Cauda equina syndrome is a potentially devastating spinal condition. The diagnosis of cauda
equina syndrome lacks sensitivity and specificity, sometimes occurring after irreparable …

Ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is an uncommon but potentially serious spinal
condition which can cause progressive compression of the spinal canal with associated …

Wound breakdown and infection are common complications after complex spine surgery and
may occur in up to 40% of high-risk patients. These are challenging scenarios which can …

Background Readmission after spine surgery is costly and a relatively common occurrence.
Previous research identified several risk factors for readmission; however, the conclusions …

Methods: Patients aged 18 years or older who underwent LP or LF for cervical myelopathy
from 2010 to 2019 were identified in the PearlDiver Mariner Database. Patients were grouped …

Abstract➤ Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence in which computer algorithms
are trained to make classifications and predictions based on patterns in data. The utilization …

Background: Orthopaedic surgery has become increasingly specialized, and most trainees
currently complete subspecialty fellowship training. The purposes of this investigation were to …

Objective Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a potentially devastating spinal condition requiring
prompt diagnosis and intervention. This study examines the relationship between timing …

Vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) encompasses a spectrum of spinal infections ranging from isolated
mild vertebral osteomyelitis to severe diffuse infection with associated epidural abscess …

Antibiotic bone cement (ABC) is an effective tool for the prophylaxis and treatment of
osteomyelitis due to the controlled, sustained release of local antibiotics. ABC has been proven to …