Are Mildly Disabled Patients Appropriate for Spine Bundles? An Application of the Operative Value Index.

Introduction: Many studies have evaluated the effect of preoperative disability status on functional outcomes following spine surgery. However, no research has compared the "value" (outcomes per dollar spent) of surgery for patients with different levels of diagnosis-specific disability.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 429 patients who underwent neurosurgical anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

The Use of Tranexamic Acid in Breast Reduction and Abdominoplasty: A Review of a Multicenter Federated Electronic Health Record Database.

Background: Tranexamic acid (TXA), a fibrinolysis inhibitor, is widely used in various surgical fields to minimize blood loss. However, its efficacy and safety in plastic surgery, especially in reduction mammaplasty and abdominoplasty, remain underexplored. This study investigates the utility of intravenous (IV) TXA in these procedures, focusing on reducing postoperative complications and evaluating its safety in the context of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Representation Among US Academic Spine Surgeons.

Background: Although diversity has improved across certain orthopaedic subspecialties, enhancing diversity within spine surgery has remained a challenge. We aimed to investigate the current state of sex, racial, and ethnic diversity among academic orthopaedic spine surgeons in the United States.

Methods: In January 2024, a cross-sectional analysis of orthopaedic spine surgery faculty in the United States was conducted using the Doximity database to identify eligible surgeons.