Posterior full-endoscopic cervical discectomy (PFECD) is an effective and safe technique for cervical radiculopathy. The primary complications of PFECD include temporary nerve root paralysis and dural rupture, while spinal cord damage is exceedingly rare. This study describes a rare case of […]

Severe lumbar radiculopathy pain during pregnancy requiring surgical intervention poses significant risks to foetal and maternal health from use of potentially teratogenic general anaesthetic drugs, prone positioning and intra-operative radiation from fluoroscopy./r/nA 28-year-old 14 weeks […]

To determine the surgical outcomes and prognostic factors in patients with unilateral footdrop secondary to lumbar disc herniation undergoing surgical intervention./r/nA comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Ovid, Scopus, and Web of Science for relevant literature from […]

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the vertebral column. Surgical management of traumatic spinal fractures in patients with AS is often the first line treatment, however it has a high risk of perioperative complications. This systematic review explored current […]

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the basivertebral and sinuvertebral nerve is a relatively new intervention for patients with chronic discogenic low back pain. It aims to ablate the irritated nerve endings to improve pain control and disability. This meta-analysis includes prospective single and […]

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery employs evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. In spinal surgery, compared with traditional management with general anesthesia, regional anesthesia offers benefits such as reduced pain, […]

Severe old lumbar fractures and dislocations with associated cauda equina nerve transection are rare clinical presentations which pose significant management challenges. This case report highlights a unique instance of such an injury, emphasizing novel surgical strategies for reconstruction and […]

Mitochondrial complex I transfers electrons from NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) to ubiquinone, facilitating ATP synthesis via a proton gradient. Complex I defects are common among the mitochondrial diseases, especially in childhood. , located in complex I's transmembrane domain, is not […]

This column takes our series from the Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) in a new direction. Recently, the U.S. government's Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a call for public comment related to the government's exploration of inclusion of acupuncture and licensed […]

Intrathecal injection is traditionally performed by identifying the interlaminar spaces using anatomical landmarks. However, obesity, previous spinal surgery, the presence of deformity, or age-related changes may hinder the detection of these landmarks. Poor or failed identification of anatomical […]

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Regional anesthesia techniques that provide analgesia to the entire lateral abdomen are limited. We present a modified external oblique intercostal block for complete lateral abdominal analgesia with a single injection./r/nWe performed a modified version of the external oblique intercostal block […]

The VACTERL association is characterised by a variable combination of vertebral defects, anorectal malformation, cardiac defects, tracheo-oesophageal fistula, renal anomalies and limb abnormalities. Malignant tumours are not usually detected in these patients.We present the case of an infant […]

A 71-year-old woman with POP-Q stage IV uterine prolapse with cystocele underwent robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy (RSC) using the hinotori Surgical System. During the initial surgery, bleeding from the median sacral vein led to suboptimal mesh fixation at the sacral promontory. Within 1 month […]

A 10-year-old male with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis underwent an anterior vertebral body tether (VBT) and two disc releases to correct his 72° thoracolumbar curvature. To the best of our knowledge, this procedure has not been previously documented. The patient trialed bracing prior to presenting […]

SOX9 encodes an SRY-related transcription factor critical for chondrogenesis and sex determination among other processes. Loss-of-function variants cause campomelic dysplasia and Pierre Robin sequence, while both gain- and loss-of-function variants cause disorders of sex development. SOX9 has also […]

Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is adults' most common form of spinal cord injury Its clinical symptoms result from spinal cord compression due to acute and chronic spinal column processes. However, DCM's exact pathophysiology is uncertain. Due to difficulty in diagnosis, many patients […]

Postoperative pain management is crucial for enhancing recovery and minimizing complications after spinal tumor resections. This case series evaluates the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block for postoperative analgesia in 2 patients undergoing thoracic spinal tumor […]

Spondyloarthritis is a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases characterized by inflammation of the spine and sacroiliac joints. Extra-musculoskeletal manifestations may also occur, although kidney involvement is rarely reported. Immunoglobulin A nephropathy is one of the most common types of […]

Fatigue is frequent in axial SpA (axSpA) and is difficult to improve. This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of axSpA treatment on fatigue./r/nA systematic review following the PRISMA recommendations was performed on PubMed, Cochrane and Embase databases. We included controlled […]

Pediatric spinal cord injury (SCI) most commonly affects the cervical region. Central cord syndrome most often occurs in the lower cervical injury due to hyperextension injury, while anterior cord syndrome is primarily due to vascular infarction after hyperextension injury. An unusual case of a […]

ANO10-related ataxia is characterized by cerebellar and pyramidal signs, with prominent oculomotor abnormalities, including saccadic abnormalities, strabismus, and ptosis. While nystagmus is frequently observed, the specific subtype of horizontal pendular nystagmus has not been emphasized. This […]

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a common cause of progressive neurological decline in elderly patients, often necessitating surgical decompression. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF) are commonly used procedures. However, there […]

A case of hyperplastic bone marrow that mimicked multiple bone metastases is presented in this report. A man in his 80s presented with lower back pain, and MRI revealed an L1 vertebral compression fracture and multiple signal changes in the whole spine that were low on T1 and high on fat-suppressed […]

To evaluate the effectiveness of thoracic spine thrust manipulation in managing shoulder impingement syndrome./r/nThe meta-analysis was conducted from April 25 to November 5, 2023, after approval from the ethics review board of the University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan, and comprised a […]

Cervical stenosis (CS) is the pathologic narrowing of the central canal of the cervical spine. It is often incidentally discovered. It is unclear whether pre-existing CS can lead to worse outcomes and higher incidences of post-traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)./r/nWe conducted a systematic review […]

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity that leads to impaired lumbopelvic stability, gait dysfunction, and associated pain and psychological distress. This study evaluates the effectiveness of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) in improving lumbopelvic stability […]

Background Recent studies have investigated how deep learning (DL) algorithms applied to CT using two-dimensional (2D) segmentation (sagittal or axial planes) can calculate bone mineral density (BMD) and predict osteoporosis-related outcomes. Purpose To determine whether TotalSegmentator, an […]

A systematic review of social cognition in hereditary ataxia patients: Evidence from neuroimaging studies.

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.

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 […]

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