Object The authors recently used a combined approach of minimally invasive transpsoas
extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) and open posterior segmental pedicle screw …

Importance Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the most common cause of spinal cord
dysfunction worldwide. It remains unknown whether a ventral or dorsal surgical approach …

OBJECTIVE Adjacent-segment disease (ASD) requiring operative intervention is a relatively
common long-term consequence of lumbar fusion surgery. Although the incidence of ASD …

Object Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is an alternative to open deformity surgery for the
treatment of patients with adult spinal deformity. However, at this time MIS techniques are not …

All the aforementioned technical aspects are challenging, but closures of the dura mater
and skull base bone defect represent the most serious and continual challenges; this is …

Purpose The LLIF procedure is a useful stand-alone and adjunct surgical approach for many
spinal conditions. One complication of LLIF is subsidence of the interbody graft into the …

Object Placement of thoracolumbar pedicle screws in spinal deformity surgery has a reported
inaccuracy rate as high as 30%. At present, image-guided navigation systems designed to …

Object It is hypothesized that minimally invasive surgical techniques lead to fewer complications
than open surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD). The goal of this study was to analyze …

OBJECT Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques are becoming a more common means
of treating adult spinal deformity (ASD). The aim of this study was to compare the hybrid (…

OBJECTIVE Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a less invasive surgical option commonly
used for a variety of spinal conditions, including in high-risk patient populations. LLIF is …