Object Although multimodal intraoperative spinal cord monitoring provides greater accuracy,
transcranial electrical stimulation motor evoked potential (TcMEP) monitoring became the …

Study design Imaging study of thoracic spine. Objective The purpose of this study was to
investigate dynamic alignment and range of motion (ROM) at all segmental levels of thoracic …

OBJECTIVE Reporting of adverse events (AEs) in spinal surgery uses inconsistent
definitions and severity grading, making it difficult to compare results between studies. The …

Object Antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) reduces the rate of surgical site infection (SSI) in
lumbar spine surgery, but a great deal of variation exists regarding the timing and duration of …

Abstract Background The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research
(JSSR) previously carried out two nationwide surveys in 1994 and 2001 on complications …

The surgical microscope has revolutionized the practice of modern spine surgery. The major
advantages of the microscope include better illumination, magnification and coaxial vision. It …

Study Design A retrospective analysis of the frequency and etiology of dural tears (DT),
defined as an unintended incidental intraoperative durotomy, occurring in 110 …

Purpose An incidental durotomy is a common complication of spinal surgery. Its treatment
remains challenging, especially in endoscopic procedures. The objective of this study is to …

Pedicle screw fixation has achieved significant popularity amongst spinal surgeons for both
single and multi-level spinal fusion. Misplacement and pedicle cortical violation occurs in …

Abstract Background The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research
(JSSR) performed a third study on complications in spinal surgery in 2011. The purpose was …