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Preoperative supine pelvic incidence predicts standing pelvic incidence following S2AI fixation in patients with adult spinal deformity: a prospective study Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Zongshan Hu, Zhikai Qian, Weibiao Li, Jie Li, Ziyang Tang, Chen Ling, Yanjie Xu, Zhen Liu, Zezhang Zhu, Yong Qiu
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ChatGPT versus NASS clinical guidelines for degenerative spondylolisthesis: a comparative analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15
Abstract Background context Clinical guidelines, developed in concordance with the literature, are often used to guide surgeons’ clinical decision making. Recent advancements of large language models and artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field come with exciting potential. OpenAI’s generative AI model, known as ChatGPT, can quickly synthesize information and generate responses grounded in
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Preoperative elastoplasty of aggressive vertebral hemangiomas in elderly patients: a new strategy for reducing intraoperative bleeding and complications Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Giorgio Lofrese, Francesco Cultrera, Luca Ricciardi, Jacopo Visani, Luigino Tosatto, Maria Ruggiero, Nicolò Haznedari, Federico Menetti
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Poor lumbar spine coordination in acute low back pain predicts persistent long-term pain and disability Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Wolbert van den Hoorn, David M. Klyne, Jaap H. van Dieën, Jacek Cholewicki, Paul W. Hodges
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Abdominal aortic calcification is an independent predictor of perioperative blood loss in posterior spinal fusion surgery Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-13
Abstract Objective Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), often found incidentally on lateral lumbar radiographs, is increasingly recognized for its association with adverse outcomes in spine surgery. As a marker of advanced atherosclerosis affecting cardiovascular dynamics, this study evaluates AAC’s impact on perioperative blood loss in posterior spinal fusion (PSF). Methods Patients undergoing PSF
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Swiss chiropractic cohort (Swiss ChiCo) pilot study: feasibility for a musculoskeletal cohort study conducted within a nationwide practice-based research network Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Rahim Lalji, Léonie Hofstetter, Alice Kongsted, Viktor von Wyl, Julia Braun, Milo A. Puhan, Cesar A. Hincapié
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Deep-learning reconstructed lumbar spine 3D MRI for surgical planning: pedicle screw placement and geometric measurements compared to CT Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Frederik Abel, Darren R. Lebl, George Gorgy, David Dalton, J. Levi Chazen, Elisha Lim, Qian Li, Darryl B. Sneag, Ek T. Tan
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Prevalence of spinal deformity development after surgical management of a congenital heart disease among children: a systematic review and meta-analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Renad N. Balubaid, Raghd S. Aljedani, Abdulaziz Moglan, Yasser B. Hennawi, Ahmed Hafez Mousa, Majed Alosaimi
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The role of environmental and seasonal factors in spine deep surgical site infection: the air pollution, a factor that may be underestimated Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Mohammadreza Chehrassan, Farshad Nikouei, Mohammadreza Shakeri, Abolfazl Behnamnia, Ebrahim Ameri Mahabadi, Hasan Ghandhari
Background Different strategies have been described in order to reduce spine deep surgical site infection (SSI); however, non-intervenable items such as environmental factors remain as one of the main concerns for spine surgeons. Methods A retrospective cohort study was designed in order to evaluate the effect of environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and particularly the air pollution
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Progressive coronal caudal curve after corrective osteotomies for congenital cervicothoracic scoliosis: incidence and predictors Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Ziqun Liu, Bin Jiang, Yifang Jiang, Yawei Li, Yuliang Dai, Lei Li, Yupeng Zhang, Zhenzhong Zheng, Bing Wang
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Does type of bone graft matter? A retrospective review of the use of biological bone grafts in patients undergoing elective 1–3 level spinal interbody fusion Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Daniel Zeitouni, Deborah Pfortmiller, Domagoj Coric, Paul K. Kim, Mark D. Smith, E. Hunter Dyer, Tim E. Adamson, Matthew J. McGirt, Vincent J. Rossi
Objective There is a lack of strong evidence for use of expensive bone substitutes. This study compares perioperative data and patient reported quality-of-life outcomes across the varied types of bone graft extenders. The study analyzes the existing Quality and Outcomes Database and evaluates patient reported outcomes for 1–3 level lumbar fusion procedures comparing across different types of biologics
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Influence of pelvic tilt correction on PJK occurrence after adult spinal deformity surgery Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08
Abstract Introduction Many risk factors for proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) have been reported in the literature, especially sagittal alignment modifications, but studies on pelvic tilt (PT) variations and its influence on PJK are missing. Aim of this study was to analyze the influence of pelvic tilt correction, after long fusion surgery for ASD patients, on PJK occurrence. Methods A monocentric
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Evaluation of the effect of cervical and lumbar disc herniations on female sexual function: a comparative prospective study Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07
Abstract Purpose We aimed to evaluate the effect of cervical disc herniation (CDH) and lumbar disc herniation (LDH) on female sexual functioning before and after surgical intervention. Methods The current study was conducted from February 2022 to February 2023. A total of 100 sexually active female patients in their reproductive phase who were diagnosed with CDH and LDH based on physical examination
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Discovery of circulating blood biomarkers in patients with and without Modic changes of the lumbar spine: a preliminary analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Khaled Aboushaala, Ana V. Chee, Sheila J. Toro, Rajko Vucicevic, Catherine Yuh, Jake Dourdourekas, Ishani K. Patel, Alejandro Espinoza-Orias, Chundo Oh, Lena Al-Harthi, Jaro Karppinen, Edward J. Goldberg, Frank M. Phillips, Matthew Colman, Frances M. K. Williams, Jeffrey A. Borgia, Stefan Green, Christopher Forsyth, Howard S. An, Dino Samartzis
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Surgical outcome after treatment of thoracolumbar spinal stenosis in adults with achondroplasia Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Lukas Urbanschitz, Dezsö J. Jeszenszky, Mario Ropleato, Tamás F. Fekete
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Development of a novel animal model of lumbar vertebral endplate lesion by intervertebral disk injection of monosodium iodoacetate in rats Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Toshiaki Maruyama, Toshio Nakamae, Naosuke Kamei, Taiki Morisako, Kazuto Nakao, Fadlyansyah Farid, Hiroki Fukui, Nobuo Adachi
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Adult versus adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: a meta-analysis of clinical and radiographic outcomes Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Jeffrey W. Chen, Hani Chanbour, Rishabh Gupta, Justine Izah, Wilson E. Vaughan, Amir M. Abtahi, Scott L. Zuckerman, Byron F. Stephens
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Sarcopenia and its effects on outcome of lumbar spine surgeries Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Manojkumar B. Gaddikeri, Abhay Nene, Priyank Patel, Harshal Bamb, Shubhanshu Bhaladhare
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Quantitative evaluation of disc degeneration using dual-energy CT: advantages of R-VH, D-VH values and the IVNCa + CT model Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Zhanao Meng, Anni Xiong, Mengmeng Liu, Yahao Guo, Xuan Zhu, Tao Luo, Xiangjie Tian, Xiangbo Meng, Xiaolei Li, Xue Lin, Xiaohong Wang, Jie Qin
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The effect of Providence night-time bracing on the sagittal profile in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-02
Abstract Purpose Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is characterized by coronal scoliosis and often a sagittal hypokyphosis. The effect of bracing on the sagittal profile is not well understood. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of night-time bracing on the sagittal profile in patients with AIS. Methods We retrospectively included AIS patients with a main curve of 25–45° treated with
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How does vertical laminar fracture impact the decision-making in thoracolumbar fractures? A systematic scoping review and meta-analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-02
Abstract Objective Although vertical laminar fracture (VLF) is generally considered a severity marker for thoracolumbar fractures (TLFs), its exact role in decision-making has never been established. This scoping review aims to synthesize the research on VLF’s role in the decision-making of TLFs. Methods A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web
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History of pain around the lumbopelvic region during perinatal period: a prospective cohort study Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Saori Morino, Mika Ishihara, Fumiko Umezaki, Hiroko Hatanaka, Mamoru Yamashita, Tomoki Aoyama
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Predicting adequate segmental lordosis correction in lumbar spinal stenosis patients undergoing oblique lumbar interbody fusion: a focus on the discontinuous segment Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-29
Abstract Purpose To identify the factors associated with a correction of the segmental angle (SA) with a total change greater than 10° in each level following minimally invasive oblique lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-OLIF). Methods Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who underwent single- or two-level MIS-OLIF were reviewed. Segments with adequate correction of the SA >10° after MIS-OLIF in immediate
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Surgically treated degenerative disk disease in twins Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Lilla Szigethy, Freyr Gauti Sigmundsson, Anders Joelson
Purpose Previous studies have suggested that genetic factors are important in the development of degenerative disk disease (DDD). However, the concordance rates for the phenotypes requiring surgery are unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the concordance rates for DDD requiring surgery by studying monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twin pairs. Methods Patients, aged between 18 and 85 years
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Two-step osteotomy/discectomy through cannulated screw (TOCS) technique for en bloc resection of spine tumor: surgical technique and preliminary results Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Ran Wei, Kunkun Sun, Wei Guo, Tao Ji, Yiyang Yu, Zhiye Du, Yi Yang, Xiaodong Tang
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Intradiscal vacuum phenomenon matches lumbar spine degeneration patterns in an ageing population Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Derek T. Cawley, Andrew Simpkin, Elizabeth Abrahim, Thomas Doyle, Nada Elsheikh, John Fallon, Mohammed Habash, Rou Jiing Phua, Jaimie Langille, Elvis Matini, Conor McNamee, Fayhaa Mohamed, Cliona Nic Gabhann, Ali Noorani, Jieun Oh, Padraig O’Reilly, David O’Sullivan, Aiden Devitt
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ISSLS PRIZE in Basic Science 2024: superiority of nucleus pulposus cell- versus mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles in attenuating disc degeneration and alleviating pain Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Luca Ambrosio, Jordy Schol, Clara Ruiz-Fernandez, Shota Tamagawa, Hazuki Soma, Veronica Tilotta, Giuseppina Di Giacomo, Claudia Cicione, Shunya Nakayama, Kosuke Kamiya, Rocco Papalia, Masato Sato, Gianluca Vadalà, Masahiko Watanabe, Vincenzo Denaro, Daisuke Sakai
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Evaluation of “appropriate use criteria” for surgical decision-making in lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis. A controlled, multicentre, prospective observational study Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28
Abstract Introduction Selecting patients with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS) for surgery is difficult. Appropriate use criteria (AUC) have been developed to clarify the indications for LDS surgery but have not been evaluated in controlled studies. Methods This prospective, controlled, multicentre study involved 908 patients (561 surgical and 347 non-surgical controls; 69.5 ± 9.7y; 69%
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A critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines on surgical treatments for spinal metastasis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Wenlong Yu, Dingbang Chen, Xing Ding, Liang Qiao, Luosheng Zhang, Xin Gao, Yinjie Yan, Wen Mo, Junming Ma, Mengchen Yin
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Oblique lateral interbody fusion at L5-S1: feasibility, surgical approach window, incision line, and influencing factors Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26
Abstract Purpose The primary aim of this study was to describe the feasibility, surgical approach window (SAW), and incision line (IL) for oblique lateral interbody fusion at L5-S1 (OLIF51) using computed tomography (CT). A secondary aim was to identify associations among approach characteristics and demographic and anthropometric factors. Methods We performed a radiographic study of 50 male and 50
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Assessment of malalignment at early stage in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a longitudinal cohort study Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26
Abstract Introduction Our objective was to assess abnormalities of the odontoid-hip axis (OD-HA) angle in a mild scoliotic population to determine whether screening for malalignment would help predict the distinction between progressive and stable adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) at early stage. Materials and methods All patients (non-scoliotic and AIS) underwent a biplanar X-ray between 2013
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Preserving privacy in big data research: the role of federated learning in spine surgery Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Hania Shahzad, Cole Veliky, Hai Le, Sheeraz Qureshi, Frank M. Phillips, Yashar Javidan, Safdar N. Khan
Purpose Integrating machine learning models into electronic medical record systems can greatly enhance decision-making, patient outcomes, and value-based care in healthcare systems. Challenges related to data accessibility, privacy, and sharing can impede the development and deployment of effective predictive models in spine surgery. Federated learning (FL) offers a decentralized approach to machine
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The association between lumbar lordosis preoperatively and changes in PROMs for lumbar spinal stenosis patients 2 years after spinal surgery: radiological and clinical results from the NORDSTEN-spinal stenosis trial Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-22
Abstract Background Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) sometimes have lower lumbar lordosis (LL), and the incidence of LSS correlates closely with the loss of LL. The few studies that have evaluated the association between LL and clinical outcomes after non-instrumented surgery for LSS show conflicting results. This study investigates the association between preoperative LL and changes in PROMs
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Unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy versus microdiscectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Zihe Feng, Zhiheng Zhao, Wei Cui, Xianglong Meng, Yong Hai
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A decade of experience in over 300 surgically treated spine patients with long-term oral anticoagulation: a propensity score matched cohort study Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Romy Sweda, Anne F. Mannion, Dave O’Riordan, Daniel Haschtmann, Markus Loibl, Frank Kleinstück, Dezső Jeszenszky, Fabio Galbusera, Tamás F. Fekete
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Reconsidering high intensity zones: its role in intervertebral disk degeneration and low back pain Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21
Abstract Purpose High intensity zones (HIZ) in the lumbar intervertebral disk (IVD) can be associated with degenerative changes which may ultimately manifest as low back pain (LBP). However, the relationship between the prevalence of HIZ and lumbar degenerative parameters is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIZ in the lumbar spine, analyze the independent
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Costs of revision operations for distal junctional kyphosis following thoracic posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Alekos A. Theologis, Hao-Hua Wu, Jacob F. Oeding, Mohammad Diab
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Neurosarcoidosis involving cervical nerve root with unusual MRI findings: a case report and systematic literature review Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Kyoung Yeon Lee, Eun Kyung Khil, Seun Ah Lee, Joon Woo Lee, Eugene Lee
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Incidence and risk factors of distal adjacent disc degeneration in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing fusion surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-19
Abstract Purpose The objective of this meta-analysis was to determine the incidence of disc degeneration in patients with surgically treated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and identify the associated risk factors. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Collaboration Library databases were searched. The outcomes of interest were the incidence of disc degeneration, SRS-22, and radiological
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Postural control and trunk stability on sway parameters in adults with and without chronic low back pain Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Paul S. Sung, Dongchul Lee
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Lateral fenestration of lumbar intervertebral discs in rabbits: development and characterisation of an in vivo preclinical model with multi-modal endpoint analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 James D. Crowley, Rema A. Oliver, Tian Wang, Matthew H. Pelletier, William R. Walsh
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Text neck is not associated with neck and upper limb disability in young adults who use smartphones Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Vitor Kinoshita Souza, Ione Jayce Ceola Schneider, Marisa de Cássia Registro Fonseca, Heloyse Uliam Kuriki, Alexandre Márcio Marcolino, Rafael Inácio Barbosa
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Assessing the predictive power of the GAP score on mechanical complications: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Minseong Cho, Sanghoon Lee, Ho-Joong Kim
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Deep learning algorithm for automatically measuring Cobb angle in patients with idiopathic scoliosis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17
Abstract Purpose The Cobb angle is a standard measurement to qualify and track the progression of scoliosis. However, the Cobb angle has high inter- and intra-observer variability. Consequently, its measurement varies with vertebrae and may even differ when the same vertebra is measured. Therefore, it is not constant and differs with measurements. This study aimed to develop a deep learning model that
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Validation of the AO Spine CROST (Clinician Reported Outcome Spine Trauma) in the clinical setting Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Said Sadiqi, Erin E. A. de Gendt, Sander P. J. Muijs, Marcel W. M. Post, Lorin M. Benneker, Martin Holas, Jin W. Tee, Christoph E. Albers, Sonja Häckel, Juraj Svac, Richard J. Bransford, Mohammad M. El-Sharkawi, Frank Kandziora, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran, Klaus J. Schnake, Alexander R. Vaccaro, F. Cumhur Oner
Purpose To evaluate feasibility, internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, and prospective validity of AO Spine CROST (Clinician Reported Outcome Spine Trauma) in the clinical setting. Methods Patients were included from four trauma centers. Two surgeons with substantial amount of experience in spine trauma care were included from each center. Two separate questionnaires were administered at baseline
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Obesity increases the odds of intervertebral disc herniation and spinal stenosis; an MRI study of 1634 low back pain patients Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Anand H. Segar, Alice Baroncini, Jocelyn P. G. Urban, Jeremy Fairbank, Andrew Judge, Iain McCall
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Heterotopic ossification, osteolysis and implant failure following cervical total disc replacement with the M6-C™ artificial disc Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Sonja Häckel, Jessica Gaff, Moreica Pabbruwe, Alana Celenza, Michael Kern, Paul Taylor, Andrew Miles, Greg Cunningham
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The effect of diabetes mellitus on lumbar disc degeneration: an MRI-based study Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Xiaoming Tian, Hongwei Zhao, Sidong Yang, Wenyuan Ding
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Comparison of the predictive values of MRI-based vertebral bone quality scores for the determination of osteoporosis in different diseases Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Lu Wang, Qian Deng, Bang Wang, Xing-Bin Li, Zhi-Jun Sha, Zhao-Rui Wang, Ai-Bing Huang
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Factors associated with increased length of stay and risk of complications in 336 patients submitted to spine surgery. The role of a validated capture system (SAVES v2) as a first-line tool to properly face the problem Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Luigi Falzetti, Cristiana Griffoni, Elisa Carretta, Andrea Pezzi, Annalisa Monetta, Carlotta Cavallari, Riccardo Ghermandi, Giuseppe Tedesco, Silvia Terzi, Stefano Bandiera, Gisberto Evangelisti, Marco Girolami, Valerio Pipola, Giovanni Tosini, Luigi Emanuele Noli, Alessandro Gasbarrini, Giovanni Barbanti Brodano
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Comparison of the clinical outcomes of VBE-TLIF versus MIS-TLIF for single-level degenerative lumbar diseases Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Xinbo Wu, Wei Liu, Xiao Xiao, Yunshan Fan, Guangfei Gu, Shunzhi Yu, Huang Yan, Xiang Wang, Xifan Li, Yingchuan Zhao, Haijian Ni, Shisheng He
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Subgroup characteristics in care workers with low back pain: cluster analysis-based severity of central sensitivity syndromes and low back pain Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Hayato Shigetoh, Teppei Abiko, Michie Ohyama, Eiji Sakata, Shin Murata
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How frequently MRI modifies thoracolumbar fractures’ classification or decision-making? A systematic review and meta-analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Mohamed M. Aly, Youssef Soliman, Rmy A. Elemam, Javier Pizones, Ahmed Alzahrani, Sherif Elwatidy
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Is the interspinous process device safe and effective in elderly patients with lumbar degeneration? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Bo Han, Yuxiang Chen, Weishi Liang, Yihan Yang, Zihao Ding, Peng Yin, Yong Hai
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Predicting and analysing of the unfavourable outcomes of early applicated percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: development and validation based nomogram Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Huiyu Huang, Min Yang, Zhaojun Fu, Haigang Hu, Chao Wu, Lun Tan
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Preoperative geriatric nutritional risk index is useful factor for predicting postoperative delirium among elderly patients with degenerative lumbar diseases Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-11
Abstract Purpose It is the first study to evaluate the predictive value of the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) on postoperative delirium (POD) after transforaminal lumber interbody fusion (TLIF) in elderly patients with degenerative lumbar diseases. Methods A retrospective study was conducted to assess the outcomes of TLIF surgery in elderly patients with lumbar degenerative disease between
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Serum periostin levels correlate with severity of intervertebral disc degeneration Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Tadatsugu Morimoto, Takaomi Kobayashi, Hayato Ito, Masatsugu Tsukamoto, Tomohito Yoshihara, Hirohito Hirata, Koji Otani, Kenji Izuhara, Satoshi Nunomura, Masaaki Mawatari
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Potential impairment of spinal cord around the apical vertebral level in hyperkyphotic patients: findings from diffusion tensor imaging Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Hui Xu, Jin Zhou, Chen Ling, Yanjie Xu, Ziyang Tang, Yinqi Cai, Jie Li, Zongshan Hu, Yong Qiu, Zezhang Zhu, Zhen Liu
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Interventional treatments for low back pain due to sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a systematic review of the literature Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Sergio De Salvatore, Fabrizio Russo, Gianluca Vadalà, Giuseppe Pascarella, Giuseppe Francesco Papalia, Luca Ambrosio, Alessandro Ruggiero, Sabrina Migliorelli, Massiliano Carassiti, Rocco Papalia, Vincenzo Denaro
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The fusion rates at different times of cortical iliac crest autograft or allograft compared with cages after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a meta-analysis Eur. Spine J. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Yongai Li, Tong Su, Tong Meng, Dianwen Song, Huabin Yin