Vertebral bone quality score independently predicts cage subsidence following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Cage subsidence following transforaminal lumbar interbody
fusion (TLIF) has been associated with poor bone quality. Current evidence suggests that …
fusion (TLIF) has been associated with poor bone quality. Current evidence suggests that …
Comparison of prone transpsoas and standard lateral lumbar interbody fusion surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease: a retrospective radiographic propensity …
MAR Soliman, A Khan, J Pollina - World Neurosurgery, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Prone transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion (PTP-LLIF) is a recently
introduced modification to standard LLIF. To date, no study has compared the radiographic …
introduced modification to standard LLIF. To date, no study has compared the radiographic …
Weekend admission increases risk of readmissions following elective thoracolumbar spinal fusion
A Rosenberg, C Dominy, BT Bueno… - Global Spine …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Study Design Retrospective database study. Objectives The goal of this study was to assess
the influence of weekend admission on patients undergoing elective thoracolumbar spinal …
the influence of weekend admission on patients undergoing elective thoracolumbar spinal …
Does the specialty of the surgeon performing elective anterior/lateral lumbar interbody fusion for degenerative spine disease correlate with early perioperative …
Background Comparative effectiveness research has a vital role in health reform and
policies. Specialty training is one of these provider-side variables, and surgeons performing …
policies. Specialty training is one of these provider-side variables, and surgeons performing …
The implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery pathway in patients undergoing posterior thoracolumbar fusion for degenerative spinal deformity
Y Yuan, SK Wang, XY Chai, P Wang, XY Li… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose The prevalence of degenerative spinal deformity (DSD) and the increased cost of
correction surgery impose substantial burdens on the health care and insurance system …
correction surgery impose substantial burdens on the health care and insurance system …
The effect of modifiable risk factors on postoperative complications in lumbar spine fusions
A Ton, S Shahrestani, XT Chen… - Global Spine …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: The impact of modifiable risk factors
(MRFs) on complications, costs, and readmission rates at 30, 90, and 180-days following …
(MRFs) on complications, costs, and readmission rates at 30, 90, and 180-days following …
Are Clinical or Surgical Outcomes Different Based on Whether the Same Surgeon or Hospital System Performs the Spine Revision?
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To determine the effects of discontinuity
in care by changing surgeons, health systems, or increased time to revision surgery on …
in care by changing surgeons, health systems, or increased time to revision surgery on …
Sarcopenia associated with 90-day readmission and overall survival after abdominal trauma
F Xi, S Tan, T Gao, W Ding, Y Song… - Asia Pacific Journal …, 2020 - search.informit.org
Background and Objectives: It is widely recognized that sarcopenia increases postoperative
complications in trauma patients. However, the effects on prognosis remain unclear. This …
complications in trauma patients. However, the effects on prognosis remain unclear. This …
Demographics and Medical Comorbidities as Risk Factors for Increased Episode of Care Costs Following Lumbar Fusion in Medicare Patients
MJ Lambrechts, N Siegel, BA Karamian… - American Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
The objective was to evaluate medical comorbidities and surgical variables as independent
risk factors for increased health care costs in Medicare patients undergoing lumbar fusion …
risk factors for increased health care costs in Medicare patients undergoing lumbar fusion …
Surgeon Specialty Effect on Early Outcomes of Elective Posterior/Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusions: An Updated Propensity-Matched and Subgroup Analysis …
Comparative effectiveness research has a vital role in recent health reform and policies.
Specialty training is one of these provider-side variables and surgeons who were trained in …
Specialty training is one of these provider-side variables and surgeons who were trained in …