Heath-Related Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Congenital or Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis after an average follow-up of 25 years: A Cohort Study [Original research]
Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) is characterized by the development of scoliosis before 10 years of age.[1] It can be caused by a multitude of etiologies and is generally classified as idiopathic, congenital, syndromic, or neurogenic.[2] The early-onset of the scoliosis can have serious consequences since it often comes with a greater risk of scoliosis progression compared to late-onset scoliosis and can subsequently affect cardio-pulmonary development.[3] Old studies on the natural course of untreated EOS reported that patients can experience serious health problems due to heart and lung limitations. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 27, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Johan L. Heemskerk, Nienke W. Willigenburg, Ben E.E.M.J. Veraart, Eric. W. Bakker, Ren é M. Castelein, Mark C. Altena, Diederik H.R. Kempen Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Letter to editor regarding “Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency of cervical nerve root for cervical radicular pain: a prospective randomized controlled trial” by Chalermkitpa-nit et al.
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Source: The Spine Journal - November 24, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aman Verma, Bhaskar Sarkar, Anurag Bhakhar, Sunil Kumar AS Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Response to letter to the editor regarding “Predictors for failure after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective observational study”
We would like to thank Andrassy& Mukhdomi for their interest in our paper “Predictors for failure after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective observational study” [1]. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 24, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ole Kristian Alhaug, Filip C. Dolatowski, Greger L ønne Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Letter to the editor regarding “Predictors for failure after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective observational study” by Alhaug et al.
We read the article by Alhaug et al. [1] in the February issue of the journal with great interest. The authors conducted a prospective observational study on predictors of failed surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), using data from the Norwegian registry for spine surgery (NORspine) between 2007 and 2017. The study utilized 11,873 participants, all of whom underwent lumbar decompression surgeries. The authors reported several predictors for negative postsurgical outcomes, including advanced age, back pain persisting for over 12 months, and the presence of previous back surgeries. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 24, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bennett Andrassy, Taif Mukhdomi Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: The Spine Journal - November 24, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The clinical course of symptoms during wait time for lumbar spinal stenosis surgery and its effect on postoperative outcome: a retrospective cohort study
Wait times for surgeries can be lengthy and its effect on postoperative outcome remains largely unknown. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 24, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Thorsten Jentzsch, Kala Sundararajan, Y. Raja Rampersaud Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Associations between paraspinal muscle characteristics and spinal curvature in conservatively treated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review
Children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) may show asymmetrical paraspinal muscle characteristics. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 24, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Winnie WY Chan, Siu-Ngor Fu, Tsz-Fung Chong, Singh Gurjiven, Desmond SJ Tsai, Mathew CY Wong, Yong-Ping Zheng, Eric C Parent, Jason PY Cheung, Arnold YL Wong Tags: Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis Source Type: research
Correlation between sagittal parameters and disability of patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a cross-sectional study of 435 subjects
Sagittal parameters are significantly correlated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adult spinal deformity patients. Their association with HRQoL in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is unclear. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 18, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shengbo Niu, Huan Yang, Jie Gao, Xuhui Zhang, Xianghui Ji, Youling Huang, Changwei Yang Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Impact of Unplanned Readmissions on Lumbar Surgery Outcomes: A National Study of 33,447 Patients
Unplanned readmissions following lumbar spine surgery have immense clinical and financial implications. However, little is known regarding the impact of unplanned readmissions on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) following lumbar spine surgery. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 17, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Andrew J. Croft, Jacquelyn S. Pennings, Alicia M. Hymel, Hani Chanbour, Inamullah Khan, Anthony L. Asher, Mohamad Bydon, Raymond J. Gardocki, Kristin R. Archer, Byron F. Stephens, Scott L. Zuckerman, Amir M. Abtahi Source Type: research
A Predictive Model of Motor Deficit in Civilian Ballistic Lumbosacral Spine Injuries
Civilian gunshot wounds to the spine are an increasingly common injury in the USA. A majority of the available research is focused on a military population suffering high energy missile injury. Minimal research has focused on civilian ballistic injuries to the lumbosacral spine as the available studies focus on the entire spine due to limited numbers. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 17, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christopher Johnson, Anudariya Batbold, Arjang Ahmadpour, Dillon Benson, Paramita Das, Martin Herman, Michael Lee, Edwin Ramos, Mostafa El Dafrawy Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Predicting conversion of ambulatory ACDF patients to inpatient: a machine learning approach
Machine learning is a powerful tool that has become increasingly important in the orthopedic field. Recently, several studies have reported that predictive models could provide new insights into patient risk factors and outcomes. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common operation that is performed as an outpatient procedure. However, some patients are required to convert to inpatient status and prolonged hospitalization due to their condition. Appropriate patient selection and identification of risk factors for conversion could provide benefits to patients and the use of medical resources. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 17, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lukas Sch önnagel, Soji Tani, Tu-Lan Vu-Han, Jiaqi Zhu, Gaston Camino-Willhuber, Yusuke Dodo, Thomas Caffard, Erika Chiapparelli, Lisa Oezel, Jennifer Shue, William D. Zelenty, Darren R. Lebl, Frank P. Cammisa, Federico P. Girardi, Gbolabo Sokunbi, Alexa Source Type: research
MRI ‑based vertebral bone quality score is a comprehensive index reflecting the quality of bone and paravertebral muscle
Recently, vertebral bone quality (VBQ) score has been shown to predict bone mineral density (BMD) and spine-related postoperative complications. However, in clinical work, we found that patients with higher VBQ scores also had more severe paravertebral muscle degeneration. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 17, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wenshuai Li, Feng Wang, Junyi Chen, Houze Zhu, Hongsen Tian, Linfeng Wang Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Plastic Surgeon Closure is Comparable to Orthopedic Closure When a Perioperative Optimization Protocol is Instituted for Pediatric Patients with Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Since 2015, plastic multilayer closure (PMC) has been gaining attraction due to improved wound healing outcomes for medically complex patients. PMC has been readily used for complex spine surgery closures in patients susceptible to wound healing issues (i.e., dehiscence, surgical site infection (SSI)). However, PMC requires extensive soft tissue manipulation compared to standard orthopedic spine surgeon closure (SOC) and can result in extended operative times, increased transfusion rates, and more frequent returns to the operating room. (Source: The Spine Journal)
Source: The Spine Journal - November 16, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Andrew E. Grush, Vamsi E. Mohan, Michelle G. Roy, Heather R. Burns, Laura A. Monson Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
