[Radiation protection in spine surgery: an example of reliable and reproducible means].

During spine surgery, the use of imaging is increasingly systematic, exposing medical and nursing staff to ionizing radiation, which is correlated with an increasing carcinogenic risk, as highlighted by the WHO. Robotic systems allow a decrease of this exposure but are expensive and complicated. Reliable, cost-effective, and simple alternatives including a radiographer specialized in radiation protection, a portable radiation shield and a modification of radioscopy system were evaluated in our facility.

Radial Nerve Neuropraxis due to Compression by C-Arm Fluoroscopy in Spine Surgery: A Case Report.

Introduction: Peripheral nerve injury is a well-known surgical complication related to the position of the patient. Moreover, in spine surgery, prone position for prolonged period places the patient at increased risk. The aim of this study was to report a case of a radial nerve neuropraxis due to compression by C-arm fluoroscopy during spine surgery.

Four versus six weeks of antibiotic therapy for osteoarticular infections after implant removal: a randomized trial.

Background: The optimal duration of antibiotic therapy for treating orthopaedic implant infections after surgical drainage and complete implant removal is unknown.

Methods: This was a single-centre, unblinded, prospective trial randomizing (1:1) eligible patients to either 4 or 6 weeks of systemic, pathogen-targeted antibiotic therapy. Clinical trial registration number: ClinicalTrials.

[Adult scoliosis: surgical management].

Adult scoliosis is a common condition. Symptoms could be very debilitating. Surgical management requires a clear assessment of the functional impact of scoliosis, the failure of conservative treatments and precise analysis of radiological investigations (full spine views, dynamic X-rays and MRI).

Minimally invasive surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: correction of deformity and peri-operative morbidity in 70 consecutive patients.

Aims: The aim of this study was to report a retrospective, consecutive series of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who were treated with posterior minimally invasive surgery (MIS) with a mean follow-up of two years (sd 1.4; 0.9 to 0 3.