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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We aimed to develop and internally validate a scoring system, the adult spinal deformity surgical decision-making (ASD-SDM) score, to guide the decision-making process for ASD patients aged above 40 years. ⋯ The ASD-SDM score demonstrated reliability, with higher scores indicating a higher probability of surgery. This index could aid in the selection of surgery for ASD patients in clinical settings. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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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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For ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) in the thoracic spine, anterior decompression is the most effective method for relieving spinal cord compression. The purpose of this study was to prospectively analyze the surgical outcomes based on our strategy in the treatment of thoracic OPLL. ⋯ Anterior decompression was appropriate for patients with localized spinal cord compression by a large OPLL in the kyphotic curve, and CDF via a posterolateral approach appears to be safe and effective. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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The Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) is a short and multidimensional scale covering all domains recommended to be included in outcome measures for patients with neck pain. The purpose of the present study was to translate and cross culturally adapt the COMI into Turkish and to test its reliability and validity in patients with neck pain. ⋯ Considering the analyses, it was concluded that the Turkish version of the COMI is a valid and reliable scale for chronic neck pain patients. 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.