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Microscopic lumbar diskectomy vs endoscopic diskectomy
Lumbar diskectomy is a routinely performed surgery by neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and lately by the spinal surgeons. The focus in this procedure has shifted over the decades to more minimally invasive techniques. Among these, microscopic lumbar diskectomy (MLD) is one of the earliest developments and having withstood the test of time, is ...
S Balaji Pai
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Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Increases Pseudarthrosis Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions [PDF]
Study Design Retrospective cohort. Purpose To determine (1) the effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitors in pseudarthrosis rates after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) and (2) to identify patient-reported outcome measures in patients ...
Mark James Lambrechts +15 more
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Pathological diagram of LDH cases with contralateral symptoms. (A) A 3D pathological diagram showing that disc herniation does not directly compress the ipsilateral nerve root but tracts the contralateral nerve root via dural mater; (B) A coronary diagram indicating the traction force exerted on the contralateral nerve root by the herniated disc ...
Qingyang Gao +5 more
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The condylar capping for microvascular temporomandibular joint reconstruction: A preliminary study
Abstract Background Defects of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are often difficult to be reconstructed in the correct dimensions and function. This preliminary study aims to describe a novel technique of condylar reconstruction with a microvascular flap in case of deforming arthrosis of the TMJ: condylar capping.
Alexander Gaggl +4 more
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Animal Models for Postoperative Implant‐Related Spinal Infection
In this paper, we provide a general review of the commonly used animal models of postoperative implant‐related spinal infections, describe their advantages and disadvantages, and highlight the significance of correctly choosing the model according to the infection aspect under investigation.
Yongjie Wang +11 more
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Opioid Sparing Analgesics in Spine Surgery
Combinations of various nonopioid analgesics have been used to decrease pain and opioid consumption postoperatively allowing for faster recovery, improved patient satisfaction, and decreased morbidity. These opioid alternatives include acetaminophen, NSAIDs, COX‐2 specific inhibitors, gabapentinoids, local anesthetics, dexamethasone, and ketamine. Each
Logan A. Reed +4 more
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Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has already had a significant impact on surgical treatment (spine). Because they are less invasive, minimally invasive treatments are often preferred over open spine surgery. MIS and open spine surgery in terms of posterior lumbar fusion (PLF), lumbar disc herniation (LDH), and cervical disc herniation (CDH) were all ...
Wanliang Yang +3 more
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Objective. To evaluate the incidence and safety of clinical complications associated with percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) for the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation (RLDH) by meta‐analysis. Methods. PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, and Web of Science electronic databases were searched for clinical studies on ...
Ke Zhao +4 more
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With an increasing elderly population worldwide, the incidence of spine degenerative diseases with neck and shoulder pain as the main symptom is rising obviously, which has now become one of the important and difficult problems in sociomedical science.
Xinzhu Zhang +5 more
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Aim:It is a known fact that the prone position has curative effects on respiratory parameters. To evaluate the effect of prone position on respiratory status in lumbar discectomy operations with spinal anesthesia using integrated pulmonary index (IPI ...
Sule Batcik, Osman Ersegun Batcik
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