Case Report of a Hemangioblastoma Originating from the T1 Spinal Nerve Treated with in Toto Resection, Hemicorporectomy and Pedicle Screw Stabilization.

Introduction: Previously, only 40 cases with extradural hemangioblastoma at the spinal nerve (none at the T1 nerve root) have been described in the medical literature. In toto, resection of this hypervascular tumor is essential to avoid bleeding complications. Surgery for hemangioblastoma at the cervicothoracic junction is complex and nerve resection of the T1 results in specific neurodeficits of the hand muscles which are not well known.

Team-based digital communication reduced patient-initiated phone calls to the hospital and improved patient satisfaction after orthopedic surgery: a randomized controlled trial in 70 patients.

Background And Purpose: Post-discharge inquiries to the hospital are predominantly conducted through phone calls. The rigid timing of these calls is inconvenient for patients and disrupts the workflows of healthcare professionals. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a team-based digital communication intervention (eDialogue) facilitated through a messenger-like commercial solution on patient-initiated phone calls to the hospital after discharge.

A propensity-matched study of patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis opting for surgery versus not.

Introduction: Although most surgeons treating patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) believe that surgical treatment is superior to conservative measures, systematics reviews have concluded that no solid evidence support this.

Research Question: To compare change at 1-year of walking ability, health-related quality of life, leg and back pain in patients with symptomatic LSS referred to a spine surgery clinic who opted for surgery and those who did not.

Material And Methods: The study included 149 operated and 149 non-operated patients seen by spine surgeons and diagnosed with LSS.