Spine

The use of iliac wing fixation is likely to improve lumbosacral fusion rates with an acceptable complication rate and could prevent sacral fractures, sacral screw failures and sacroiliac arthritis, according to an article published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders…

A new study from the AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement reveals that spinal injections help more than three out of every four patients experience back pain relief but only slightly more than half say they reduce their pain medications after…

Sunny Kim, MD, a spine surgeon at Central Minnesota Spine Center in Alexandria, Minn., has incorporated Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion into his practice, according to an Echo Press news report.

Complication rate for young patients undergoing spine surgery depends on the type of growing implant, but there may be fewer complications in hybrid constructs, according to an article published in Spine.

Here are 10 new studies in spine surgery.

Spine surgeons must take all possible measures to decrease infection rates among their patients and produce the best outcomes. Infections can occur for various reasons and when an infection does occur, it takes more time and effort from the patient…

The rotating rod strategy is effective in reducing and fusing C1-C3 for atlantoaxial dislocation with odontoid aplasia, according to an article published in Spine.

Increasing patient satisfaction and physician referrals is not based on surgical outcomes alone. Effective communication between patients, spine surgeons and physicians can reinforce a surgeon’s practice, increasing referrals. “People used to think that if you simply take good care of…

Neck pain is most often part of a larger regional or widespread musculoskeletal pain among patients, which means physicians should assess other crucial pain sites when patients report neck pain, according to a story published in Spine.

Recovery expectations among workers' compensation patients with back pain can predict their recovery, according to an article published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.