World Neurosurg
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Osteoporotic spine fractures (OSFs) with delayed neurologic compromises (NCs) have been increasingly reported. Although several studies have addressed that the pathologic mechanism of NC involves nonunion and segmental instability, the risk factors remain unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the radiologic and clinical features of OSFs with delayed NC. ⋯ Initial HL and midportion-type fracture were correlated with delayed NC following OSFs. Moreover, pre-existing stenotic lesions might be associated with delayed NC.
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This study aims to evaluate the impact of preoperative functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) on clinical outcomes in patients with low grade glioma (LGG). ⋯ We evaluated the impact of preoperative fMRI in patients with LGG in this propensity-matched cohort study. This study has not demonstrated any significant difference in outcomes between the fMRI and control groups; however, there were nonsignificant trends for patients who underwent fMRI to undergo more aggressive surgical interventions and have a greater postoperative functional status improvement.
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This study is aimed to comprehensively assess the prevalence and distribution of thoracic disc herniation (TDH) or thoracic hypertrophied ligamentum flavum causing stenosis (HLFS) by magnetic resonance image (MRI) in patients with back or leg pain. ⋯ The prevalence of TDH had a significant association with the presence of lumbar surgical lesions and no association with age. The prevalence of thoracic HLFS had a strong association with age and no association with lumbar surgical lesions.
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In the neurosurgery residency, inherent personality traits can play a significant role in the adaptability and success of the resident physician. ⋯ Personality typing can be used to gain valuable insight into the composition of neurosurgery residency cohorts and resolve conflicts arising from personality differences within these groups as well as within the larger hospital setting.