Complications With Demineralized Bone Matrix, Hydroxyapatite and Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate in Single and Two-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery.

Study Design: Systematic literature review.

Objectives: To analyze the evidence available reporting complications in single or two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using a demineralized bone matrix (DBM), hydroxyapatite (HA), or beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP).

Methods: A systematic review of the literature using PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.

Do Osteobiologics Augment Fusion in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery Performed With Mechanical Interbody Devices (Polyether ether ketone, Carbon Fiber, Metal Cages) and is the Fusion Rate Comparable to that With Autograft? A Systematic Review.

Study Design: Systematic Review of the Literature.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review describing fusion rates for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using autograft vs various interbody devices augmented with different osteobiologic materials.

Methods: A systematic review limited to the English language was performed in Medline, Embase and Cochrane library using Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms.

AO Spine Guideline for the Use of Osteobiologics (AOGO) in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Spinal Degenerative Cases.

Study Design: Guideline.

Objectives: To develop an international guideline (AOGO) about the use of osteobiologics in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for treating degenerative spine conditions.

Methods: The guideline development process was guided by AO Spine Knowledge Forum Degenerative (KF Degen) and followed the Guideline International Network McMaster Guideline Development Checklist.

Surgeon's Neck Posture during Spine Surgeries: "The Unrecognised Potential Occupational Hazard".

Study Design: Observational study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the surgeon's neck postures while performing lumbar spinal surgeries.

Overview Of Literature: Lumbar spinal surgeries are on rising trend, and with increase in number of procedures, the average time spent by a spine surgeon performing surgical procedures is also increasing.

Do Prophylactic Antibiotics Reach the Operative Site Adequately?: A Quantitative Analysis of Serum and Wound Concentrations of Systemic and Local Prophylactic Antibiotics in Spine Surgery.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Objective: To analyze the serum and drain concentrations of antibiotics administered by two different routes and compare the results.

Summary Of Background Data: Systemic antibiotics are expected to reach the surgical site and maintain adequate concentrations of the drug to prevent infection.

Refractory Tietze's Syndrome Occurring after Lumbar Spine Surgery in Prone Position.

Positional complications in spine surgery are not uncommon. Commonly encountered complications include ocular and aural, other than musculoskeletal injuries. However, development of Tietze's syndrome due to malpositioning has not been reported till date.

Late-Onset Paraplegia in Old Healed Spinal Tuberculosis Due to Traumatic Fracture of Fusion Mass - A Rare Case Report.

The natural healing of spinal tuberculosis occurs by spontaneous fusion of vertebral bodies with or without kyphotic deformity. Late-onset paraplegia secondary to the fracture of fusion mass in tuberculosis is one of the rare conditions which have not been extensively reported. A 56-year-old male patient sustained road traffic accident was diagnosed with a fracture of fusion mass in already healed tuberculosis.