Letter to the editor regarding “Cost-effectiveness of implanting a prosthesis after anterior cervical discectomy for radiculopathy: results of the NECK randomized controlled trial” by Suasnabar et al
This study has the advantages of executing excellent statistical techniques and performing a sensitivity test under various WTP conditions. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 26, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sung Hoon Choi, Chang-Nam Kang Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
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Source: The Spine Journal - September 26, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Should patient eligibility criteria for cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) be expanded? A retrospective cohort analysis of relatively contraindicated patients undergoing CDA
Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) is a safe and effective alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the treatment of various degenerative pathologies with advantages of motion preservation and lower rates of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD). Absolute contraindications for CDA have been well outlined in order to prevent adverse outcomes in patients. However, in cases of patients with relative contraindications (kyphotic deformity, prior cervical surgery, etc.), there remains controversy. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 26, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Neil Patel, George Abdelmalek, Daniel Coban, Stuart Changoor, Kumar Sinha, Ki Hwang, Arash Emami Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Should Patient Eligibility Criteria for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA) Be Expanded?: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Relatively Contraindicated Patients Undergoing CDA
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA) is a safe and effective alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the treatment of various degenerative pathologies with advantages of motion preservation and lower rates of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD). Absolute contraindications for CDA have been well outlined in order to prevent adverse outcomes in patients. However, in cases of patients with relative contraindications (kyphotic deformity, prior cervical surgery, etc.), there remains controversy. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 26, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Neil Patel, George Abdelmalek, Daniel Coban, Stuart Changoor, Kumar Sinha, Ki Hwang, Arash Emami Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Fracture Rate After Conventional External Beam Radiation Therapy to the Spine in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematologic malignancy that accounts for approximately 1% of all neoplastic diseases worldwide [1]. Distinctive for MM is infiltration and proliferation of monoclonal plasma cells in the bone marrow. This can lead to disturbances in the ratio between bone resorption and bone formation, causing osteolytic lesions and secondary osteoporosis with a reduced bone mass [2]. Osteolytic lesions are present in about 80% of newly diagnosed MM patients and negatively impact the already increased mortality and morbidity [3]. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 19, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jens P. te Velde, Hester Zijlstra, Amanda Lans, Chirayu G. Patel, Noopur Raje, Diyar Delawi, Diederik H.R. Kempen, Jorrit-Jan Verlaan, Barend J. van Royen, Joseph H. Schwab Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Association Between Cervical Fracture Patterns and Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury When Screened with Computed Tomographic Angiography
Vertebral artery injury (VAI) is estimated to be present in upwards of 0.7% of all patients who sustain blunt trauma [1 –7], and in 19-39% of all cervical spine fractures. This is likely due to the close anatomic relationship between the cervical spine and the vertebral arteries. There has been significant interest in determining the risk factors for development of VAI and carotid artery injuries (CAI) because of t he potentially catastrophic outcomes in a missed posterior circulation stroke. If undetected blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVI), which include both VAI and CAIs, have significant morbidity and mortality wit...
Source: The Spine Journal - September 19, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Peter Z Du, Nicholas D Christopher, Venkat Ganapathy Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Does the interfacing angle between pedicle screws and support rods affect clinical outcomes after posterior thoracolumbar fusion? A retrospective clinical study
Instrumented posterior thoracolumbar fusion with pedicle screw systems is an established procedure for the surgical treatment of numerous degenerative spinal disorders, with increasing case numbers worldwide. [1] Although most patients benefit from the intervention, the cumulative revision rate after spinal fusion surgery is approximately 15% no later than 5 years after surgery [2 –5] and increases to well over 20% after 10 years. [5–9] For scoliosis correction, revision rates as high as 18% to 56% are reported 4 to 6 years postoperatively. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 17, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: David C. Noriega, Robert K. Eastlack, Gregorio Labrador Hern ández, Konstantinos Kafchitsas, Yu-Mi Ryang, Steven M. Spitz, Israel Sánchez Lite Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Abnormal preoperative fMRI signal variability in the pain ascending pathway is associated with the postoperative axial pain intensity in degenerative cervical myelopathy patients
The moment-to-moment variability of resting-state brain activity has been suggested to play an active role in chronic pain. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 14, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jie Li, Rui Zhao, Chenguang Wang, Xing Guo, Jiajun Song, Xu Chu Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Unplanned Readmissions Following Ambulatory Spine Surgery: Assessing Common Reasons and Risk Factors
Although outpatient spine surgery is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, unplanned readmission following outpatient surgery remains a significant postoperative concern. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 13, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Troy B. Amen, Junho Song, Eric Mai, Samuel S. Rudisill, Patawut Bovonratwet, Tejas Subramanian, Austin Kaidi, Omri Maayan, Sheeraz A. Qureshi, Sravisht Iyer Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Development and validation of a web-based artificial intelligence prediction model to assess massive intraoperative blood loss for metastatic spinal disease using machine learning techniques
Intraoperative blood loss is a significant concern in patients with metastatic spinal disease. Early identification of patients at high risk of experiencing massive intraoperative blood loss is crucial as it allows for the development of appropriate surgical plans and facilitates timely interventions. However, accurate prediction of intraoperative blood loss remains limited based on prior studies. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xuedong Shi, Yunpeng Cui, Shengjie Wang, Yuanxing Pan, Bing Wang, Mingxing Lei Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Robot-Navigated Pedicle Screw Insertion Can Reduce Intraoperative Blood Loss and Length of Hospital Stay: Analysis of 1,633 Patients Utilizing Propensity Score Matching
Navigation and robotic technologies have emerged as an alternative option to conventional freehand techniques for pedicle screw insertion. However, the effectiveness of these technologies in reducing the perioperative complications of spinal fusion surgery remains limited due to the small cohort size in the existing literature. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tomoyuki Asada, Chad Z. Simon, Amy Z Lu, Samuel Adida, Marcel Dupont, Philip M Parel, Joshua Zhang, Satyaj Bhargava, Kyle W. Morse, James E. Dowdell, Sravisht Iyer, Sheeraz A Qureshi Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Diagnostic trends of preoperative venous thromboembolism and its clinical implications in patients who underwent surgery for degenerative spinal diseases
Although the risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who undergo surgery for degenerative spinal disease has received attention, patients experiencing prolonged pain and disability while awaiting or considering surgery have not received adequate attention regarding the risk of VTE. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jihye Kim, Seok Woo Kim, Jin Kwan Choi, Jae-Keun Oh, Tae-Hwan Kim Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Development of a web-based interpretable model to predict intraoperative massive blood loss among metastatic spinal disease using machine learning techniques: an externally validated observational cohort study
Intraoperative blood loss is a significant concern in patients with metastatic spinal disease. Early identification of patients at high risk of experiencing massive intraoperative blood loss is crucial as it allows for the development of appropriate surgical plans and facilitates timely interventions. However, accurate prediction of intraoperative blood loss remains limited based on prior studies. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - September 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xuedong Shi, Yunpeng Cui, Shengjie Wang, Yuanxing Pan, Bing Wang, Mingxing Lei Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
