Abstract Background The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) guideline for the
management of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) was first published in 2011. Since then, the …

Substantial blood loss during spine surgery can result in increased patient morbidity and
mortality. Proper preoperative planning and communication with the patient, anesthesia …

Study Design: Broad narrative review. Objective: To review and summarize the current
literature on guidelines, outcomes, techniques and indications surrounding multiple …

Abstract Background Context Blood transfusions in spine surgery are shown to be
associated with increased patient morbidity. The association between transfusion performed …

Abstract Background Context Red blood cell transfusion can be associated with
complications in medical and surgical patients. Acute anemia in ambulatory patients …

Prediction of blood transfusion after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery can identify at-risk
patients and potentially reduce its utilization and the complications associated with it. The …

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: The objective of the study was to
determine rates of medical and surgical postoperative complications following anterior …

Evidence-based standardization of the perioperative management of patients undergoing
complex spine surgery can improve outcomes such as enhanced patient satisfaction …

Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT ASD (Adult spinal deformity) surgery often entails
complex osteotomies and realignment procedures, particularly in the setting of rigid …

Study Design. A retrospective comparative study. Objective. To compare the perioperative
complications and costs of anterior decompression with fusion (ADF) and posterior …