Delayed Surgical Intervention in Central Cord Syndrome with Cervical Stenosis
Conclusions There was no difference in motor improvement, functional independence, walking ability, and complication rates between early and late surgery for spondylotic cervical CCS.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Park, Moon SooMoon, Seong-HwanLee, Hwan-MoKim, Tae-HwanOh, Jae KeunSuh, Bo-KyungLee, Seung JinRiew, K. Daniel Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The Effects of Single-Level Instrumented Lumbar Laminectomy on Adjacent Spinal Biomechanics
Conclusions The present findings do not substantiate a biomechanical pathway toward or explanation for ASD.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bisschop, ArnoHolewijn, Roderick M.Kingma, IdsartStadhouder, AgnitaVergroesen, Pieter-Paul A.van der Veen, Albert J.van Dieën, Jaap H.van Royen, Barend J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Indocyanine Green Videoangiography in Negative: Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
Conclusion Studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to determine whether IGV in negative can further reduce the need for postoperative digital subtraction angiography.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 29, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Simal Julián, Juan AntonioMiranda Lloret, PabloSanromán Álvarez, PabloPérez de San Román, LailaBeltrán Giner, AndrésBotella Asunción, Carlos Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Neck Pain following Laminoplasty
Conclusions Patients having laminoplasty experienced significant improvement in NDI pain subscore and NDI total scores at a minimum of 1 year postoperatively.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 25, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mesfin, AddisuPark, Moon-SooPiyaskulkaew, ChaiwatChuntarapas, TapanutSong, Kwang SupKim, Han JoRiew, K. Daniel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Bone Scans Are Reliable for the Identification of Lumbar Disk and Facet Pathology
Conclusions For the identification of disk pathology, it is reasonable to use either conventional bone SPECT or bone SPECT-CT; however, bone SPECT-CT is more reliable for facet joint pathology.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 25, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Malham, Gregory M.Parker, Rhiannon M.Ballok, Zita E.Goss, BenDiwan, Ashish D.Uribe, Juan S. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
First Confirmed Metastatic Adamantinoma of the Spine: Case Report and Literature Review
Conclusions Adamantinoma is a very rare bone tumor representing ∼1% of primary bone tumors. Spinal metastatic adamantinoma with immunohistochemical confirmation has not been described previously. Due to the lack of specific image findings or serum markers and multiple differential diagnoses, biopsy with immunohistochemical confirmation is mandatory, because “en block resection” might prove to be curative treatment.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 25, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Morales Ciancio, Ruben A.Gasbarrini, AlessandroBoriani, StefanoGambarotti, Marco Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Optimal Duration of Conservative Management Prior to Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Literature Review: Podcast #2
Global Spine JDOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1394364Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 17, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wang, Jeffrey C. Source Type: research
Fixed Sagittal Plane Imbalance
Conclusion Sagittal plane malalignment is an increasingly recognized cause of pain and disability. Treatment of sagittal plane imbalance varies according to the etiology, location, and severity of the deformity. Fixed sagittal malalignment often requires complex reconstructive procedures that include osteotomy correction. Reestablishing harmonious spinopelvic alignment is associated with significant improvement in health-related quality-of-life outcome measures and patient satisfaction.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source...
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 10, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Savage, Jason W.Patel, Alpesh A. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Modified Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Radiculopathy Following Healed Vertebral Collapse of the Middle-Lower Lumbar Spine
Conclusions Because of severe deterioration of the anterior column following end plate fracture, the foraminal zone must be decompressed in caudal end plate fractures. The modified PLIF procedure yielded satisfactory clinical outcomes due to anterior reconstruction and full decompression for both foraminal and lateral recess stenoses.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 10, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yamashita, TomoyaSakaura, HironobuMiwa, ToshitadaOhwada, Tetsuo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Quality-of-Life Outcomes following Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Fusion with and without the Use of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2: Does Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Make a Difference?
Conclusions There was no difference in QOL outcomes in the rhBMP-2 compared with the control group. Socioeconomic status and postoperative complications affected QOL outcomes following surgery. The QOL questionnaires provide the clinician with information regarding the patients' self-perceived well-being and can be helpful in the selection of surgical candidates and for understanding the effectiveness of a given surgical procedure.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 10, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lubelski, DanielAlvin, Matthew D.Torre-Healy, AndrewAbdullah, Kalil G.Nowacki, Amy S.Whitmore, Robert G.Steinmetz, Michael P.Benzel, Edward C.Mroz, Thomas E. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Hinge Fusion Failure after Plate-Only Open-Door Laminoplasty
Conclusion Absence of a ventral cortical bony continuity at 6 months is a risk factor for fusion failure at 12 months. However, bicortically defective laminae usually heal with minimal displacement, although it may take longer than 12 months.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 10, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lee, SungjoonChung, Chun KeeKim, Chi Heon Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Is Polymethyl Methacrylate a Viable Option for Salvaging Lateral Mass Screw Failure in the Subaxial Cervical Spine?
Conclusion Quick-mix PMMA cement revision equips the spinal surgeon with a much needed salvage option for a failed lateral mass screw in the subaxial cervical spine.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - October 10, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Gallizzi, Michael A.Kuhns, Craig A.Jenkins, Tyler J.Pfeiffer, Ferris M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Intradural Neurocysticercosis of Lumbar Spine: A Case Report
Conclusion Neurocysticercosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients presenting with a similar picture, and urgent surgical decompression should be attempted to prevent further worsening of the neurologic 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 - October 10, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ganesan, SudhirAcharya, ShankarKalra, K. L.Chahal, Rupinder Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Lumbar Disk Herniation Surgery: Outcome and Predictors
Conclusion Surgery for lumbar disk herniation is effective in reducing radicular pain (93.4%). All three surgical approaches resulted in significant decrease in preoperative radicular pain and low back pain, but intergroup variation in the outcome was not achieved. As indicated by JOA Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire–Low Back Pain (JOABPQ-LBP) and lumbar function functional scores, laminectomy achieved significantly better outcome compared with other methods. It is worth mentioning that relief of radicular pain was associated with subjective satisfaction with the surgery among our study population. Predictive factors...
Source: Global Spine Journal - September 26, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sedighi, MahsaHaghnegahdar, Ali Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
National Trends in Outpatient Surgical Treatment of Degenerative Cervical Spine Disease: Podcast #1
Global Spine JDOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1390380Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - September 16, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wang, Jeffrey C. Source Type: research
