AIM: To evaluate published data on the predictors of progressive adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis (AIS) in order to evaluate their efficacy and level of evidence. METHODS: Selection …

Study Design. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of intradiscal
electrothermal therapy (IDET) for the treatment of chronic discogenic low back pain (CDLBP…

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Study Design: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Objective: To combine published
data, focusing on the development of optimal spinopelvic parameters in adult asymptomatic …

Study Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis. Objectives: To compare the perioperative
and long-term postoperative effectiveness of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) for …

Study Design. A retrospective cohort study. Objective. To compare the incidence of retrograde
ejaculation (RE) after anterior lumbar spine surgery with disc replacement versus fusion …

Study Design. Established lumbar fixation methods were assessed biomechanically, and a
comparison was made with a new stand-alone anterior lumbar interbody cage device …

Purpose Description of a novel method for evaluation of pedicle screws in 3 dimensions
utilizing O-arm ® and StealthStation ® navigation; identifying sources of error, and pearls for …

Study Design. Meta-analysis of 4 randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs). Objective. The
aim of the study was to determine if patients with degenerative disc disease who achieve …

Study Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis. Objective: To (1) evaluate long-term
patient-centered clinical outcomes after lumbar arthrodesis with or without decompression for …