Background The evidence for instrumented fusion in the setting of degenerative, traumatic,
or congenital deformity is well established. Data on fusion indications in intradural spinal …

OBJECTIVE Selecting C2 versus C3 or C4 (ie, C3/C4) as the rostral anchoring level in long-segment
cervical fusions is a common clinical conundrum. The data regarding proximal …

Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen responsible for a variety of clinical
infections, becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. To address this challenge, there is a …

Background Accurate identification of pain generators in the context of low back and spine-related
pain is crucial for effective treatment. This review aims to evaluate the potential …

Purpose This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature comparing pre-operative,
intraoperative, and post-operative characteristics between adolescent idiopathic …

Objective The aging global population presents an increasing challenge for spine surgeons.
Advancements in spine surgery, including minimally invasive techniques, have broadened …

Objective To investigate the effect of combined aerobic and resistance training (CART) on
heart rate variability in sedentary, hypertensive women. Participants A total of twenty-eight …

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has emerged as a significant challenge to the healthcare
system. The availability of anti-cancer chemotherapeutic regimens has contemporaneously …

This case report aims to demonstrate the feasibility of performing spinal surgery in patients
with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), who are traditionally considered unsuitable …

Obesity is a chronic medical condition that is expected to become an indirect but leading
cause of mortality and morbidity. Obesity results in type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, …