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Comparison of adverse events between cervical disc arthroplasty and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a 10-year follow-up
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) has been advocated as an
alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with the added potential to reduce …
alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with the added potential to reduce …
The relationship between surgical site drains and reoperation for wound-related complications following posterior cervical spine surgery: a multicenter retrospective …
…, S Vallabh, E Fleischman, S Kurra… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2018 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Use of surgical site drains following posterior cervical spine surgery is variable,
and its impact on outcomes remains controversial. Studies of drain use in the lumbar spine …
and its impact on outcomes remains controversial. Studies of drain use in the lumbar spine …
Long-term outcomes of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in patients with spinal stenosis and degenerative scoliosis
S Kurra, WF Lavelle, MP Silverstein, JW Savage… - The Spine Journal, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Context Patients with spinal deformity may present with complaints related to
either the deformity itself or the manifestations of the coexisting spinal stenosis. There are …
either the deformity itself or the manifestations of the coexisting spinal stenosis. There are …
Is it safe to stop at C7 during multilevel posterior cervical decompression and fusion?–multicenter analysis
…, D Singh, W Lavelle, R Riesenburger, M Geck, S Kurra… - The Spine Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Despite a number of studies addressing the anatomical and
biomechanical challenges of long segment, posterior cervical fusion surgery, recommendations …
biomechanical challenges of long segment, posterior cervical fusion surgery, recommendations …
[HTML][HTML] CT based bone mineral density as a predictor of proximal junctional fractures
S Kurra, HF Farhadi, U Metkar, VK Viswanathan… - North American Spine …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Proximal junctional fractures (PJFr) can be a catastrophic complication associated
with adult spinal deformity surgery. Osteoporosis can be a major risk factor for the cause …
with adult spinal deformity surgery. Osteoporosis can be a major risk factor for the cause …
[PDF][PDF] Guillain-Barré syndrome after revision lumbar surgery: a case report
A Rashid, S Kurra, W Lavelle - Cureus, 2017 - cureus.com
… Aymen Rashid , Swamy Kurra , William Lavelle … Rashid A, Kurra S, Lavelle W (June 26,
2017) Guillain-Barré Syndrome After Revision Lumbar Surgery: A Case Report. Cureus 9(6): …
2017) Guillain-Barré Syndrome After Revision Lumbar Surgery: A Case Report. Cureus 9(6): …
The effect of kyphoplasty on mortality in symptomatic vertebral compression fractures: A review
S Kurra, U Metkar, IH Lieberman… - International Journal of …, 2018 - ijssurgery.com
Background: Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are common comorbidities encountered
in the elderly, and they are on the rise. Kyphoplasty may be superior in VCF management …
in the elderly, and they are on the rise. Kyphoplasty may be superior in VCF management …
[HTML][HTML] Increased lactic acid content associated with extracellular matrix depletion in a porcine disc degeneration induced by superficial annular lesion
Background Degenerative intervertebral disc (IVD) disease can cause lower back pain.
However, the change of lactic acid content during disc degeneration process still unclear. The …
However, the change of lactic acid content during disc degeneration process still unclear. The …
A comparison of complications and union rates in intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures treated with open versus closed reduction
ZL Telgheder, MA Albanese, DS Bloom, S Kurra… - …, 2020 - journals.healio.com
Intramedullary rod fixation is a common technique for treatment of femoral shaft fractures,
with both open and closed reduction techniques described. The purpose of this study was to …
with both open and closed reduction techniques described. The purpose of this study was to …
Review of long-term outcomes of disc arthroplasty for symptomatic single level cervical degenerative disc disease
Introduction: Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) was developed as an alternative for anterior
cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for nerve root decompression. The rationale behind …
cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for nerve root decompression. The rationale behind …