… Carl B Paulino, MD Carl B Paulino … (A) De-novo lumbar scoliosis; (B) adult idiopathic
scoliosis of the thoracic spine; (C) an iatrogenic sagittal deformity after short spinal fusion; and (D) …

Background Lumbar-pelvic fusion reduces the variation in pelvic tilt in functional situations by
reducing lumbar spine flexibility, which is thought to be important in maintaining stability of …

Study Design: This is a epidemiological database analysis. Objectives: The objectives of
this article are to assess the following characteristics of vertebral osteomyelitis (VO):(1) …

Background: The number of periprosthetic proximal femoral fractures is expected to increase
with the increasing prevalence of hip arthroplasties. While native hip fractures have a well-…

Background There is limited research regarding the association between the mFI-5 and
postoperative complications among adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. Methods Using the …

Study Design. Retrospective analysis. Objective. To compare long-term outcomes between
patients with and without mental health comorbidities who are undergoing surgery for adult …

Results Regression models revealed that short and long spinal fusions were associated
with increased odds for hip dislocation, with associated odds ratios (ORs) of 2.2 (95% CI, 1.4-3.6…

Background: The recommended timing of surgical intervention for vertebral osteomyelitis (VO)
is controversial; however, most studies are not sufficiently powered. Our goal was to …

Accelerated discharge protocols for scoliosis surgery have recently been described in the
literature. There are limited data describing the association of length of stay (LOS) during the …

Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. Assess trends in sports-related cervical
spine trauma using a pediatric inpatient database. Summary of Background Data. Injuries …