We investigated the use of the autologous iliac bone and unidirectional porous beta-tricalcium phosphate (UDPTCP) in posterolateral lumbar spine fusion (PLF). Ten canine PLF models were prepared. Using only the…
Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy and advantages of the full endoscopic I See technique for the single-segment degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Methods: The clinical data of 38 patients with…
Objective: To analyze the clinical efficacy and technical characteristics of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discecomy in the treatment of upper lumbar disc herniation. Methods: The clinical data of 9 patients with…
Objective: Instrumented fusion of lumbar motion segments using a minimally invasive technique. Indications: Degenerative disc disease, segmental degeneration, degenerative spondylolisthesis, isthmic spondylolisthesis, pseudarthrosis, other spinal lumbar instabilities, disc prolapse, revision…
Purpose: In surgical correction of scoliosis with pedicle screw dual-rod systems, frequently used freehand technique of screw positioning is challenging due to 3D deformity. Screw malposition can be associated with…
Purpose: As yet, there are no studies describing a relationship between radiographic subsidence after lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) and patient symptoms. To investigate if subsidence, in terms of penetrated…
Study design: Ex vivo porcine imaging study. Objectives: Quantitatively evaluate change in MRI signal at the discs caudal to spinal fusion instrumentation. Individuals who receive posterior spinal instrumentation are at…
The purpose of this study was to calculate and compare the volume of hidden blood loss (HBL) and perioperative blood loss between open posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal…
Background context: Lumbar laminectomy and discectomy surgeries are among the most common procedures performed in the US, and often take place at academic teaching hospitals, involving the care of resident…
Background context: Lumbar fusion has shown to be an effective surgical management option when indicated, improving patient outcomes and functional status. However, concerns of adjacent segment pathology (ASP) due to…