As we approach the closing days of 2023, it’s time for a reflection on what resonated most with our community on myAO. From engaging discussion groups to compelling videos, insightful articles, and standout surgeons, we’re excited to share the highlights of what captured the attention and appreciation of the myAO Spine community throughout the year.
Articles that caught the most your attention this year
Decompression alone versus decompression with instrumented fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials.
Clinical outcomes of uniportal compared with biportal endoscopic decompression for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Decompression alone versus decompression with fusion in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with degenerative spondylolisthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur Spine J, Mar 1, 2023
Pravesh Shankar Gadjradj,Mark Basilious,Jacob L Goldberg,Fabian Sommer,Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez,Catherine Mykolajtchuk,Amanda Z Ng,Branden Medary,Ibrahim Hussain,Roger HärtlRead more
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