Articles: surgery.
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This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and treatment of osteoporosis in patients undergoing long spinal fusion for adult spinal deformity (ASD) and compare the impact of osteoporosis treatment on surgical and radiographic outcomes. ⋯ Osteoporotic patients undergoing ASD surgery exhibited similar surgical outcomes and alignment improvements compared to nonosteoporotic patients, despite a higher rate of PJK. Pharmacological treatment appears beneficial in managing osteoporosis-related surgical risks. These findings highlight the importance of identifying and treating osteoporosis in ASD patients to minimize complications.
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To generate a prediction model for selection of treatment modality for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ⋯ Clinical expertise can be translated into a robust predictive model, guiding the selection of stage I NSCLC patients for MIS versus SBRT and effectively categorizing them into three distinct risk groups. Patients in the intermediate category could benefit most from multidisciplinary evaluation.