Spine
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Despite extensive research examining risk factors for PJK/PJF and increasing utilization of intraoperative PJK prophylaxis techniques, the rate of radiographic PJK and/or PJF did not significantly decrease across the 10-year enrollment period of this ASD database.
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A cross-sectional study. ⋯ 4.
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Review
Pedicle Screw Plowing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: How Common Is It and Is It a Problem?
Multicenter retrospective review. ⋯ Pedicle screw plowing occurred in 4.5% of AIS patients, especially in those skeletally immature and with decreased implant density. Plowing commonly occurred in the cranial direction and was associated with LOC, particularly at the LIV.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Observational Study
Intraoperative Cone Beam CT in Hybrid Operation Room for Pediatric Scoliosis Patients: Comparison of Pedicle Screw Violation Rate at Normal and Low Radiation Doses.
Retrospective observational study. ⋯ There was no increase in PS violation rate with lower doses of radiation for intraoperative navigation CBCT. Extra care is warranted for vertebrae close to the UIV and patients of shorter stature.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Multicenter Study
Predictors of Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Prospective Multicenter Study.
Multicenter prospective study. ⋯ Dysphagia is common immediately after ACDF, but rates of prolonged dysphagia are similar to preoperative baseline rates. We identified dysphagia rates over time and several patient factors associated with development of short- and long-term postoperative dysphagia.Level of Evidence: 3.