World Neurosurg
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Incidence of stroke is increasing annually in China, the readmission rate of patients with stroke remains high. ⋯ The readmission of patients with stroke may be related to their physical activity function, chronic diseases, and socioeconomic status. When considering the factors predicting the readmission of patients with stroke, we cannot blindly draw on the results of relevant foreign studies.
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Pituitary neoplasms account for 15% of all intracranial neoplasms and affect 20% of the population. Disparities in treatment and outcomes may exist across racial, socioeconomic, and insurance groups, warranting further investigation. ⋯ Despite advancements in endoscopic endonasal pituitary surgery, disparities in access and outcomes persist across racial, socioeconomic, and insurance groups. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address these inequalities and ensure equitable access to quality care.
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To 1) create a novel tissue-engineered bone graft comprising the osteoinductive oxysterol Oxy133 and 2) compare the osteogenic capability of this novel bone graft with bone graft substitutes previously examined. ⋯ BioMim-Oxy133 is a novel bone graft that led to superior bone volume and quality compared to ACS-rhBMP-2 in a clinically translatable rat model of spinal fusion. Future work is needed to further evaluate this material as a safe and efficacious bone graft substitute.
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Radiographic evaluation of the presumed lower instrumented vertebrae (LIV) is crucial for determining the optimal fusion level for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with main thoracolumbar/lumbar curves. However, few studies have examined its variations intraoperatively. This study aims to investigate the radiographic variations of the presumed LIV during fluoroscopic positioning to aid surgeons in decision-making. ⋯ This study firstly reports the radiographic variations of the presumed LIV using intraoperative positioning fluoroscopy for Lenke 5/6 AIS and establishes the correlation with baseline measurements. This information may assist surgeons in selecting the optimal LIV, but long-term follow-up is needed to evaluate its outcomes.