Innovative technologies in thoracolumbar and lumbar spine surgery failing to reach standard of care: state-of-art review.

Purpose: To evaluate previously popular technologies in the field of spine surgery, and to better understand their advantages and limitations to the current standards of care. Spine surgery is an ever-evolving field that serves to resolve various spinal pathologies in patients of all ages. While there are established treatments for various conditions, such as lumbar spinal stenosis, idiopathic scoliosis, and degenerative lumbar disease, there is always further research and development in these areas to produce innovative technologies that can lead to better outcomes.

Preoperative rehabilitation optimization for spinal surgery: a narrative review of assessment, interventions, and feasibility.

Purpose: Postoperative physical therapy (PT) is a cornerstone of orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, proven to provide various positive clinical benefits. However, there is a paucity of literature evaluating the utility of preoperative rehabilitation specific to spine surgery. Thus, this review article aims to provide an overview of previously published studies discussing the efficacy of preoperative rehabilitation programs and its role in spinal surgery.

Characteristics of Spinal Morphology According to the "Current" and "Theoretical" Roussouly Classification Systems in a Diverse, Asymptomatic Cohort: Multi-Ethnic Alignment Normative Study (MEANS).

Study Design: Cross-sectional cohort study.

Objective: To classify spinal morphology using the "current" and "theoretical" Roussouly systems and assess sagittal alignment in an asymptomatic cohort.

Methods: 467 asymptomatic volunteers were recruited from 5 countries.

Practical Methods of Assessing Coronal Alignment and Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Comparative Analysis.

Study Design: Asymptomatic cohort: prospective, cross-sectional, multicenter. Symptomatic: retrospective, multisurgeon, single-center.

Objective: To assess the association between cranial coronal alignment and adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgical risk and outcomes.

Preoperative nutritional optimization for adult spinal deformity: Review.

Purpose: The main objective of this review article is to examine the role that nutrition has on adult spinal deformity. The information presented in this review aims to provide spine surgeons with a broad overview of screening, assessment, and interventional strategies that may be used for presurgical nutritional optimization.

Methods: A comprehensive literature review utilizing three biomedical databases was performed to generate articles of interest.

Comparison of the Odontoid and Orbital-Coronal Vertical Axis Lines in Evaluating Coronal Alignment and Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.

Study Design: Asymptomatic Multi-Ethnic Alignment Normative Study (MEANS) cohort: cross-sectional, multicenter. Symptomatic cohort: retrospective, multisurgeon, single-center.

Objective: To assess the association of odontoid-coronal vertical axis (OD-CVA) and orbital-coronal vertical axis (ORB-CVA) with radiographic parameters, patient-reported outcomes, and clinical outcomes.

Preoperative Optimization for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Objective: The purpose of this review is to identify modifiable risk factors in patients undergoing adult spinal deformity surgery and compile literature recommendations for the preoperative optimization of these risk factors.

Summary Of Background Data: Optimization of modifiable risk factors not only benefits the patient but also lessens resource and cost burdens on the health care system, allowing for better quality and value-based care.

Using Machine Learning (ML) Models to Predict Risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Following Spine Surgery.

Study Design: A retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially high-risk complication for patients undergoing spine surgery. Although guidelines for assessing VTE risk in this population have been established, development of new techniques that target different aspects of the medical history may prove to be of further utility.

Three-Dimensional Printing Applications in Pediatric Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Study Design: Systematic Review.

Objective: 3DP technology use has become increasingly more common in the field of medicine and is notable for its growing utility in spine surgery applications. Many studies have evaluated the use of pedicle screw placement guides and spine models in adult spine patients, but there is little evidence assessing its efficacy in pediatric spine patient populations.