Publications by authors named "Caiguang Luo"
Introduction: Primary lumbar spondylodiscitis is a serious condition with an increasing incidence rate.
Methods: From January 2021 to June 2023, we adopted a single-stage oblique lateral approach for the debridement of lumbar infection foci, intervertebral bone grafting fusion, tube irrigation drainage, combined with posterior percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of primary lumbar spondylodiscitis.
Results: We found that this surgical technique significantly improved the patients' lower back pain symptoms.
Article Synopsis
- The blood-spinal cord barrier (BSCB) is compromised shortly after spinal cord injury, leading to increased damage and poorer neurological outcomes.
- Teriparatide, a medication used for osteoporosis, has previously shown potential in protecting the blood-brain barrier after stroke by reducing MMP9 expression, which may also apply to spinal cord injuries.
- This article examines the relationship between BSCB disruption and Teriparatide, highlighting its possible therapeutic benefits in enhancing recovery from spinal cord injuries.