Conscious Sedation Using Dexmedetomidine During Surgical Paddle Lead Placement Improves Outcome in Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Case Series of 25 Consecutive Patients.

Objectives: Different anesthesia techniques are used for surgical implantation of paddle lead electrodes for neurostimulation through a laminectomy. We wanted to evaluate the use of dexmedetomidine as sedative for this procedure in a series of patients. Second, we wanted to verify whether the stimulation pattern and position of the electrode had to be changed during the procedure guided by the patient's feedback.

Outcome of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Study of Clinical and Radiologic Parameters.

Objective: This study critically evaluates the long-term results of standalone anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), without use of rhBMP-2, as a therapeutic option for symptomatic patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). Furthermore, this study intends to identify predictive parameters for anterior lumbar interbody fusion outcome.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study with additional telephone interview to obtain missing data was performed.

Endoscopic Treatment of Temporal Arachnoid Cysts in 34 Patients.

Introduction: Arachnoid cysts are lesions present in 1% of the population and usually found in the temporal fossa. Clinical and radiologic presentations can differ greatly. Despite intensive research, it is still debatable which patients will benefit from surgery.