Characteristics of sagittal spinopelvic alignment in Thai population: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The prevalence of spinal deformity is a significant health concern often associated with the aging process. It is primarily attributed to the thickening of spinal joints, ligament pathologies, or the narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots, and subsequently causing musculoskeletal problems. When considering corrective surgery for adult spinal deformities, it is crucial for spine surgeons to take into account the standard values of sagittal spinopelvic alignment.

Does computed tomography-guided percutaneous catheter drainage is effective for spinal tuberculous abscess: a midterm results.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: To evaluate an effectiveness and report a midterm clinical outcome in pain and neurological status in spinal tuberculous abscess after treated by CT-guided percutaneous catheter drainage.

Overview Of Literature: Spinal tuberculosis is one of the destructive forms of tuberculosis infection, which can cause undesirable consequences.

Comparison of post-operative wound pain between interlaminar and transforaminal endoscopic spine surgery: which is superior?

Study Design: Prospective cohort study PURPOSE: The objective is to compare post-operative wound pain in patients treated by endoscopic surgery between interlaminar and transforaminal approach at lumbar region.

Overview Of Literature: There are two common approaches for endoscopic lumbar spine surgery, interlaminar and transforaminal approach. The wound size of these two approaches is about the same.

Congenital Spinal Canal Stenosis with Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum in an Achondroplastic Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Achondroplasia has an effect on intracartilaginous ossification during the development of the spine resulting in a narrow spinal canal. This abnormal anatomy could make an achondroplastic patient tend to have spinal canal stenosis. We reported a case of congenital spinal canal stenosis with achondroplasia combined with ossified ligamentum flavum (OLF) at the thoracolumbar and lumbar spine, which was treated by decompressive surgery.

Comparison between 1 g and 2 g of Intrawound Vancomycin Powder Application for Prophylaxis in Posterior Instrumented Thoracic or Lumbosacral Spine Surgery: A Preliminary Report.

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) after instrumented spinal surgery is one of the most serious complications in spite of the routine use of prophylactic intravenous (IV) antibiotics. Many studies have suggested that intrawound vancomycin powder, applied during the intraoperative period, may decrease the incidence of SSI after surgery. However, the appropriate dose of vancomycin has not yet been reported.

Extended Posterior Decompression and Instrumented Fusion for Spinal Tuberculosis.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort.

Purpose: To evaluate clinical outcomes, including pain and neurologic status, and to evaluate radiographic outcomes of patients treated with extended posterior decompression, posterior fixation, and fusion in different vertebral segments.

Overview Of Literature: The standard surgical treatment of spinal tuberculosis is radical debridement via anterior approach.

Comparison of Segmental Mobility in Lumbar Extension Radiographs between a New Technique ("Fulcrum Bending Position") and Conventional Standing Position in Spondylolisthesis Patients.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Purpose: This was carried out to evaluate the benefit of a 'fulcrum bending position' compared with the standing position for evaluation of sagittal translation and sagittal rotation in symptomatic patients with spondylolisthesis.

Overview Of Literature: In lumbar X-ray, the standing position is the most common position used in determining abnormalities in lumbar movement.

Chronic posterior atlantoaxial subluxation associated with os odontoideum: a rare condition. A case report and literature review.

Introduction: Os odontoideum is a rare cervical lesion. This unusual condition is sometimes associated with atlantoaxial subluxation, which is mostly anterior subluxation. Posterior atlantoaxial subluxation due to os odontoideum is extremely rare.

Variation of C1 spinolaminar line and prevalence of C1 stenosis in normal population.

Background: The variation of C1 spinolaminar line in normal population is not fully understood. The relative position of C1 lamina to C3-C2 spinolaminar line is reported as good screening tool for determination of C1 canal stenosis.

Objective: To determine the variation of C1 spinolaminar line and find the prevalence of C1 canal stenosis in normal population using C3-C2 spinolaminar test.

Concomitant mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm and lumbartuberculous spondylitis with cauda equina syndrome: a rare condition - a case report and literature review.

Introduction: Concomitant mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm and lumbar tuberculous spondylitis with psoas abscess and cauda equina syndrome is extremely rare. This condition can cause serious life-threatening problems if not diagnosed and treated properly.

Case Presentation: We report an unusual case of a 79-year-old Thai male, who was diagnosed with concomitant mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm and lumbar tuberculous spondylitis at the L2-L3 level with left psoas abscess and cauda equina syndrome.

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the spine treated with total en bloc spondylectomy: the first case in Thailand-a case report and literature review.

Leiomyosarcoma is a rare type of malignant soft tissue tumor and also one of the most aggressive soft tissue sarcomas. It commonly occurs in uterus, abdominal viscera, retroperitoneal space and soft tissue of the extremities. Primary osseous leiomyosarcoma is a rare condition.

Metastatic Basal Cell Adenocarcinoma of Submandibular Gland to the Spine: An Extremely Rare Condition.

Background: Basal cell adenocarcinomas are rare malignant neoplasms of salivary glands, accounting for <1% of salivary gland tumors. Few cases of distant metastases have been reported.

Case Description: A 50-year-old Thai man was diagnosed with basal cell adenocarcinoma of the submandibular gland with pulmonary and cervical spine metastases with progressive myelopathy.

Postoperative Kinetics of C-Reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sediment Rate in One-, Two-, and Multilevel Posterior Spinal Decompressions and Instrumentations.

Study Design: Prospective study.

Objective: To characterize the normal pattern of kinetics of postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) after decompression, spinal instrumentation, and posterolateral fusion in 1, 2, and more than 2 levels.

Methods: Blood specimens were obtained from patients who underwent posterior decompression, instrumentation with pedicular screws, and posterolateral fusion from June 2009 to January 2011.

A new method for measurement of occipitocervical angle by occiput-C3 angle.

Background: The description of the measurement technique of the posterior occiput-third cervical spine (OC3) angle-before performing occipitocervical fusion is still controversial. Setting an appropriate alignment in occipitocervical instrumentation is important for successful fixation surgery. Several methods were used for quantifying occipitocervical alignment on the lateral radiograph.