- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in a Neuromyelitis Optica Patient.on May 6, 2024
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in a Neuromyelitis Optica Patient.
- Cervical spine immobilisation following blunt trauma in pre-hospital and emergency care: A systematic review.on May 6, 2024
To assess whether different cervical spine immobilisation strategies (full immobilisation, movement minimisation or no immobilisation), impact neurological and/or other outcomes for patients with suspected cervical spinal injury in the pre-hospital and emergency department setting./r/nSystematic […]
- Cardiac conduction disorders in ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic literature review and meta-analyses of controlled studies.on May 6, 2024
Cardiac conduction disorders in ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic literature review and meta-analyses of controlled studies.
- Delayed presentation of Wilkie's syndrome after scoliotic curve correction surgery: a case report.on May 6, 2024
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, also known as Wilkie's syndrome, is a rare but serious complication following scoliosis correction surgery. It occurs as a result of mechanical compression of third part of duodenum between the SMA and aorta. This condition occurs most commonly in […]
- Thalamic Alterations in Motor Neuron Diseases: A Systematic Review of MRI Findings.on May 6, 2024
Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by motor impairment and non-motor symptoms. The involvement of the thalamus in MNDs, especially in conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and its interaction with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), […]
- Half of the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients may have lumbar adjacent segment degeneration following spinal fusion: A systemic review and meta-analysis.on May 6, 2024
This study aims to assess the impact of surgical approaches and other factors on the incidence of Adjacent Segment Degeneration (ASD) following Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)./r/nWe conducted a comprehensive search of four electronic databases from their inception until […]
- Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation following surgical treatment of a cervical teratoma in a child: a case report.on May 6, 2024
Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation (AARS), which is characterised by an abnormal alignment of the atlantoaxial joint, is rarely reported after oral and maxillofacial surgery. A four-year-old girl developed AARS after neck surgery. The child initially had treatment for one month in a timely manner. […]
- Comparative efficacy and safety of bimekizumab in axial spondyloarthritis: a systematic literature review and network meta-analysis.on May 6, 2024
To compare the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab 160 mg every 4 weeks, a selective inhibitor of IL-17F and IL-17A, with those of biologic/targeted synthetic DMARDs (b/tsDMARDs) in non-radiographic axial SpA (nr-axSpA) and AS./r/nA systematic literature review identified randomized controlled […]
- Contrast enhanced ultrasound for traumatic spinal cord injury: an overview of current and future applications.on May 6, 2024
Systematic review./r/nContrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is an imaging modality that has only recently seen neurosurgical application. CEUS uses inert microbubbles to intraoperatively visualize vasculature and perfusion of the brain and spinal cord in real time. Observation and augmentation of […]
- Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm and Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Secondary to Parapharyngeal Space Abscess.on May 6, 2024
Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm and Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Secondary to Parapharyngeal Space Abscess.
- Pedicle subtraction osteotomy and short-segment internal fixation for kyphotic deformity resulting from old lumbar fracture: A case report.on May 6, 2024
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy and short-segment internal fixation for kyphotic deformity resulting from old lumbar fracture: A case report.
- Vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a review.on May 6, 2024
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) remains the most common type of pediatric scoliosis, mostly affecting children between ages 10 and 18. Vertebral body tethering (VBT) offers a non-fusion alternative to the gold standard spinal fusion that permits flexibility and some growth within instrumented […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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, […]
- Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Overview - Ramana Naidu M.D. & Pankaj Mehta M.D.on April 23, 2024
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Overview - Ramana Naidu M.D. & Pankaj Mehta M.D.
- Surgical Management of Spine Metastases w/Carbon Fiber Implants - Miki Katzir, M.D.on April 23, 2024
Surgical Management of Spine Metastases w/Carbon Fiber Implants - Miki Katzir, 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 […]
- 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 […]
- Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injury: Evidence-Based Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes.on March 25, 2024
Traumatic thoracolumbar spine injuries are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Targeted for non-spine specialist trauma surgeons, this systematic scoping review aimed to examine literature for up-to-date evidence on presentation, management, and outcomes of thoracolumbar spine […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 'Skip' osteoporosis vertebral compression fractures caused by electrical injury: a case report and review of the literature.on February 21, 2024
Electrical injuries rarely result in fractures, such as long bone fractures and spinal fractures. A few articles have reported osteoporosis vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) caused by electrical injuries. Here, we present a rare case of 37-year-old male suffering from the 9th thoracic (T9) […]
- 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.
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection Treatment of Low Back Pain Caused by Bertolotti Syndrome.on February 28, 2022
Ultrasound-Guided Injection Treatment of Low Back Pain Caused by Bertolotti Syndrome.
- 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
- Sprengel deformity associated with winging of scapula, vertebral fusion, rib fusion and spina bifida occulta.on October 26, 2021
Sprengel deformity associated with winging of scapula, vertebral fusion, rib fusion and spina bifida occulta.