Background Total hip arthroplasty is a reliable option to treat osteoarthritis. It reduces pain,
increases quality of life, and restores function. The direct anterior approach (DAA), posterior …

Background Context The number of performed instrumented lumbar spine surgeries and
associated health-care-related costs has increased over the last decades, and will increase …

Objectives The present study is a systematic review conducted as part of a methodological
approach to develop evidence-based recommendations for economic evaluations in spine …

Background The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is affected in 14% to 22% in individuals presenting with
chronic low back or buttock pain. This percentage is even higher in patients who underwent …

Study Design: Prospective, double blind randomized controlled trial. Objective: If an
intraoperative single bolus of epidural bupivacaine can result in less postoperative pain following …

Background Context Fluoroscopic devices can be used to visualize subcutaneous and
osseous tissue, a useful feature during pedicle screw insertion in lumbar fusion surgery. It is …

Introduction: Spinal disorders are amongst the conditions with the highest burden of disease.
To limit the increase of healthcare-related costs in the ageing population, the selection of …

Objectives Despite the availability of general and national guidelines for the conduct and
reporting of economic evaluations, there is heterogeneity in economic evolutions concerning …

Introduction Considering the rising global healthcare expenses, economic evaluations are
more important than ever. Even though the number of studies regarding costs and cost-…

Introduction Adequate postoperative pain management following lumbar spinal decompression
surgery is important as it will lead to early mobilization, less complications and shorter …