Table of Contents

December 01, 2025; Volume 19, Issue 6

• Other and Special Categories

  • • What Is the Impact of Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography on the Management of Degenerative Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disease? A Single-Institution Study

      Michael J. Pompliano, Ali Bagheri, Christopher B. Colwell, Camille R. Nosewicz, Ethan P. Deller, Bahar Shahidi, David C. Sing, James D. Bruffey, Hani Malone, Gregory M. Mundis and Robert K. Eastlack

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 645;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8819

• Biologics

  • • Comparative Osteoinductive Potential of BMP-2, Bioactive Glass, and Demineralized Bone Matrix: An In Vitro Alkaline Phosphatase Assay Study

      Kingsley R. Chin, Chukwunonso C. Ilogu, Sukanya Chebrolu, William M. Costigan, Erik Spayde, Vito Lore, Douglas P. Beall, Robby Lane, Josue P. Gabriel, Aditya Humad and Jason A. Seale

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 652;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8841

• Other and Special Categories

  • • From Incision to Prescription: Unraveling Pain and Opioid Use in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery

      Samantha Schimmel, Molly Monsour, Kiana Yeganeh, Schahin Salmanian, Chloe Chose, Anjali Pradhan, Diego T. Soto-Rubio, Cesar Carballo Cuello, Jay I. Kumar and Puya Alikhani

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 659;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8791

• Novel Techniques & Technology

  • • Vertebral Body Tethering for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Quality of Evidence and Recommendations From a Systematic Overview of Systematic Reviews in Literature

      Ashraf T. Hantouly, Sathish Muthu, Jawad Derbas, Mohd Ishaq Alamlih, Jad Lawand, Sameh Abolfotouh and Omar Alnori

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 670;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8822

• Other and Special Categories

  • • Surgeon Skill Level, Experience, and Impact on Patient Outcomes: Rethinking Research Paradigms in Spine Surgery

      Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Morgan P. Lorio, Oscar L. Alves, Rossano Kepler Alvim Fiorelli, Sergio Luis Schmidt, Hansen A. Yuan and Alexander R. Vaccaro

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 683;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8787
    • Surgical Management of a Malunited Vertically Displaced Sacral Fracture: A Case Report

      Hady Ezzeddine, Ziad Noun, Fatima Al Zaher, Ibrahim Badra, Wendy Ghanem, Ramzi Moucharafieh and Mohammad Badra

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 690;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8831

• Perspectives

  • • Synergizing Digital and Print: Leveraging Spine Surgeons’ Social Media to Transform Publishing and Society Interaction

      Benedikt W. Burkhardt, Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Choll W. Kim, Morgan P. Lorio, Oscar L. Alves, Rossano Kepler Alvim Fiorelli, Sergio Luis Schmidt, Hansen A. Yuan and Alexander R. Vaccaro

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 699;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8836
    • Regenerative and Wellness Medicine: A Boon or Barrier to Surgical Innovation in Degenerative Spine Care?

      Álvaro Dowling, Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Morgan P. Lorio, Óscar L. Alves, Rossano Kepler Alvim Fiorelli, Sergio Luis Schmidt, Hansen A. Yuan and Alexander R. Vaccaro

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 710;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8837

• Other and Special Categories

  • • Thai Expert Consensus on Bone Health Optimization for Instrumented Spine Surgery

      Weerasak Singhatanadgige, Thanut Valleenukul, Worawat Limthongkul, Monchai Ruangchainikom, Weera Chaiyamongkol, Roongrath Chitragran, Suthipas Pongmanee, Koopong Siribumrungwong, Thamrong Lertudomphonwanit, Vit Kotheeranurak, Tinnakorn Pluemvitayaporn, Teerachat Tanasansomboon, Sirinthip Petcharapiruch, Supitchaya Changsatja and Wicharn Yingsakmongkol

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 722;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8818

• Cervical Spine

  • • Application of Systematic Dietary Management in Postoperative Swallowing Care of Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Surgery

      Jiapei Yao, Liuyue Wang, Dongmei Xu, Yuqing Jiang and Xiaofei Wang

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 734;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8823

• Novel Techniques & Technology

  • • Overlay of Nerve Roots to Aid in Augmented Reality–Guided L4 to L5 Transforaminal Interbody Fusion: A Methodologic Pilot

      Okba Ghellab, Andreas Seas, Eric Shaker, Alyssa M. Bartlett, Mounica Paturu, Evan Calebrese and Muhammad M. Abd-El-Barr

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 743;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8817

• Other and Special Categories

  • • Surgical Strategies of Staged Spinal Traction–Fusion for Severe Scoliosis in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV: A Case Report and Literature Review

      Chunyan Shen, Sheng Lu, Tiannan Zou, Yayu Zhao, Wen Lei, Hongran Ge and Weichao Li

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 751;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8835

• Testing & Regulatory Affairs

  • • ISASS Recommendations and Coverage Criteria for Restorative Neurostimulation for Multifidus Dysfunction, Lumbar Region: Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity—An ISASS 2025 Guideline Update

      Morgan P. Lorio, Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, William Lavelle, David A. Essig, James Yue, John Ratliff, Anthony DiGiorgio, Richard Kube, Kris Radcliff and Christopher I. Shaffrey

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 760;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8833

• Complications

  • • Incidental Durotomy Significantly Increases the Risk of Postoperative Infection Following Lumbar Spine Surgery for Degenerative Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

      Tamara Babasiz, Jannik Leyendecker, Maximilian Weber, Philipp Egenolf, Jürgen Hampl, Ayla Yagdiran, Peer Eysel and Krishnan Sircar

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 768;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8790

• Lumbar Spine

  • • Sexual Dysfunction and Retrograde Ejaculation After Primary Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Male Patients: A Survey on 98 Patients

      Timo Dennier, Emin Aghayev, Yael Rachamin, Peter Diel, Lorin Michael Benneker, Lukas Kouba and Paul Ferdinand Heini

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 776;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8799

• Complications

  • • Metabolic Syndrome as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complication in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of More Than 3 Million Cases

      Amir-Mohammad Asgari, Farhad Shaker, Mohammad Taha Pahlevan Fallahy, Sourena Sharifkashani, Alireza Soltani Khaboushan, Dorsa Salabat, César Carballo Cuello, James S. Harrop and Puya Alikhani

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 783;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8813
    • Optimizing Spinal Realignment: A Comparative Analysis of Correction and Complications of Osteotomy Techniques in Adult Spinal Deformity

      Diego T. Soto Rubio, César Carballo Cuello, Kiana J. Yeganeh, Schahin Salmanian, Bryan Clampitt, Samantha Schimmel, Molly Monsour, Mohammadmahdi Sabahi, Dana Saleh, Mohsen Rostami, Jay I. Kumar, Mark Greenberg and Puya Alikhani

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 794;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8810

• Cervical Spine

  • • Return to Activity for On- and Off-Label Cervical Arthroplasty Patients: A Multicentered Expert Panel Recommendation

      Jared D. Ament, Amir Vokshoor, Jack Petros, Tina Zabehi, Armen Khachatryan, Matthew Scott-Young, J. Alex Sielatycki, Rick C. Sasso, Jason M. Cuéllar, Jack Zigler, Richard D. Guyer, Scott Blumenthal and Todd Lanman

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 806;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8834

• Novel Techniques & Technology

  • • Robot-Assisted Cervical Pedicle Screw Placement: Case Series and Technical Description

      Hayley A. Granberg, Kareem Khalifeh, Timothy Y. Kim, Mohamad Yman Barghout and Martin H. Pham

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 814;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8812

• Cervical Spine

  • • Efficacy and Safety of Lag Screw Fixation in Unstable Hangman’s Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

      Mohammad Ghorbani, Michael Karsy, Saeid Esmaeilian, Seyed Ali Moshtaghioon, Bardia Hajikarimloo, Shaghayegh Karami, Mohammad Sina Mirjani, Mohammad Amin Habibi, Elham Rahmanipour, Mohammad Ali Abouei Mehrizi, Khushal Gupta, Golnaz Golrokhian Sani and Mahyar Daskareh

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 821;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8832

• Case Report

  • • Alkaptonuria and Cervical Disc Herniation: Case Report

      Francisco de Assis Ulisses Sampaio Júnior, Oscar L. Alves, Francisco Ricardo Borges Ribeiro, Bartolomeu Souto Queiroz Quidute, Ricardo José Rodriguez Ferreira, Hetevaldo Tavares de Lira Filho, Kaio Rodrigo Barreto Ramiro, Márcio Martines dos Santos, Mateus de Sousa Rodrigues, Lucas de Souza Rodrigues dos Santos, Alexandre Israel Kochi Silva and Laylla Maria Quidute Sampaio

      • International Journal of Spine Surgery December 2025, 19 (6) 835;
      • DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8825

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• Fortifying the Bone-Implant Interface Part 1: An In Vitro Evaluation of 3D-Printed and TPS Porous Surfaces
• Fortifying the Bone-Implant Interface Part 2: An In Vivo Evaluation of 3D-Printed and TPS-Coated Triangular Implants
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