Spine
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Multicenter Study
Assessing Abnormal Proximal Junctional Angles in Adult Spinal Deformity: A Normative Data Approach to Define Proximal Junctional Kyphosis.
Multicentric retrospective study of prospectively collected data. ⋯ Level II.
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Observational Study
Intra-Operative Hypotension is an Important Modifiable Risk Factor for Major Complications in Spinal Fusion Surgery.
Retrospective observational cohort. ⋯ III.
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Meta Analysis
Do Obese Patients Have Worse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgeries? A Meta-Analysis.
A meta-analysis study. ⋯ Nonobese patients undergoing ASD corrective surgery are associated with fewer implant-related complications, a lower EBL, shorter LOS, and a higher likelihood of being discharged home compared with their obese counterparts.
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This was a retrospective study combined with attempted prospective patient contact to collect current data. ⋯ Level IV.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of Titanium Mesh Cage, Nano-Hydroxyapatite/Polyamide Cage, and 3D-Printed Vertebral Body for Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion.
A prospective nonrandomized controlled study. ⋯ Level III-therapeutic.