Objective To review concepts of a standalone endoscopically assisted lumbar interbody
fusion as a simplified method to treat spinal instability. Methods MacNab outcomes and …

Background The indications and contraindications to the endoscopic transforaminal
approach for lumbar spinal stenosis are not well defined. Methods We performed a Kaplan-Meier …

Personalized care models are dominating modern medicine. These models are rooted in
teaching future physicians the skill set to keep up with innovation. In orthopedic surgery and …

Background: Endoscopically visualized spine surgery has become an essential tool that aids
in identifying and treating anatomical spine pathologies that are not well demonstrated by …

Background: Artificial intelligence is gaining traction in automated medical imaging analysis.
Development of more accurate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) predictors of successful …

Spinal endoscopy has the stigma of being reserved for only a few surgeons who can figure
out how to master the steep learning curve and develop clinical practice settings where …

Background Regional differences in acceptance and utilization of MISST by spine surgeons
may have an impact on clinical decision-making and the surgical treatment of common …

Background: The controversy continues on how to best become proficient in contemporary
minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques (MISST). Postgraduate training programs …

Background: Incidental dural tears during lumbar endoscopy can be challenging to manage.
There is limited literature on their appropriate management, risk factors, and the clinical …

Background New onset of acute dysethetic leg pain due to irritation of the dorsal root ganglion
(DRG) following uneventful recovery from an expertly executed lumbar transforaminal …