Spinal Cord Injury in the Geriatric Population: Risk Factors, Treatment Options, and Long-Term Management
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury in the Geriatric Population: Risk Factors, Treatment Options, and Long-Term Management Tochukwu C. Ikpeze, Addisu Mesfin Abstract Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are sustained by more than 12 500 patients per year in the United States and more globally. The SCIs disproportionately affect the elderly, especially men. Approximately […]
Scoliosis convexity and organ anatomy are related
European Spine Journal June 2017, Volume 26, Issue 6, pp 1595–1599 Scoliosis convexity and organ anatomy are related Tom P. C. Schlösser Tom Semple Siobhán B. Carr Simon Padley Michael R. Loebinger Claire Hogg René M. Castelein Abstract Purpose Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a respiratory syndrome in which ‘random’ organ orientation can occur; with approximately 46% of patients developing situs inversus totalis at organogenesis. The aim […]
The Norwegian Cervical Arthroplasty Trial (NORCAT): 2-year clinical outcome after single-level cervical arthroplasty versus fusion—a prospective, single-blinded, randomized, controlled multicenter study
European Spine Journal April 2017, Volume 26, Issue 4, pp 1225–1235 The Norwegian Cervical Arthroplasty Trial (NORCAT): 2-year clinical outcome after single-level cervical arthroplasty versus fusion—a prospective, single-blinded, randomized, controlled multicenter study Authors Jarle Sundseth Oddrun Anita Fredriksli Frode Kolstad Lars Gunnar Johnsen Are Hugo Pripp Hege Andresen Erling Myrseth Kay Müller Øystein P. Nygaard John-Anker Zwart Abstract Purpose Standard surgical treatment for symptomatic cervical disc disease has been discectomy […]
A randomised controlled trial of transforaminal endoscopic discectomy vs microdiscectomy
European Spine Journal March 2017, Volume 26, Issue 3, pp 847–856 A randomised controlled trial of transforaminal endoscopic discectomy vs microdiscectomy Authors: J. N. Alaistair Gibson, Ashok S. Subramanian, Chloe E. H. Scott Abstract Purpose Transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (TED) minimises paraspinal muscle damage. The aim of this trial was to compare clinical outcomes of TED to Microdiscectomy (Micro). Methods 143 patients, age 25–70 years and <115 kg, with […]
Cauda Equina Syndrome: presentation, outcome, and predictors with focus on micturition, defecation, and sexual dysfunction
European Spine Journal March 2017, Volume 26, Issue 3, pp 894–904 Cauda Equina Syndrome: presentation, outcome, and predictors with focus on micturition, defecation, and sexual dysfunction Authors: N. S. Korse, J. A. Pijpers, E. van Zwet, H. W. Elzevier, C. L. A. Vleggeert-Lankamp Abstract Background Even though micturition, defecation, and sexual function are substantially affected in cauda equina syndrome (CES), data on outcome are scarce. Methods Medical files of patients operated […]
Six-month outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of minimally invasive SI joint fusion with triangular titanium implants vs conservative management
European Spine Journal March 2017, Volume 26, Issue 3, pp 708–719 Six-month outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of minimally invasive SI joint fusion with triangular titanium implants vs conservative management. Authors:Bengt Sturesson, Djaya Kools, Robert Pflugmacher, Alessandro Gasbarrini, Domenico Prestamburgo, Julius Dengler Abstract Purpose To compare the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion (SIJF) using triangular titanium implants vs conservative management (CM) in patients […]
Current Concepts in the Management of Spondylolisthesis
Current Orthopaedic Practice Current Concepts in the Management of Spondylolisthesis Ram Chaddha, MD; Swapnil M. Keny, MS, FCPS, D’Ortho Disclosures Curr Orthop Pract. 2017;28(1):23-30. Abstract and Introduction Abstract This article reviews the current concepts in the diagnosis and management of spondylolisthesis and presents the views of experts on this enigmatic and challenging deformity. It examines the […]
Imaging Spinal Stenosis
Imaging Spinal Stenosis Kiran S. Talekar, MD; Mougnyan Cox, MD; Elana Smith, MD; Adam E. Flanders, MD Appl Radiol. 2017;46(1) Abstract and Introduction Introduction Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition in which there is diminished space available for the neural and vascular elements in the lumbar spine secondary to degenerative changes in the spinal canal.[1] […]
Does surgical technique influence clinical outcome after lumbar spinal stenosis decompression? A comparative effectiveness study from the Norwegian Registry for Spine Surgery
European Spine Journal February 2017, Volume 26, Issue 2, pp 420–427 Does surgical technique influence clinical outcome after lumbar spinal stenosis decompression? A comparative effectiveness study from the Norwegian Registry for Spine Surgery Authors Erland Hermansen, Ulla Kristina Romild, Ivar Magne Austevoll, Tore Solberg, Kjersti Storheim, Jens Ivar Brox, Christian Hellum, Kari Indrekvam Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcome of spinal process osteotomy with two other midline-retaining […]
One-staged combined decompression for the patients with cervico-thoracic tandem spinal stenosis
European Spine Journal February 2017, Volume 26, Issue 2, pp 374–381 One-staged combined decompression for the patients with cervico-thoracic tandem spinal stenosis Authors Panpan Hu, Miao Yu, Xiaoguang Liu, Zhongjun Liu, Liang Jiang, Zhongqiang Chen Abstract Purpose To report the techniques and safety of one-staged combined decompression for the patients with tandem spinal stenosis (TSS) at cervical and thoracic spine. Methods Sixteen TSS subjects, who received combined […]
