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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Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)/transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) can have complications that require reoperation. The goal of the study was to identify risk factors for reoperation within 2 years after PLIF/TLIF. ⋯ Surgical invasiveness, as reflected by number of fused levels, operation time, EBL and dural tear, was associated with reoperation. Fusion of two or more levels is a strong risk factor for reoperation within 2 years after initial PLIF/TLIF. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and the safety of a new skin incision for minimally invasive anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF): the perinavel incision. ⋯ In this paper, the perinavel skin incision was demonstrated to be as safe as traditional approaches for ALIF. Furthermore, with this incision it is possible to perform multilevel (L3-S1) ALIF, which means a good option in minimally invasive surgery as well as revision surgery. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Iliac crest has long been the gold standard for lumbar fusion, but concerns over donor site morbidity have led to a wide variety of bone graft substitutes. Despite prolific research, a general consensus is yet to be reached on bone graft materials that lead to optimal fusion. ⋯ While our results find that LAG+BMA provided highest fusion rate, most material options analyzed in this study provide comparable fusion outcomes. The ideal graft option must incorporate a combination of materials with osteoconductive, osteoinductive, and osteogenic properties. Our results represent the robust and dynamic nature of the current state of lumbar graft technology. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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To translate and cross-culturally adapt the Back Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) into traditional Chinese for their use in patients experiencing low back pain (LBP). ⋯ 2. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Relationship between sagittal spinal curves geometry and isokinetic trunk muscle strength in adults.
Sagittal spinal deviation has been reported to be a significant musculoskeletal problem affecting both genders and could develop at any age. Factors triggering this issue are still not well defined. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sagittal spine angles and isokinetic peak, average torque, and power of trunk muscles in asymptomatic adults. ⋯ Sagittal spine balance is associated with trunk muscles strength in adults, particularly, the lumbar spine muscles. Therefore, assessment of sagittal spinal balance and trunk muscles strength should be taken into consideration when designing rehabilitation programs for correction of sagittal spine curvature.