Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Spinopelvic Alignment by Different Surgical Methods in the Treatment of Degenerative Sagittal Imbalance of the Lumbar Spine.
Retrospective comparative study. ⋯ The PSO group was better than the ILF group in the correction of the LL and TK, but not with regards to the pelvic parameters. The ILF group was superior in the correction of the pelvic orientation as compared to the PSO group when the PI was constant after surgery. Ultimately, ILF effectively achieves better correction of the pelvic parameters (SS and PT).
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database.
Retrospective study using the MarketScan longitudinal database (2006-2010). ⋯ We demonstrate a possible association between higher surgeon procedure volume and decreased post-operative complications following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. There was no difference observed in need for revision surgery or readmission rates.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyMeta-analysis of circumferential fusion versus posterolateral fusion in lumbar spondylolisthesis.
Literature review and meta-analysis. ⋯ There was really no difference for clinical satisfaction, complication rate, fusion rate, reoperation rate, operating time, and blood loss. PLF can reduce complication rate and operating time. CF can improve fusion rate for individuals with isthmic spondylolisthesis and restore lumbar alignment. The level of evidence was low.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialHemostatic techniques following multilevel posterior lumbar spine surgery: a randomized control trial.
This was a prospective, randomized controlled clinical study. ⋯ Application of absorbable gelatin sponge at the end of multilevel posterior lumbar fusion can significantly decrease postoperative drain output and length of hospital stay.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Surgical treatment for spinal tuberculosis with bilateral paraspinal abscess or bilateral psoas abscess: one-stage surgery.
This was a prospective study on the clinical outcomes of single-stage surgery for thoracic and lumbar spine tuberculosis patients with bilateral paraspinal or bilateral psoas abscesses. ⋯ Single-stage posterior surgery with instrumentation results in less operative trauma and can be a suitable alternative for treating thoracic and lumbar tuberculosis with bilateral paraspinal or bilateral psoas abscesses.