This study investigates the incidence and risk factors of new vertebral body collapse (VC) after posterior instrumented spinal fusion in patients older than 70 years. This retrospective study analyzed the…
Introduction: Adjacent segment degeneration is among the most recognized longterm complications of lumbar surgery for degenerative spine pathologies with a relevant impact in spine surgical and clinical practice. It is…
Objective: Anterior lumbar fusions are thought to be associated with elevated venous thromboembolic event (VTE) rates, but the magnitude of this increase in VTE is not well described. The objective…
The determination of lumbopelvic alignment is essential for planning adult spinal deformity surgery and for ensuring favorable surgical outcomes. This prospective study investigated the correlation between the lumbar section of…
Background and objective: The Cortical Bone Trajectory (CBT) technique provides an alternative method for fixation in the lumbar spine in patients with osteoporosis. An accuracy CBT screw placement could improve…
Background: The Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI) is a stratification tool to predict adverse surgical outcomes. No studies have explored the relationship between ECI and outcomes following primary 1- to 2-level…
Background: Lumbar disc herniation is seen in 5-15% of patients with lumbar back pain and is the most common spine disorder demanding surgical correction. Spinal surgery is one of the…
Introduction: Corrective fusion for adult scoliosis often requires fusion from the thoracic spine to the lower lumbar spine or pelvis. However, it is often difficult to determine the lowest instrumented…
Introduction: Proximal junctional failure (PJF) and rod fracture (RF) are the primary reasons for revision surgery after a long corrective fusion for the adult spinal deformity (ASD). However, many recent…
Introduction: Sacroiliac joint pain (SIJP) is one of the pathological conditions of adjacent segment disorders occurring after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. This study aimed to test the hypothesis that…