Tag: Spinal Problems
Medicaid Pays 75 Percent of What Medicare Pays for Spine Surgeries
Study authors report differences in reimbursement for certain procedures may impact access to care
FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica
Generic versions approved for neuropathic pain management, fibromyalgia, partial onset seizures
Microbes Tied to Pedicle Screw Loosening, Spinal Implant Failure
Low-virulent microorganisms detected using sonication on extracted hardware
Awake Endoscopic Spinal Fusion Appears to Be Safe, Effective
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion without general anesthesia is safe
ERAS Protocol Can Cut Opioid Use After Spine Surgery
Decline seen in postoperative opioid requirements after elective spinal, peripheral nerve surgery
Evidence Lacking for Benefit of Surgery for Vertebral Fractures
No significant benefit with percutaneous vertebroplasty over placebo for acutely painful VF
Use of Polyetheretherketone Devices May Up Pseudarthrosis
Higher rates of pseudarthrosis, revision sx versus allografts in patients with one-level ACDF
ASA: Review Links Opioids With Complications Post-Spine Surgery
Higher postoperative pain score, worse quality of life for post-op pain management with opioids
Opioid Dependence More Common Before Spine Surgery
Findings based on large study of patients having surgery for degenerative spondylolisthesis
Fewer Cervical Spine Injuries Seen With Motorcycle Helmet Use
Findings based on analysis of motorcycle accident victims by helmet use
