Spine
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Comparative Study
Clinical and radiological outcomes of minimally invasive versus open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.
Prospective study. ⋯ MIS TLIF has similar good long-term clinical outcomes and high fusion rates of Open TLIF with the additional benefits of less initial postoperative pain, early rehabilitation, shorter hospitalization, and fewer complications.
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A age- and sex-matched case-control radiographic study. ⋯ There are 2 independent predictors of DS, decreased anterior disc height and increased lumbar index. The iliolumbar ligament also contributes to the stability of lumbosacral junction, especially in L5 on S1 DS.
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Cross-cultural translation and psychometric testing. ⋯ The data showed that the process of translation and cross-cultural adaptation were successful and that the adapted instrument demonstrated excellent psychometric properties.
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Retrospective evaluation of perioperative complications with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on an absorbable collagen sponge (rhBMP-2/ACS) versus iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) for instrumented posterior cervical fusion. ⋯ The higher incidence of posterior cervical wound complications in the rhBMP-2/ACS group, although not statistically significant, may be related to an inflammatory response to rhBMP-2. This potential risk must be weighed against the elimination of donor-site complications associated with ICBG harvesting, and considered in light of ultimate clinical outcome. Additional studies are needed to clarify this issue, as well as to determine optimal dosing and carrier for usage in the posterior cervical spine.