A 30-Year Worldwide Research Productivity of Scientific Publication in Full-Endoscopic Decompression Spine Surgery: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis.

Objective: The ever-growing number of articles related to full-endoscopic spine surgery published in the last few decades presents a challenge which is perplexing and time-consuming in identifying the current research status. The study aims to identify and analyze the most cited works related to full-endoscopic decompression spine surgery, compare the articles published by different publishers and area, and show the current publication status of full-endoscopic research.

Methods: Using Bibliometrix, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer, we analyzed the bibliometric data selected from the Web of Science database between 1992 and 2022.

Management of Proximal Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis with Early Myelopathy in a Young Adult with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Introduction: Neurofibromatosis (NF) 1 is associated with skeletal deformities. Scoliosis is seen in about 10-64% of NF-1 patients. NF-1 may be associated with dystrophic or non-dystrophic type of curve.

Recent Technical Advancements of Endoscopic Spine Surgery with Disparate or Disruptive Technologies and Patents.

There have been numerous technical advancements in the field of endoscopic spine surgery since it began in the 1980s and its use further expanded in the 1990s. At present, there are many newer technical advancements in this field, each trying to expand the indications and afford more accurate execution of this procedure. We predict some technologies which can be classified as being disruptive and have the potential of being game changers in this exciting field in the near future.

The Feasibility and Perioperative Results of Bi-Portal Endoscopic Resection of a Facet Cyst Along With Minimizing Facet Joint Resection in the Degenerative Lumbar Spine.

Background: Presentation of degenerative facet cysts (FC) as radicular pain in patients is well established. The traditional treatment of FCs has been decompressive laminectomy with a medial facetectomy and cyst excision. A major disadvantage of open procedures with medial facetectomy is predisposition to further instability.

Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Patients with Lumbar Degenerative Disease with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Purpose Of Study:  Standard treatment protocols for lumbar degenerative lesions in the setting of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are lacking. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiologic outcomes of minimally invasive oblique lumbar interbody fusion (MI-OLIF) in RA patients having degenerative lumbar spine lesions.

Methods:  This was a retrospective hospital-based case series (evidence level 4).

Dimensions of the spinous process and interspinous space: a morphometric study.

Purpose: To measure the morphological dimensions of the spinous process (SP) and interspinous space, and provide a basis for the development of interspinous devices for the Korean or East Asian populations.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the anatomical parameters of 120 patients. The parameters included height, length, and width of SP, interspinous distance (supine, standing, and dynamic), cortical thickness of SP, and spino-laminar (S-L) angle.

Delayed Infected Pseudomeningocele After Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Diskectomy.

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar diskectomy (PELD) has evolved over the last decades and has become an effective treatment for soft disk herniations. However, while its use increases, newer complications have been discovered.

Case Description: We present the unique case of a woman who underwent PELD/foraminotomy to treat right-side foraminal disk herniations on L4-5 and L5-S1 in the same procedure.

Current Status of the Use of Salvaged Blood in Metastatic Spine Tumour Surgery.

To review the current status of salvaged blood transfusion (SBT) in metastatic spine tumour surgery (MSTS), with regard to its safety and efficacy, contraindications, and adverse effects. We also aimed to establish that the safety and adverse event profile of SBT is comparable and at least equal to that of allogeneic blood transfusion. MEDLINE and Scopus were used to search for relevant articles, based on keywords such as "cancer surgery," "salvaged blood," and "circulating tumor cells.

Percutaneous endoscopic transpedicular approach for high-grade down-migrated lumbar disc herniations.

Background: Surgical options for removing high-grade down-migrated lumbar disc herniations located medial to the pedicle include an extensive laminectomy and facetectomy. A direct percutaneous endoscopic approach through the pedicle for reaching the herniated disc without risk of iatrogenic instability is feasible.

Method: The transpedicular approach consists of creating a tunnel through the pedicle.

Biportal Endoscopic Decompression of Exiting and Traversing Nerve Roots Through a Single Interlaminar Window Using a Contralateral Approach: Technical Feasibilities and Morphometric Changes of the Lumbar Canal and Foramen.

Background: Endoscopic surgery for lumbar stenosis is gaining acceptance because of the minimal muscle damage, short recovery times, reduced blood loss, and good clinical results. We report a novel technique of decompressing contralateral traversing and exiting nerve roots through a single interlaminar window, avoiding separate incision for foraminal decompression with minimal damage to facet joints and comparing morphometric changes after decompression.

Methods: Between March and December 2017, 30 patients were evaluated retrospectively for clinical, radiologic, and morphometric outcomes.

Biological modalities for treatment of acute spinal cord injury: a pilot study and review of the literature.

Objective: Paraplegia due to traumatic spinal cord injuries is one of the devastating effects of dorsolumbar vertebral fractures. Treatment modalities for such fractures, such as stabilization, have no effect on the neurological recovery. Thus, various pharmacological and biological treatment modalities have been used.