We aimed to evaluate whether cognitive functional therapy (CFT) is an effective treatment for adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). Intervention systematic review with meta-analysis. We searched 4 electronic databases (CENTRAL, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and Embase) and 2 clinical trial registers […]

Severe kyphoscoliosis produces combined coronal and sagittal imbalance, a challenging presentation of Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD). Vertebral column resection (VCR) provides three-dimensional correction typically reserved for severe and/or fixed deformities. The challenge of a VCR is to stabilize […]

The aim of this report is to describe the management of a severe spinal deformity in an adolescent with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) and review the available literature on the topic./r/nA 14-year-old patient with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of FSHD was evaluated for right […]

The aim of this study was to identify preoperative risk factors for postoperative coronal imbalance (CIB) in patients undergoing surgical correction for adult spinal deformity (ASD)./r/nA systematic search of articles about risk factors for postoperative CIB was conducted on electronic databases […]

The bone density of many people decreases as they get older. This process, which is known as osteoporosis, often goes unnoticed, even if there are fractures to the vertebral bodies. These fractures could be detected by means of X-rays or computed tomography (CT), but this does not always occur. For […]

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), traditionally performed supine, allows for significant restoration of lumbar lordosis, disc height, and foraminal height in degenerative spine diseases; however, an iatrogenic injury to the viscera and the great vessels can have devastating consequences. […]

To review the literature for the role and outcome of growing rod surgeries in patients with cerebral palsy associated neuromuscular scoliosis./r/nA systematic search was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Electronic literature […]

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 […]

Biotronik has announced US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Prospera—a new spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system. The system features RESONANCE, which the company claims is the first and only multiphase stimulation paradigm, paired with Embrace One, which is a patient-centric care […]

AO Spine NA Fellows Webinar—Surgical Planning in Spinal Deformities

Intramedullary spinal cord metastasis (ISCM) of malignant tumors rarely happens. To the best of our knowledge, only five cases of ISCM from esophageal cancer have been reported in literature. We here report the sixth descripted case of ISCM from esophageal cancer./r/nA 68-year-old male presented […]

Surgical decompression is standard care in the treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis in patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis, but there remains controversy over the benefits of adding fusion. The persistent lack of consensus on this matter and the availability of new data […]

Robotic Assisted Cervical Pedicle Screws - Isador Lieberman, M.D , M.B.A.

Paradigm Shift In Spinal Oncology: Carbon Implants & Intraoperative Radiotherapy - Ehab Shiban, Ph.D

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

Delirium tremens is a symptom of alcohol withdrawal syndrome that occurs 48 to 96 hours after the last drink in 5% of withdrawing patients./r/nThis report describes the clinical progression of a case of lumbar vertebral burst fracture with alcohol withdrawal delirium that was difficult to […]

We present the case of a patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) along with Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD), possibly triggered by infection or autoimmunity. Both AS and KFD involved a similar immune pathway. Hence, clinicians should consider the possibility of KFD when lymphadenopathy is […]

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.

Sensory ataxia due to posterior cord syndrome is a relevant, disabling condition in nontraumatic spinal cord dysfunction. Ataxic gait is a common symptom of sensory ataxia that restricts activities of daily living. A 70-year-old woman with severe sensory disturbance was diagnosed with intradural […]

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, […]

Spinal robotics for thoracolumbar procedures, predominantly employed for the insertion of pedicle screws, is currently an emerging topic in the literature. The use of robotics in instrumentation of the cervical spine has not been broadly explored. In this review, the authors aimed to coherently […]

Hip-spine syndrome is a complex challenge for orthopedic surgeons. We present a 60-year-old female with a history of spinal fusion and total hip arthroplasty. The patient underwent extension of the previous fusion with sacropelvic fixation, and 5 months later she presented with left posterior […]

The clinical outcomes of single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with the Zero-profile (Zero-p) were evaluated in comparison with the anterior cervical cage-plate construct (CPC)./r/nWe performed a systematic search covering PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of […]

We report the strategy of anesthesia and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) in a 29-year-old, 22 weeks pregnant patient posted for surgery for aggressive vertebral body hemangioma. We used propofol and fentanyl-based anesthesia for IONM. Motor-evoked potentials (MEP) and […]

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.

An estimated 45% of concussions are reported to be related to motor vehicle collisions (MVC). However, limited research exists involving the treatment of MVC-related concussion, especially when combined with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). Purpose: The purpose of this case series is to […]

The prevalence of pain after treatment of a spinal intradural tumor is remarkably high, approximately up to 40% of the patients suffer from central neuropathic pain. Publications on spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and its effect on pain caused by intradural spinal tumors are rare. We discuss the case […]

In minimally invasive spinal surgery, the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis with microendoscopic discectomy (MED) or unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy (UBED) shows effective results, but which is more effective is controversial. Our study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of UBED […]

Traumatic facet dislocations in the subaxial cervical spine, also known as locked facets, are commonly associated with neurological deficits. The fear of the presence of an associated traumatic disc herniation and consequent neurological worsening usually causes a delay in the spinal realignment. […]

Robotic surgery (RS) may offer benefits compared with freehand/conventional surgery (FS) in the treatment of patients with spinal disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of RS versus FS in spinal fusion./r/nA systematic review and meta-analysis was performed. Data […]

Rapidly Destructive Osteoarthritis (RDOA) has been described for the hip and shoulder joints and is characterized by a quickly developing bone edema followed by extensive remodeling and joint destruction. Confronted with a similarly evolving case of endplate edema and destruction of the disk […]

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 […]

This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the risk factors for proximal junctional kyphosis after the correction surgery of adult spinal deformity./r/nRelevant studies were systematically retrieved from databases including Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase. […]

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

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