Spine
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This is a retrospective radiographic study of a consecutive series of cases in patients with dropped head syndrome (DHS) at a single tertiary referral center. ⋯ The loss of compensation at the cervicothoracic junction was observed in all DHS types. B-DHS showed decompensation only at the cervicothoracic junction. N-DHS presented additional decompensation of the thoracic spine, and P-DHS showed decompensation between the thoracic and lumbar spine. Evaluation of global sagittal spinal balance is important for determining global spinal compensation associated with DHS and when considering treatment strategy.
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ The administration of vancomycin suspended in fibrin glue was significantly associated with a lower likelihood of SSI in patients undergoing spinal instrumentation surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Perioperative Nutritional Supplementation Decreases Wound Healing Complications Following Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The prevalence of malnutrition in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery ranges from 5% to 50% and is associated with higher rates of surgical site infections, medical complications, longer lengths of stay, and mortality. ⋯ I.
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Narrative review. ⋯ Advancements in our understanding of blunt TL trauma injuries have led to changes in management. Such advances are reflected in modern, dedicated classification systems. Over time, various key factors have been acknowledged and incorporated. In an effort to promote standardization of thought and language, past ideas and terminology should be retired.
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A retrospective comparative cohort study. ⋯ Twenty-eight percent of those with BS before ACDF fell out of the categorization of MO. Among this group, the odds of adverse events were similar to non-obese patients. These findings suggest that the psychological preparation and BS alone are insufficient to reduce the risk of adverse events after ACDF. Weight reduction must be achieved as well, ideally moving patients out of the BMI range for morbid obesity.