Spine
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Observational Study
A Novel Screening Method for Scoliosis Using A Bodysuit and 3-dimensional Imaging.
A single-center prospective observational study. ⋯ A novel scoliosis screening method consisting of a 3D human fitting application and a specific bodysuit may be useful for detecting moderate to severe scoliosis.
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Retrospective chart review. ⋯ Of the 34% of patients who developed postoperative radiculitis after L5-S1 ALIF, it resolved on average within 3 months of surgery. These findings may help reduce the risk of undue short-term morbidity after isolated L5-S1 ALIF by informing preoperative counseling and intraoperative decision-making.
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A prospective multicenter study. ⋯ 3.
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This was a retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Preoperative hypoalbuminemia was strongly associated with postoperative mortality. Hypoalbuminemic patients did not have demonstrably worse outcomes in their functional disability beyond 6 months. Within the first 6 months following surgery, the hypoalbuminemic group improved at a similar rate to the normoalbuminemic group despite having a greater preoperative disability. However, causal inference is limited in this retrospective study.
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Multicenter Study
Quality of Life and Postoperative Satisfaction in Patients with Benign Extramedullary Spinal Tumors: A Multicenter Study.
Retrospective cohort study using prospectively collected registry data. ⋯ Patients who underwent primary benign EST resection had a significant improvement in HRQOL postoperatively, and ~90% of these patients reported being satisfied with their treatment outcomes one year after surgery. EST patients may exhibit a relatively lower threshold for postoperative satisfaction compared with patients undergoing surgery for degenerative spine conditions.