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…
Introduction: Among the interbody fusions, the Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) allowed access to the lumbar spine through the major psoas muscle, which offers several advantages to the spine surgeon.…
Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To (1) define utilization trends for navigated instrumented posterior lumbar fusion (PLF), (2) compare reasons and rates of revision at 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, and…
Study design: Retrospective cohort study using the 2013-2017 National Readmission Database. Objective: The aim of this study was to quantify the influence of body mass index (BMI) on complication and…
Background context: There is growing interest among payers in profiling hospital value and quality-of-care, including both the cost and safety of common surgeries, such as lumbar fusion. Nonetheless, there is…
Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: The impact of modifiable risk factors (MRFs) on complications, costs, and readmission rates at 30, 90, and 180-days following lumbar spine fusion. Methods: Patients…
Study design: A retrospective cohort study. Objective: The aim was to compare rates of adverse events and additional posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) cases assisted by residents versus cases performed…