Outcomes Following Arthrodesis for Atlanto-Axial Osteoarthritis.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis.

Objective: We set out to evaluate the radiographic and patient-reported outcomes following C1-C2 arthrodesis for atlantoaxial osteoarthritis (AAOA) using modern instrumentation and techniques.

Summary Of Background Data: Few studies have evaluated outcomes following C1-C2 arthrodesis for AAOA using modern surgical fixation techniques.

Operative management of complex lumbosacral dissociations in combat injuries.

Background Context: As war injury patterns have changed throughout Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom (OIF and OEF), a relative increase in the incidence of complex lumbosacral dissociation (LSD) injuries has been noted. Lumbosacral dissociation injuries are an anatomical separation of the spinal column from the pelvis, and represent a manifestation of severe, high-energy trauma.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of combat-related LSD injuries at a mean of 7 years following operative treatment.

Persistent axial neck pain after cervical disc arthroplasty: a radiographic analysis.

Background Context: There is very little literature examining optimal radiographic parameters for placement of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA), nor is there substantial evidence evaluating the relationship between persistent postoperative neck pain and radiographic outcomes.

Purpose: We set out to perform a single-center evaluation of the radiographic outcomes, including associated complications, of CDA.

Design: This is a retrospective review.