Effectiveness of Facetectomy in Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Introduction:  Surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the facetectomy technique with the utilization of segmental pedicle screws aims to achieve correction of coronal and sagittal imbalances and preserve normal neurological function. In this study, we aimed to certify the effectiveness of the facetectomy technique in the correction of AIS by analyzing technique outcomes.

Methods: This is a retrospective, single-center study.

Incidental Dural Tears During Lumbar Spine Surgery: Prevalence and Evaluation of Management Outcomes.

Introduction:  Incidental dural tears (IDTs) are sometimes observed as an intraoperative complication associated with lumbar spine surgery. Commonly, this complication is recognized and repaired during surgery, but if it is undiagnosed or inadequately treated, a variety of consequences may occur. Many techniques have been developed to treat cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage, and each has its limitations.

Seasonal influenza vaccination among older adults in Jordan: prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes.

: The current study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, level of knowledge and attitudes to seasonal influenza vaccination among older adults in Jordan. : This was a cross-sectional study in which a close-ended questionnaire was administered to older adults (65 years or older) in two major cities in Jordan between May 2018 and July 2018. A -value of less than 0.