Publications by authors named "Zakariah Siyaji"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates clinical outcomes of one-level vs. two-level minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) for herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), focusing on the success perceived by patients post-surgery.
- - A total of 293 patients were analyzed, with 250 undergoing one-level and 43 undergoing two-level discectomies, showing variations in demographics and slightly different surgical outcomes but similar PROM results overall.
- - The analysis revealed a slightly higher reoperation rate for the two-level group (11.6%) compared to the one-level group (6.80%), but this difference wasn't statistically significant (p = 0.270).
Purpose: To assess the reliability and educational quality of YouTube videos related to pediatric scoliosis.
Methods: In December 2020, searches of "pediatric scoliosis", "idiopathic scoliosis", "scoliosis in children", and "curved spine in children" were conducted using YouTube. The first 50 results of each search were analyzed according to upload source and content.
Study Design: This was a retrospective comparative study.
Objective: To compare the likelihood of approach-related complications for patients undergoing single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) at L4-L5 to those undergoing the procedure at upper lumbar levels.
Summary Of Background Data: LLIF has been associated with a number of advantages when compared with traditional interbody fusion techniques.
Background: YouTube has become a popular source for patient education, though there are concerns regarding the quality and reliability of videos related to orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures. This study aims to evaluate the credibility and educational content of videos on YouTube related to cervical fusion. Secondarily, the study aims to identify factors predictive of higher or lower quality videos.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Surgical treatment of herniated lumbar intervertebral disks is a common procedure worldwide. However, recurrent herniated nucleus pulposus (re-HNP) may develop, complicating outcomes and patient management. The purpose of this study was to utilize machine-learning (ML) analytics to predict lumbar re-HNP, whereby a personalized risk prediction can be developed as a clinical tool.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to characterize the educational quality and reliability of YouTube videos related to low back pain (LBP) as well as to identify factors associated with the overall video quality. A review of YouTube was performed using two separate search strings. Video-specific characteristics were analyzed for the first 50 videos of each string.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted spine care around the globe. Much uncertainty remains regarding the immediate and long-term future of spine care and education in this COVID-19 era.
Study Design: Cross-sectional, international study of spine surgeons.
Objective: To determine if personal health of spine surgeons worldwide influences perceptions, healthcare delivery, and decision-making during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed by distributing a multidimensional survey to spine surgeons worldwide. Questions addressed demographics, impacts and perceptions of COVID-19, and the presence of surgeon comorbidities, which included cancer, cardiac disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, respiratory illness, renal disease, and current tobacco use.
Imaging in Spine Surgery: Current Concepts and Future Directions.
Spine Surg Relat Res
November 2019
Objective: To review and highlight the historical and recent advances of imaging in spine surgery and to discuss current applications and future directions.
Methods: A PubMed review of the current literature was performed on all relevant articles that examined historical and recent imaging techniques used in spine surgery. Studies were examined for their thoroughness in description of various modalities and applications in current and future management.