Thrombotic and Infectious Morbidity Are Associated with Transfusion in Posterior Spine Fusion
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DOI: 10.1007/s11420-017-9545-9
Abstract: BackgroundAlthough previous investigators have established an association between blood transfusion and adverse outcomes, the relative frequency of different morbid events and the association with transfusion dose are not well understood.Questions/PurposesThe purpose of the study is… read more here.
Keywords: posterior spine; thrombotic infectious; spine fusion; transfusion ... See more keywords
Vitamin D levels and pain outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing spine fusion.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00313-7
Abstract: PURPOSE Prior research has indicated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients have lower bone mineral density and lower vitamin D levels than healthy peers. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with higher levels of pain. This… read more here.
Keywords: adolescent idiopathic; spine fusion; vitamin levels; scoliosis ... See more keywords
Negative pharmacological effect on spine fusion: A narrative review of the literature of evidence-based treatment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106799
Abstract: Spine fusion surgery is commonly performed for diverse indications, the most frequent one being degenerative spine diseases. Despite the growing importance of this surgery, there is limited evidence concerning the effects of drugs on the… read more here.
Keywords: evidence based; review; spine fusion; spine ... See more keywords
Concurrent Treatment with Vitamin K2 and D3 on Spine Fusion in Patients with Osteoporosis-Associated Lumbar Degenerative Disorders
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004309
Abstract: Administration of vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 can increase spine fusion rates, improve clinical symptoms, promote bone information, and avoid further decline in bone mineral density after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion or posterior lumbar interbody… read more here.
Keywords: spine fusion; group; fusion; treatment ... See more keywords
Application of a novel porous tantalum implant in rabbit anterior lumbar spine fusion model: in vitro and in vivo experiments
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DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000000030
Abstract: Background Some porous materials have been developed to enhance biologic fusion of the implants to bone in spine fusion surgeries. However, there are several inherent limitations. In this study, a novel biomedical porous tantalum was… read more here.
Keywords: spine fusion; tantalum implant; tantalum; fusion ... See more keywords
Selfâreported pain during the initial postoperative period following open lumbar spine fusion surgery does not correlate with the number of levels fused: A prospective trial of 40 patients
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DOI: 10.1111/papr.13157
Abstract: Current spine postoperative pain control protocols consider the expected pain following spine fusion surgery to correlate with surgical extent, that is, the greater the number of operated vertebrae, the greater the postoperative pain. Due to… read more here.
Keywords: spine fusion; surgery; postoperative pain; pain ... See more keywords
Autologous Stem Cells in Cervical Spine Fusion
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DOI: 10.1177/2192568220948479
Abstract: Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: To systematically review, critically appraise and synthesize evidence on use of stem cells from autologous stem cells from bone marrow aspirate, adipose, or any other autologous sources for fusion in… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; spine fusion; fusion; stem cells ... See more keywords
Instagram and Spine Fusion: An Analysis of Social Media and Its Relationship to Patient Perception of Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682211001814
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Cross sectional study. OBJECTIVES To analyze posts shared on Instagram referencing spinal fusion for tone, gender, activities of daily living (ADLs), rehabilitation, incision, pain, neurological injury, and content of post. METHODS Public instragram… read more here.
Keywords: social media; surgery; analysis; spine fusion ... See more keywords
Increased interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein levels after instrumented lumbar spine fusion in older patients
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499019826406
Abstract: Purpose: Interleukin 6 (IL-6) and the acute phase C-reactive protein (CRP) blood concentrations after lumbar spine fusion may be affected by age. The purpose of this prospective observational study was to assess postoperative serum levels… read more here.
Keywords: crp; age; spine fusion; fusion ... See more keywords
Synthetic Bone Graft Materials in Spine Fusion: Current Evidence and Future Trends.
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DOI: 10.14444/8058
Abstract: Historically, iliac crest bone autograft has been considered the gold standard bone graft substitute for spinal fusion. However, the significant morbidity associated with harvesting procedures has influenced decision-making and practice patterns. To minimize these side… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; bone graft; spine fusion; current evidence ... See more keywords