The Anatomical Relationship Between the Cervical Nerve Roots, Intervertebral Discs and Bony Cervical Landmark for Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Foraminotomy and Discectomy: A Cadaveric Study.

Study Design: Cadaveric anatomical studies.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the anatomical relationship between bony landmark "V point", dural sac, nerve roots, and intervertebral disc for improving operative outcomes and decreasing post-operative complications in posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy or discectomy (PECF or PECD).

Methods: 10 soft adult cadavers were studied.

Survey research of patient's preference on choosing microscopic or endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar discectomy.

Background: There are several surgical methods of lumbar discectomy which provide the similar clinical outcomes. There is no clear evidence for how to select the procedures. To better understand the patient's opinion and decision process in the selection of surgical methods between microscopic lumbar discectomy (MLD) and endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD).

Predictive factors for respiratory failure and in-hospital mortality after surgery for spinal metastasis.

Purpose: Spinal metastasis surgeries carry substantial risk of complications. PRF is among complications that significantly increase mortality rate and length of hospital stay. The risk factor of PRF after spinal metastasis surgery has not been investigated.

Validation of Traditional Prognosis Scoring Systems and Skeletal Oncology Research Group Nomogram for Predicting Survival of Spinal Metastasis Patients Undergoing Surgery.

Background: Many scoring systems that predict overall patient survival are based on clinical parameters and primary tumor type. To date, no consensus exists regarding which scoring system has the greatest predictive survival accuracy, especially when applied to specific primary tumors. Additionally, such scores usually fail to include modern treatment modalities, which influence patient survival.

Novel questionnaire to enhance brace wear adherence in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and the relationship of the quality of life.

Bracing is an effective non-operative treatment, in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The relationship between patients' quality of life (QOL) and brace wear adherence has been reported. This study aims to determine brace wear adherence for AIS patients with novel questionnaire.

Prediction Score for Cervical Spine Fracture in Patients with Traumatic Neck Injury.

Background: Cervical spine fracture is approximately 2%-5%. Diagnostic imaging in developing countries has several limitations. A computed tomography scan is not available 24 hours and not cost-effective.

Anatomic Considerations of Intervertebral Disc Perspective in Lumbar Posterolateral Approach via Kambin's Triangle: Cadaveric Study.

Study Design: Anatomical study.

Purpose: To evaluate the anatomy of intervertebral disc (IVD) area in the triangular working zone of the lumbar spine based on cadaveric measurements.

Overview Of Literature: The posterolateral percutaneous approach to the lumbar spine has been widely used as a minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome in patients with spinal cord injury: does its presence at admission affect patient outcomes? Clinical article.

Object: The object in this study was to determine whether the presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) on admission is related to subsequent clinical outcome in terms of length of stay (LOS), complications, and mortality.

Methods: The authors retrospectively reviewed the charts of 193 patients with acute traumatic SCI who had been hospitalized at their institution between 2006 and 2012. Patients were excluded from analysis if they had insufficient SIRS data, a cauda equina injury, a previous SCI, a preexisting neurological condition, or a condition on admission that prevented appropriate neurological assessment.

Morphometric evaluation of subaxial cervical spine using multi-detector computerized tomography (MD-CT) scan: the consideration for cervical pedicle screws fixation.

Background: Cervical pedicle screw (CPS) insertion is a technically demanding procedure. The quantitative understanding of cervical pedicle morphology, especially the narrowest part of cervical pedicle or isthmus, would minimize the risk of catastrophic damage to surrounding neurovascular structures and improve surgical outcome. The aim of this study was to investigate morphology and quantify cortical thickness of the cervical isthmus by using Multi-detector Computerized Tomography (MD-CT) scan.

Predicting the need for tracheostomy in patients with cervical spinal cord injury.

Background: Approximately 75% of hospitalized patients with a cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) will require intubation and mechanical ventilation (MV) because of compromised respiratory function. It is difficult to predict those CSCI patients who will require prolonged ventilation and therefore will most benefit from early tracheostomy. This study intended to show the benefits of tracheostomy, particularly early, and to identify predictors of prolonged MV after CSCI.

Reliability and validity of an adapted Thai version of the Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire.

Purpose: The Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire is a widely accepted questionnaire used to assess the health-related quality of life for scoliosis patients in the United States. However, its adaptation in other languages is necessary for its multinational use. A cross-sectional study was performed to evaluate the validity and reliability of an adapted Thai version of the SRS-22 questionnaire.