Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jan 2015
Effect and Strategy of One-stage Interrupted Two-level Transpedicular Wedge Osteotomy for Correcting Severe Kyphotic Deformities in Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Prospective study. ⋯ For correcting severe kyphosis in patients with AS, the one-stage interrupted two-level transpedicular wedge osteotomy is a safe and effective technique that significantly improves appearance and function.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jan 2015
Posterior Correction without Rib Head Resection for Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Dystrophic Scoliosis, and Rib Head Protrusion into the Spinal Canal.
A retrospective study. ⋯ Posterior correction without rib head excision can provide good outcomes for patients with NF-1 and dystrophic scoliosis and rib head protrusion into the spinal canal.
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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
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
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.