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A Novel Technique for Preparing an Allograft Fibula for Use as a Transsacral Graft as Treatment for High-grade Spondylolisthesis
We describe a novel technique for preparing a fibular allograft for use as a transsacral strut with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) coring...
Original Research
Expandable Titanium Cages for Thoracolumbar Vertebral Body Replacement: Initial Clinical Experience and Review of the Literature
Reconstruction of the anterior and middle column after vertebrectomy is essential for restoring stability. Use of expandable implants is supported...
Original Research
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Sagittal Imbalance: A New Radiographic Assessment
In this article, we describe a case series study involving a new radiologic evaluation of sagittal imbalance.
Original Research
The Effect of Lordosis, Disc Height Change, Subsidence, and Transitional Segment on Stand-Alone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using a Nontapered Threaded Device
In this study, we retrospectively evaluated 37 consecutive patients who underwent stand-alone anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) for...
Clinical Review
Minimizing Blood Loss in Major Spinal Surgery: A Review of the Current Literature
Abstract Not Available.
Original Research
Augmented Demineralized Bone Matrix: A Potential Alternative for Posterolateral Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Variable osteoinductive potential has been reported between and within production lots of different demineralized bone matrix (DBM) products. This...
Original Research
Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement in Orthopedic Surgery
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters were developed for the treatment of venous thromboembolism but in high-risk patients are often used for...
Case Reports
Combined Traumatic Occiput-C1 and C1-C2 Dissociation: 2 Case Reports
Occiput-C1 and C1-C2 dissociations and dislocations have been well documented in the literature. However, after thorough review of the literature...
Clinical Review
Ivory Vertebra Sign
Commentary
Intrathecal Migration of a Bullet in the Spinal Canal
Original Research
Effects of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 on Surgical Infections in a Rabbit Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion Model
Recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMPs) are often used during spine surgery, but their effects on postoperative infections have not...