Perfusion changes in white matter (WM) lesions and normal-appearing brain regions play an important pathophysiological role in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, most perfusion imaging methods require exogenous contrast agents, the repeated use of which is discouraged. Using resting-state functional […]

Chronic back and lower extremity pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) aims to improve symptoms and quality of life./r/nTo evaluate the efficacy of SCS therapies compared with conventional medical management (CMM)./r/nMEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane […]

Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) is prevalent among firefighters and may negatively affect their job performance. Alterations in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) structure are associated with CNSLBP. Percussive massage therapy (PT) has demonstrated potential in modifying fascial properties […]

This study aims to establish expert consensus recommendations for clinical information on imaging requests in suspected/known axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), focusing on enhancing diagnostic clarity and patient care through guidelines./r/nA specialised task force was formed, comprising 7 […]

A range of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) MRI protocols are used in clinical practice but not all were specifically designed for diagnostic ascertainment. This can be confusing and no standard diagnostic SIJ MRI protocol is currently accepted worldwide./r/nTo develop a standardised MRI image acquisition […]

Some patients suffering from thoracolumbar complete burst fracture causing neurological deficit may be eligible for single-stage posterior-only three column reconstruction with spine jack expansion kyphoplasty./r/nShort segment monoaxial pedicle screws are placed. Spine jack working channels are […]

Pituitary carcinoma (PC) is an extremely rare tumor of the adenohypophysis, which manifests as craniospinal dissemination and/or systemic metastasis. The diagnosis of PC is particularly difficult, as the clinical diagnosis only can be made after the metastasis is found. Owing to the complex […]

A 52-year-old man experienced two seizures in January and June 2021. In October, the neurological examination did not reveal sensory/motor deficits. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed hyperintense lesions with contrast enhancement (CE) involving white matter bilaterally, brainstem, and […]

The importance of osteoporosis assessment before lumbar surgery is well recognized. The MRI-based Vertebral Bone Quality (VBQ) score is introduced to evaluate bone quality; however, its diagnostic value has not been well documented. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to summarize the diagnostic […]

The purpose of the current study is to synthesize the outcomes of investigations reporting the odds of lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) in competitive swimmers compared to controls./r/nPubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched according to Preferred Reporting Items for […]

Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for netrin1, a crucial protein in neural development, as a regulator that limits bone morphogenetic protein signaling in the developing spinal cord.

Hybrid Cerebrovascular Practice and Differences between the US and Austria (Europe) - Christoph Grie

Cervical to Pelvis Fusions: Indications, Utility, and Complications – Alekos Theologis, MD

Letter to editor: Are robot-assisted spinal fusion techniques better than conventional spinal fusion techniques in spinal cord surgeries? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

A systematic review and meta-analysis./r/nThis study aims to compare pedicle screw accuracy, clinical outcomes, and complications between navigated and conventional techniques./r/nIn the last decades, intraoperative navigation has been introduced in spinal surgery to prevent risks and […]

With life expectancy on the rise, there has been an increase in patients with concomitant degenerative hip and spine pathology, defined as hip-spine syndrome (HSS). Patients affected by HSS may require both total hip arthroplasty (THA) and lumbar spinal fusion (LSF), although there is a paucity of […]

Odontoid fractures from high-energy trauma are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, including spinal cord injury, neurological damage, and cardiac arrest. The literature on odontoid fractures leading to cardiac arrest is limited to isolated case reports. This study aims to conduct a […]

Internal hemipelvectomy is a limb sparing procedure most commonly indicated for malignant bone and soft tissue tumors of the pelvis. Partial resection and pelvic reconstruction may be challenging for orthopedic oncologists due to late presentation, high tumor burden, and complex anatomy. […]

Periodontoid pannus formation is a pathologic condition caused by a multitude of different etiologies, however, it is most commonly due to rheumatoid arthritis. In these cases, the pannus is typically located in the retro-odontoid space ventral to the spinal cord, leading to progressive neural […]

A 64-year-old patient with stage IV non-small-cell lung carcinoma and several comorbidities, which include obesity and long-term smoking, was treated with N-allyl noroxymorphone eluting osteoinductive bone graft biomaterial. The patient had multilevel degenerative disk disease (DDD), which has a […]

Progressive cervical osteophytosis and dysphagia associated with isotretinoin treatment for rosacea.

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) kidney-tonifying methods in treating bone loss and osteoporosis following endocrine therapy in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer./r/nThis research systematically searched 6 major medical […]

Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of low back or leg pain and disability in the elderly population. Patients with spinal stenosis who fail to respond to conservative treatment often require surgical interventions. Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) […]

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of mind-body exercise (MBE) interventions, including Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, and Qigong, in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted./r/nEight electronic databases were searched from their inception to May […]

To describe surgical treatment of 3 cases of severe and progressive thoracolumbar kyphosis in myelomeningocele and provide a systematic review of the available literature on the topic./r/nMedical records and pre- and post-operative imaging of 3 patients with thoracolumbar kyphosis and […]

Spinal deformity associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is not commonly reported. We present a 6-year-old girl who developed kyphoscoliosis after being diagnosed GBS. She had extensive motor deficits requiring 2 hospitalizations and treatment with IV immunoglobulin therapy. Five months after […]

The Efficacy of JAK Inhibitor for Spondyloarthritis Associated IgA Nephropathy.

Dural tear (DT) is a well-known complication of spinal surgery. We aimed to systematically review the literature from the past decade and determine the incidence and risk factors for DT in the adult spinal deformity (ASD) population to improve both the surgical strategy and counseling of patients […]

This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature comparing pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative characteristics between adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and young adult idiopathic scoliosis (YAdIS) patients./r/nFollowing PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a search of […]

Exploring the Pathogenicity of SETX I1942T Variant in Ataxia with Oculomotor Apraxia Type 2 Through Segregation Analysis.

An international study has discovered that people living with the neurodegenerative condition spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease, suggesting that SMA patients may face additional health problems over time. This finding raises significant concerns […]

Genetic disorders involved in skeleton system arise due to the disturbance in skeletal development, growth and homeostasis. Filamin B is an actin binding protein which is large dimeric protein which cross link actin cytoskeleton filaments into dynamic structure. A single nucleotide changes in the […]

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