Background: Although spinopelvic stiffness is known to contribute to instability following total hip arthroplasty (THA), it is unknown whether use of an anterior surgical approach is associated with decreased postoperative…
Purpose: To determine the association between preoperative lumbar epidural injections (LEIs) in the operating theater (OR) and the occurrence of surgical site infection (SSI) after posterior lumbar instrumented fusion surgery.…
Background: Prior spinal fusion significantly increases the risk of dislocation in patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Owing to these high risks, surgeons may use dual-mobility (DM) constructs in these…
Study design: This was a retrospective cohort study. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare implant-related complications between mixed-metal and same-metal rod-screw constructs in patients who underwent posterior…
Introduction: Evidence-based, procedure-specific guidelines for opioid prescribing after orthopaedic surgery are urgently needed to standardize care and minimize excess opioids. Methods: We developed a prospective, multicenter survey study conducted from…
Study design: Randomized controlled trial. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the dosemetrically determined radiation exposure of surgeon and patient during minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion…
: Patients aged 75 and over experience similar rates of medical complications following single-level lumbar decompression, with mildly increased costs. There is no significant difference in overall 90-day reoperation rates.…
Objective: Long-segment spinal fusion surgery was associated with substantial perioperative blood loss which may increase hospitalization expenses and mortality rates. Substantial studies have reported that tranexamic acid (TXA) could reduce…
BACKGROUND Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare metabolic disease caused by a deficiency in homogentisic acid oxidase, which leads to the accumulation of homogentisic acid dark pigments in tissues such as…
Spinal cord stimulation has been demonstrated as a therapeutic option for patients with persistent lumbar radicular pain secondary to failed back surgery syndrome. This case report demonstrates a successful percutaneous…