Characterizing Negative Online Reviews of Spine Surgeons.

Design: Retrospective review.

Objective: Characterize negative reviews of spine surgeons in the United States.

Summary: Physician rating websites significantly influence the selection of doctors by other patients.

Diagnosis and Management of a 4-Year-Old Male with Ulnar Artery Pseudoaneurysm.

Background: Pseudoaneurysms are a rare vascular phenomenon caused by an intimal tear leading to hemorrhaging into surrounding tissue. Upper extremity pseudoaneurysms are well documented in adult patients and are attributed to repetitive trauma. Pediatric pseudoaneurysms are rare and are frequently misdiagnosed, which could lead to serious complications.

Does a Preoperative Mental Health Diagnosis Affect Pain Management in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing Surgery?

Background: Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are typically treated surgically with posterior spinal fusion (PSF) when the curve continues to progress beyond 45 to 50 degrees. In adult patients, studies have shown that preoperative psychiatric diagnoses are associated with poorer clinical outcomes after lumbar spine surgery. This study aims to address whether a preoperative mental health disorder affects outcomes in pediatric patients with AIS treated with PSF.