Metal hypersensitivity after spinal instrumentation: when to suspect and how to treat.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.093
Abstract: BACKGROUND Metal hypersensitivity is a rare complication after spinal implant placement but is related to significant clinical challenges including implant failure and poor wound healing. The incidence is likely underreported secondary to challenges with diagnosis… read more here.
Keywords: hypersensitivity spinal; metal hypersensitivity; spinal instrumentation; hypersensitivity ... See more keywords
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Lumbar Spinal Instrumentation: Indications and Utility
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DOI: 10.1080/21646821.2021.1874207
Abstract: ABSTRACT Multimodal intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM) can be utilized as an adjunct to lumbar spinal instrumentation in order to aid with avoidance of neurologic complications. The most commonly utilized modalities include somatosensory-evoked potentials, motor-evoked potentials,… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar spinal; intraoperative neuromonitoring; instrumentation; spinal instrumentation ... See more keywords
Low-Grade Infection and Implant Failure Following Spinal Instrumentation: A Prospective Comparative Study.
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa133
Abstract: BACKGROUND Spinal instrumentation can be associated with complications, including implant loosening. Hitherto, implant loosening has mainly been attributed to mechanical overload. OBJECTIVE To examine the role of low-grade infections as the cause of implant failure… read more here.
Keywords: following spinal; group; study; spinal instrumentation ... See more keywords
Procalcitonin and Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio After Spinal Instrumentation Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003157
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective observational study. OBJECTIVE To assess the diagnostic value of procalcitonin (PCT) and neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for predicting surgical site infection (SSI) in patients undergoing spinal instrumentation surgery, we… read more here.
Keywords: instrumentation surgery; ssi; days postoperatively; spinal instrumentation ... See more keywords
Applications of Carbon Fiber Instrumentation in Spinal Oncology: Recent Innovations in Spinal Instrumentation and 2-Dimensional Illustrative Operative Video
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DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000471
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The management of spinal oncology necessitates a multimodal approach, with surgical intervention, radiation-based therapy, and postoperative advanced imaging. These systems must work well together to provide optimal patient outcomes. Traditional metallic spinal implants produce… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; posterior spinal; carbon fiber; spinal instrumentation ... See more keywords
Postoperative pulmonary complications following posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion for congenital scoliosis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207657
Abstract: Background Congenital scoliosis (CS) may lead to more serious pulmonary complications compared with idiopathic scoliosis after spinal fusion surgery. However, little has been reported about postoperative pulmonary complication events in patients with CS after spinal… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary complications; instrumentation fusion; posterior spinal; postoperative pulmonary ... See more keywords
Surgical Site Infection Management following Spinal Instrumentation Surgery: Implant Removal vs. Implant Retention: an Updated Systematical Review
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DOI: 10.5455/aim.2022.30.115-120
Abstract: Background: The number of lumbar spine surgery increased in recent years. Spinal instrumentation surgery was an integral component in the treatment of spinal pathologies, which can cause surgical site infection (SSI). Surgical site infections (SSIs)… read more here.
Keywords: instrumentation surgery; retention; surgery; spinal instrumentation ... See more keywords