Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate in Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Optimizing pain management in spinal surgery is crucial for preventing adverse events due to delayed mobilization. Magnesium sulfate has potential benefits in spinal surgery because of its analgesic properties and modulation of neurotransmitters and autonomic nervous system. Existing evidence regarding the use of magnesium sulfate is partial and controversial, necessitating a comprehensive meta-analysis to evaluate its efficacy and safety.

Efficacy and safety of halo-gravity traction in the treatment of spinal deformities: A systematic review of the literature.

Objective: To determine, through a systematic review, the effects of halo-gravity traction (HGT) in spinal deformity.

Methods: Prospective studies or case series of patients with scoliosis or kyphosis treated with cranial HGT were included. Radiological outcomes were measured in the sagittal and/or coronal planes.

Incidence of cardiac anomalies in congenital vertebral deformity: systematic review and meta-analysis of 2910 patients.

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the overall incidence of cardiac abnormalities in patients with congenital scoliosis and the possible influencing factors.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched for relevant studies. The quality of the studies was assessed independently by two authors using the methodological index for nonrandomized studies (MINORS) criteria.

Efficacy and safety of halo-gravity traction in the treatment of spinal deformities: A systematic review of the literature.

Objective: To determine, through a systematic review, the effects of halo gravity traction in spinal deformity.

Methods: Prospective studies or case series of patients with scoliosis or kyphosis treated with cranial halo gravity traction (HGT) were included. Radiological outcomes were measured in the sagittal and/or coronal planes.

Efficacy of perioperative gabapentin use in patients with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing fusion surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess whether the perioperative use of gabapentin was associated with decreased opioid use.

Methods: A meta-analysis was performed using PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library. The randomized clinical trials included were focused on patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who underwent posterior fusion surgery and were treated with gabapentin versus placebo medicine.