Publications by authors named "Angel Macagno"
Background/aims: Surgical techniques for effective high-grade spondylolisthesis (HGS) remain controversial. This study aims to evaluate radiographic/clinical outcomes in HGS patients treated using modified "Reverse Bohlman" (RB) technique.
Methods: Review of consecutive HGS patients undergoing RB at a single university-center from 2006 to 2013.
Background: Few studies have provided nationwide estimates of patient characteristics and procedure-related complications, or examined postsurgical outcomes for patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) comparatively with respect to surgical approach. The objective of this study is to identify patients at risk for morbidity and mortality directly related with the selected approach, report an overall nation-wide complication rate for each approach against which surgeons can compare themselves, and direct future research to improve patient outcomes.
Methods: Patients surgically treated for CSM were retrospectively identified using ICD-9-CM codes from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database.
Purpose: The aim of this study is to report and quantify the associated factors for morbidity and mortality following surgical management of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).
Methods: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was use to retrospectively review all patients over 25 years of age with a diagnosis of CSM who underwent anterior and/or posterior cervical fusion or laminoplasty between 2001 and 2010. The main outcome measures were total procedure-related complications and mortality.
Study Design: Multicenter matched case analysis.
Objective: Compare patients with Lenke 5C scoliosis surgically treated with anterior spinal fusion with dual rod instrumentation and anterior column support versus posterior release and pedicle screw instrumentation.
Summary Of Background Data: Treatment of single, structural, lumbar and thoracolumbar curves in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has been the subject of some debate.
Study Design: Multicenter, retrospective study.
Objective: To compare the outcomes of three surgical treatments for congenital spinal deformity due to a hemivertebra.
Summary Of Background Data: Congenital anomalies of the spine can cause significant and progressive scoliosis and kyphosis.
Study Design: Multicenter analysis of 2 groups of patients surgically treated for Lenke 5C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Objective: Compare patients with Lenke 5C scoliosis surgically treated with anterior spinal fusion with dual rod instrumentation and anterior column support with patients surgically treated with posterior release and pedicle screw instrumentation.
Summary Of Background Data: Treatment of single, structural, lumbar, and thoracolumbar curves in patients with AIS has been the subject of some debate.
Study Design: Case series.
Objective: To examine a consecutive series of surgically treated Scheuermann kyphosis that had a posterior only procedure with segmental pedicle screw fixation and segmental Ponte osteotomies.
Summary Of Background Data: The gold standard for surgical treatment of Scheuermann kyphosis (a rigid kyphosis associated with wedged vertebral bodies occurring in late childhood or adolescence) has been combined anterior and posterior approach surgery.
Study Design: With institutional review board approval, prospective data were collected during fluoroscopically guided pedicle screw placement.
Objective: To estimate a surgeon's radiation exposure with all screw constructs during surgery to repair idiopathic scoliosis.
Summary Of Background Data: To our knowledge, there is no established consensus regarding the safety of radiation exposure during fluoroscopically guided procedures.
Study Design: Author experience and literature review.
Objectives: To investigate the spectrum of adult kyphosis and to discuss the various surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
Summary Of Background Data: Kyphosis with its various etiologies and associated pathophysiologies has been discussed in the literature for many decades.