Tag: Spinal Problems
Provocative Discography May Up Risk of Clinical Disc Problems
More lumbar surgeries in patients undergoing discography, and more medical visits, work loss, pain
Fusion Not Always Necessary for Back Pain From Stenosis
Still, spinal fusion provided better results in study of only patients with spondylolisthesis
Botox May Reduce Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Findings in small study of patients with spinal cord injury-associated pain
Distinct Syndrome of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Identified
Clinical manifestations indicate syndrome of flaccid paralysis with spinal motor neuron involvement
Risk of Unsatisfactory Spine Sx Outcome Up With Workers’ Comp
Meta-analysis shows increased risk ratio for unsatisfactory outcome after spine surgery
Patients Lack Understanding of Spinal Surgeon Compensation
Survey shows discontinuity between spine surgeon compensation and patients' perceptions
D-Dimer Levels Predict DVT in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Only D-dimer level at two weeks after injury accurately predict deep vein thrombosis formation
North American Spine Society, Oct. 14-17
The North American Spine Society 30th Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the North American Spine Society was held from October 14 to...
Geographic Variation in Costs of Posterolateral Fusion
Variation seen in costs of PLF, total knee arthroplasty, TKA with major complications
Lower RASDS Complications for Higher Hospital, Surgeon Volume
Lower rates of preoperative complications seen in revision adult spinal deformity surgery
