European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Meta Analysis
What are the risk factors for surgical site infection after spinal fusion? A meta-analysis.
Although many risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) following spinal fusion have been described in the literature, methodologies and study cohorts vary widely. Patient- and procedure-specific risk factors for (SSI) can be identified via a meta-analysis. We sought to review the existing data and isolate significant risk factors for SSI in patients undergoing thoracolumbar spinal fusion. ⋯ Level III (Meta-analysis including studies with a level of evidence of III or higher). These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Review Meta Analysis
Single balloon versus double balloon bipedicular kyphoplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kyphoplasty has been widely used to treat vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). In standard procedure of kyphoplasty, two balloons were inserted into the vertebral body through bipedicular and inflated simultaneously, while using a single balloon two times is also a common method in clinic to lessen the financial burden of patients. However, the effect and safety of single balloon versus double balloon bipedicular kyphoplasty are still controversy. ⋯ This systematic review and meta-analysis collectively concludes that single balloon bipedicular kyphoplasty is as effective as double balloon bipedicular kyphoplasty in improving clinical symptoms, deformity and complications of VCFs but not so expensive. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.