The economic burden of diabetes in spinal fusion surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed at comparing the costs of spinal fusion surgery between patients with and without diabetes.

Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of four databases was conducted. A meta-analysis was performed on comparative studies examining diabetic versus non-diabetic adults undergoing cervical/lumbar fusion in terms of cost.

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Radiofrequency Ablation for Morton's Neuroma: Outcomes and Predictors of Success.

Objective: Morton's neuroma presents a challenge in terms of pain management. This study aimed to evaluate the available evidence on the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation for Morton's neuroma.

Design: PRISMA guidelines were followed.

Effect of bariatric surgery on postoperative outcomes of total hip arthroplasty: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Bariatric surgery may cause complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA); however, the evidence remains unclear. This review aims to evaluate the effects of bariatric surgery on THA complications. A systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane databases was performed.

The Effectiveness of Ozone Infiltration on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background/objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the current evidence on the relative efficacy of ozone injections for improving patient-reported outcomes (PROMs).

Methods: A literature search was conducted in four databases, and PROMs were analyzed. Odds ratios (ORs), mean differences, and standard mean differences with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated.