The lateral approach to the spine is generally well tolerated, but reports of debilitating injury to the lumbar plexus, iliac vessels, ureter, and abdominal viscera are increasingly recognized, likely related…
Objective: Lateral lumbar corpectomy with interbody fusion has been well described via a transpsoas approach in the lateral position, as has lumbar interbody fusion with posterior fixation in the prone…
Background: Low bone mineral density (BMD) on dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is likely a risk factor for proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and proximal junctional failure (PJF). However, prior instrumentation…
Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) . 2021 Jun 25;opab219. doi: 10.1093/ons/opab219. Online ahead of print. Affiliations Expand Affiliation 1 Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York,…
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Background context: Long-level spinal fusion for degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS)seeks to eliminate spinal motion in an attempt to alleviate pain, improve deformity, and reduce disability. However, this surgery considerably impairs…
Purpose: To explore the characteristics and reliability of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measurements in patients undergoing lumbar fusion for lumbar degenerative diseases (LDD). Patients and methods: A total of 1041…
Cohort study.This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the universal approach of full endoscopy and percutaneous transpedicular fixation via a medial central approach (ACM) performed to surgically treat patients…
Purpose: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) of the spine has been associated with favorable outcomes compared to open surgery. This study evaluated matched cohorts treated with MIS versus open posterior lumbar…
Background: Although multiple studies have investigated risk factors for symptomatic adjacent segment disease (ASD) after lumbar fusion, their findings were diverse and inconsistent. This review aimed to summarize risk factors…