Three of the seven leading causes of disability globally are musculoskeletal in origin, with
two involving the spine. 1, 2 Disease burden diminishes the quality of our ever-increasing life …

Background: Graft augmentation for spinal fusion is an area of continued interest, with a
wide variety of available products lacking clear recommendations regarding appropriate use. …

Background: YouTube has become a popular source for patient education, though there are
concerns regarding the quality and reliability of videos related to orthopaedic and …

Hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) have been the focus of recent initiatives by the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services in an effort to improve patient safety and outcomes. …

Background context Concurrent ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) in the cervical,
thoracic, and lumbar spine is a rare occurrence often associated with rheumatologic …

Study Design: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database. Objective: To
predict the occurrence of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) 30-days postoperatively and to …

OBJECTIVE Mental health disorders (MHDs) have been linked to worse postoperative
outcomes after various surgical procedures. Past studies have also demonstrated a higher …

Defined by McAfee et al., 1 minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a procedure that by
virtue of the surgical technique results in less tissue damage, decrease in morbidity, and more …

Study Design: Narrative review. Objectives: To identify the risk factors and surgical management
for recurrent lumbar disc herniation using a systematic review of available evidence. …

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder characterized
by progressive and profoundly disabling heterotopic ossification (HO). Here we show …