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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Postoperative surgical site infection is one of the most serious complications following spine surgery. Previous studies have reported Modic changes (MC) represent a subclinical infection. This study aims to investigate the relation between Modic changes and surgical site infection after posterior lumbar fusion surgery. ⋯ MCs may be a potential risk factor for SSI following posterior lumbar spinal intervertebral fusion. Type I and grade C MCs showed a higher infection rate compared with other MC types and grades.
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Comparative Study
A comparative analysis of neuroendoscopic foramen magnum decompression versus traditional open surgery for Chiari Malformation Type I.
Chiari Malformation Type I (CM1) is characterized by the downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils below the foramen magnum. The standard surgical treatment for CM1 is foramen magnum decompression and atlas laminectomy (FMD-AL). However, there is a growing interest in exploring minimally invasive techniques, such as neuroendoscopically assisted FMD-AL, to optimize surgical outcomes. The aim is to present the results of the less invasive neuroendoscopic-assisted system application as an alternative to decompression surgery in patients with CM-1 with/without syringomyelia. ⋯ 3 (Retrospective case-control study) according to using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM) Table.
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To evaluate the clinical feasibility of atlantoaxial intra-articular cage (AIC) fusion via intermuscular approach for treating reducible atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD). ⋯ AIC fusion by intermuscular approach is an effective and safe technique in the treatment of reducible AAD. Intermuscular approach could reduce the postoperative drainage volume and the extent of paravertebral tissue edema compared to open approach.
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The traditional VBQ scoring method may lead to overestimation due to the concentration of intravertebral fat and vascular structures in the posterior half of vertebral bodies, potentially resulting in false-positive outcomes. This study aims to modify the measurement method of VBQ score (Modified-VBQ) and evaluate its effectiveness in evaluating bone quality of lumbar degenerative diseases. ⋯ The modified VBQ score provides a simple, effective, and relatively accurate means of assessing bone quality in lumbar degenerative diseases. Preoperative implementation of the modified VBQ score facilitates rapid screening for patients with abnormal bone quality.
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To develop posterior reduction forceps for atlantoaxial dislocation and evaluate the preliminary clinical application of this forceps in assisting simple posterior screw-rod system reduction and fixation in the treatment of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation. ⋯ The developed posterior reduction forceps for atlantoaxial dislocation can assist the simple posterior screw-rod system in the treatment of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation to avoid the release in anterior or posterior approach and reduce the difficulty of surgery. The preliminary results of this technique are satisfactory and it has a good application prospect.