Background The aim of this study was to systematically synthesize the large volume of
literature reporting on the association between operative duration and complications across …

Introduction: The Neuromodulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC) of the
International Neuromodulation Society (INS) evaluated evidence regarding the safety and …

Background: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the incidence rates of, and
identify risk factors for, thirty-day postoperative mortality and complications among more than …

Background Sarcopenia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in oncologic
and transplant surgery. It has a high incidence in chronic inflammatory states including …

Background: Spinal anesthesia has been associated with lower postoperative rates of deep-
vein thrombosis, a shorter operative time, and less blood loss when compared with general …

OBJECT The objective of this study was to determine the clinical comparative effectiveness
and adverse event rates of posterior minimally invasive surgery (MIS) compared with open …

Background The goal of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality
Improvement Program (NSQIP) is to improve patient safety. The database has been used by …

Silicon nitride (Si3N4) is an industrial ceramic used in spinal fusion and maxillofacial
reconstruction. Maximizing bone formation and minimizing bacterial infection are desirable …

Background context The impact of patient factors and medical comorbidities on the risk of
mortality and complications after spinal arthrodesis has not been well described. Prior works …

Background: There has been an increasing use of national databases to conduct
orthopaedic research. Questions regarding the validity and consistency of these studies …