Performance Indicators in Spine Surgery
Spine Performance Indicators in Spine Surgery Godefroy Hardy St-Pierre, MD, MPH; Michael H. Yang, MD; Jonathan Bourget-Murray, MD; Ken C. Thomas, MD, MHSc; Robin John Hurlbert, MD, PhD; Nikolas Matthes, MD, MPH, PhD. Spine. 2018;43(4):275-280. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Study Design. Systematic review. Objective. To elucidate how performance indicators are currently used in spine surgery. Summary of Background […]
Management of Symptomatic Lumbar Disk Herniation
Spine Management of Symptomatic Lumbar Disk Herniation An International Perspective Pravesh S. Gadjradj, BSc; Mark P. Arts, MD, PhD; Maurits W. van Tulder, PhD; Wim J. R. Rietdijk, PhD; Wilco C. Peul, MD, PhD, MBA; Biswadjiet S. Harhangi, MD, PhD. Spine. 2017;42(23):1826-1834. Abstract and Introduction Abstract The diversity among the current international practice patterns and […]
Subcrestal Iliac-screw
Spine Subcrestal Iliac-screw A Technical Note Describing a Free Hand, In-line, Low Profile Iliac Screw Insertion Technique to Avoid Side-Connector Use and Reduce Implant Complications Gabriel Liu, MB BCh, BAO, MSc, FRCSI, FRCSEd (Ortho), FAMS; Muhammed Y. Hasan, MBBS, MRCS (Edin); Hee-Kit Wong, MBBS, MMed (Surg), FRCS, MCh (Orth), FAMS Spine. 2018;43(2):E68-E74. Abstract and Introduction […]
Concurrent validity of photogrammetric and inclinometric techniques based on assessment of anteroposterior spinal curvatures
European Spine Journal February 2018, Volume 27, Issue 2, pp 497–507 Walicka-Cupryś, K., Wyszyńska, J., Podgórska-Bednarz, J. et al. Concurrent validity of photogrammetric and inclinometric techniques based on assessment of anteroposterior spinal curvatures https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5409-8. Abstract Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate correlations between parameters of anteroposterior spinal curvatures in the sagittal plane, measured with the use […]
Management of Symptomatic Lumbar Disk Herniation
Spine Management of Symptomatic Lumbar Disk Herniation An International Perspective Pravesh S. Gadjradj, BSc; Mark P. Arts, MD, PhD; Maurits W. van Tulder, PhD; Wim J. R. Rietdijk, PhD; Wilco C. Peul, MD, PhD, MBA; Biswadjiet S. Harhangi, MD, PhD Spine. 2017;42(23):1826-1834. Abstract The diversity among the current international practice patterns and the discrepancy between […]
Non-specific chronic low back pain: differences in spinal kinematics in subgroups during functional tasks
Non-specific chronic low back pain: differences in spinal kinematics in subgroups during functional tasks Hemming, R., Sheeran, L., van Deursen, R. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5217-1 Abstract Purpose A multidimensional classification approach suggests that motor control impairment subgroups exist in non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). Differences in sitting lumbar posture […]
Uneven intervertebral motion sharing is related to disc degeneration and is greater in patients with chronic, non-specific low back pain: an in vivo, cross-sectional cohort comparison of intervertebral dynamics using quantitative fluoroscopy
Uneven intervertebral motion sharing is related to disc degeneration and is greater in patients with chronic, non-specific low back pain: an in vivo, cross-sectional cohort comparison of intervertebral dynamics using quantitative fluoroscopy Breen, A. & Breen, A. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 145. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5155-y Abstract Purpose Evidence of intervertebral mechanical markers in chronic, non-specific […]
Distraction arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint: 2-year results of a descriptive prospective multi-center cohort study in 171 patients
Distraction arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint: 2-year results of a descriptive prospective multi-center cohort study in 171 patients Fuchs, V. & Ruhl, B. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 194. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5313-2 Abstract Purpose The aim of the given study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of patients undergoing sacroiliac joint (SIJ) distraction arthrodesis to treat SIJ-related […]
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery
Spine Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA; Charles G. Fisher, MD; Alpesh A. Patel, MD, FACS; Srinivas K. Prasad, MD; John Chi, MD, MPH; Kishore Mulpuri, MBBS, MHSc; Kenneth C. Thomas, MD, MHSc; Peter G. Whang, MD, FACS Spine. 2017;42(7):E435-E442. Abstract and Introduction Introduction While the efficacy of surgical treatment […]
Risk Factors for Reoperation in Patients Treated Surgically for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Risk Factors for Reoperation in Patients Treated Surgically for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis A Subanalysis of the 8-Year Data From the SPORT Trial Michael C. Gerling, MD; Dante Leven, DO; Peter G. Passias, MD; Virginie Lafage, PhD; Kristina Bianco, BA; Alexandra Lee, BSN; Tamara S. Morgan, MA; Jon D. Lurie, MD MS; Tor D. Tosteson, ScD; Wenyan […]
