Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2012
Comparative StudyHemostasis with a bipolar sealer during surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Retrospective before-after comparison study. ⋯ These findings suggest that the Aquamantys 2.3 bipolar sealer effectively supports hemostasis and reduces the need for transfusions during surgical correction of AIS.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2012
Comparative Study Clinical TrialQuantitative volumetry of cement leakage in viscosity-controlled vertebroplasty.
This study was designed as a cohort study comparing a prospective sample to a historic control group. ⋯ The use of viscosity-controlled vertebroplasty led to a decrease in the leakage rate from 58.3% to 42.1%. Leakage into the basivertebral vein with the risk of compression of nerval structures was reduced to almost 50% when viscosimetry was performed. It revealed to be a helpful tool for more unexperienced surgeons to assess the appropriate viscosity for vertebroplasty.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2012
Case ReportsEfficacy of novel minimally invasive surgery using spinal microendoscope for treating extraforaminal stenosis at the lumbosacral junction.
A retrospective case study of the spinal microendoscopic surgery for the treatment of extraforaminal stenosis at the lumbosacral junction. ⋯ The spinal microendoscopic surgery demonstrated efficacy for treating extraforaminal stenosis at the lumbosacral junction where the lesion is difficult to be exposed. Quick and easy access along with minimal damage to the back muscles and bony structures could be accomplished using the property of its oblique view and angled surgical equipments. This procedure has produced long-lasting favorable outcomes and high patient satisfaction. Novel minimally invasive surgery may replace conventional open methods.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2012
Surgical outcome of percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar lumbar diskectomy for recurrent disk herniation after open diskectomy.
Technical report. ⋯ PEID with dissection of the scar tissue from the medial facet joint rather than from the neural tissue may be an effective alternative surgical method for recurrent disk herniation.