Publications by authors named "Giwuk Jang"
Background: Comparative studies of posterior lumbar interbody fusion with cortical bone trajectory and pedicle screw in older patients, particularly in those aged ≥ 80 years, are rare. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the clinical and surgical outcomes following posterior lumbar interbody fusion with pedicle screw fixation compared to cortical bone trajectory in patients aged ≥ 80 years with degenerative lumbar spine disease.
Methods: We included 68 patients aged ≥ 80 years who underwent degenerative lumbar spinal surgery at our spine center between January 2011 and December 2020.
The bioactive glass-ceramic spacer (BGS)-7, a biosynthetic intervertebral fusion material introduced in 2014, has not been the subject of comparative clinical studies on anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery. This study, for the first time, aims to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of the renewed BGS-7, released in 2019, with those of an allograft spacer. The comparison includes a finite element analysis of the biomechanical properties of each implant, adding a novel dimension to the research.
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- The study focuses on chordoma, a rare and aggressive tumor of the cervical spine, highlighting its resistance to standard treatments and the necessity of surgical intervention.
- Conducted across 7 medical centers, the research analyzes data from 45 patients over a median of 52 months, tracking local recurrence and survival outcomes.
- Results show that while age significantly influences mortality rates, the method of tumor removal and additional treatments do not have a considerable impact on controlling the disease or improving survival rates.