The goal in this study was to compare the efficacy and safety outcomes of vertebral column decancellation (VCD) and pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with thoracolumbar kyphotic deformity./r/nThis study was registered on the International Prospective […]

Osteoid osteoma is a benign osteogenic tumor that occurs mostly in the femoral stem, while osteoid osteoma occurring in the lumbar vertebral body is a relatively rare case. To minimize treatment-related complications, a computer-assisted navigation fully visualized spinal endoscopy was used. […]

: Postoperative pain after scoliosis surgery is severe and usually requires long-term intravenous opioid therapy. Local anesthetic options, such as wound infiltration, are limited and include neuraxial analgesia. However, they are rarely used due to side effects and inconsistent efficacy. We report […]

To determine existing trends concerning in-hospital mortality in patients with traumatic subaxial cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) over the last four decades./r/nWe searched MEDLINE and EMBASE to assess the role of the following factors on in-hospital mortality over the last four decades: […]

When the spinal cords of mice and humans are partially damaged, the initial paralysis is followed by the extensive, spontaneous recovery of motor function. However, after a complete spinal cord injury, this natural repair of the spinal cord doesn't occur and there is no recovery. Meaningful […]

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a rare inherited connective tissue disorder characterized by collagen synthesis disruption, resulting in joint hyperlaxity, skin and vascular fragility, and bleeding diathesis. Patients with EDS are susceptible to spinal deformities, with scoliosis accounting for up […]

The purpose of this study was to systematically review the evidence on inflammatory biomarkers as analytic predictors of non-specific low back pain (NsLBP). Low back pain (LBP) is the number one cause of disability globally, posing a major health problem that causes an enormous social and economic […]

The objective of this meta-analysis is to compare available computer-assisted navigation platforms by key performance metrics including pedicle screw placement accuracy, operative time, neurological complications, and blood loss./r/nA systematic review was conducted using major databases for […]

It remains controversial how to immobilize the cervical spine (CS) in trauma patients. Therefore, we analyzed different CS immobilization techniques during prehospital patient transport./r/nIn this explorative, biomechanical analysis of immobilization techniques conducted in a standardized setting, […]

Manubriosternal dislocations are a rare entity and frequently associated with thoracic spine fractures and, in minority of cases, with cervical or thoracolumbar fractures./r/nOur case represents a 38-year-old male who fell from a height resulting in multiple fractures, amongst others of the first […]

Interlaminar Full Endoscopic Approach - Nathanial Brooks, M.D.

Systematic review and meta-analysis./r/nLumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) treatment has evolved with the introduction of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques. Endoscopic methods take the concepts applied to MIS a step further, with multiple studies showing that endoscopic techniques have outcomes […]

Postpartum osteoporosis (PO) is a rare condition characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of vertebral fragility fracture. We encountered a 34-year-old woman who developed back pain 1 week after delivery. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine revealed three […]

The objective of this study was to better understand the variability that exists in the contemporary pediatric cervical spine (c-spine) clearance protocols and how this variability affects clinical practice and outcomes./r/nPediatric c-spine injury is a rare but potentially devastating event. In […]

We present a case series of proximal junctional failure due to a Chance-type fracture./r/nThis is a retrospective review of patients who developed proximal junctional kyphosis because of Chance-type proximal junctional failure after spinal fusion for adult spinal deformity./r/nFifteen patients were […]

A retroperitoneal organ injury-vascular injury or solid organ injury-that occurs during lumbar disc surgery needs to be dealt with adequately, because otherwise it could result in a poor (or, even, fatal) outcome of a "simple" procedure. Vascular injuries require special attention from the […]

Innovations in Maximizing Bone Graft Delivery for Interbody Fusion - Jeff Kleiner, M.D.

To determine the efficacy of adding instrumented spinal fusion to decompression to treat degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS)./r/nSystematic review with meta-analysis./r/nMEDLINE, Embase, Emcare, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO […]

Exercise is an effective treatment in chronic low back pain (CLBP), but there are few studies on CLBP in the elderly, and the intervention effect is controversial. We aimed to compare the efficacy of different exercises therapy on CLBP, dysfunction, quality of life, and mobility in the […]

Scoliosis is defined as a three-dimensional deformity of the spine characterized by lateral tilt and axial rotation of the vertebrae. Its magnitude in the frontal plane is identified by a Cobb angle greater than 10. The aim of the study was to systematically examine the clinimetric properties of […]

A systematic review of the literature and pooled data analysis of treatment outcomes of primary sarcomas of the spine./r/nTo examine the current literature and treatment options for primary sarcomas of the spine./r/nA paucity of literature exists on treatment outcomes of primary sarcomas of the […]

Experts in Germany are working on an ‘intelligent suit’ with which they hope to significantly improve rehabilitation after a serious spinal cord injury. This artificial intelligence (AI)-supported solution will be developed over the next three years by researchers from […]

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) may seriously affect quality of life. In the literature, there is scarce evidence of the pros and cons of full endoscopic spine surgery in the treatment of CSM. The main purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to elucidate the efficacy of full […]

Whether paraspinal muscle degeneration is related to poor clinical outcomes after lumbar surgery is still indistinct, which limits its clinical application. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of paraspinal muscle morphology on functional status and re-operation after lumbar spinal […]

To summarize evidence on the relationship between early treatment (definition based on symptom/disease duration or radiographic damage) and treatment clinical response in patients with SpA./r/nA systematic literature review was conducted in studies on SpA patients treated with NSAIDs or […]

AO Spine NA Fellows Webinar—Surgical Planning in Spinal Deformities

AO Spine Fellows NA Webinar—Cased Based Discussion: Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an important infectious disease worldwide. Classical spinal TB has specific radiological findings involving adjacent vertebral bodies with destruction of the intervertebral disc and involvement of paravertebral soft tissues with cold abscess formation. However, a few cases not […]

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.

Laminoplasty is a common treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). However, approximately 21% of patients undergoing laminoplasty develop cervical kyphotic deformity (KD). Because of the high prevalence rate of KD, […]

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.

Osteoporotic hyperkyphosis is associated with adverse outcomes, such as fatigue, back pain, or reduced back extensor strength, with a negative impact on functionality and quality of life. The purpose of this review is to assess the effectiveness of spinal orthosis on these adverse effects. A […]

Case 2: Low Back Pain in a 15-year-old Girl.

Ultrasound-Guided Injection Treatment of Low Back Pain Caused by Bertolotti Syndrome.

Call for applications: AO Spine Education Commission Chairperson

Open call: AO Spine 2021 Research Start-up Grant

The technique of posterior pedicle screw fixation has already been widely applied in the treatment of upper thoracic spinal tuberculosis. However, lesions of tuberculosis directly invade the vertebrae and surrounding soft tissues, which increases the risk of esophageal perforation induced by the […]

Sprengel deformity associated with winging of scapula, vertebral fusion, rib fusion and spina bifida occulta.