Global spine journal
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Global spine journal · Oct 2021
Location of the Femoral Nerve in the Lateral Decubitus Versus Prone Position.
Cadaveric study. ⋯ The femoral nerve was on average more posteriorly located at the L4-L5 disc space in the prone position compared to lateral decubitus. This more posterior location allows for a larger safe zone at the L4-L5 disc space, which may decrease the incidence of neurologic complications associated with Lateral lumbar interbody fusion in the prone vs lateral decubitus position; however, further studies are needed to evaluate this possible clinical correlation.
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Global spine journal · Jul 2021
The Virtual Spine Examination: Telemedicine in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond.
Narrative review. ⋯ While there are limitations to the spine telemedicine examination, unique strategies exist to provide important information to the examiner. Efforts have already been undertaken to validate and expand the capabilities of the spine telemedicine examination.
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Global spine journal · Jul 2021
Three-Dimensional Printing for Preoperative Planning and Pedicle Screw Placement in Adult Spinal Deformity: A Systematic Review.
Systematic review. ⋯ Three-dimensional printing is currently used for presurgical planning, patient and trainee communication and education, pre- and intraoperative guides, and screw drill guides in the treatment of scoliosis and other adult spinal deformities. In adult spinal deformity, the usage of 3DP guides is associated with increased screw accuracy and favorable deformity correction outcomes; however, average costs and production lead time are highly variable between studies.
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Global spine journal · Jun 2021
The Effect of Modifiable Risk Factors on Postoperative Complications in Lumbar Spine Fusions.
Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ These findings highlight the negative impact each MRF has on patients following lumbar spinal fusion. Further longitudinal research is necessary to comprehensively characterize the effects of various MRFs on spine surgery outcomes.