Background Hypothyroidism has been independently associated with the development of several comorbidities and is known to increase complication rates in non-spinal surgeries. However, there are limited data regarding the effects…
Objective: We aimed to analyze the related risk factors for blood transfusion and establish a blood transfusion risk model during the per-ioperative period of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). It…
Objective: Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is a growth factor that aids in osteoinduction and promotes bone fusion. There is a lack of literature regarding rhBMP-2 dosage in different spine surgeries.…
Background: Surgical treatment of severe thoracolumbar kyphosis (TLK) secondary to late osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) presents several challenges to spine surgeons. Proper selection of distal fusion level is an…
Background: The bicortical or tricortical fixation technique with purchase into the anterior sacral wall or promontory has been recommended to achieve rigid sacral pedicle screw fixation, which carries the potential…
Study design: A retrospective observational cohort study with a minimum follow-up of 10 years of patients who underwent surgery for Scheurmann Kyphosis (SK). Objective: Evaluate the long-term clinical and radiological…
Objective: Reduction of Meyerding grade is often performed during fusion for spondylolisthesis. Although radiographic appearance may improve, correlation with patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is rarely reported. In this study, the authors'…
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…
Background: Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) and oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) are widely used in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. In the present study, a meta-analysis…
Background context: Previous studies have called into question the safety of using rhBMP-2 in anterior cervical fusion due to the possibility of airway compromise and dysphagia. A retrospective chart review…