Spine

Kalstad, Ante M.; Knobloch, Rainer G.; Finsen, Vilhjalmur

doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004209pmid: 34468434

We reviewed 171 patients after coccygectomy. At review 71% were well/much better and 89% would have been operated if the outcome had been known in advance. Infections fell from 10% to 2% after extending prophylactic antibiotics from 24 to 48 hours. Patients with severe refractory coccydynia should be offered surgery.

Keaveny, Tony M.

doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004323pmid: 35066536

Lemans, Justin V.C.; Kodigudla, Manoj K.; Kelkar, Amey V.; Jayaswal, Daksh; Castelein, René M.; Kruyt, Moyo C.; Goel, Vijay K.; Agarwal, Aakash

doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004297pmid: 34935758

In the current finite element analysis, Traditional Growing Rod treatment resulted in slightly better curve correction and spinal growth compared to Spring Distraction System treatment, but at the expense of much higher von Mises stresses in the rods and increased intervertebral disc stress-shielding.

Yu, Chengcheng; Wu, Yinan; Zhang, Zengjie; Zhang, Ning; Yu, Xinning; Li, Fangcai; Chen, Weishan; Chen, Qixin; Li, Wanli

doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004221pmid: 34524271

This study performed an analysis of C2 dome-like expansive laminoplasty (Group Dom) and C2-7 expansive open-door laminoplasty (Group Exp). The space available for cord in Group Exp was significantly larger than Group Dom, while the visual analog scale score of Group Dom became significantly larger.

Pijpker, Peter A.J.; Kuijlen, Jos M.A.; Kraeima, Joep; Groen, Rob J.M.; Faber, Chris

doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004147pmid: 34132234

Various 3D printing assisted spinal screw insertion techniques exist, a comparison of drill guiding and screw guiding techniques was made. For particular pedicle screw trajectories screw guiding can improve accuracy compared to drill guiding. For extrapedicular trajectories screw-guiding techniques are not superior to the regular 3D-printed drill guides.

Coury, Josephine R.; Sardar, Zeeshan M.

doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004321pmid: 35193999

Yildirim, Pelin; Gultekin, Alper

doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004316pmid: 35019882

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with neuropathic pain influences treatment outcomes negatively. We hypothesized that yoga positively affects both LDH and neuropathic pain by increasing mobilization, core strength, and spinal and hamstring flexibility. Based on our data, we recommend the selected yoga poses in patients with neuropathic pain due to LDH. Based on our data, the selected yoga exercises seem to be a promising treatment option for neuropathic pain due to LDH.

Lee, Han-Joo; Heo, Dong-Hwa; Han, Sang Kuy; Choi, Hae Won; Kim, Seungtaek; Cho, Byeong Chan; Song, Min Chul; Yang, Sun Choel; Lee, Kang Moo; Lee, Mun-Hwan; Yoon, Tae Ho; Shin, Ju Ho; Lee, Woo Cheol; Park, Jeong-Yoon

Deme, Palvasha; Perera, Anjali; Chilakapati, Sai; Stutzman, Sonja; Singh, Ravinderjit; Eldridge, Cody M.; Caruso, James; Vira, Shaleen; Aoun, Salah G.; Makris, Una E.; Bagley, Carlos A.; Adogwa, Owoicho

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Crawford, Alexander M.; Xiong, Grace X.; Lightsey, Harry M.; Goh, Brian C.; Smith, Jeremy T.; Hershman, Stuart H.; Schoenfeld, Andrew J.; Simpson, Andrew K.

doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004326pmid: 35102118

Prior research suggests that sociodemographic factors influence patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). By investigating PROMs from patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, we found that insurance type is associated with different baseline PROMs. These findings have broad ranging implications for research and healthcare policy, especially when using PROMs as measures of value.