Objective: To determine whether a customized unilateral intervertebral anchored fusion device combined with (vs without) an intervertebral spacer would increase the stability of the L1-L2 motion segment following complete intervertebral…

. 2020 Dec;112(6):650-661. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13252. Item in Clipboard Wonhee Baek et al. AORN J. 2020 Dec. Show details Display options Display options Format AbstractPubMedPMID . 2020 Dec;112(6):650-661. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13252. Item in…

Background: Conventional paired meta-analyses have shown inconsistent results regarding the safety and efficacy of different interventions. Objective: To perform a network meta-analysis (NMA) and systematic review based on randomized controlled…

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of lumbar fusion versus nonoperative care for the treatment of chronic low back pain associated with degenerative disc disease. Methods: A comprehensive duplicate…

Objective: Dystrophic lumbar scoliosis secondary to neurofibromatosis type 1 (DLS-NF1) may present an atypical, unique curve pattern associated with a high incidence of coronal imbalance and regional kyphosis. Early surgical…

. 2020 Nov 26;9(12):E3833. doi: 10.3390/jcm9123833. Affiliations Expand Affiliation 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No.5, Fu-Shin Street, Kweishian,…

Background: The management of lumbar synovial cysts (LSC) has been a controversial topic for many years. Whereas many authors label LSC as markers of instability and thus necessitating fusion, others…

Background: We describe a new technique that combines navigation-assisted extreme lateral interbody fusion (NALIF) and percutaneous placement of pedicle screws in the lateral decubitus position with the surgeon using wearable…

Background: The aim of the present study is to compare the clinical outcomes and postoperative complications of lumbar endoscopic unilateral laminotomy bilateral decompression (LE-ULBD) and minimally invasive surgery transforaminal lumbar…

Background: The purpose of this prospective case series study was to compare changes in early postoperative physical activity and physical function between 6 weeks and 3 and 6 months after…