Comparison of endoscopic decompression to open laminectomy in patients with thoracic ossified ligamentum flavum - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

In recent years, there has been growing interest in an alternative approach for treating TOLF, such as endoscopic decompression, which minimizes the disruption of surrounding tissues. It is important to understand the advantages, disadvantages, and potential differences in outcomes associated with each approach. This comparative study aims to evaluate and contrast the effectiveness, safety, and outcomes of these two surgical techniques, open laminectomy and endoscopic decompression, in the management of thoracic OLF.

The kickstand rod technique for correction of coronal malalignment in patients with adult spinal deformity: a systematic review and pooled analysis of 97 cases.

Coronal malalignment (CM) has recently gained focus as a key predictor of functional outcomes in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). The kickstand rod technique has been described as a novel technique for CM correction using an accessory rod on the convex side of the deformity. This review aimed to evaluate the surgical technique and outcomes of corrective surgery using this technique.

Efficacy of undenatured collagen in knee osteoarthritis: review of the literature with limited meta-analysis.

Background: Early knee osteoarthritis (OA) treatment is multimodal, with physical therapy and pharmacotherapy commonly used. Although popular, oral supplements like glucosamine and diacerein have not been reported to have high efficacy. Undenatured collagen type II (UC-II) has been introduced for therapy in early OA; it helps in cartilage repair and preservation.

Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel versus Conventional Methods for Osteotomy in Posterior Surgery for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Review and Meta-Analysis.

Posterior methods for cervical myelopathy include laminoplasty and laminectomy with/without fusion. A more recent innovation in these treatments is the use of an ultrasonic bone shaver for osteotomy. In this study, we examined the perioperative results after laminectomy/laminoplasty between conventional methods (rongeur/high-speed drill) vs.

Surgical techniques and perioperative surgical outcomes after discectomy for calcified lumbar disc herniation: a review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Calcified lumbar disc herniation (CLDH) poses surgical challenges due to longstanding disease and adherence of herniated disc to the surrounding neural structures. The data regarding outcomes after surgery for CLDH are limited. This review was conducted to analyse the surgical techniques, perioperative findings and the postoperative clinical outcomes after surgery for CLDH.

Quality of life after traumatic thoracolumbar spinal cord injury: a North Indian perspective.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To determine the Quality of Life (QOL) in individuals with traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) of thoracolumbar region in Indian population, the factors affecting QOL and to compare this to other SCI populations.

Setting: Tertiary level hospital in low-middle income country.

Effect of obesity on results of endoscopic versus open lumbar discectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation in obese individuals poses unique surgical challenges which can influence outcomes in such patients. Limited studies are available evaluating the results of discectomy in obese persons. The aim of this review was to compare outcomes in obese and non-obese individuals; and to analyse whether approach to surgery had a bearing on these outcomes.

Wound alpha defensin levels are significantly higher in patients with fracture related infection: A pilot, prospective cohort study.

Background: In absence of frank purulence, wound cultures represent 'gold-standard' for diagnosis of fracture related infection (FRI). However, these are time-intensive, and may be falsely negative, necessitating the need for accurate and rapid biomarker-based diagnosis. We conducted this study to determine the accuracy of 3 wound-based biomarkers for the diagnosis of FRI.

Pulmonary function after thoracoplasty for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Thoracoplasty is a procedure which involves rib resection from the costovertebral junction to the apex of the rib hump deformity to address the cosmetic concerns of patients of scoliosis. There is conflicting literature on its effect on pulmonary function. The present meta-analysis was conducted to review and analyze the available literature and ascertain the effect of thoracoplasty on pulmonary function.

Outcomes of Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty in Fractures Around the Knee in the Elderly: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of 212 Patients Across 11 Studies.

Background: Treatment of fractures around the knee in the elderly is somewhat controversial with primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) gaining prominence over the past decade or so, as an alternative for open reduction and internal fixation. The present review was conceptualized to review the published literature and evaluate outcomes of TKA in these patients, and to understand whether this is a viable treatment option for these fractures. We have further tried to identify complications and the challenges faced while performing this surgery.

Corpus Callosum Involvement as Extrahepatic Manifestation of Hepatitis E Virus: An Uncommon Entity.

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a common cause of acute hepatitis worldwide. HEV infection is not limited only to liver but has various extrahepatic manifestations. Virus can affect various organs like pancreas, lymph nodes, hematological system, kidneys, spleen, central, and peripheral nervous system.

The presence of high-grade pivot shift test preoperatively is associated with inferior functional outcomes.

Background: The effect of high-grade preoperative pivot shift test on outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery is not very well established. The present study was conducted to study the factors associated with high-grade pivot shift test and effect of high-grade preoperative pivot shift test on functional outcomes after ACL reconstruction surgery.

Methods: Three hundred and sixty-two patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction surgery were enrolled in the study.

2019-NCoV: What Every Neurologist Should Know?

The 2019 novel Corona Virus pandemic beginning from Wuhan, China primarily affects the respiratory tract but its has impacted clinical practice across a range of specialities including neurology. We review the bearing of the 2019 NCoV infection on neurological practice. Neurological manifestations are less common than respiratory manifestations, yet conspicuous, affecting nearly over a third of hospitalized individuals.