Background: Spine-related research continues to evolve rapidly and in the paradigm of increasing data, evidence-based practice becomes imperative. Citation-based rankings are thus critical in allowing clinicians to quickly ascertain the…

Objective: The finite element analysis method was used to compare the biomechanical performance of the individualized interbody fusion cage, the clinically common double bullet type fusion cage and the healthy…

Background: Intrathecal nusinersen is the first Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy. Reliable intrathecal access is critical for initial and maintenance therapy; however, this can be challenging…

BACKGROUND Degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) patients undergoing posterior long-segment spinal fusion surgery often require perioperative blood transfusions, and previous studies have reported that increased complications and additional costs accompany these…

Introduction: The presence of symptomatic lumbar facet cysts has been associated with segmental instability. Given this association, decompression vs decompression with fusion is a frequently debated topic. Multiple grading scales…

Objective: To evaluate the biomechanical stability of oblique lumbar inter-body fusion stand-alone (OLIF SA) under different bone mineral density (BMD) conditions and analyze the effect of different BMD conditions on…

Study design: Retrospective cohort studying using a national, administrative database. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the postoperative complications and quality outcomes of patients with and without…

Study design: Retrospective case control. Objectives: The purpose of the current study is to determine risk factors associated with chronic opioid use after spine surgery. Methods: In our single institution…

Purpose: The aim of our study is to analyse mid- to long-term severe adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery outcomes by comparing three-column osteotomies (3CO) and multiple anterior interbody fusion cages…

Objective: Numerous studies have reported on synovial facet joint cysts of the spine as a primary lesion. The exact pathogenesis of those cysts is still controversial, but degeneration and destabilization…