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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The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of two different zero-profile spacers (ROI-C and anchor-C) in contiguous two-level ACDF for CDDD patients. ⋯ Zero-profile spacers showed promising clinical outcomes in CDDD patients having contiguous two-level ACDF. However, ROI-C resulted in a higher intervertebral space height loss and a higher cage subsidence rate than anchor-C during the follow-up.
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The purpose of this study was to establish the best prediction model for postoperative nosocomial pulmonary infection through machine learning (ML) and assist physicians to make accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions. ⋯ Age, ASIA scale and tracheotomy were the independent risk factors of postoperative nosocomial pulmonary infection in SCI. The prediction model based on RF algorithm had the best performance.
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Using ultrashort echo time (UTE) MRI, we determined prevalence of abnormal cartilaginous endplate (CEP), and the relationship between CEP and disc degeneration in human lumbar spines. ⋯ These results suggest that abnormal CEPs are frequently found, and it associates significantly with disc degeneration, suggesting an insight into pathoetiology of disc degeneration.
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To investigate the pelvic incidence (PI)- and age-related cervical alignment changes of Chinese healthy population. ⋯ This study showed the PI- and age-related cervical alignment changes of Chinese healthy population. Based on the classification in our study, high or low PI apparently did not correlate with the occurrence of cervical degenerative disease.
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Allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT) is current standard of blood replenishment despite known complications. Salvaged blood transfusion (SBT) addresses majority of such complications. Surgeons remain reluctant to employ SBT in metastatic spine tumour surgery (MSTS), despite ample laboratory evidence. This prompted us to conduct a prospective clinical study to ascertain safety of intraoperative cell salvage (IOCS), in MSTS. ⋯ Patients of SBT had OS and tumour progression better than ABT/NBT groups. This is the first prospective study to report of SBT in comparison with control groups in MSTS.