94 patients who underwent surgical treatment for thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF) were included and their sagittal parameters were analysed compared with asymptomatic individuals. Then Patients with caudal insertion of OLF above the T10 level were categorized into Group 1, while those with caudal insertion below the T10 level were ...
Zixuan Xu+12 more
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Early Return to Play Following Conservative Treatment of a Lumbar Flexion-Distraction Injury in a Professional Soccer Player: A Case Report. [PDF]
Kimura R, Ono Y, Miyakoshi N.
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We suggested that the duration of symptoms and the severity of spinal cord compression were two major contributors to the neurological prognosis in patients with CK. MRI indicators of poor prognosis included the presence of T1WI hypointensity, T2WI hyperintensity, and greater MCC, MSCC, and MTAC.
Jiaqi Zhang, Yan Zeng, Weishi Li
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The association between lower Hounsfield units of the upper instrumented vertebra and proximal junctional failure after limited lumbar fusion for adult spinal deformity. [PDF]
Moridaira H+9 more
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Selecting the STV as the LIV is recommended in spinal surgeries for patients with B3GALT6‐related disorders, considering the characteristic joint hypermobility associated with the condition. Additionally, preoperative Halo‐pelvic traction may also be safe and effective.
Aoran Maheshati+13 more
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Do Three-Dimensional Printed Porous Titanium Relative to Polyetheretherketone Interbody Cages Reduce Complications and Revisions after Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion? [PDF]
Levy HA+9 more
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3D‐Printed Laminae for Kyphosis in Ankylosing Spondylitis During Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy
ABSTRACT Objective Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) often presents with spinal kyphosis, and pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) is a common surgical technique for correcting AS‐related kyphosis. However, after PSO, the posterior column lacks rigid bone support, potentially leading to intervertebral disc mobility and loss of correction.
Yilin Lu+7 more
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Positional vertebral artery recanalization during neck flexion causing recurrent ischemic stroke. [PDF]
Kitahara T+4 more
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Three main causes of late‐onset spinal cord dysfunction in rigid posttraumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis: Type I. Compression at the apex (59.0%). Type II. Degenerative thoracic stenosis above the apex (25.6%). Type III. Coexistence of both (15.4%). T10/11 was the most involved site.
Jiaqi Zhang+3 more
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Charcot spinal arthropathy: a case series. [PDF]
Chow VJ, Hossain A, Belci M, Swarna SS.
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