Temporal Trends in Spinal Imaging in Ontario (2002-2019) and Manitoba (2001-2011), Canada.

Background Several studies have reported the overuse of spinal imaging, which, in Canada, led to several provincial pathways aimed at optimizing the use of imaging. We assessed temporal trends in spine imaging in two Canadian provinces. Methods We explored the use of X-ray, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine regions among adults in Ontario (April 1, 2002, to March 31, 2019) and in Manitoba, Canada (April 1, 2001, to March 31, 2011) using linked Ontario Health Insurance Plan administrative databases and data from Manitoba Health.

Spine surgeons' requirements for imaging at the time of referral: a survey of Canadian spine surgeons.

Background: Routine imaging of patients with spine-related complaints referred for surgical assessment may represent an inefficient use of technological resources. Our objective was to explore Canadian spine surgeons' requirements with respect to imaging studies accompanying spine-related referrals.

Methods: We administered an 8-item survey to all 100 actively practising surgeon members of the Canadian Spine Society that inquired about demographic variables and imaging requirements for patients referred with spine-related complaints.

Assessment of Morbidity and Mortality Collection Data 2009.

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of the morbidity and mortality data collected by the SRS in 2009 with comparison to previous years.

Objectives: Objective of this study was to assess the new format of morbidity and mortality data collection by the SRS in 2009 and evaluate the data collected with comparison to previous years.

Summary Of Background Data: 2009 morbidity and mortality reporting format was dramatically changed from previous years.

Short-term morbidity and mortality associated with correction of thoracolumbar fixed sagittal plane deformity: a report from the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality Committee.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Objective: Our objective was to assess the short-term complication rate in patients undergoing treatment of thoracolumbar fixed sagittal plane deformity (FSPD).

Summary Of Background Data: The reported morbidity and mortality for the surgical treatment of thoracolumbar FSPD is varied and based on studies with small sample sizes.

Rates of infection after spine surgery based on 108,419 procedures: a report from the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality Committee.

Study Design: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database.

Objective: Our objective was to assess the rates of postoperative wound infection associated with spine surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: Although wound infection after spine surgery remains a common source of morbidity, estimates of its rates of occurrence remain relatively limited.

Incidence of unintended durotomy in spine surgery based on 108,478 cases.

Background: Unintended durotomy is a common complication of spinal surgery. However, the incidences reported in the literature vary widely and are based primarily on relatively small case numbers from a single surgeon or institution.

Objective: To provide spine surgeons with a reliable incidence of unintended durotomy in spinal surgery and to assess various factors that may influence the risk of durotomy.

Morbidity and mortality in the surgical treatment of 10,242 adults with spondylolisthesis.

Object: This is a retrospective review of 10,242 adults with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) and isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS) from the morbidity and mortality (M&M) index of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). This database was reviewed to assess complication incidence, and to identify factors that were associated with increased complication rates.

Methods: The SRS M&M database was queried to identify cases of DS and IS treated between 2004 and 2007.

Morbidity and mortality in the surgical treatment of six hundred five pediatric patients with isthmic or dysplastic spondylolisthesis.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected database.

Objective: To analyze the rate of complications, including neurologic deficits, associated with operative treatment of pediatric isthmic and dysplastic spondylolisthesis.

Summary Of Background Data: Pediatric isthmic and dysplastic spondylolisthesis are relatively uncommon dis-orders.

Complication rates of three common spine procedures and rates of thromboembolism following spine surgery based on 108,419 procedures: a report from the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality Committee.

Study Design: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database.

Objective: The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) collects morbidity and mortality (M and M) data from its members. Our objectives were to assess complication rates for 3 common spine procedures, compare these results with prior literature as a means of validating the database, and to assess rates of pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in all cases reported to the SRS over 4 years.

Morbidity and mortality in the surgical treatment of 10,329 adults with degenerative lumbar stenosis.

Object: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prospectively collected Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) database to assess the incidences of morbidity and mortality (M&M) in the operative treatment of degenerative lumbar stenosis, one of the most common procedures performed by spine surgeons.

Methods: All patients who underwent surgical treatment for degenerative lumbar stenosis between 2004 and 2007 were identified from the SRS M&M database. Inclusion criteria for analysis included an age >or= 21 years and no history of lumbar surgery.