Publications by authors named "G K Mallow"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the relationship between ABO blood types and the risk of postoperative adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) after lumbar spine fusion surgery.
- It included 445 patients with various blood types and assessed factors like spinopelvic alignment, perioperative care, and patient outcomes, finding no significant differences in recovery and complications based on blood type, except for increased epidural hematomas in A+ patients.
- The research concluded that ABO blood type is a non-modifiable risk factor linked to a higher likelihood of developing ASD, particularly in B+ patients, marking a significant first step in understanding this association.
Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of oral antibiotic intervention for chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients with/without type-1 Modic changes (MC1).
Methods: AMED, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Medline were searched from inception to March 3, 2023. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or non-RCTs that investigated the effectiveness or safety of oral antibiotics in treating CLBP patients were eligible for inclusion.
Introduction: This study aimed to identify demographic, clinical, and operative factors associated with increased postoperative compliance of patient-reported outcome (PRO) assessments following lumbar spine surgery.
Methods: A retrospective study of prospectively collected data of 1,680 consecutive adult patients who underwent elective lumbar surgery at a single institution from 2017-2020. Digital assessment questionnaires were used to assess PROs (i.
Background Context: Low back pain (LBP) is common in children and adolescents, carrying substantial risk for recurrence and continuation into adulthood. Studies have linked obesity to the development of pediatric LBP; however, its association with lumbar spine degeneration, alignment parameters, and opioid use remains debated.
Purpose: Considering the increasing prevalence of pediatric obesity and LBP and the inherent issues with opioid use, this study aimed to assess the association of obesity with lumbar spine degeneration, spinopelvic alignment, and opioid therapy among pediatric patients.