surgery, Affiliated…
Background: To date, there is a paucity of reports clarifying the change of spinopelvic parameters in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) who underwent long segment spinal fusion using iliac…
Background: Graft augmentation for spinal fusion is an area of continued interest, with a wide variety of available products lacking clear recommendations regarding appropriate use. While iliac crest autograft has…
Study design: This was a randomized, double-blind clinical trial study. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of protein supplementation on vertebral fusion and enhanced recovery…
Background: This retrospective study aimed to analyze the influence of Modic changes (MCs) on the clinical and radiographic outcomes of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with hybrid graft. Methods: Clinical data…
Aim: Not all patients achieve adequate relief from back pain after lumbar total disc replacement (TDR). In patients with device failure, including disc dislocation, revision surgery via anterior approaches and…