Spinolaminar Line Test as a Screening Tool for C1 Stenosis
Conclusion Although spinal cord compression at the level of atlas without instability is a rare condition, the spinolaminar line can be used as a screening of C1 stenosis.[...]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 - September 14, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Oshima, YasushiKelly, Michael P.Song, Kwang-SupPark, Moon SooChuntarapas, TapanutVo, Katie D.Yeom, Jin S.Takeshita, KatsushiRiew, K. Daniel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Biomechanical Comparison of Shape Design and Positioning of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Cages
Conclusions Our results failed to show a clearly superior cage shape design or location within the interbody space for use in transforaminal lumbar interbody 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 - September 14, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Comer, Garet C.Behn, AnthonyRavi, ShashankCheng, Ivan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Management of Typical and Atypical Hangman's Fractures
Conclusions The majority of hangman type fractures can be treated nonoperatively. We found no difference in outcomes between a rigid collar or halo immobilization for treatment of low-grade fractures. Radiologic follow-up is essential to identify cases of nonunion.[...]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 - September 9, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Al-Mahfoudh, RafidBeagrie, ChristopherWoolley, EleZakaria, RasheedRadon, MarkClark, SimonPillay, RobinWilby, Martin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Does Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Have Advantages over Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis?
Global Spine JDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1564569Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - September 9, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fujimori, TakahitoLe, HaiSchairer, William W.Berven, Sigurd H.Qamirani, ErionHu, Serena S. Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Cervical Myeloradiculopathy due to Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament with versus without Diffuse Idiopathic Spinal Hyperostosis
Conclusion Patients with both DISH and OPLL had a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus and either continuous or mixed-type OPLL classifications. Surgical outcomes were mostly satisfactory; there was no aggravation of symptoms after surgery during the follow up period.[...]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 - September 5, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tauchi, RyojiLee, Sang-HunPeters, ColleenImagama, ShiroIshiguro, NaokiRiew, K. Daniel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Correlations of Cervical Sagittal Alignment before and after Occipitocervical Fusion
Conclusions Our results suggest that the O–C7 angle is regulated by T1 slope and the corresponding O–C7 angle is divided into the O–C2 and C2–C7 angles, which have inverse correlation to each other and then maintain McGregor slope (horizontal gaze).[...]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 - September 5, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Matsubayashi, YoshitakaShimizu, TakachikaChikuda, HirotakaTakeshita, KatsushiOshima, YasushiTanaka, Sakae Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Comparing Utility Scores in Common Spinal Radiculopathies: Results of a Prospective Valuation Study
Conclusions Utility values associated with the most common levels of cervical and lumbar radiculopathy do not significantly differ from each other, validating the current practice of grouping utility by spinal segment rather than by specific root levels. The discrepancy in average utility values between our study and the EQ-5D highlights the need to be mindful of the underlying instruments used when assessing outcomes studies from different sources.[...]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 - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nayak, Nikhil R.Stephen, James H.Abdullah, Kalil G.Stein, Sherman C.Malhotra, Neil R. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Biomechanical Analysis of the Proximal Adjacent Segment after Multilevel Instrumentation of the Thoracic Spine: Do Hooks Ease the Transition?
Conclusions The use of supralaminar hooks at the top of a multilevel posterior fusion construct reduces the stress at the proximal uninstrumented motion segment. Although further data is needed to provide a definitive link to the clinical occurrence of PJK, this in vitro study demonstrates the potential benefit of “easing” the transition between the stiff instrumented spine and the flexible native spine and is the first to demonstrate these results with laminar hooks.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: ...
Source: Global Spine Journal - August 21, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Metzger, Melodie F.Robinson, Samuel T.Svet, Mark T.Liu, John C.Acosta, Frank L. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Neck Pain following Laminoplasty (Podcast)
Global Spine JDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1563528Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - August 21, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Triangular Titanium Implants for Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Prospective Study
Conclusions Minimally invasive SI joint fusion resulted in improvement of pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with SI joint dysfunction due to degenerative sacroiliitis and SI joint disruption.[...]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 - August 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Duhon, Bradley S.Cher, Daniel J.Wine, Kathryn D.Kovalsky, Don A.Lockstadt, Harry Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Burden of Clostridium difficile after Cervical Spine Surgery
Conclusions C. difficile increases the risk of in-hospital mortality and costs approximately $6,830,695 per year to manage in patients undergoing elective cervical spine surgery. Patients with comorbidities such as renal failure or congestive heart failure have increased probability of developing infection after surgery. Accepted antibiotic guidelines in this population must be followed to decrease the risk of developing postoperative C. difficile colitis.[...]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 - August 10, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Guzman, Javier Z.Skovrlj, BrankoRothenberg, Edward S.Lu, YoungMcAnany, StevenCho, Samuel K.Hecht, Andrew C.Qureshi, Sheeraz A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Impact of Preoperative Depression and Health State on Quality-of-Life Outcomes after Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion
Conclusions Of patients who undergo ACDF with similar preoperative QOL health states, those with a greater degree of depression may have lower improvements in postoperative QOL compared with those with less depression. Patients with anxiety and better preoperative health states also attain less 1-year QOL improvements.[...]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 - August 10, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alvin, Matthew D.Miller, Jacob A.Lubelski, DanielNowacki, Amy S.Scheman, JudithMathews, ManuMcGirt, Matthew J.Benzel, Edward C.Mroz, Thomas E. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Strategy to Increase Research in Latin America: Project on Education in Research by AOSpine Latin America
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 264-265DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558344Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - August 5, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Falavigna, Asdrubal Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
What Is the Best Multimodality Combination for Intraoperative Spinal Cord Monitoring of Motor Function? A Multicenter Study by the Monitoring Committee of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research
Conclusions The best multimodality combination for intraoperative spinal cord monitoring is TcMEP + Br-SCEP, which had the highest sensitivity (90%), the lowest false-positive rate (6.1%), and the lowest false-negative rate (0.2%).[...]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 - July 31, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ito, ZenyaMatsuyama, YukihiroAndo, MuneharuKawabata, ShigenoriKanchiku, TsukasaKida, KazunobuFujiwara, YasushiYamada, KeiYamamoto, NaoyaKobayashi, ShoSaito, TakanoriWada, KanichiroSatomi, KazuhikoShinomiya, KenichiTani, Toshikazu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Improvement of Segmental Lordosis in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Comparison of Two Techniques
Conclusions The cantilever TLIF technique can lead to greater change in segmental lordosis based upon radiographic outcomes.[...]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 - July 29, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rice, James W.Sedney, Cara L.Daffner, Scott D.Arner, Justin W.Emery, Sanford E.France, John C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
