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：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of 2 prospectively collected multicenter databases, one for cervical deformity (CD) and the other for general adult spinal deformity. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relative quality-of-life and disability burden in patients with uncompensated cervical, thoracolumbar, or cervical and t...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Passias PG,Poorman GW,Lafage V,Smith J,Ames C,Schwab F,Shaffrey C,Segreto FA,Horn SR,Bortz CA,Varlotta CG,Hockley A,Wang C,Daniels A,Neuman B,Hart R,Burton D,Javidan Y,Line B,LaFage R,Bess S,Sciubba D,ISSG.

更新日期：2018-12-01 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:This was a prospective clinical study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a preoperative conference on spine surgeons' decision-making in the treatment of adult spinal disorders. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:There are several factors that spine surgeons have to consider when ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Erken HY,Bae J,Lee SH,Seo JS,Shin SH

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：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：:As the cost of health care continues to rise, government and commercial payors are implementing strategies as a means of reducing the overall expenditure of health care dollars. The largest savings will be not just in more cost-effective treatments but in strategies that can avoid the need for treatments in the first ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Scalise J,Jacofsky D

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective, self-controlled cohort study, at a single center. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of sexual function after surgical treatment of single-level lumbar disk herniation (LDH). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The impact of surgical treatment on sexual ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Elsharkawy AE,Lange B,Caldas F,Alabbasi AH,Klassen PD

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pressures on spine surgery to adopt value-based reimbursement models are being seen in the increased implementation of bundled payment strategies. Given that bundled payment models typically link payments to the initiation of the surgical episode in question, despite their potential cost-saving attributes, financi...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Scalise J,Jacofsky D

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective Cohort. OBJECTIVE:To determine if an association exists between surgery day and length of stay or hospital costs after minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF). SUMMARYOF BACKGROUND DATA:Length of inpatient stay after orthopedic procedures has been identified as ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Hijji FY,Narain AS,Haws BE,Khechen B,Kudaravalli KT,Yom KH,Singh K

更新日期：2018-06-01 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:Description of a navigated, single-step, minimally invasive technique for the placement of pedicle screws. OBJECTIVE:To describe a new technique for minimally invasive placement of pedicle screws in the lumbar spine using O-arm and StealthStation navigation in combination. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Mini...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Kleck CJ,Johnson C,Akiyama M,Burger EL,Cain CJ,Patel VV

更新日期：2018-06-01 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:This is prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:To prospectively investigate the correlation among axial neck pain; a newly developed patient-based quality of life outcome measure, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Cervical Myelopathy Evaluation Questionnaire (JOACMEQ); and cervical sagittal alignme...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Fujiwara H,Oda T,Makino T,Moriguchi Y,Yonenobu K,Kaito T

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meralgia paresthetica is a non-life-threatening neurological disorder characterized by numbness, tingling, and burning pain over the anterolateral thigh due to impingement of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. This disorder has been seen in patients with diabetes mellitus and obesity, but has also been observed in p...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Agarwal N,Mistry JB,Khandge PV,Hansberry DR,Goldstein IM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective study. OBJECTIVE:To assess whether rib hump is a prognostic factor of final thoracic Cobb angle. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Correction of thoracolumbar/lumbar curve, preoperative thoracic curves angle, thoracic curves angle on bending, the thoracolumbar-lumbar angle/thoracic curves angle rati...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Solla F,Gallo M,Doria C,Caci H,Voury A,Rosello O,Clément JL,Rampal V

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE:To compare the incidence, management, and outcome of incidental durotomy in revision microdiscectomy with open and minimal-access surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Incidental durotomy occurs with a variable incidence of 3%-27% in spine surgery. The highest ra...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Kogias E,Klingler JH,Franco Jimenez P,Vasilikos I,Sircar R,Scholz C,Hubbe U

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the results of posterior pedicle-screw fixation with transpedicular decompression in 21 cases of thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis (TB) in terms of functional, neurological, and radiologic outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal TB is predomin...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： D'souza AR,Mohapatra B,Bansal ML,Das K

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Propensity score matched retrospective study using a nationwide longitudinal database. OBJECTIVE:To quantify the longitudinal economic impact of venous thromboembolism (VTE) complications in spinal fusion patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:VTE is a rare and serious complication that may occur after spi...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Li AY,Azad TD,Veeravagu A,Bhatti I,Li A,Cole T,Desai A,Ratliff JK

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Randomized clinical trials often represent the highest level of clinical evidence available to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention in clinical medicine. Although the process of randomization serves to maximize internal validity, the external validity, or generalizability, of such studies depends on several factor...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Merali Z,Wilson JR

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective study with historical controls. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate and compare the safety and effectiveness of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) with allograft for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in patients with symptomatic single-level cervical degenerative disk d...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Burkus JK,Dryer RF,Arnold PM,Foley KT

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to analyze the relationships between degenerative spondylolisthesis in the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5-DS) and radiographic parameters and to further determine the radiographic predictors of the development of L5-DS. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Degenerative ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Chen Q,Cao L,Bian C,Wang HR,Lin H,Li XL,Jiang YQ,Dong J

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of patients who underwent surgery for spinal metastasis between 2005 and 2011. OBJECTIVE:To assess the utility of the surgical Apgar score (SAS) in patients who underwent surgery for spinal metastasis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Surgery for spinal metastasis can be associated with re...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Lau D,Yee TJ,La Marca F,Patel R,Park P

更新日期：2017-10-01 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:A decision analysis. OBJECTIVE:To perform a decision analysis utilizing postoperative complication data, in conjunction with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) utility scores, to rank order the average health utility associated with various surgical approaches used to treat symptomatic thoracic disk h...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Nayak NR,Bauman JA,Stein SC,Thawani JP,Malhotra NR

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective, blinded analysis of imaging studies. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is compare the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to lateral radiograph using bolster in the evaluation of Scheuermann kyphosis (SK) curve flexibility measurement. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:The flexibility of the t...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Kaiser R,Behrbalk E,Walsh M,Waldauf P,Perez Romera AB,Mehdian H

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A method for measuring occipitocervical angle. OBJECTIVE:To develop a new method of measurement for assessing the occipitocervical angle using intraoperative fluoroscopic imaging, and to examine its reliability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:To avoid postoperative complications following occipitocervical fu...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Nagashima S,Nagae M,Arai Y,Tonomura H,Takatori R,Sukenari T,Fujiwara H,Sawada K,Mikami Y,Kubo T

更新日期：2017-08-01 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: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:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the correlation between SF-36 (a measure for overall health status in patients) and Oswestry-Disability Index (ODI) or Rolland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) confined to spine according to the type of pain from the spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Da...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Ko S,Chae S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study using the MarketScan longitudinal database (2006-2010). OBJECTIVE:Compare complication rates between groups of patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures performed by surgeons with high versus low mean annual ACDF volume. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:O...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Cole T,Veeravagu A,Zhang M,Ratliff JK

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective study and a technique note. OBJECTIVES:To introduce a new entrance technique for C2 pedicle screw placement and to measure the related linear and angular parameters about the entrance point on computed tomography (CT) images. The safety of this technique for patients with atlantoaxial instab...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Liu JM,Jiang J,Liu ZL,Long XH,Chen WZ,Zhou Y,Gao S,He LC,Huang SH

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro biomechanical study of cervical intervertebral distraction. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the forces required for distraction to different heights in an in vitro C5-C6 anterior cervical distraction model, focusing on the influence of the intervertebral disk, posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL), and ...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Wen J,Xu J,Li L,Yang M,Pan J,Chen D,Jia L,Tan J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Biomechanical ex vivo study. OBJECTIVE:To determine if topping off instrumentation can reduce the hypermobility in the adjacent segments when compared with the classic rigid spinal instrumentation. SUMMARY OF THE BACKGROUND DATA:Long rigid instrumentation might increase the mechanical load in the adjacen...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Reichl M,Kueny RA,Danyali R,Obid P,Übeyli H,Püschel K,Morlock MM,Huber G,Niemeyer T,Richter A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) or obvious proximal junctional angle (PJA) changes in the sagittal plane develops following short fusion in children younger than 10 years of age with congenital scoliosis, and to investigate the possible risk facto...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Wang Y,Kawakami N,Tsuji T,Ohara T,Suzuki Y,Saito T,Nohara A,Tauchi R,Kawakami K

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A single-center case-referent study. OBJECTIVE:To assess whether the "pedicle screw (PS) fluid sign" on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to diagnose deep surgical site infection (SSI) after posterior spinal instrumentation (PSI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:MRI is a useful tool for the early d...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Kimura H,Shikata J,Odate S,Soeda T

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective data analysis. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze correlations between spinopelvic configuration and fracture pattern or location in traumatic vertebral fractures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The spinopelvic configuration represented by the pelvic incidence (PI) angle showed to h...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Bouaicha S,Cunier M,Scheyerer MJ,Wanner GA,Simmen HP,Werner CM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case series study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the electrophysiological location of nerve root entrapment in patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although the lesion of the nerve root in patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis has been thought to be located at the pars inter...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Morita M,Miyauchi A,Okuda S,Oda T,Iwasaki M

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：:Adjacent segment disease (ASD) is disappointing long-term outcome for both the patient and clinician. In contrast to adjacent segment degeneration, which is a common radiographic finding, ASD is less common. The incidence of ASD in both the cervical and lumbar spine is between 2% and 4% per year, and ASD is a signific...

journal_title：Clinical spine surgery

authors： Tobert DG,Antoci V,Patel SP,Saadat E,Bono CM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00