Surgery
Patients lack understanding of spinal surgeon compensation
(HealthDay)—Patients have a lack of understanding about spine surgeons' compensation, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of The Spine Journal.
Nov 21, 2015
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Surgery
Researchers identify better classification system for adult idiopathic scoliosis
Researchers have designed a new X-ray classification system for adult idiopathic scoliosis that can more precisely define which parts of the spine need correction, an achievement that could enhance treatment, communication, ...
Aug 19, 2020
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Surgery
Surgeons support nonphysician screens for low back pain
(HealthDay)—Most spine surgeons are interested in a nonphysician clinician (NPC) model of care for screening of low back or low back-related leg pain for patients referred for a surgical assessment, according to a study ...
Apr 12, 2013
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Surgery
Study: Intraoperative 3D imaging can improve accuracy of pedicle screw placement in spine surgery
A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) found that intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging was superior to two-dimensional radiographs in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery. ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Surgery
Spine surgeons vary considerably in imaging practices
(HealthDay)—Spinal surgeons show considerable variability in imaging practices for elective lumbar spine surgery, according to a study published in the June 15 issue of Spine.
Jun 22, 2013
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Surgery
Higher volume of scoliosis surgeries linked to reduced reoperation rates
Adolescent patients who need scoliosis surgery may benefit most from going to a hospital that performs a high volume of the procedures, according to new research from NYU Langone spine surgeons presented March 24 at the American ...
Mar 24, 2015
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Surgery
Look-back study suggests some major scoliosis surgeries can be avoided
In a look-back study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine concluded that a major operation to fuse the spines of children with a rare form of severe, early-onset scoliosis can be eliminated in many cases.
Jul 7, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Back pain intensity most influential in fusion decision
(HealthDay)—Patients seeing a spine surgeon are most influenced by low back pain intensity when considering whether to proceed with spinal fusion surgery, according to a study published in the Jan. 15 issue of Spine.
Jan 24, 2013
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Medications
Lack of belief in body's ability to function through pain linked to daily pre-spine-surgery prescribed opioids
According to a new Johns Hopkins Medicine study, low pain self-efficacy can predict daily pre-surgery prescribed opioid use among patients seeking elective spine surgery.
May 9, 2023
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Surgery
Spine surgery is safe in patients of advanced age
Spine surgeons from seven institutions in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, conducted a multicenter, prospective study of spine surgeries performed in patients 80 years of age and older. Although the overall perioperative complication ...
Dec 17, 2019
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