Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation in pain and opioid consumption after spine surgery
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1985
Abstract: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has shown promising results in alleviating different types of pain. The present study compares the efficacy of three sessions of anodal tDCS applied over primary motor area (M1) or the… read more here.
Keywords: transcranial direct; spine surgery; direct current; opioid consumption ... See more keywords
[Peak timing for complications after spine surgery].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00132-019-03770-1
Abstract: BACKGROUND Spine surgeries can pose many complications; however, peak timing of post-operative complications in the field of spine surgery is still not sufficiently delineated in the literature as yet. Nevertheless the determination of peak timing… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; peak timing; timing complications; post operative ... See more keywords
Is it safe to perform lumbar spine surgery on patients over eighty five?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-017-3555-6
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and tolerance of lumbar spine surgery in patients over 85.Materials and methodsPatients over 85 years of age with LSS who underwent decompression surgery with or… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; surgery patients; surgery; lumbar spine ... See more keywords
Regional variations in lumbar spine surgery in Finland
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04313-0
Abstract: The regional variation in spine surgery rates has been shown to be large both within and between countries. This variation has been reported to be less in studies from countries with spine registers. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; lumbar spine; spine; regional variations ... See more keywords
Dependent functional status is associated with unplanned postoperative intubation after elective cervical spine surgery: a national registry analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00540-018-2515-7
Abstract: PurposeThe impact of preoperative functional status on 30-day unplanned postoperative intubation and clinical outcomes among patients who underwent cervical spine surgery is not well-described. We hypothesized that functional dependence is associated with 30-day unplanned postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; functional status; spine surgery; intubation ... See more keywords
Epidemiological trends in spine surgery over 10 years in a multicenter database
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5513-4
Abstract: AbstractPurposeThere are few epidemiological studies of spinal surgery in Asia and none in Japan. The goal of this study was to review spine surgeries performed in our group between 2004 and 2015 in a cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; surgery; spine surgeries; study ... See more keywords
Characteristics of multi-channel Br(E)-MsEP waveforms for the lower extremity muscles in thoracic spine surgery: comparison based on preoperative motor status
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5825-4
Abstract: AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the characteristics of brain-evoked muscle action potential [Br(E)-MsEP] waveforms of lower limb muscles in thoracic spine surgery. MethodsThe subjects were 159 patients who underwent thoracic spine surgery with intraoperative Br(E)-MsEP monitoring from January… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; msep; msep waveforms; thoracic spine ... See more keywords
The impact of anesthesia and surgical provider characteristics on outcomes after spine surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06055-5
Abstract: Information regarding the impact of provider characteristics on perioperative outcomes in the spine surgery setting is limited. Existing studies primarily consider the impact of surgical provider volume. This analysis sought to identify the impact of… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; provider characteristics; volume; provider ... See more keywords
Validity of the Japanese Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI)-Back for thoracic and lumbar spine surgery: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06249-x
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the psychometric properties of the Japanese version of the Core Outcome Measures Index-Back (COMI-Back), only recently published according to the established linguistic and cultural conversion guidelines, in patients undergoing spine surgery. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; spine; comi back; lumbar spine ... See more keywords
Does preoperative prognostic nutrition index predict surgical site infection after spine surgery?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06622-1
Abstract: Malnutrition is reported as one of the risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI). The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a simple method for nutritional evaluation. However, little is known about the relationship between SSI… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; surgery; index; ssi ... See more keywords
The influence of cognitive behavioral therapy on lumbar spine surgery outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06747-x
Abstract: As more patients undergo lumbar spine surgery, novel interventions may improve physical and mental health outcomes. Few studies summarize the benefit of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) among lumbar spine surgery patients. This study collects randomized… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; cbt; analysis; lumbar spine ... See more keywords