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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Worldwide research productivity in the field of full-endoscopic spine surgery: a bibliometric study.
To investigate the quantity and quality of articles in the field of full-endoscopic spine surgery (FESS) from different countries and assess characteristics of worldwide research productivity. ⋯ The number of articles published in the field of FESS has increased rapidly in the past 20 years. In terms of quantity, China is the most contributive country based on the number of publications. High-quality papers as measured by h-index and the large quantity is from South Korea (second only to China). These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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To investigate the biomechanical effects of anterior column realignment (ACR) and pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) on local lordosis correction, primary stability and rod strains. ⋯ Bilateral posterior fixation is highly recommended following ACR to provide adequate primary stability. However, primary rod strains in ACR were found comparable or higher than weak PSO construct associated with frequent rod failure; therefore, caution is recommended. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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To evaluate the effect on the spinal canal at the treated and adjacent level(s), in patients treated for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) with percutaneous interspinous process device (IPD) Aperius™ or open decompressive surgery (ODS), using axial loading of the spine during MRI (alMRI). ⋯ With the spine imaged in an axial loaded position, no significant radiological effects of an IPD could be detected postoperatively at the treated level, while increased DSCSA was displayed for the ODS group. In addition, reduced DSCSA in adjacent levels was detected for the IPD group. Thus, the beneficial effects of IPD implants on the spinal canal must be questioned. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Unfortunately, the affiliation of the second author (Jean Charles Le Huec) was incorrectly published in the original publication.