Interleukin-6 as inflammatory marker of surgical site infection following spinal surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04628-8
Abstract: In order to elucidate whether serum inflammatory markers identify patients with local surgical site infection(SSI) as underlying disease for recurrent or new symptomatology following spine surgery, we evaluated the diagnostic potential of interleukin-6(IL-6) as a… read more here.
Keywords: symptomatology; surgery; site infection; spinal surgery ... See more keywords
Advances in tissue state recognition in spinal surgery: a review
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DOI: 10.1007/s11684-020-0816-3
Abstract: Spinal disease is an important cause of cervical discomfort, low back pain, radiating pain in the limbs, and neurogenic intermittent claudication, and its incidence is increasing annually. From the etiological viewpoint, these symptoms are directly… read more here.
Keywords: state; tissue state; spinal surgery; tissue ... See more keywords
Does fear impede the success of spinal surgery in patients with chronic Back pain? Potential prognosticative factors in spinal surgery failure
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-02069-9
Abstract: One of the challenges in pain management is that many spine surgeries do not alleviate the pain in patients with chronic back pain (CBP). For Patients suffering from CBP, constant, persistent and relapsing pain overtime… read more here.
Keywords: pain; spinal surgery; surgery; surgery failure ... See more keywords
Preoperative Versus Extended Postoperative Antimicrobial Prophylaxis of Surgical Site Infection During Spinal Surgery: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01371-5
Abstract: Introduction Surgical site infection (SSI) following spinal surgery is a major source of postoperative morbidity. Although studies have demonstrated perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) to be beneficial in the prevention of SSI among spinal surgery patients,… read more here.
Keywords: postoperative amp; amp; ssi; spinal surgery ... See more keywords
Optimal stimulation intensity for Br(E)-MsEP waveform derivation at baseline in pediatric spinal surgery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.03.005
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Br(E)-MsEP monitoring is widely used in spinal surgery for detection of spinal cord injury. However, Br(E)-MsEP waveform derivation requires high-intensity stimulation, and this raises a concern of adverse effects due to the immature corticospinal… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; stimulation; spinal surgery; stimulation intensity ... See more keywords
Retrospective analysis of pedicle screw accuracy for patients undergoing spinal surgery assisted by intraoperative computed tomography (CT) scanner AIRO® and BrainLab© navigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106113
Abstract: Minimally invasive spine surgery techniques for pedicle screw instrumentation are being more frequently used. They offer shorter operative times, shorter hospital stays for patients, faster recovery, less blood loss, and less damage to surrounding tissues.… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; spinal surgery; scanner; retrospective analysis ... See more keywords
Highly efficient imidazolium-containing oligomers for preventing MRSA biofilm and postoperative spinal infection
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109910
Abstract: Abstract Surgical site infections (SSIs) after spinal surgery are one of the serious complications of spinal surgery, which can lead to failure of spinal surgery, central nervous system infection, and even threaten patient lives. Although… read more here.
Keywords: spinal infection; spinal surgery; infection; mrsa ... See more keywords
Fully endoscopic lumbar spinal surgery: Is it time to change?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101621
Abstract: Spinal surgery is becoming safer and progressively less invasive with advances in optical and instrument technology. The amount of decompression achievable with endoscopic approaches is now comparable to open approaches with the advantage of much… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar spinal; surgery time; surgery; fully endoscopic ... See more keywords
Triaging Spine Surgery and Treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.06.015
Abstract: Abstract Objective To utilize evidence based medicine in determining which spinal surgeries are appropriate during the COVID-19 era. Methods A literature review was performed for articles discussing the indications for common procedures in spine surgery.… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; surgery; spinal surgery; covid ... See more keywords
The effect of positive changes during intraoperative monitoring on the functional improvement in patients with cervical compressive myelopathy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.346
Abstract: Introduction/Background Cervical compressive myelopathy (CCM) is a progressive, degenerative spine disease and the most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction in older individuals. Current clinical guidelines for spinal surgery strongly recommend multimodal intraoperative monitoring (IOM)… read more here.
Keywords: positive changes; improvement; surgery; cervical compressive ... See more keywords
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: How to Keep out of Trouble.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.08.030
Abstract: Innovative techniques have revolutionized minimally invasive surgeries, which has significant benefits for the patients. Despite the benefits, these advancements require a longer learning curve for an inexperienced surgeon. The authors have collected some pearls from… read more here.
Keywords: invasive spinal; minimally invasive; spinal surgery; surgery keep ... See more keywords