Imaging Findings, Fluoroscopic Time, and Results of the Lumbosacral Selective Nerve Root Block: Focus on the L5 Nerve Root Block.

Introduction Selective nerve root block (SNRB) is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool. In some cases, intra-nerve root puncture is difficult and time-consuming, and radiation exposure time for the surgeon may be prolonged. The aim of this study is to examine the contrast findings, fluoroscopic time, and outcomes of SNRB.

Bilateral persistent intersegmental artery in a patient with posterior atlantoaxial subluxation after subaxial cervical laminoplasty.

Introduction And Importance: To summarize the clinical manifestations and treatment of bilateral persistent first intersegmental artery (PFIA) in a patient with posterior subluxation of atlantoaxial joint.

Case Presentation: A-85-year-old woman with a two-months history of aggravating of gait disturbance and finger clumsiness was referred to our hospital. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed posterior subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint and spinal cord compression at C1 level.

Unilateral fixation utilizing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) system for lumbosacral metastasis in a patient with stage 4 renal cell carcinoma.

Introduction And Importance: To summarize the clinical manifestations and treatment of a patient with lumbar metastases from renal cell carcinoma who underwent unilateral fixation of lumbosacral spine utilizing minimally invasive surgery systems.

Case Presentation: A 71-year-old woman presented to a local hospital with complaints of low back pain. Computed tomography (CT) at the hospital revealed metastases to the lung, occipital bone, right ribs and fifth lumbar vertebrae from a primary left renal cancer.

Factors Associated with Nonachievement of Target Blood Pressure in Patients on Antithrombotic Therapy: A Real-World Study.

Introduction: The current guidelines for managing hypertension recommend strict blood pressure (BP) control to prevent bleeding complications in patients with hypertension on antithrombotic therapy. However, the target BP value of <130/80 mmHg is achieved in a small proportion of these patients. This study aimed to examine the factors associated with nonachievement of target BP value (≥130/80 mmHg) in patients on antithrombotic therapy.

Intradural disc herniation at the L1-2 level.

Background: Intradural disc herniations (IDHs) are rare, are difficult to diagnose on preoperative MR/CT imaging, and typically, are most readily confirmed at the time of surgery. However, one of the greatest challenges posed by these lesions, is the repair of the ventral dural rent.

Case Description: A 55-year-old male with a 20-year history of lumbago presented with low back pain and right lower extremity sciatica of 3 months' duration.