Effect of Furosemide on Prevertebral Soft Tissue Swelling after Anterior Cervical Fusion: A Comparative Study with Dexamethasone.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of furosemide on prevertebral soft tissue swelling (PSTS) after anterior cervical fusion (ACF) and compare it with the effect of dexamethasone.

Overview Of Literature: Postoperative PSTS is a common complication of ACF.

Effect of Mixture of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenic Protein-2 and Demineralized Bone Matrix in Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion.

Objective: This study aims to determine the optimal dose of recombinant-human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) for successful bone fusion in minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion (MIS LLIF). Previous studies show that rhBMP is an effective alternative to autologous iliac crest bone graft, but the optimal dose remains uncertain. The study analyzes the fusion rates associated with different rhBMP doses to provide a recommendation for the optimal dose in MIS LLIF.

The Benefits and Feasibility of External Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage for Cerebral Vasospasm in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis.

Objective: Cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a main cause contributing to poor outcomes. Removal of blood from the subarachnoid may decrease development of cerebral vasospasm. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of lumbar cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage on cerebral vasospasm and related complications through meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis (TSA).

An Anatomical Clue for Minimizing Iliac Vein Injury During the Anterolateral Approach at L5-S1 Level: A Cadaveric Study.

Objective: The injury to the common iliac vein (CIV) seems to be the most important concern during the anterior approach to the spine at L5-S1 level. We investigated the anatomy of the L5-S1 vertebral structures related to the CIV through a cadaveric study to find an anatomical clue for safe dissection of CIV.

Methods: Ten cadavers were prepared for this study.

Surgical Outcomes and Complications Following All Posterior Approach for Spinal Deformity Associated with Neurofibromatosis Type-1.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate surgical outcomes and complications of spinal deformity associated with neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF-1).

Methods: From 2012 to 2018, patients suffering from spinal deformity associated with NF-1 who underwent surgical correction were identified. Demographic data and radiographic measures were retrospectively reviewed.

Bicortical Screw Purchase at Upper Instrumented Vertebra (UIV) Can Cause UIV Fracture After Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis Study.

Objective: To examine the biomechanical stress distribution at the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) according to unicortical- and bicortical purchase model by finite element analysis (FEA).

Methods: A T8 to Sacrum with implant finite element model was developed and validated. The pedicle screws were unicortically or bicortically inserted from T10 to L5, and each model was compared and the von Mises (VM) yield stress of T10 was calculated.

Kyphectomy and interbody fixation using lag screws in a child with myelomeningocele kyphosis: a technical case report.

A 5-year-old boy had a thoracolumbar-level MMC that had been repaired at the day after birth and kyphotic deformity got worse as he grew. He complained of discomfort about not being able to take a supine posture and decided to perform surgery for kyphosis. In our case, surgical correction is offered to stop the deformity progression, manage the associated pain, and finally to gain sitting and supine posture.

Effect of Vertebroplasty at the Upper Instrumented Vertebra and Upper Instrumented Vertebra +1 for Prevention of Proximal Junctional Failure in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Comparative Matched-Cohort Study.

Background: This study aimed to compare radiographic outcomes of adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery with or without 2-level prophylactic vertebroplasty (PVP) at the uppermost instrumented vertebra (UIV) and the vertebra 1 level proximal to the UIV.

Methods: This retrospective 1:2 matched-cohort comparative study enrolled 2 groups of patients undergoing ASD surgery, including 28 patients with PVP (PVP group) and 56 patients without PVP (non-PVP group), in 3 institutes between 2012 and 2015. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK), proximal junctional failure (PJF), and proximal junctional fracture (PJFX).

The Autoclaving of Autologous Bone is a Risk Factor for Surgical Site Infection After Cranioplasty.

Background: This retrospective study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of autoclaving for the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) after cranioplasty.

Methods: Patients who underwent cranioplasty with autologous bone were enrolled. SSI was defined as an infection requiring bone flap removal.