Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate reasons and their frequency for why
spine surgeons subspecializing in total disc replacement (TDR) performed lumbar fusion …

Study Design: This was a retrospective study with prospective patient contact attempted to
collect current data. Objective: The purpose was to investigate the incidence and reasons for …

Background Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) has been performed for many years.
Often, posterior supplemental fixation has been used to provide additional stability to the …

We read with great interest the manuscript entitled,“Long-term results of the NECK trial—implanting
a disc prosthesis after cervical anterior discectomy cannot prevent adjacent segment …

Study Design. Report of four collected cases. Objective. The purpose of this report is to describe
the presentation, diagnostic workup, treatment, and pathologic findings in four cases of …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Many patients with symptomatic lumbar degenerative disc disease
(DDD) are affected at more than one level. When nonoperative treatment fails to provide …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) has gained acceptance for
the treatment of symptomatic disc degeneration unresponsive to nonoperative care. Most of …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT The first lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) was the Charite.
There was much enthusiasm for the potential to restore/maintain motion with these devices. In …

Interdisciplinary research is paramount to addressing ocean sustainability challenges in the
21st century. However, women leaders have been underrepresented in interdisciplinary …

Two men working in the same factory report the onset of back pain after the same type of
incident—lifting a heavy object at the end of a long work day. One man, Mr. A, misses 2 days of …