Spine
Case Reports
Traumatic C4-C5 Unilateral Facet Dislocation With Posterior Disc Herniation Above a Prior Anterior Fusion
We report the case of a unilateral cervical facet dislocation above the level of a prior non-instrumented cervical discectomy and fusion,...
Clinical Review
What is the Role of Autologous Blood Transfusion in Major Spine Surgery?
Major spine surgery is associated with significant blood loss, which has numerous complications. Blood loss is therefore an important concern when...
Clinical Review
Bone Graft Extenders and Substitutes in the Thoracolumbar Spine
Autologous iliac crest bone graft remains the gold standard for lumbar fusion.
Clinical Review
Challenges of Spine Surgery in Obese Patients
Obesity, one of the most common health problems in the United States, is becoming more prevalent. At the same time, because of technological...
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Use of Mineral Oil Aids Scoliosis Correction by Decreasing Implant Friction
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is commonly corrected through posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation using pedicle screws.
Clinical Review
Postoperative Infections of the Spine
The incidence of postoperative infections after spinal surgery ranges from less than 1% to 15%.
Original Research
Mini-Open Versus Open Decompression and Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis With Stenosis
The outcome of less invasive surgical techniques in comparison to traditional surgical techniques has been the source of debate. In this...
Clinical Review
Occipitocervical Junction: Imaging, Pathology, Instrumentation
The occipitocervical junction (OCJ) is a highly specialized area of the spine. Understanding the unique anatomy, imaging, and craniometry of this...