Spine
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Retrospective review. ⋯ Although there were no differences in reoperation, reintubation, or mortality, there was a significantly higher cost for care and hospitalization in those who received PACU x-rays. Further studies are warranted to validate the results of the presented study.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Retrospective case series. ⋯ F-18 FDG PET/CT can be the procedure of choice for investigation of SSI in the spine when other imaging fails to provide a definitive diagnosis.Level of Evidence: 4.
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Using Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning to Identify Patients Appropriate for Outpatient ACDF.
Retrospective, case-control. ⋯ Predictive analytics and machine learning can be leveraged to aid in identification of patients who may be safe candidates for single-level outpatient ACDF. Surgeons and perioperative teams may find these tools useful to augment clinical decision-making.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Do Markers of Inflammation and/or Muscle Regeneration in Lumbar Multifidus Muscle and Fat Differ between Individuals with Good or Poor Outcome Following Microdiscectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation?
Observational study. ⋯ Results show a relationship between impaired muscle regeneration profile in multifidus muscle and poor outcome following microdiscectomy for LDH. Inflammatory dysregulation in subcutaneous fat overlying the back region might predict poor surgical outcome.Level of Evidence: 4.