Spine surgeons have recently developed more advanced and less invasive techniques. One significant example of recent surgical innovation is the advent of endoscopic-assisted spine surgery. Endoscopic lumbar interbody fusions are…

Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a minimally invasive technique that allows access to the lumbar spine from L1/2 to L4/5 for placement of wide interbody devices. This technique is…

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a devastating complication after spine surgery. Many factors have been identified, but the influence of operating room (OR) size on infection rate has not…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify the range of optimal versus suboptimal rates of spontaneous lumbar Cobb correction (SLCC%) and the factors predicting such outcomes in a…

BACKGROUND: In the move toward value-based care, bundled payments are believed to reduce waste and improve coordination. Some commercial insurers have addressed this through the use of bundled payment, the…

BACKGROUND: Traumatic bilateral locked facet joints at L4-5 level are a rare entity. A careful review only revealed four case reports. This case presented with an unusual mechanism of injury.CASE…

BACKGROUND: Spinal fractures are rare in children, in whom they contribute only 2% to 5% of all traumatic spinal injuries. The management of burst fractures is well standardised in adults…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for instrumentation failure (IF) after total en bloc spondylectomy (TES) of thoracic and lumbar spine tumors using titanium mesh cage (TMC)…

OBJECTIVE: As compensation transitions from a fee-for-service to pay-for-performance healthcare model, providers must prioritize patient-centered experiences. Here, the authors' primary aim was to identify predictors of patient dissatisfaction at 1…