Mar 27 2023
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Thoracic spondylotic myelopathy in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: a comparative study Research Article

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J Orthop Surg Res. 2023 Mar 25;18(1):242. doi: 10.1186/s13018-023-03723-7.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: To explore the characteristics and clinical management of thoracic spinal stenosis with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH).METHODS: The patients diagnosed with thoracic spondylotic myelopathy who underwent spinal decompression and fusion surgery in a single center between 2012 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients were…

Mar 26 2023
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Effect of workers’ compensation status on pain, disability, quality of life, and return to work after lumbar spine surgery: a 1-year propensity-matched analysis Research Article

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J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 Mar 24:1-11. doi: 10.3171/2023.2.SPINE221341. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Workers’ compensation (WC) and litigation have been shown to adversely impact prognoses in a vast range of health conditions. Low-back pain is currently the most frequent reason for WC claims. The objective of this study was to conduct the largest propensity-matched comparison of…

Mar 25 2023
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Early Cement Augmentation May Be A Good Treatment Option For Pain Relief For Osteoporotic Compression Fractures: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis London Spine

By M AKMAL

Abstract Purpose: The incidence of osteoporotic compression fractures (VCFs) have been rising over the past decades. Presently, vertebral cement augmentation procedures such as balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are common treatments allowing pain relief and functional recovery. However, there is controversy on whether different timeframes for cement augmentation affects clinical outcomes. Hence, this study aimed to…

Mar 25 2023
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The Reliability, Correlation With Clinical Symptoms And Surgical Outcomes Of Dural Sac Cross-Sectional Area, Nerve Root Sedimentation Sign And Morphological Grade For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis London Spine

By M AKMAL

Abstract Background: No study had directly compared the reliability, correlation with clinical symptoms, and surgical outcomes of dural sac cross-sectional area (DCSA), nerve root sedimentation sign (SedSign), and morphological grade for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Methods: From January 2017 to December 2020, 202 patients with LSS were retrospectively analyzed. The narrowest segments were assessed via…

Mar 24 2023
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Is Repeated Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Necessary Before Planned Decompressive Surgery For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? London Spine

By M AKMAL

Abstract Background: Currently, there are different routines in Norwegian hospitals regarding how recent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine should be performed before surgery. Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis from the Norwegian degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis study, who had 2 preoperative MRIs performed within the year before surgery, were included. The aim…

Mar 24 2023
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Isobar hybrid dynamic stabilization with posterolateral fusion in mild and moderate lumbar degenerative disease Research Article

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BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Mar 23;24(1):217. doi: 10.1186/s12891-023-06329-6.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using the Isobar TTL system and posterolateral fusion in a two-segment hybrid fixation approach, combined with spinal decompression, for treating mild and moderate lumbar degenerative disease. Specifically, we sought to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach…

Mar 23 2023
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Cervical Myelopathy Induced By Posterior Vertebral Body Osteolysis After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty London Spine

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Abstract Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) has become more widespread and diverges from the conventional technique used in anterior cervical fusion for cervical degenerative disc disease. As arthroplasty has become a popular treatment option, few complications have been reported in the literature. These include subsidence, expulsion, posterior avulsion fractures, heterotopic ossification, and osteolysis. One of the…

Mar 23 2023
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Predictive Factors For Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Model Obtained From A Machine Learning Algorithm Technique London Spine

By Medical Secretary

Abstract Background: Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) is the most common spine disease in the elderly population. It is usually associated with lumbar spine joints/or ligaments degeneration. Machine learning technique is an exclusive method for handling big data analysis; however, the development of this method for spine pathology is rare. This study aims to detect…

Mar 23 2023
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The Effect of Ligamentotaxis on Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures with High McCormack Grade Research Article

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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2023 Mar;33(3):355-357. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2023.03.355.ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ligamentotaxis performed in combination with the posterior surgical approach in thoracic and lumbar burst fractures due to high-energy trauma with high McCormack scores (≥7). This observational study was conducted at the University of Health Sciences from…

Mar 22 2023
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Herniating Intradural Disc at Lumbar L4-L5 Level: A Case Report Research Article

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Cureus. 2023 Feb 16;15(2):e35067. doi: 10.7759/cureus.35067. eCollection 2023 Feb.ABSTRACTProlapse of intervertebral disc is a common pathology seen in the neurosurgery field but intradural lumbar disc herniation is a rare entity encountered only during the surgical treatment of prolapse. We present a 30-year-old male who reported lower back pain radiating to the right lower limb for…

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