World Neurosurg
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Retraction Of Publication
Risk factors for early subsidence of 3D Printed Artificial vertebral after anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion.
This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. After numerous emails to corresponding author and co-authors, over several months, there has been no response via email nor any attempt to answer the queries that are associated with the page proofs. ⋯ The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies/article-withdrawal.
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The role of surgical management of arachnoid cyst (AC) of the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is uncertain. This topic has remained controversial with varying contradictory recommendations in the literature, which is limited to mostly case reports. We aimed to provide a comprehensive summary and analysis of symptoms, operative techniques, outcomes, and recurrence of all available surgical cases of AC of the CPA to date. ⋯ Symptomatic AC of the CPA is rare. It exhibits a proclivity for females and commonly manifests with headache, hearing loss, vertigo, and ataxia. While careful selection for surgical candidacy is needed and intervention should be reserved for patients with severe symptoms, surgical decompression is an effective tool for symptom alleviation and recovery.
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To evaluate the relationship between different angiographic patterns of middle cerebral artery M1 segment stenosis and related territorial stroke in patients receiving aggressive medical treatment without stenting. ⋯ Angiographic patterns of M1 stenosis may predict recurrent territorial strokes, thus providing a surrogate marker to identify high-risk patients for potential endovascular treatment.
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Spinal cord stimulators (SCSs) can be implanted via a percutaneous or paddle approach, the latter technique requiring a laminotomy or laminectomy. Revision surgery may be necessary in instances of migrated, misplaced, or failed stimulators. When revision of a percutaneous system is necessary, it is common to replace the electrodes with a paddle SCS. This study aims to describe a case series of patients with failed paddle SCS electrodes who underwent revision with percutaneous SCS hardware. ⋯ Paddle-to-percutaneous SCS surgery is a feasible and durable revision option in appropriately selected patients.
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Review Meta Analysis
Impact of Prevention Strategies on Quality of Life in Patients with Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
To evaluate the impact of prevention strategies on the quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) through a comprehensive analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). ⋯ This meta-analysis provides evidence that prevention strategies, particularly enhanced exercise or education, have a positive impact on the quality of life in patients with OA. Despite the observed benefits, the overall quality of evidence is limited, highlighting the need for larger, well-designed trials to strengthen the evidence base. These findings underscore the importance of implementing effective prevention strategies in the management of OA to improve patient outcomes and enhance their quality of life. Further research is warranted to optimize the selection and implementation of prevention strategies for OA patients.