Background and purpose — Cartilage damage can develop due to trauma, resulting in focal
chondral or osteochondral defects, or as more diffuse loss of cartilage in a generalized …

The recent influx of machine learning centered investigations in the spine surgery literature
has led to increased enthusiasm as to the prospect of using artificial intelligence to create …

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has continued to evolve over the past few decades,
with significant advancements in technology and technical skills. From endonasal cervical …

Background: Although tibial component loosening has been considered a concern after
total knee arthroplasty without cement, such implants have been used in younger patients …

Study Design: This was a prospective cohort study. Objective: The objective of this study
was to design and test a novel spine neurological examination adapted for telemedicine. …

Background Acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) is a devastating event that can have a profound
impact on the lives of patients and their families. While no definitive medical treatment exists, …

A recent study has suggested that irrigation with povidone–iodine solution after knee arthroplasty
significantly decreases rates of post-operative surgical site infection. However, there is …

Study Design. Global cross-sectional survey. Objective. The aim of this study was to validate
the AO Spine Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification by examining the perceived …

Purpose The management of cervical facet dislocation injuries remains controversial. The
main purpose of this investigation was to identify whether a surgeon’s geographic location or …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lumbar fusion has shown to be an effective surgical management
option when indicated, improving patient outcomes and functional status. However, …