Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A 7-Letter Coding System That Supports Decision-Making for the Surgical Approach.

Objective: To validate with a prospective study a decision-supporting coding system for the surgical approach for multilevel degenerative cervical myelopathy.

Methods: Ten cases were presented on an internet platform, including clinical and imaging data. A single-approach (G1), a choice between 2 (G2), or 3 approaches (G3) were options.

Walking ability before and after a hip fracture in elderly predict greater long-term survivorship.

Aim: The morbidity and mortality after a hip fracture in the elderly population are multifactorial. The aim of this study is to determine the long-term impact of specific factors to mortality rate and mobility after a hip fracture in the elderly.

Materials And Methods: Elderly suffering a hip fracture after a low-energy trauma was included in the study, whereas moribund patients with severe comorbid conditions and high-energy trauma were excluded.