Publications by authors named "F P Cammisa"
Background/context: The assessment of disc degeneration remains a significant challenge in clinical research. Pfirrmann grade is a frequently used classification for lumbar disc degeneration on MRI. However, there has been no gold standard for cervical spine disc degeneration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lumbar interbody fusion is a well-established surgical technique for treating various lumbar degenerative pathologies. Expandable cages have been introduced to allow for insertion via the confined access and to improve disc height restoration, although concerns about the stability of the screw-based cages in the expanded state remain a concern. This study aims to evaluate the short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of a novel nonscrew-based expandable transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion cage.
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- The study analyzed untreated osteoporosis prevalence in patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion surgery and its effects on bone health.
- A total of 445 patients participated; 31% had osteoporosis, with about 48% of them untreated, mostly due to being male.
- Untreated osteoporosis was linked to lower bone mineral density and higher bone turnover markers, highlighting the need for better preoperative screening and treatment strategies.
Purpose: To evaluate the impact of bilateral ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane blocks (ESPBs) on pain and opioid-related outcomes in a surgical population with chronic pain.
Methods: A retrospective, observational cohort study. Clinical data were extracted from the electronic medical records of patients who underwent lumbar fusion (February 2018 - July 2020).
Study Design: Secondary analysis of prospective study.
Objective: To analyze the impact of prior total knee arthroplasty (TKA), total hip arthroplasty (THA), or both on the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) two years after elective lumbar surgery.
Background: Degenerative conditions that cause pain and mobility loss significantly reduce quality of life.