Spine
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Retrospective study. ⋯ The combination of the XGBoost model with the SHAP is an effective tool for predicting the risk of CSFL during lumbar fusion surgery. Its implementation could aid clinicians in making informed decisions, potentially enhancing patient outcomes and lowering healthcare expenses. This study advocates for the adoption of this approach in clinical settings to enhance the evaluation of CSFL risk among patients undergoing lumbar fusion.
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Comparative Study
Minimally Invasive versus Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Obese Patients: A Propensity Score-Matched Study.
Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. ⋯ Level III.
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Retrospective quality improvement study. ⋯ 3.
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The study included 2 fresh-frozen cadavers. ⋯ Level V.
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A retrospective study. ⋯ Minimally invasive multilevel LLIF with the AR technique is capable of as much LL correction as conventional PSO and appears to be an effective method for reducing RF.