Payor Reform Opportunities for Spine Surgery: Part III: Population Health Programs and Converging Strategies.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether a genetic test is associated with successful Providence bracing for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Genetic factors have been defined that predict the risk of progression of AIS in a polygenic fashion. From these data,...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Bohl DD,Telles CJ,Ruiz FK,Badrinath R,DeLuca PA,Grauer JN

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:To the authors knowledge, there are no previous prospective studies to test the feasibility of the unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) technique in management of lumbar canal stenosis. PURPOSE:The study was conducted to compare clinical results of t...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Aygun H,Abdulshafi K

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective study. OBJECTIVES:(1) To analyze the incidence of second surgery after initial laminoplasty for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) due to disease progression, (2) to examine factors associated with poor surgical outcome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Neurologi...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Kawaguchi Y,Nakano M,Yasuda T,Seki S,Suzuki K,Yahara Y,Makino H,Kobayashi K,Kanamori M,Kimura T

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hidden zone foraminal herniations are among the more rare forms of herniations. As exploration is difficult, and there is a close relationship between the nerve root and pedicle, many surgical approaches have been proposed. The aim of this study was to describe downward laminotomy as a new approach to thes...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Naderi S,Onen MR

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) changes mechanical stress of vertebral column and can cause recurrent pain at the treated level. However, there were a few reports on the therapeutic effects of the repeat PV for patients with recurrent pain at the treated ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Li L,Lu Y,Li M,Liu X,Jin P,Wang L,Sun G

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to establish the correlation between radiographic spinopelvic parameters with objective biomechanical measures of function in patients with adult degenerative scoliosis (ADS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Gait and balance analyses can pr...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Haddas R,Hu X,Lieberman IH

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Intervention comparison study. OBJECTIVE:To assess postoperative cervical lordosis, clinical outcome, and progression of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) in patient of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) by the OPLL. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The posterior approach is usually...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Lee CH,Jahng TA,Hyun SJ,Kim KJ,Kim HJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide reasoning and steps for the placement of sacral alar-iliac (S2AI) screws for pelvic arthrodesis to aid osseous lumbosacral fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Studies support lower rates of screw breakage and need for revision surgery or hardware removal for S2AI screws compared with traditional il...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Andrade NS,Okafor L,Neuman BJ

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective case series describing teardrop fracture of the axis. OBJECT:The purpose of the study was to clarify the clinical features, the mechanism of injury, and the potential instability of extension teardrop fractures of the axis, so as to emphasize the importance of recognizing this injury as a ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Hu Y,Kepler CK,Albert TJ,Hann S,Ma WH,Yuan ZS,Dong WX,Xu RM

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a retrospective comparative study. OBJECTIVE:The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of epidural anesthesia (EA) versus general anesthesia (GA) in elderly patients undergoing lower lumbar spine fusion surgeries. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar spine surgery can be perfo...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Li Z,Long H,Huang F,Zhang Y,Xu J,Wang X

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central cord syndrome (CCS) represents a clinical phenomenon characterized by disproportionately greater motor impairment of the upper than of the lower extremities, bladder dysfunction. CSS is the most common form of incomplete traumatic spinal cord injury. The initial description of CSS was reported in 1887 secondar...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Hashmi SZ,Marra A,Jenis LG,Patel AA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A retro-odontoid pseudotumor that is not associated with rheumatoid arthritis or hemodialysis is clinically rare. The majority of surgeons select transoral resection as the surgical treatment, often followed by posterior fusion or posterior decompression and fusion. In contrast, some authors have reported succe...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Takemoto M,Neo M,Fujibayashi S,Sakamoto T,Ota M,Otsuki B,Kaneko H,Umebayashi T

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Spine Patient Outcomes Related Trial (SPORT) is arguably one of the most impactful and insightful studies conducted in spine surgery. Designed as a prospective, multicenter study with a randomized and observational cohort, SPORT has provided vast data on the pathogenesis, treatment effects, clinical outcomes, cost...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Ilyas H,Savage J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Large multicenter retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of fusion timing on inpatient outcomes in a nationally representative population with thoracolumbar fracture and concurrent neurological injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Among thoracolumbar tra...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Ruddell JH,DePasse JM,Tang OY,Daniels AH

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine patients' perception of iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) harvesting and donor site pain following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The incidence of donor site pain has...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Haws BE,Khechen B,Patel DV,Cardinal KL,Guntin JA,Singh K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case series. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate radiographic and clinical outcomes of adults with spinal deformity treated with multilevel anterior column releases (ACR). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pedicle subtraction osteotomy can be used effectively to correct spinal deformity; however, it is not without complicati...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Demirkiran G,Theologis AA,Pekmezci M,Ames C,Deviren V

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a retrospective case control study. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to determine the impact of single-level interbody fusion at L4/5 with or without concomitant decompression on various spinopelvic parameters and health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recently, f...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Lugue MKT,Watanabe K,Yamazaki A,Izumi T,Tashi H,Wakasugi M,Katsumi K,Ohashi M,Endo N

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Spine Patient-Reported Outcomes Related Trial (SPORT) is arguably one of the most impactful and insightful studies conducted in spine surgery. Designed as a prospective, multicenter study with randomized and observational cohorts, SPORT has provided vast data on the pathogenesis, treatment effects, clinical outcom...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Ilyas H,Udo-Inyang I Jr,Savage J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For a company to provide high value to its customers, its organization design is critical. As health care transitions to a value-based model, it is critical that spinal care organizations are structured in such a way that they can maximize value to both the patient and the payers. This article will discuss the 3 most ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Sharan AD,Schroeder GD,West ME,Vaccaro AR

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All doctors know that P-value<0.05 is "the Graal," but publications require further parameters [odds ratios, confidence interval (CI), etc.] to better analyze scientific data. AIM:The aim of this study was to present P-values, CI, and common effect-sizes (Cohen d, odds ratio, and various coefficients) in a ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Solla F,Tran A,Bertoncelli D,Musoff C,Bertoncelli CM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective single-surgeon nonrandomized clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the radiographic and clinical outcomes, by fixation type, in extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) patients and provide an algorithm for determining patients suitable for stand-alone XLIF. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:XLIF m...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Malham GM,Ellis NJ,Parker RM,Blecher CM,White R,Goss B,Seex KA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study was an ambispective long-term cost-utility analysis with retrospective chart review and included the prospective completion of health questionnaires by patients. OBJECTIVE:This was a cost-utility analysis, comparing conservative treatment, discectomy, and discectomy with spinal fusion for patie...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Selva-Sevilla C,Ferrara P,Gerónimo-Pardo M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Open-label laboratory investigational study; non-animal surgical simulation. OBJECTIVE:The authors perform a comparison of dural closure strength in a durotomy simulator across 2 different suture materials. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Incidental durotomy leading to persistent cerebrospinal fluid leak adds...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Ghobrial GM,Maulucci CM,Viereck MJ,Beygi S,Chitale A,Prasad S,Jallo J,Heller J,Sharan AD,Harrop JS

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether comorbidities and demographics, identified preoperatively, can impact patient outcomes and satisfaction after lumbar spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The surgical treatment of lower back pain does not always eliminate a patient's pain and ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Chapin L,Ward K,Ryken T

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database review. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY:The objective of the study was to assess whether bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) decreases the risk of revision surgery in elderly patients treated with 3-7 level or 8 or greater level fusions. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Revision spine surgery in the...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Puvanesarajah V,Jain A,Cancienne JM,Stein BE,Novicoff WM,Shimer AL,Shen F,Hassanzadeh H

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a prospective study. OBJECTIVE:To determine patient awareness of surgeon-industry relationships, how these relationships affect patient perceptions of surgeons, and which relationships cause the greatest concern to patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The prevalence of orthopedic surgeon-industr...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Iyer S,Yoo JS,Jenkins NW,Parrish JM,Khechen B,Haws BE,Nolte MT,Brundage TS,Hrynewycz NM,Phillips FM,Singh K

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective comparative review. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to identify the influence of body mass index (BMI) on postsurgical complications and patient reported outcomes measures (PROMs) following lumbar decompression surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Current literature does ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Divi SN,Goyal DKC,Stull JD,Kothari P,Padua FG,Patel PD,Bowles DR,Reyes AA,Galetta MS,Kaye ID,Kurd MF,Woods BI,Radcliff KE,Rihn JA,Anderson DG,Hilibrand AS,Kepler CK,Vaccaro AR,Schroeder GD

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of North American and Japanese adult spinal deformity (ASD) database. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the ethnical differences in radiographic parameters and Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)-22 between North American and Japanese ASD. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous comparison study bet...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Hosogane N,Ames C,Matsumoto M,Yagi M,Matsuyama Y,Taneichi H,Yamato Y,Takeuchi D,Schwab F,Shaffrey C,Smith JS,Bess S,Lafage V,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a cross-sectional cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of sleep disturbance in patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and to establish the relationship between sleep disturbance and both functional disability and health-related quality...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Lee NK,Jeon SW,Heo YW,Shen F,Kim HJ,Yoon IY,Chang BS,Lee CK,Chun HJ,Yeom JS

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine if patient satisfaction is predicted by improvement in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) metrics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Patient satisfaction is becoming an increasingly common proxy for treatment quality; howev...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Schroeder GD,Radcliff KE,Vaccaro AR,Murphy H,Sutton RM,Lurie JD,Zhao W,Hilibrand AS

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00