- Treatment and Diagnose of Spinal Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor: A Case Report and a Systematic Literature Review.on April 29, 2024
Spinal phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (PMT) is a rare disorder but can be cured once the diagnosis is clear and a complete removal by surgery is performed. To the best of our knowledge, only 22 cases in the spine have been described, and we report a case with the largest number of spinal segments […]
- Adult versus adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: a meta-analysis of clinical and radiographic outcomes.on April 29, 2024
While the natural history of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and adult idiopathic scoliosis (AdIS) is well documented in the literature, the impact of age on postoperative outcomes remains an active area of research. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare patients […]
- Letter to the Editor Regarding "Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block in Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis".on April 29, 2024
Letter to the Editor Regarding "Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block in Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis".
- Bone density and fracture risk factors in ankylosing spondylitis: a meta-analysis.on April 29, 2024
We included 39 studies in our meta-analysis, finding that patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) exhibit decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and an elevated risk of fractures. Additionally, we analyzed the risk factors associated with fractures in these patients./r/nAS is a chronic […]
- Aggressive vertebral hemangiomas contain no adipose tissue resulting in thoracic spine kyphosis: A case report.on April 29, 2024
Aggressive vertebral hemangiomas (AVHs) destroy continuous vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs and resulting in spinal kyphosis is extremely rare. The very aggressive behavior was attributable to its significant vascular component and contained no adipose tissue./r/nWe report a case of […]
- Profound hypoxemia and hypotension during posterior spinal fusion in a spinal muscular atrophy child with severe scoliosis: a case report.on April 29, 2024
Anesthesia for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery is challenging. We report an unusual case of an SMA girl who developed severe intraoperative hypoxemia and hypotension during posterior spinal fusion related with surgical positioning./r/nA 13-yr-old girl […]
- Progressive superficial siderosis despite complete remission of intracranial hypotension symptoms following epidural patching: Case report.on April 29, 2024
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) commonly results from ventral spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and epidural patches are advocated as first-line treatment. Complications such as superficial siderosis can arise but have previously been reported only in the context of long-term […]
- A Framework for Studying Healthcare Equity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis of Existing Literature.on April 29, 2024
Health inequities remain a notable barrier for pediatric patients, especially in conditions such as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), where the efficacy of nonsurgical treatment is dependent on early diagnosis and referral to a specialist. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are nonmedical […]
- Incidence of Uveitis in Patients With Axial Spondylarthritis Treated With Biologics or Targeted Synthetics: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.on April 29, 2024
Anterior uveitis is a common extra-articular manifestation of axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). We set to evaluate the risk of anterior uveitis (AU) with biologics and synthetic disease-modifying drugs in AxSpA./r/nWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify phase II/III […]
- Sudden death in a patient with idiopathic scoliosis.on April 29, 2024
We report an autopsy case of sudden death in a 36-year-old craftsman with idiopathic scoliosis. The doctor identified his scoliosis at the age of thirteen, and he was under medical care for three years until he stopped consulting the doctor. He collapsed while walking at the station and was sent to […]
- Mitochondrial genes modulate the phenotypic expression of congenital scoliosis syndrome caused by mutations in the TBXT gene.on April 29, 2024
Congenital scoliosis (CS) is a spinal disorder caused by genetic-congenital vertebral malformations and may be associated with other congenital defects or may occur alone. It is genetically heterogeneous and numerous genes contributing to this disease have been identified. In addition, CS has a […]
- Unilateral upper cervical cord infarction in Opalski's syndrome caused by spontaneous vertebral artery dissection.on April 23, 2024
We report a case of a man with concurrent unilateral upper cervical cord infarction in Opalski's syndrome due to spontaneous vertebral artery dissection.
- Delayed paraparesis after posterior spinal fusion for congenital scoliosis: a case report.on April 23, 2024
Although multimodal intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), which has high sensitivity and specificity, is typically performed during spinal deformity surgery, neurological status may deteriorate with delay after surgical maneuvers. Here, we report a rare case of delayed postoperative neurological […]
- Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of OLIF and TLIF in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.on April 23, 2024
To systematically evaluate the difference in clinical efficacy between two surgical approaches, oblique lateral approach and intervertebral foraminal approach, in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis./r/nEnglish databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science, […]
- A Case Report of NMO Transverse Myelitis.on April 23, 2024
Transverse myelitis is considered one of the cardinal features of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), an immune-mediated inflammatory condition of the CNS characterized by severe, immune-mediated demyelination and axonal damage predominantly targeting optic nerves and spinal cord. We […]
- Triumphs & Defeats – Jack Zigler, MD, Rick Guyer, MD, Jessica Shellock, MD & Scott Blumenthal, MDon April 17, 2024
Triumphs & Defeats – Jack Zigler, MD, Rick Guyer, MD, Jessica Shellock, MD & Scott Blumenthal, MD
- Comparative analysis of glymphatic system alterations in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder using MRI indices from diffusion tensor imaging.on April 15, 2024
The glymphatic system is a glial-based perivascular network that promotes brain metabolic waste clearance. Glymphatic system dysfunction has been observed in both multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), indicating the role of neuroinflammation in the glymphatic […]
- An immunocompetent host with blood-disseminated spondylitis: a case report and literature review.on April 15, 2024
Blood-disseminated spondylitis in immunocompetent individuals is rare. The clinical, imaging, and pathological manifestations of this condition are not specific. Therefore, this disease is prone to misdiagnosis and a missed diagnosis. Systemic antifungal therapy is the main treatment for […]
- Primary Spinal Column Tumors - Ziya Gokaslan, M.D.on April 15, 2024
Primary Spinal Column Tumors - Ziya Gokaslan, M.D.
- Analgesic efficacy of cerebral and peripheral electrical stimulation in chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomized, double-blind, factorial clinical trial.on April 8, 2024
Chronic non-specific low back pain is a major socioeconomic public health issue worldwide and, despite the volume of research in the area, it is still a difficult-to-treat condition. The conservative analgesic therapy usually comprises a variety of pharmacological and non-pharmacological […]
- Non-traumatic complete cervical spine dislocation with severe fixed kyphosis: successful multidisciplinary approach to a challenging case.on April 8, 2024
To our knowledge, there is no previous report in the literature of non-traumatic neglected complete cervical spine dislocation characterized by anterior spondyloptosis of C4, extreme head drop, and irreducible cervicothoracic kyphosis./r/nWe report the case of a 33-year-old Caucasian man with a […]
- Corticomotor control of deep abdominal muscles in chronic low back pain and anticipatory postural adjustments.on April 8, 2024
Contralateral transversus abdominis muscle (cTrA) is known to be anticipatory to rapid focal movement. The activation of ipsilateral TrA (iTrA) follows cTrA, but their anticipatory interaction in healthy subjects seems to be delayed in low back pain (LBP) patients. TrA delay in LBP is linked with […]
- Intramedullary spinal capillary hemangioma with secondary neurulation defect in children.on April 8, 2024
Intramedullary spinal capillary hemangioma is a rare occurrence in pediatric patients, and only limited cases have been reported. This study presents the first two cases of spinal capillary hemangioma co-present with retained medullary cord and one case of spinal capillary hemangioma with […]
- Animal models in peripheral nerve transection studies: a systematic review on study design and outcomes assessment.on April 2, 2024
Peripheral nerve injury regeneration studies using animal models are crucial to different pre-clinical therapeutic approaches efficacy evaluation whatever the surgical technique explored. A 944 articles systematic review on 'peripheral nerve injury in animal models' over the last 9 years was […]
- PathKeeper enters into agreement with Mayo Clinic for low-radiation paediatric spine surgeryon March 26, 2024
PathKeeper Surgical has announced that it has entered into a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to research radiation levels in paediatric spine surgeries. The research will focus on reducing patient radiation exposure using minimally invasive optical navigation and utilising intraoperative […]
- One-Year Follow-Up Study on Assessing the Range of Segmental Motion and Clinical Outcomes Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty for Treatment of Severe Cervical Disc Degeneration.on March 25, 2024
Though previous studies have documented various clinical outcomes after cervical arthroplasty for degenerative cervical disc disease, none of them reported the impact of cervical arthroplasty on severe cervical disc degeneration (CDD)./r/nThis retrospective cohort study included severe 40 CDD […]
- Is the interspinous process device safe and effective in elderly patients with lumbar degeneration? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.on March 25, 2024
Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the most common diseases affecting the elderly that is characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal and peripheral neural pathways which may cause back pain and neurogenic intermittent claudication in affected patients. Recently, as an alternative treatment […]
- Ten-Year Outcomes of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion : A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.on March 19, 2024
A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and comparative retrospective cohort studies./r/nThe purpose of this study is to compare the 10-year outcomes of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) with those of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of […]
- Risk Factors of Cage Subsidence Following Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.on March 19, 2024
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the risk factors for cage subsidence (CS) after oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF)./r/nThe cohort and case-control studies which reporting potential risk factors for CS following OLIF were searched in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from […]
- Comparative efficacy of robotic-assisted and freehand techniques for pedicle screw placement in spinal disorders: a meta-analysis and systematic review.on March 19, 2024
The efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement compared to traditional fluoroscopy-guided techniques are of great interest in the field of spinal surgery. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the outcomes of these two methods in patients with spinal […]
- 'Dual-target' cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, research findson March 13, 2024
Targeting two brain tumor-associated proteins—rather than one—with CAR T cell therapy shows promise as a strategy for reducing solid tumor growth in patients with recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to early results from the first six patients treated in […]
- Effectiveness and safety of robot-assisted versus fluoroscopy-assisted pedicle screw implantation in scoliosis surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on March 12, 2024
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of robot-assisted versus fluoroscopy-assisted pedicle screw implantation in scoliosis surgery. The study was registered in the PROSPERO (CRD42023471837). Two independent researchers searched PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and China […]
- AO Spine NA Fellows Webinar—Surgical Planning in Spinal Deformitieson April 13, 2023
AO Spine NA Fellows Webinar—Surgical Planning in Spinal Deformities
- AO Spine Fellows NA Webinar—Cased Based Discussion: Degenerative Spondylolisthesison February 8, 2023
AO Spine Fellows NA Webinar—Cased Based Discussion: Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
- New in January: case exporton January 26, 2023
January 2023 In this month's update you will find the new export functionality that allows you to safely export your clinical cases directly from CaseFolio to your device. The post New in January: case export appeared first on myAO.
- New in December – A new feed experienceon December 2, 2022
December 2022 You can now choose what you want to see on your myAO feed! In this month's update you will find a new feed design and experience divided into network activity and knowledge updates. The post New in December – A new feed experience appeared first on myAO.
- Call for applications: AO Spine Education Commission Chairpersonon February 24, 2022
Call for applications: AO Spine Education Commission Chairperson
- Open call: AO Spine 2021 Research Start-up Granton February 21, 2022
Open call: AO Spine 2021 Research Start-up Grant