X-STOP is the first interspinous process decompression device that was shown to be superior
to nonoperative therapy in patients with neurogenic intermittent claudication secondary to …

Study Design. A retrospective case series. Objective. This study aims to assess the rates of
lumbar interbody cage failures based on their material and manufacturer. Summary of …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Myelomeningocele kyphosis is a complex disorder that usually
requires surgical intervention. Many complications can occur as a result of this disorder and …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The X-STOP interspinous decompression device, as a treatment
for neurogenic intermittent claudication (NIC) because of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), has …

Study Design. Retrospective case series. Objective. To characterize failure rates of cervical
cages based on manufacturer and design characteristics using the nationwide database of …

Study Design Retrospective reliability and validity study. Objective To validate a recently
translated Russian language version of the Oswestry Disability Index (R-ODI) using …

Background Pedicle screw loosening is a complication of spinal instrumentation in osteoporotic
patients. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scans are not able to detect variations in …

Study Design. A cadaveric survey of the thoracic spines of extant species of nonbipedal
primates for the presence of Scheuermann kyphosis. Objective. To determine the presence and …

Cervical laminoplasty is an increasingly popular surgical option for the treatment of cervical
spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). …

Introduction Pedicle screw loosening is a significant complication of posterior spinal fixation,
particularly among osteoporotic patients and in deformity constructs. In orthopedic trauma …