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Clinical Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Versus Open TLIF: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study
- Author:
- Djurasovic M
- Rouben DP
- Glassman SD
- Casnellie MT
- Carreon LY
In this study, we compare intermediate-term outcomes in minimally invasive surgical transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) to open TLIF...
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The Spectrum of Traumatic Schmorl's Nodes: Identification and Treatment Options in 3 Patients
- Author:
- Dimar Ii Jr
- Nathan ST
- Glassman SD
Schmorl’s nodes may present as a simple endplate intravertebral herniation following trauma or as a large cystic lesion of the vertebral body. In...
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Correlation Between Cervical Spine Sagittal Alignment and Clinical Outcome After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Author:
- Gum JL
- Glassman SD
- Douglas LR
- Carreon LY
Studies have shown that maintenance of lordosis improves outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The relationship between...
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Instrumented Open-Door Laminoplasty as Treatment for Cervial Myelopathy in 104 Patients
- Author:
- Dimar Jr Ii
- Bratcher KR
- Brock DC
- Glassman SD
- Campbell MJ
- Carreon LY
Treatment of multilevel cervical myelopathy remains a challenge. We report on a large series of cervical myelopathy patients treated with...
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Identification and Surgical Treatment of Primary Thoracic Spinal Stenosis
- Author:
- Dimar Jr Ii
- Bratcher KR
- Glassman SD
- Howard JM
- Carreon LY
We report the surgical treatment results for 7 patients (4 men, 3 women; mean age, 49 years) who presented with myelopathy caused exclusively by...