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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Review Meta Analysis
Coccygectomy for refractory coccygodynia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
We sought to systematically assess and summarize the available literature on outcomes following coccygectomy for refractory coccygodynia. ⋯ Coccygectomy represents a viable treatment option in patients with refractory coccygodynia.
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Review Meta Analysis
The efficacy of primary sacroiliac joint fusion for low back pain caused by sacroiliac joint pathology: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Conduct a systematic review to quantify the effect of primary sacroiliac joint fusion (SIJF) for the treatment of sacroiliac (SI) joint pathology on patient reported outcomes. ⋯ CRD42020206149 (25th September 2020).
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Review
Learning curve for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review.
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) is commonly used to treat degenerative lumbar spinal disorders. It facilitates a full-scale spinal decompression and interbody fusion with minimal neural retraction using the tubular retractor system. Despite the benefits of surgical efficiency and minimalism, this technique requires a long learning curve. There is currently no consensus on the learning curve characteristics and proper training methods for MI-TLIF. Thus, this systematic review aimed to discuss the cutoff point at which technical proficiency is achieved and ways to enhance the learning process. ⋯ The plateau point in the learning curve for MI-TLIF may differ according to the outcome measures used. Most studies have demonstrated the learning progress based on simple task efficiency, rather than patient outcomes. Moreover, the learning rate may be affected by the patients' and technical conditions. Therefore, great care is required in interpreting the learning curve and cutoff point for MI-TLIF proficiency.
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Review Meta Analysis
Simultaneous decompression of all stenotic regions versus decompression of only the most symptomatic region in patients with tandem spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Selection of anatomic region of spine for decompression in patients with symptomatic tandem spinal stenosis (TSS) remains a challenge due to the confusing clinical presentation as well as uncertain evidence. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies were conducted to compare the outcomes between simultaneous decompression of all stenotic regions (cervical and lumbar, Group 1) and decompression of only the most symptomatic stenotic region (cervical/lumbar, Group 2) in patients with TSS. ⋯ Decompression of the most symptomatic region alone irrespective of its location has equal clinical outcomes with less complication rate than simultaneous decompression in patients with TSS.
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To determine the efficacy of physiotherapy approaches used in the treatment of LSS and compare their delivery characteristics. ⋯ These findings may assist clinicians in delivering effective physiotherapy interventions in LSS patients.