Spine
Case Reports
Ureter and Nerve Root Compression Secondary to Expansile Fibrous Dysplasia of the Transverse Process
Considering their proximity to abdominal viscera, transverse process lesions may pose a diagnostic challenge. We present a case of fibrous...
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Novel Intraoperative Technique to Visualize the Lower Cervical Spine: A Case Series
Visualization of the lower cervical spine with a lateral radiograph poses a challenge secondary to encroachment of the shoulders.
News
Long spine fusions can give patients improved quality of life
When necessary, long fusions that extend from the C-spine to the pelvis can result in health-related quality of life improvements, results from a...
Conference Coverage
SF-6D best quality of life measure in cervical spine patients
The Short Form–6D derived from the Neck Disability Index is an effective measure of outcomes in cervical spine patients.
Conference Coverage
Functional dependence linked to risk of complications after spine surgery
Functional dependence following elective cervical spine procedures was associated with a significantly increased risk of almost all 30-day...
Conference Coverage
Study characterizes injury risk in cervical myelopathy patients
Compared with age-matched controls, patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy had a significantly increased incidence of falls, hip fractures...
Conference Coverage
PROMIS physical function domain outperforms in cervical spine patients
In elective cervical spine surgery, the PROMIS physical function domain outperformed other commonly used tools to measure patient-reported...
Case Reports
Nonconsecutive Pars Interarticularis Defects
Lumbar spondylolysis is a well-recognized condition occurring in adolescents because of repetitive overuse in sports. Nonconsecutive spondylolysis...
Case Reports
Surgical Management of Gorham-Stout Disease of the Pelvis Refractory to Medical and Radiation Therapy
Gorham-Stout disease (GSD) is a rare condition characterized by spontaneous idiopathic bone resorption that can affect any part of the skeleton....
Case Reports
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: Temporary Visual Loss After Spinal Deformity Surgery
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare cause of temporary postoperative visual loss (POVL) after spinal deformity surgery....
Original Research
Medicaid Insurance Is Associated With Larger Curves in Patients Who Require Scoliosis Surgery
Children with Medicaid may have difficulty accessing care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a condition that may worsen with time. We...