Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · May 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyProspective, Randomized Comparison of Cervical Total Disk Replacement Versus Anterior Cervical Fusion: Results at 48 Months Follow-up.
This was a prospective, randomized, controlled multicenter trial. ⋯ Significant improvements were observed in pain and function. TDR patients maintained motion and had significantly lower rates of reoperation and adjacent-segment degeneration compared with ACDF. This study supports the safety and efficacy of TDR in appropriately selected patients.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · May 2015
Comparative StudyA Comparison of Early Clinical and Radiographic Complications of Iliac Screw Fixation Versus S2 Alar Iliac (S2AI) Fixation in the Adult and Pediatric Populations.
Retrospective chart review. ⋯ Level III.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · May 2015
Quantitative Data-driven Utilization of Hematologic Labs Following Lumbar Fusion.
Retrospective case series. ⋯ Routine postoperative hematologic studies are not necessary in many patients. High intraoperative blood loss and low preoperative hematocrit were independent predictors of postoperative blood transfusion. Our results describe quantitative preoperative and intraoperative criteria to guide data-driven utilization of postoperative hematologic studies following lumbar fusion.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · May 2015
Minimally Invasive Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Clinical and Radiographic Outcome at a Minimum 2-year Follow-up.
Retrospective case series. ⋯ Our results support the efficacy of minimally invasive LLIF in improvements of clinical and radiographic features.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Apr 2015
Incidental Durotomy in Open Versus Tubular Revision Microdiscectomy: A Retrospective Controlled Study on Incidence, Management and Outcome.
Retrospective case-control study. ⋯ The incidence of durotomy and postoperative CSF-fistula in lumbar revision microdiscectomy does not significantly differ between minimal-access and standard open procedures. The application of a fibrin sealant patch alone is an effective strategy for dural repair in revision lumbar microdiscectomy.