World Neurosurg
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To evaluate the efficacy of the Crane reduction technique in midline lumbar fusion (MIDLF) with cortical bone trajectory screws for treating degenerative spondylolisthesis, and to identify factors affecting the reduction rate. ⋯ The Crane technique combined with MIDLF is an effective and safe surgical approach for treating L4-5 degenerative spondylolisthesis, demonstrating high reduction rates with consistent minimal residual slip, particularly in Grade II cases.
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Understanding the BRAF alterations preoperatively could remarkably assist in predicting tumor behavior, which leads to a more precise prognostication and management strategy. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have resulted in effective predictive models. Therefore, for the first time, this study aimed to review the performance of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models in predicting the BRAF alterations in LGGs using imaging data. ⋯ AI models may perform relatively well in predicting BRAF alterations in LGG using imaging data and appear to be capable of high sensitivities and specificities. However, future studies with larger sample sizes implementing different ML or DL algorithms are required to reduce imprecision.