Spine
Clinical Review
What is the Role of Autologous Blood Transfusion in Major Spine Surgery?
Major spine surgery is associated with significant blood loss, which has numerous complications. Blood loss is therefore an important concern when...
Clinical Review
Bone Graft Extenders and Substitutes in the Thoracolumbar Spine
Autologous iliac crest bone graft remains the gold standard for lumbar fusion.
Clinical Review
Challenges of Spine Surgery in Obese Patients
Obesity, one of the most common health problems in the United States, is becoming more prevalent. At the same time, because of technological...
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Use of Mineral Oil Aids Scoliosis Correction by Decreasing Implant Friction
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is commonly corrected through posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation using pedicle screws.
Clinical Review
Postoperative Infections of the Spine
The incidence of postoperative infections after spinal surgery ranges from less than 1% to 15%.
Original Research
Mini-Open Versus Open Decompression and Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis With Stenosis
The outcome of less invasive surgical techniques in comparison to traditional surgical techniques has been the source of debate. In this...
Clinical Review
Occipitocervical Junction: Imaging, Pathology, Instrumentation
The occipitocervical junction (OCJ) is a highly specialized area of the spine. Understanding the unique anatomy, imaging, and craniometry of this...
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Denosumab Effect Greater in Selected Patients : Patients with femoral neck osteoporosis had fewer fractures.
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Vertebroplasty 'Benefits' May Be Placebo Effect
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Gastric Bypass May Increase Long-Term Fracture Risk
Original Research
Oblique Radiographs Compared Favorably With Computed Tomography Images in Assessing Cervical Foraminal Area
Oblique radiographs are often ordered to evaluate the patency of cervical intervertebral foramina. Previous studies have shown that computed...