Background context Previous studies have shown that oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF)
can improve neurological symptoms via “indirect decompression.” However, data are …

OBJECTIVE The use of indirect decompression surgery for severe canal stenosis remains
controversial. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of lateral interbody …

A polyetheretherketone (PEEK) surface was modified using a sol–gel-derived TiO 2 coating
in order to confer bone-bonding ability. To enhance the bonding strength of the coating layer…

The pharmacokinetics of carboplatin were investigated in cancer patients after single, IV
infusion doses of 75, 150, 247.5, 300, 375, and 450 mg/m 2 . Total plasma and urine platinum …

We have previously developed the “alkali and heat treatment” method to confer bioactivity (bone-bonding
ability) to titanium metal (Ti). As strontium (Sr) and magnesium (Mg) ions …

Purpose To investigate the incidence and causes of reoperations within 30 days of spine
surgery. Methods Patients who underwent spine surgery between 2002 and 2012, at one of 9 …

Background Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a widely accepted biomaterial, especially in the
field of spinal surgery. However, PEEK is not able to directly integrate with bone tissue, due …

Background Clinical outcome of indirect decompression for a revision surgery, at the same
level of a previous lumbar decompression, has not been reported. The purpose of this study …

Background: Fusion of a joint reportedly increases force in the adjacent joints and leads to
progression of arthritis. Whether lumbar spinal fusion increases force in the hip joint and …

Study Design. Retrospective review of a prospectively collected multicenter database.
Objective. To assess how “overcorrection” of the main thoracic curve without control of the …