Articles: surgery.
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A retrospective multicenter cohort study. ⋯ The present multicenter study identified for the first time the incidence and risk factors for UPROR with minimum 2-year follow-up after primary definitive fusion surgery for pediatric spinal deformity with every etiology.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Retrospective. ⋯ The findings in this study indicate that PCF LIV selection may play a significant role in the development of mechanical complications and need for revision surgery. T2 LIV selection demonstrated a significantly lower rate of mechanical failure and revision surgery. Postoperative PROs up to 36 months are needed to evaluate effect of LIV selection on PROs.Level of Evidence: 3.
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We retrospectively analyzed Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) in 110 patients with prostate cancer operated for metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). ⋯ The SINS is helpful in assessing spinal instability when selecting patients for surgery, but it does not predict survival or neurological outcomes. Patients with a potential spinal instability benefit equally from surgery for MSCC as do patients with spinal instability.Level of Evidence: 3.
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A retrospective case series. ⋯ Our simulation of anterior implant impingement and subsequent adjustment of the degree of spinal correction was useful to prevent dislocation. However, this method did not prevent dislocation in some patients.Level of Evidence: 4.
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Prospective observational cohort study. ⋯ Fusion surgery and increased CL after surgery were risk factors for development of dysphagia after subaxial cervical spine surgery. Cervical alignment change due to anterior and posterior fusion surgery can cause postoperative dysphagia.Level of Evidence: 3.