The Impact Factor and Scientific Journals
Global Spine J 2016; 06: 205-206DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1583260Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - April 18, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wang, Jeffrey C. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Postoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Rates with Subfascial Epidural Drain Placement after Intentional Durotomy in Spine Surgery
Conclusions The intraoperative placement of subfascial epidural drains was not associated with postoperative development of CSF cutaneous fistula, symptomatic pseudomeningocele, overdrainage, or subdural hematoma in the cases reviewed. Subfascial closed wound drain placement is a safe and efficacious management method after intentional spinal durotomies. It is particularly helpful in those who undergo simultaneous arthrodesis, as those patients have statistically higher daily drain output and longer drain durations.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abst...
Source: Global Spine Journal - April 12, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Niu, TianyiLu, Derek S.Yew, AndrewLau, DarrylHoffman, HaydnMcArthur, DavidChou, DeanLu, Daniel C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cell Therapy with Human Dermal Fibroblasts Enhances Intervertebral Disk Repair and Decreases Inflammation in the Rabbit Model
Conclusions Human dermal fibroblast introduction into the disk reduced inflammation and promoted tissue rich in both type I and type II collagens. The results of this study suggest that nHDFs would be a feasible cell therapy option for disk degeneration.[...]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 - April 12, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Chee, AnaShi, PengCha, ThomasKao, Ting-HsienYang, Shu-HuaZhu, JunChen, DingZhang, YejiaAn, Howard S. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Return to Play after Cervical Spine Injuries: A Consensus of Opinion
Conclusion This survey suggests a consensus among surgeons for allowing patients with relatively normal imaging and resolution of symptoms to return to high-contact activities; however, patients with cervical stenosis or clinical symptoms continue to be a challenge for management. This survey may serve as a basis for future clinical trials and consensus guidelines.[...]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 - April 11, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: France, John C.Karsy, MichaelHarrop, James S.Dailey, Andrew T. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Global Spine Congress 2016 and World Forum for Spine Research
Global Spine J 2016; 06: e1-e2DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1583181Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - April 7, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Impact of Surgical Approach on Clinical Outcomes in the Treatment of Lumbar Pseudarthrosis
Conclusion Although not statistically significant, the AP fusion group reached MCID more frequently in all outcomes except SF-36 Physical Component Summary. All surgical approaches examined for treatment of lumbar pseudarthrosis resulted in only poor to modest improvement in ODI. This result further emphasizes the importance of achieving a solid fusion with the index surgery.[...]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 - April 5, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Owens, R. KirkDjurasovic, MladenCrawford, Charles H.Glassman, Steven D.Dimar, John R.Carreon, Leah Y. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Pulmonary Complications following Thoracic Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review
Conclusions There is insufficient data to determine the risk of pulmonary complications following anterior, posterior, or lateral approaches to the thoracic spine. Methods for assessing pulmonary complications were not well reported, and data is sparse.[...]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 - April 3, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Gabel, Brandon C.Schnell, Eric C.Dettori, Joseph R.Jeyamohan, ShiveindraOskouian, Rod Tags: EBSJ Special Section: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Global Spine Congress & World Forum for Spine Research
Global Spine Journal 2016; S 01Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Congress (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - April 3, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Incidence, Predictors, and Postoperative Complications of Blood Transfusion in Thoracic and Lumbar Fusion Surgery: An Analysis of 13,695 Patients from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
Conclusion This study characterizes incidence, predictors, and postoperative complications associated with blood transfusion in thoracic and lumbar fusion. Pre- and postoperative planning for patients deemed to be at high risk of requiring blood transfusion might reduce postoperative complications in this 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 - March 30, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aoude, AhmedNooh, AnasFortin, MaryseAldebeyan, SultanJarzem, PeterOuellet, JeanWeber, Michael H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Analysis of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Use in the Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Conclusions Our data shows that the revision rates were significantly lower in patients treated with rhBMP-2 compared with patients not treated with rhBMP-2. Furthermore, rhBMP-2 use in LDS varied by year, region, gender, and type of fusion technique. In the West region, the posterior approach and patients 65 to 69 years of age had the highest rate of rhBMP-2 use.[...]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 - March 24, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yao, QingqiangCohen, Jeremiah R.Buser, ZoricaPark, Jong-BeomBrodke, Darrel S.Meisel, Hans-JoergYoussef, Jim A.Wang, Jeffrey C.Yoon, S. Tim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Return to Play in Athletes Receiving Cervical Surgery: A Systematic Review (Podcast)
Global Spine JDOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1579752Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - March 18, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Autograft versus Allograft for Cervical Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review
Conclusion Although the available literature suggests ICBG and allograft may have similar effectiveness in terms of fusion rates, pain scores, and functional outcomes following anterior cervical fusion, there are too many limitations in the available literature to draw any significant conclusions. No individual study provided greater than class III evidence, and when evaluating the overall body of literature, no conclusion had better than low evidence support. A prospective randomized trial with adequate sample size to compare fusion rates, efficacy measures, costs, and safety is warranted.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stu...
Source: Global Spine Journal - March 17, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tuchman, AlexanderBrodke, Darrel S.Youssef, Jim A.Meisel, Hans-JörgDettori, Joseph R.Park, Jong-BeomYoon, S TimWang, Jeffrey C. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The Development of a Universally Accepted Sacral Fracture Classification: A Survey of AOSpine and AOTrauma Members
Conclusion This study determines the global perspective on controversial areas in the injury patterns of sacral fractures and demonstrates that the development of a comprehensive and universally accepted sacral classification is possible.[...]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 - March 17, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Schroeder, Gregory D.Kurd, Mark F.Kepler, Christopher K.Krieg, James C.Wilson, Jefferson R.Kleweno, Conor P.Firoozabadi, RezaBellabarba, CarloKandizoria, FrankSchnake, Klause J.Rajesekaran, S.Dvorak, Marcel F.Chapman, Jens R.Vialle, Luiz R.Oner, F. C.Vacc Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Rapid Worsening of Symptoms and High Cell Proliferative Activity in Intra- and Extramedullary Spinal Hemangioblastoma: A Need for Earlier Surgery
Conclusions Intramedullary plus extramedullary spinal hemangioblastoma is characterized by rapid preoperative progression of symptoms over a short period, severe spinal cord damage including preoperative motor paralysis, and poor gait ability compared with an intramedullary tumor only. Earlier surgery with intraoperative spinal cord monitoring is recommended for total resection and good surgical outcome especially for an IE tumor compared with an intramedullary tumor.[...]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 - March 17, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Imagama, ShiroIto, ZenyaAndo, KeiKobayashi, KazuyoshiHida, TetsuroIto, KenyuIshikawa, YoshimotoTsushima, MikitoMatsumoto, AkiyukiNakashima, HiroakiWakao, NorimitsuSakai, YoshihitoMatsuyama, YukihiroIshiguro, Naoki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of En Bloc Vertebrectomy Compared with Intralesional Resection for Giant Cell Tumors of the Mobile Spine
Conclusions Based on the limited data obtained from systematic review, SGCT patients treated with EV had a lower recurrence rate and fewer postoperative complications than those treated with IR.[...]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 - March 7, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Luksanapruksa, PanyaBuchowski, Jacob M.Singhatanadgige, WeerasakBumpass, David B. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
