Introduction The purpose of this study is to provide a state-of-the-art review regarding risk
factors for perioperative complications in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. The review …

Background Tobacco carcinogens have adverse effects on bone health and are associated
with inferior outcomes following orthopedic procedures. The purpose of this study was to …

Background The recent increasing popularity of shoulder arthroplasty has been paralleled
by a rise in prevalence of diabetes in the United States. We aimed to evaluate the impact of …

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has become an incredibly common procedure due
to its' predictability and high success rate. The success of surgery is related to strict …

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is common and has a significant impact on health-related
quality of life. Identification of risk factors for perioperative complications in ASD surgery is a …

Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are associated with poor patient outcomes,
increased costs and prolonged hospitalizations. Incentive spirometry (IS) reduces PPC …

Study Design: This was retrospective cohort study. Purpose: The current investigation uses a
large, multi-institutional dataset to compare short-term morbidity and mortality rates between …

ABSTARCT BACKGROUND CONTEXT Pulmonary complications in patients age 75 years
and older who undergo spinal fusion may have catastrophic consequences. The use of …

Spine patients in the intensive care unit generally include those who require close
postoperative monitoring after elective spine surgery and patients who have acute spinal …

This article includes two topics-anesthesia for spinal surgery and difficult airway, both of
them are linked with the same topic, which is regional anesthesia. In recent years, regional …