Publications by authors named "J LeBovic"
Background: Early-term complications may not predict long-term success after adult cervical deformity (ACD) correction.
Objective: Evaluate whether optimal realignment results in similar rates of perioperative complications but achieves longer-term cost-utility.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Article Synopsis
- This study is a retrospective cohort analysis aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of advanced imaging in confirming the placement of robotic pedicle screws during lumbar spinal fusion.
- It involved 70 patients who had a total of 354 screws placed, with a staggering 99.2% achieving an acceptable accuracy rating (GRS type A), and no screw-related complications reported.
- The findings suggest that robotic systems can accurately place screws without the need for 3D imaging, which could be reserved for cases with increased clinical concern due to associated radiation and operative time risks.
Determining the utility of three-column osteotomies in revision surgery compared with primary surgeries in the thoracolumbar spine: a retrospective cohort study in the United States.
Asian Spine J
October 2024
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Purpose: To determine the incidence and success of three-column osteotomies (3COs) performed in primary and revision adult spine deformity (ASD) corrective surgeries.
Overview Of Literature: 3COs are often required to correct severe, rigid ASD presentations.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess how various realignment strategies affect mechanical failure and clinical outcomes in pelvic incidence (PI)-stratified cohorts following adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.
Methods: Median and interquartile range statistics were calculated for demographics and surgical details. Further statistical analysis was used to define subsets within PI generating significantly different rates of mechanical failure.