Background: There is a scarcity of research on the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and its influence on minimum clinically important difference (MCID) achievement after minimally invasive (MIS) transforaminal lumbar interbody…
Background: Thoracic and lumbar spine injuries may require surgical management, particularly AO Spine types B and C injuries. Open reduction and fixation using pedicle screws, with or without fusion and/or…
Background: Over the last several decades, various osteobiologics including allograft, synthetics, and growth factors have been used for lumbar spinal fusion surgery. However, the data on these osteobiologic products remain…
Background: Despite the relative frequency of posterior spinal fusion (PSF) and instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), there are limited guidelines for postoperative return to sports. Few studies explore factors…
doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000894. Online ahead of print. Affiliations Expand Affiliation 1 Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, GuangZhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,…
Purpose: Lumbar procedures for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) range from open (OS) to minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) to preserve paraspinal musculature. We quantify the biomechanics of cross-sectional area (CSA)…
Background: Spinal administration of medications is challenging in patients with complete posterior spinal fusion. We describe percutaneous image-guided intrathecal port placement for administration of the antisense oligonucleotide nusinersen for children…
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Background: Presacral abscess is a common disease in the developing countries. Treatments include minimally-invasive percutaneous drainage and open surgical debridement. Percutaneous drainage under CT guidance has been recommended by the…
Background: Anterior Lumbosacral Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a type of back surgery with the advantages of direct access to the spinal interbody space and the potential lessening morbidity related to…