There are a wide variety of interbody devices available for use in transforaminal lumbar
interbody fusion (TLIF). While traditionally these interbodies are bullet-shaped, crescent-shaped …

Background The prone transpsoas (PTP) approach for lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF)
is a relatively novel technique. Currently, little is known about its associated complications …

Schwannomas, also known as neurilemmomas, are benign, intracapsular peripheral nerve
sheath tumors. They are the most common type of peripheral nerve sheath tumors and can …

While spinal disc pathology has traditionally been treated using fusion-based procedures,
recent interest in motion-preserving disc arthroplasties has grown. Traditional spinal fusion is …

(1) Background: Since first approved by the FDA, on-label and off-label usage of recombinant
human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP2) for spinal fusion surgeries has become …

Introduction AIS type 1 Curves are sub-classified based on the tilt of L4 as 1AR and 1AL.
These curves are different wrt their curve behavior, progression and level selection. Presently …

We read the article published by Ünlüer et al,“Ultrasound-Guided Ulnar Nerve Block for Boxer
Fractures,” with great interest [1]. The aim of the study is noteworthy, and we would like to …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lumbosacral fixation is commonly used for the management of
lumbosacral instability. As the sacrum mainly consists of cancellous bone, bicortical fixation, …

Study Design Retrospective case control study. Objectives To determine the role of TXA
when used as topical soaked sponges (tTXA) on peri-operative blood loss and changes in …

Background Chin-on-chest deformity is a rare and severely disabling condition characterized
by kyphotic deformity in the cervicothoracic spine. To treat this deformity, various osteotomy …