Thirty-eight patients with unstable thoracolumbar and lumbar (T12–L5) spine fractures were
treated with Cotrel-Dubousset pedicle screw instrumentation. They were followed for an …

Study Design. A retrospective chart review of 36 patients treated with dynamized anterolateral
instrumentation and fusion after decompression for thoracolumbar and lumbar burst …

Background: Interbody arthrodesis is employed in the lumbar spine to eliminate painful motion
and achieve stability through bony fusion. Bone grafts, metal cages, composite spacers, …

Study Design. After undergoing anulotomy, lumbar intervertebral discs from sheep were
treated with small intestinal submucosa (SIS) and assessed functionally at 24 weeks after …

A retrospective review of the records of 60 patients with thoracolumbar and lumbar burst
fractures was undertaken to document the incidence and evaluate the sequelae of dural injuries …

Study Design. Frameless stereotaxy with doppler ultrasound and three dimensional computer
model registration is assessed in vitro for pedicle screw placement. Objective. To identify …

Background Long-term outcomes of patients undergoing extensive fusions for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) have conflicting results. Moskowitz found uninstrumented scoliosis …

Background context: Destabilization of the lumbar spine results from sacrifice of the anterior
longitudinal ligament and disc when removed for graft or cage placement. In a similar fashion…

For patients with low back pain secondary to pathological motion of an unstable lumbar
motion segment, interbody fusion may be indicated. Numerous open and minimally invasive …

BACKGROUND: A growing population of patients with osteoporosis and fragility fractures
has developed. Fragility fractures, including vertebral compression fractures, have been …