The impact of bisphosphonates on postoperative complication rates in osteoporotic patients undergoing posterior lumbar fusion
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06706-y
Abstract: Purpose To elucidate the effects of bisphosphonates on complications following posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) with a large database study. Methods The PearlDiver Patient Record Database was queried to identify adult patients who had undergone posterior… read more here.
Keywords: osteoporotic patients; complications following; lumbar fusion; posterior lumbar ... See more keywords
Iatrogenic vascular laceration during posterior lumbar disc surgery: a literature review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01311-5
Abstract: Iatrogenic vascular laceration is a rare but well-known complication of posterior lumbar disc surgery (PLUDS). We performed a review of the literature to evaluate the management of this life-threatening complication. A total of 54 papers… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; laceration; vascular laceration; posterior lumbar ... See more keywords
Trends in national utilization of posterior lumbar fusion and 30-day reoperation and readmission rates from 2006–2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106310
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The primary goal of this study is to determine trends in patient 30-day postoperative readmission and reoperation following elective posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) between 2006-2016. METHODS We retrospectively identified patients in the ACS-NSQIP database… read more here.
Keywords: posterior lumbar; lumbar fusion; reoperation; reoperation readmission ... See more keywords
Minimally invasive posterior lumbar surgery in the morbidly obese, obese and non-obese populations: A single institution retrospective review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106746
Abstract: BACKGROUND There is a paucity of information regarding outcomes in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approaches to posterior lumbar surgery in morbidly obese patients. We seek to determine if there are differences in operative variables and… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar surgery; morbidly obese; posterior lumbar; obese patients ... See more keywords
Treatment strategy for surgical site infection post posterior lumbar interbody fusion: A retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.03.004
Abstract: Introduction Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) has been widely used to treat various degenerative spinal diseases. However, surgical site infection (SSI) post-PLIF is often difficult to cure. This study aimed to clarify the difference in… read more here.
Keywords: post; treatment; posterior lumbar; lumbar interbody ... See more keywords
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion versus Dynamic Hybrid Instrumentation: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.005
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the radiologic and clinical outcomes after lumbar fusion intervention and to compare the established posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) technique and dynamic hybrid instrumentation (topping off).… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic hybrid; group; posterior lumbar; fusion ... See more keywords
Safety and Efficacy of Topical Administration of Tranexamic Acid in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.04.088
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) in high-risk patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) surgery METHODS: In this single-center, retrospective cohort study, a total of 120… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; risk; topical administration; high risk ... See more keywords
A Novel Technique for Treating Early Deep Surgical Site Infection After Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Instrumentation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.09.016
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To introduce a novel technique of using incisional vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) following one-stage incision suture combined with closed suction irrigation system (CSIS) for treating early deep surgical site infection (SSI) after posterior lumbar fusion… read more here.
Keywords: early deep; group; posterior lumbar; fusion instrumentation ... See more keywords
Comparison of Adjacent Segment Degeneration After Nonrigid Fixation System and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Single-Level Lumbar Disc Herniation: A New Method of MRI Analysis of Lumbar Nucleus Pulposus Volume
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DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2017.1325542
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the influence of a nonrigid fixation system and posterior lumbar interbody fusion on adjacent intervertebral disc degeneration by using MRI analysis of lumbar nucleus pulposus volume for single-level lumbar disc herniation.… read more here.
Keywords: nucleus pulposus; posterior lumbar; lumbar; lumbar interbody ... See more keywords
Comparison of Posterolateral Fusion and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Lumbar Spondylolithesis: A Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2017.1411543
Abstract: ABSTRACT Aim: Both posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and posterolateral fusion (PLF) are the frequently-used techniques to treat lumbar spondylolithesis. The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare the safety and effectiveness between these two… read more here.
Keywords: posterior lumbar; lumbar; lumbar interbody; fusion ... See more keywords
Preventive Effect of Dynamic Stabilization Against Adjacent Segment Degeneration After Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001654
Abstract: Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. To investigate the effects of dynamic stabilization with sublaminar taping (ST) on the upper segment adjacent to posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). Summary of Background Data. Hybrid procedures such… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic stabilization; segment; group; posterior lumbar ... See more keywords