Dysphagia Secondary to Anterior Osteophytes of the Cervical Spine
Conclusion The surgical removal of cervical osteophytes can be highly successful in treating dysphagia if refractory to prolonged conservative therapy.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - February 26, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Egerter, Alexander C.Kim, Eric S.Lee, Darrin J.Liu, Jonathan J.Cadena, GilbertPanchal, Ripul R.Kim, Kee D. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Annulus Fibrosus Can Strip Hyaline Cartilage End Plate from Subchondral Bone: A Study of the Intervertebral Disk in Tension
Conclusions The hyaline cartilage–bone junction is the disk's weak link in tension. These findings provide a plausible mechanism for the appearance of bone and cartilage fragments in herniated material. Stripping cartilage from the bony end plate would result in the herniated mass containing relatively stiff cartilage that does not easily resorb.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - February 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Balkovec, ChristianAdams, Michael A.Dolan, PatriciaMcGill, Stuart M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Radiation-Induced Intraspinal Chondrosarcoma: A Case Report
Conclusion Radiation-induced sarcomas are rare, are highly aggressive, and may be difficult to diagnose. Furthermore, the only means of achieving long-term survival is through early and extensive surgery.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - February 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Obid, PeterVierbuchen, MathiasWolf, EduardReichl, MichaelNiemeyer, ThomasÜbeyli, HüseyinRichter, Alexander Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Sacral Stress Fracture Mimicking Lumbar Radiculopathy in a Mounted Police Officer: Case Report and Literature Review
Conclusion L5 radiculopathy can be caused by a sacral stress fracture and can be relieved by simple mechanical treatment of the fracture.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - February 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bednar, Drew A.Almansoori, Khaled Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Outcomes of Two Different Techniques Using the Lateral Approach for Lumbar Interbody Arthrodesis
Conclusion Overall, 18.3% of patients sustained a postoperative neurologic AE following lateral interbody fusions. The TP approach had a statistically lower rate of neurologic-specific AE for single-level fusions.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - February 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cheng, IvanBriseño, Michael R.Arrigo, Robert T.Bains, NavpreetRavi, ShashankTran, Andrew Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Biomechanical Determination of Distal Level for Fusions across the Cervicothoracic Junction
Conclusions Based on the combined intradiscal pressures alone it may be advantageous to end long constructs spanning the cervicothoracic junction at the T2 level if there are no other mitigating factors.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - February 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cheng, IvanSundberg, Eric B.Iezza, AlexLindsey, Derek P.Riew, K. Daniel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
When Is It Safe to Return to Driving After Spinal Surgery?
Conclusions Based on these findings, it may be acceptable to allow patients having a single-level lumbar fusion who are not taking opioids to return to driving as early as 2 weeks following the spinal surgery.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - February 2, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Scott, Trevor P.Pannel, WilliamSavin, DavidNgo, Stephanie S.Ellerman, JessicaToy, KristinDaubs, Michael D.Lu, DanielWang, Jeffrey C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Acute Spinal Subdural Hematoma after Vertebroplasty: A Case Report Emphasizing the Possible Etiologic Role of Venous Congestion
Conclusions The reported case supports a possible new pathophysiological scheme for the development of spinal subdural hematoma in which venous congestion plays a pivotal etiologic role. The reported findings suggests that future anatomical and histologic studies investigating the response of the radiculomedullary veins to congestive venous hypertension may shed new light into the pathophysiology of spinal subdural hematomas.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - February 2, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mattei, Tobias A.Rehman, Azeem A.Dinh, Dzung H. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
A Meta-Analysis of the Clinical and Fusion Results following Treatment of Symptomatic Cervical Pseudarthrosis
Conclusions Symptomatic cervical pseudarthrosis can be effectively managed with either an anterior or a posterior approach. The posterior approach demonstrates a significantly greater fusion rate compared with the anterior approach, though the clinical outcome does not differ between the two groups.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - January 30, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: McAnany, Steven J.Baird, Evan O.Overley, Samuel C.Kim, Jun S.Qureshi, Sheeraz A.Anderson, Paul A. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Sacroiliac Coalition: First Description and Report of a Successful Resection
Conclusions This is the first published case of a sacroiliac coalition. The only sign of this rare condition on the plain radiographs was very easy to miss. As has been discussed in the literature, CT and MRI are important in the differential diagnostics of such lesions. The histopathologic findings included that of a fibrous bar, confirming the diagnosis, which is further corroborated by the complete resolution of the symptoms.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - January 30, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Greiner, AxelBaur-Melnyk, AndreaBerezowska, SabinaD'Anstasi, MelvinBirkenmaier, Christof Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The Evolution of the Global Spine Journal
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 001-002DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544233Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - January 22, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wang, Jeffrey C. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Traumatic Fractures in Ankylosing Spinal Diseases
Conclusions MIS stabilization, when used on patients with good preoperative neurologic status, can successfully manage spinal fractures in patients with AS and DISH and preserve a favorable postoperative quality of life with limited disability.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - January 7, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nayak, Nikhil R.Pisapia, Jared M.Abdullah, Kalil G.Schuster, James M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Adverse Effect of Trauma on Neurologic Recovery for Patients with Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Conclusion Minor trauma can cause the unexpected development of new symptoms in patients unaware of cervical OPLL. Patients with a history of trauma had lower initial JOA scores and showed a narrower spinal canal compared with a nontrauma group. The initial JOA scores were correlated with a good recovery status upon the last follow-up.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - January 7, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lee, Soo EonJahng, Tae-AhnKim, Hyun-Jib Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Spontaneously Resolved Recurrent Cervical Epidural Hematoma in a 37-Week Primigravida
Conclusions We report on a rare case of recurrent SSEH during pregnancy with no neurologic deficits that was treated nonoperatively with close observation and resulted in spontaneous resolution. In such patients with no neurologic deficits, nonoperative management with close observation may be a reasonable alternative.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - January 7, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Iwatsuki, KatsuyukiDeguchi, MasaoHirata, HitoshiKanamono, Toshihisa Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Merkel Cell Spinal Metastasis: Management in the Setting of a Poor Prognosis
Conclusion Prior reports in the literature demonstrated a poor prognosis for Merkel cell carcinoma metastasis to the spine with survival ranging from 1 to 9 months after diagnosis. Although neurologic decline necessitates a surgical intervention, the assessment of operative benefit should take into account the prognosis associated with the primary tumor subtype.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - January 7, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Goodwin, C. RoryMehta, Ankit I.Adogwa, OwoichoSarabia-Estrada, RachelSciubba, Daniel M. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
