Correction: Characteristics and evaluation of C1 posterior arch variation for transpedicular screw placement between patients with and without basilar invagination
(Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 16, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Spinopelvic fixation failure in the adult spinal deformity population: systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe aggregate rate of SPFF after ASD surgery is 22.1%. The most common mechanisms of failure were pseudarthrosis, rod fracture, and iliac screw loosening. Studies of SPFF remain heterogeneous, and a consistent definition of what constitutes SPFF is needed. This study may enable surgeons to provide patient specific constructs with pelvic fixation constructs to minimize this risk of failure. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 15, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Quantitative measurement of dural ectasia: associations with clinical and genetic characteristics in Marfan syndrome
ConclusionOur study shed further light on the relationship between genotype, dural pathology, and the overall clinical spectrum of MFS. The identification of protein-truncating variants and those impacting cysteine content may therefore suggest closer patient monitoring, in order to address potential complications associated with DE. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 14, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Early-term outcome of apical fusion with vertebral body tethering for thoracolumbar curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary study
ConclusionThe preliminary data shows a significant reduction of early tether breakages when TL VBT is applied in combination with AF. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Targeted multifidus muscle activation reduces fibrosis of multifidus muscle following intervertebral disc injury
ConclusionsThese data reveal that targeted activation of the multifidus muscle attenuates IVD degeneration dependent fibrotic alterations to the multifidus. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Bracing in severe skeletally immature adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: does a holding strategy change the surgical plan?
ConclusionsThis is the first study to describe that curve flexibility decreases during bracing in severe AIS. However, this had only a modest impact on the surgical strategy. Bracing as a holding strategy can be applied, but the risk of losing flexibility in the lumbar spine should be outweighed against the risks of premature fusion surgery. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Evaluation of the modified MRI vertebral bone quality score for bone quality in lumbar degenerative disorders
ConclusionThe modified VBQ score provides a simple, effective, and relatively accurate means of assessing bone quality in lumbar degenerative diseases. Preoperative implementation of the modified VBQ score facilitates rapid screening for patients with abnormal bone quality. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Correction to: Oblique lateral interbody fusion for lumbosacral fractional curve correction in degenerative lumbar scoliosis
(Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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Source: European Spine Journal - April 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Correction: Costs of revision operations for distal junctional kyphosis following thoracic posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
(Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
A comparison of idiopathic scoliosis surgery between teenage years and adulthood
ConclusionSurgery for idiopathic scoliosis seems to offer a better quality of life and deformity correction when it is performed at adolescence. After 35 years, surgery remains an acceptable therapeutic option, despite higher complication rate. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 9, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Dural Sac Cross-sectional area change from preoperatively and up to 2 years after decompressive surgery for central lumbar spinal stenosis: investigation of operated levels, data from the NORDSTEN study
ConclusionThe spinal canal area after lumbar decompressive surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis increased from baseline to 3 months after surgery and remained thereafter unchanged 2 years postoperatively. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 8, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Tissue response following implantation with the posterior dynamic distraction device (PDDD) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
ConclusionThe PDDD induced minimal host reaction with little or no degeneration, inflammation or fibrosis. No changes present could be expected to promote device failure. The PDDD implant for treating AIS is well-tolerated and locally safe. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 8, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Recovery of the Japanese orthopedic association back pain evaluation questionnaire score and walking ability following lumbar spinal stenosis surgery
ConclusionOur results demonstrated the early postoperative recovery course of JOABPEQ and 6MWD. In the fusion group, significant changes in lumbar spine dysfunction started at 6 months postoperatively. These findings could help medical staff explain postoperative recovery to patients after lumbar spinal stenosis surgery and in their decision making regarding surgery. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 7, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Development and validation of a machine learning-based postoperative prognostic model for plasma cell neoplasia with spinal lesions as initial clinical manifestations: a single-center cohort study
ConclusionsThe GNB model has the best performance and high reliability in predicting postoperative outcomes. Variables such as ISS stage and DS stage were significant in influencing patient prognosis. This study enhances the ability to identify patients at risk of poor outcomes, thereby aiding clinical decision-making. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 7, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
