- Unilateral upper cervical cord infarction in Opalski's syndrome caused by spontaneous vertebral artery dissection.on April 23, 2024
We report a case of a man with concurrent unilateral upper cervical cord infarction in Opalski's syndrome due to spontaneous vertebral artery dissection.
- Bibrachial amyotrophy as a rare manifestation of intraspinal fluid collection: a case report and systematic review.on April 23, 2024
Intraspinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection has been reported as a rare cause of lower motor neuron (LMN) disorder. We report a case of bibrachial diplegia associated with intraspinal CSF collection and perform a systematic literature review./r/nA 52-year-old man developed a bibrachial […]
- A statistical symptomatic evaluation on SAPHO syndrome from 56 cases of confirmed diagnosis and 352 cases of non-SAPHO involvement.on April 23, 2024
To report a statistical evaluation of symptomatology based on 56 cases of SAPHO syndrome and 352 non-SAPHO involvement cases, to propose a symptomatic scoring system in consideration of early warning for SAPHO syndrome./r/nA cohort comprising 56 subjects diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome was reported, […]
- Delayed paraparesis after posterior spinal fusion for congenital scoliosis: a case report.on April 23, 2024
Although multimodal intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), which has high sensitivity and specificity, is typically performed during spinal deformity surgery, neurological status may deteriorate with delay after surgical maneuvers. Here, we report a rare case of delayed postoperative neurological […]
- 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, […]
- A Case Report of NMO Transverse Myelitis.on April 23, 2024
Transverse myelitis is considered one of the cardinal features of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), an immune-mediated inflammatory condition of the CNS characterized by severe, immune-mediated demyelination and axonal damage predominantly targeting optic nerves and spinal cord. We […]
- Surgical limits, pitfalls, and potential solutions in kyphectomy in myelomeningocele: three cases and systematic review of the literature.on April 23, 2024
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 […]
- Comparative analysis of glymphatic system alterations in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder using MRI indices from diffusion tensor imaging.on April 15, 2024
The glymphatic system is a glial-based perivascular network that promotes brain metabolic waste clearance. Glymphatic system dysfunction has been observed in both multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), indicating the role of neuroinflammation in the glymphatic […]
- Expanding the phenotypic spectrum for CDK8-related disease: A case report.on April 15, 2024
Cyclin-dependent kinase 8 (CDK8) is part of a regulatory kinase module that regulates the activity of the Mediator complex. The Mediator, a large conformationally flexible protein complex, goes on to regulate RNA polymerase II activity, consequently affecting transcriptional regulation. Thus, […]
- An immunocompetent host with blood-disseminated spondylitis: a case report and literature review.on April 15, 2024
Blood-disseminated spondylitis in immunocompetent individuals is rare. The clinical, imaging, and pathological manifestations of this condition are not specific. Therefore, this disease is prone to misdiagnosis and a missed diagnosis. Systemic antifungal therapy is the main treatment for […]
- 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 […]
- Non-traumatic complete cervical spine dislocation with severe fixed kyphosis: successful multidisciplinary approach to a challenging case.on April 8, 2024
To our knowledge, there is no previous report in the literature of non-traumatic neglected complete cervical spine dislocation characterized by anterior spondyloptosis of C4, extreme head drop, and irreducible cervicothoracic kyphosis./r/nWe report the case of a 33-year-old Caucasian man with a […]
- 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 […]
- The Association Between Physical Function and Hyperkyphosis in Older Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.on April 8, 2024
Thoracic hyperkyphosis may adversely influence physical function in older adults, but the literature is mixed and confounded by possible sex differences. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the association between hyperkyphosis and physical function in older […]
- 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 […]
- 10th Annual Advanced Lateral Approaches to the Spineon April 7, 2024
10th Annual Advanced Lateral Approaches to the Spine
- 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 […]
- Role of the Gut Microbiota in Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Spondylarthritis: An Update on the Gut-Joint Axis.on April 2, 2024
Dysregulation of the gut microbiota and their metabolites is involved in the pathogenic process of intestinal diseases, and several pieces of evidence within the current literature have also highlighted a possible connection between the gut microbiota and the unfolding of inflammatory pathologies […]
- Intracranial ependymoma with extremely rare extraneural metastasis.on April 2, 2024
Ependymomas account for 1-8% of overall brain tumors. They are most common at the age of 3-4 years. Their metastasis is very rare, and extraneural metastasis is even more unusual. In this report, the ependymoma localized in the posterior fossa with metastasis into femoral diaphysis in a 27-year-old […]
- Isolated Rosai-Dorfman disease of the spine: A systematic literature review.on April 2, 2024
Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis involving the central nervous system in 5% of cases. Spinal location occurs in less than 1% of extranodal RDD and can be responsible for neurological manifestations. We present a systematic review of cases of isolated spinal […]
- 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 […]
- Is the interspinous process device safe and effective in elderly patients with lumbar degeneration? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.on March 25, 2024
Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the most common diseases affecting the elderly that is characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal and peripheral neural pathways which may cause back pain and neurogenic intermittent claudication in affected patients. Recently, as an alternative treatment […]
- 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 […]
- Endovascular Motor Neuroprosthesis: The Next Frontier - Shahram Majidi, MDon March 14, 2024
Endovascular Motor Neuroprosthesis: The Next Frontier - Shahram Majidi, MD
- '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