Hospital Course and Complications of Subaxial Cervical Trauma Patients With Tetraplegia or Paraplegia: A Case Series and Literature Review.

Study Design: A single-institution, retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The objective was to present demographic characteristics, mechanism of injuries, lengths of stay, intensive care unit (ICU) days, discharge locations, and causes of 90-day readmission for patients with subaxial spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia or tetraplegia.

Summary Of Background Data: Spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia or tetraplegia are rare injuries with debilitating outcomes.

A Readability Analysis of Online Spondylolisthesis and Spondylolysis Patient Resources Among Pediatric Hospital Web Pages: A US-Based Study.

Introduction: With the increasing use of the internet for health information, it is essential to prioritize resources that match the reading level of patients and parents. Limited health literacy is a notable issue in the United States, creating a financial burden and negatively affecting patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess the availability and readability of pediatric hospital web pages concerning two prevalent spine conditions in children, spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis, specifically examining whether the available resources meet the recommended sixth grade reading level.

Early Surgical Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures With Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Scores Less Than 4.

Background: Thoracolumbar fractures (TLFs) are the most common spinal fractures seen in patients with trauma. The Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity (TLICS) classification system is commonly used to help clinicians make more consistent and objective decisions in assessing the indications for surgical intervention in patients with thoracolumbar fractures. Patients with TLICS scores <4 are treated conservatively, but a percentage of them will have failed conservative treatment and require surgery at a later date.

Steinmann Pins for C1 Lateral Mass Screw Placement During Atlantoaxial Stabilization.

Objective: The authors describe a modified technique for placement of the C1 lateral mass screw using a Steinmann pin as a guide. This technique minimizes dissection and provides atlantoaxial stabilization during arthrodesis.

Methods: In our technique, a nonthreaded 1.