Sarcopenia and its effects on outcome of lumbar spine surgeries.

Purpose: Sarcopenia, defined as progressive impairment of muscle function secondary to loss of skeletal muscle mass, has prevalence of 24-56% in patients > 60 years. Forty-four per cent of elderly patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery are found to be sarcopenic. It is a known risk factor for fall, fractures, disability, increased post-operative morbidity and mortality.

Unilateral facet cyst at the atlantoaxial joint leading to cervical myelopathy: A case report and review of literature.

Background: Spinal synovial cysts are rare in the cervical spine where they may cause myeloradiculopathy. Contrast MR studies help differentiate these from other lesions. The optimal treatment is often surgical removal.

Long-term operative outcome of giant calcified thoracic disc herniation - A retrospective analysis of 24 patients.

Background: Thoracic disc herniations (TDHs) are rare (0.15-4%) and often cause significant myelopathy (70-95%). They are defined as "Giant" if they occupy >40% of the spinal canal.

Functional outcome of surgically treated patients of ossified posterior longitudinal ligament of cervical and dorsal spine in Indian population - A single center retrospective analysis of 40 patients.

Aims: The aim of the study was to retrospectively evaluate the neurological outcome in operated patients of ossified posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) of cervical and/or dorsal spine using modified Japanese orthopedic association (mJOA) score and find out the factors affecting the outcome.

Settings And Design: The study design was a retrospective study.

Materials And Methods: Forty operated patients of cervical and/or dorsal spine OPLL were included in the study.