Spine
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ In this study, the SA cage showed similar efficacy to that of the conventional CPC in treating cervical spondylosis using anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, with a significant reduction in the incidence of immediate postoperative dysphagia and mid-term ASD.
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Narrative review. ⋯ Spine care stakeholders should familiarize themselves with the concepts discussed in this review, as they create value for patients and are also likely to dramatically shift the spine care delivery landscape.
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A prospective comparative study. ⋯ The use of a postoperative orthosis did not reduce recurrence or reoperation rates, nor did it improve postoperative clinical symptoms. The routine use of an orthosis may not be necessary after single-level lumbar discectomy.
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A prospective study. ⋯ The SC-LSIQ features good internal consistency, reliability, and validity for evaluating Chinese patients with LBP. Results suggest that the SC-LSIQ can be appropriately applied to patients with LBP in routine clinical practice.
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This was a prospectively captured cohort study. ⋯ Spine surgery continues to advance toward patient-specific care. Higher NCS-opioids/sedatives values may predict up to a twofold increase in postoperative healthcare utilization. High values should prompt an interdisciplinary approach to mitigate deleterious prescription drug use.