Commentary on: “Spinal Myeloid Sarcoma ‘Chloroma’ Presenting as Cervical Radiculopathy: Case Report”
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 247-247DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549441Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Delashaw, Johnny B.Kelkar, Prashant S.Manhas, Amitoz S. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Commentary on: “Spontaneous Ankylosis of Occiput to C2 following Closed Traction and Halo Treatment of Atlantoaxial Rotary Fixation”
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 239-240DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549436Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Avellino, Anthony M. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Commentary on: “Traumatic Spondylopelvic Dissociation: A Report of Two Cases of Spondylolisthesis at L5–S1 and Review of Literature”
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 231-232DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549440Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: France, John C. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Commentary on: “Postoperative Shingles Mimicking Recurrent Radiculopathy after Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion”
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 224-224DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549439Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kim, Kee D.Lee, Darrin J. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Fatal Isolated Cervical Spine Injury in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report
Conclusion Isolated cervical spine injuries in patients with ankylosing spondylitis can be fatal. A high degree of clinical suspicion, thorough imaging with computed tomography, and meticulous handling are required in this patient population.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Gelalis, Ioannis D.Lykissas, Marios G.Dimou, Apostolos A.Giannoulis, Dionysios K.Beris, Alexandros E. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Atraumatic Sacral Fracture in Late Pregnancy: A Case Report
Conclusions Atraumatic fractures of the sacrum should be included in the differentiated diagnosis of pregnant patients with low back pain.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Giannoulis, Dionysios K.Koulouvaris, PanagiotisZilakou, EvgeniaPapadopoulos, Dimitrios B.Lykissas, Marios G.Mavrodontidis, Alexandros N. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Spinal Myeloid Sarcoma “Chloroma” Presenting as Cervical Radiculopathy: Case Report
Conclusions Spinal myeloid sarcoma presenting as cervical radiculopathy is rare, and it may be easily misdiagnosed. Knowledge of its clinical presentation, imaging, and histologic characterization can lead to early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hu, XiaobangShahab, ImranLieberman, Isador H. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Spontaneous Ankylosis of Occiput to C2 following Closed Traction and Halo Treatment of Atlantoaxial Rotary Fixation
Conclusion When discussing treatment of childhood refractory AARF by traction, closed manipulation, and halo immobilization, the possibility of developing “spontaneous” ankylosis needs to be considered.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Krengel, Walter F.Kim, Paul H.Wiater, Brett Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Traumatic Spondylopelvic Dissociation: A Report of Two Cases of Spondylolisthesis at L5–S1 and Review of Literature
Conclusions Few cases of traumatic spondylopelvic dissociation that are isolated to the L5–S1 disk space are described in the literature. We examined both an anterior and a posterior dissociation and treated both with L5–S1 posterior spinal fusion. The patient with anterior dissociation had persistent L5–S1 root injury; however, the patient with posterior dissociation had no neurologic deficits. This is the opposite of what is expected based on anatomy. These cases offer insight into the management of anterior and posterior L5–S1 spondylopelvic dissociation.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle...
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Robbins, MichaelMallon, ZacharyRoberto, RolandoPatel, RaviGupta, MunishKlineberg, Eric Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Postoperative Shingles Mimicking Recurrent Radiculopathy after Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion
Conclusions Although shingles is a common disease state affecting patients in the fifth and sixth decades of life, it is rarely seen in the setting of cervical nerve root decompression. This case demonstrates the need to include shingles on the differential diagnosis of recurrent neurogenic pain after anterior cervical decompression and fusion.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Montgomery, Jason T.Lawrence, Brandon D.Brodke, Darrel S.Patel, Alpesh A. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Quality and Quantity of Published Studies Evaluating Lumbar Fusion during the Past 10 Years: A Systematic Review
Conclusions This structured review demonstrates that there has been an increase in the available clinical database of RCTs using patient-reported outcomes evaluating the benefit of lumbar spinal fusion for the diagnoses of degenerative disk disease and degenerative spondylolisthesis. Gaps remain in the standardization of reportage of adverse events in such trials, as well as uniformity of surgical approaches used. Finally, continued efforts to develop higher-quality data for other surgical indications for lumbar fusion, most notably in the presence of adult spinal deformity and revision of prior surgical fusions, appear ...
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hart, RobertHermsmeyer, Jeffrey T.Sethi, Rajiv K.Norvell, Daniel C. Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Iliac Crest Bone Graft in Lumbar Fusion: The Effectiveness and Safety Compared with Local Bone Graft, and Graft Site Morbidity Comparing a Single-Incision Midline Approach with a Two-Incision Traditional Approach
Conclusions LB is as safe and efficacious as ICBG for instrumented fusion in the lumbar spine to treat degenerative disease. When ICBG is used, graft harvest through the single-incision midline approach reduces postoperative iliac crest pain compared with a two-incision approach.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: France, John C.Schuster, James M.Moran, KatherineDettori, Joseph R. Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Unilateral versus Bilateral Instrumentation in Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review
Conclusions The existing literature does not identify significant differences in clinical outcomes, union rates, and complications when unilateral instrumentation is used for degenerative pathologic conditions in the lumbar spine. The majority of published reports involve single-level lumbar unilateral instrumentation.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Molinari, Robert W.Saleh, AhmedMolinari, RobertHermsmeyer, JeffDettori, Joseph R. Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Pregnancy: An Unsolved Paradigm
Conclusion Women who underwent scoliosis correction suffered from long-term back pain after pregnancy and had decreased satisfaction with surgery. In addition, anesthesiologists refused epidurals in a large number of these patients. A larger study is needed on the topic.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Falick-Michaeli, TalSchroeder, Josh E.Barzilay, YairLuria, MijalItzchayek, EyalKaplan, Leon Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Expandable Polyaryl-Ether-Ether-Ketone Spacers for Interbody Distraction in the Lumbar Spine
Conclusions Midterm results indicate that expandable PEEK spacers can effectively and durably restore disk and foraminal height and improve the outcome without significant subsidence.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alimi, MarjanShin, BenjaminMacielak, MichaelHofstetter, Christoph P.Njoku, InnocentTsiouris, Apostolos J.Elowitz, EricHärtl, Roger Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
