Purpose No clear consensus exists on which anterior surgical technique is most cost-
effective for treating cervical degenerative disk disease (CDDD). One of the most common …

Objective We sought to predict surgical volumes for 2 common cervical spine procedures
from 2020 to 2040. Methods Using the National Inpatient Sample from 2003–2016 …

Objectives The present study is a systematic review conducted as part of a methodological
approach to develop evidence-based recommendations for economic evaluations in spine …

Purpose Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion is a common procedure for treating
radicular arm pain. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) plastic is a frequently used material in …

We aimed to identify independent psychological predictors of quality of life (QOL) and
functional outcome after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for degenerative …

Study Design. A retrospective review of a prospective database. Objective. The aim of this
study was to determine cost and outcomes of revision cervical spine surgery. Summary of …

Study Design. This study retrospectively analyzes prospectively collected data. Objective.
Here, we aim to determine the influence of preoperative and 12-month modified Japanese …

Background Intervertebral spacers made of silicon nitride (Si 3 N 4) are currently used in
cervical and thoracolumbar fusion. While basic science data demonstrate several …

Objectives: Review and analyze business related spine articles in top general orthopaedic
journals and compare to top subspecialty spine journals. Design: Literature Review …

Objective: To describe the safety, feasibility, and preliminary outcomes of an early telephone-
supported home exercise program (HEP) performed within the first 6 weeks after anterior …