Spine
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Cross-sectional and retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Level III.
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A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. ⋯ The two-year follow-up data showed that both groups showed similar improvement in ODI after both procedures, validating the respective decision. The developed score shows excellent predictive capabilities for the decision processes of different spine surgeons at a single tertiary center and highlights relevant clinical and radiographic parameters. Further studies are needed to assess the external applicability of these findings.
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A retrospective case series. ⋯ We found unintended tissue injury during LLIF was associated with thigh symptoms. We found that hematoma in the psoas major muscle and cage malposition were the factors associated with thigh symptoms and muscle weakness, respectively.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ These results support several advantages of spinal endoscopic techniques for the treatment of symptomatic TOLF. These include low complication rates, rapid postoperative recovery, and good functional recovery when used for single-segment, non-nodular ossification and no combined dural ossification.