Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are benign bone lesions arising predominantly in the pediatric
population that can cause local pain, swelling, and pathologic fracture. Primary lesions, …

Oxatriquinanes are fused, tricyclic oxonium ions that are known to have exceptional stability
compared to simple alkyl oxonium salts. C–O bonds in ethers are generally ∼1.43 Å in …

Purpose Current literature suggests that biportal spinal endoscopy is safe and effective in
treating lumbar spine pathology such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar stenosis, and …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Surgical decompression and stabilization in the setting of spinal
metastasis is performed to relieve pain and preserve functional status. These potential …

Background: The Hirsch index (h-index) quantifies research publication productivity for an
individual, and has widely been considered a valuable measure of academic influence. In …

Spine implant infections portend disastrous outcomes, as diagnosis is challenging and
surgical eradication is at odds with mechanical spinal stability. Current imaging modalities can …

… Author links open overlay panel William L. Sheppard MD a b , Gina M. Mosich MD b , Ryan
… National Institutes of Health under the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service awards …

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of standardized
evaluation and reporting of cartilage lesion characteristics in high-impact clinical studies for …

Background Lumbar fusion (LF) is commonly performed to manage lumbar degenerative
disc disease (LDDD) that has failed conservative measures. However, lumbar disc …

Background: According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Standards
of Professionalism, the responsible testimony of expert witnesses in orthopaedic surgery …