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Vertebral body tethering for Lenke 1A curves: the lumbar modifier predicts less optimal outcomes
IntroductionThe addition of the L4 “AR” and “AL” lumbar modifier for Lenke 1A idiopathic scoliosis (IS) has been shown to direct treatment in...
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Effect of sacralization on the success of lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection treatment: prospective clinical trial
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to invastigate the effect of the sacralization on the results of transforaminal epidural steroid injection for...
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Selection of Fusion Levels in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Purpose of ReviewPosterior spinal fusion (PSF) is the preferred treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients with surgical range...
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Intradiscal vacuum phenomenon matches lumbar spine degeneration patterns in an ageing population
PurposeIntra-Discal Vacuum phenomenon (IDVP) is well-recognised, yet poorly visualised and poorly understood radiological finding in disc...
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If you look this way, you will see it: cranial shift in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
IntroductionAnatomical variations in the spine can be seen in each transitional border, either toward the skull as ‘cranial shifts’ or away as caudal...
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Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae are associated with lumbar degeneration: retrospective evaluation of 3855 consecutive abdominal CT scans
ObjectivesTo assess the prevalence of lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) and associated spinal degenerative changes on abdominal CT scans in...
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Successful annuloplasty using the cone-beam computed tomography-assisted radiofrequency thermocoagulation system in a patient with severe vertebral deformity: a case report
BackgroundComplex anatomical features are challenging for minimally invasive intradiscal therapy owing to insufficient visualization for accurate...
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Surgical interventions for Bertolotti’s syndrome: case report and review of unsatisfactory cases in the literature
BackgroundBertolotti’s syndrome (BS) is characterized by the enlargement of transverse processes in caudal lumbar segments, causing chronic and...
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The rotation of preoperative-presumed lowest instrumented vertebra: Is it a risk factor for distal adding-on in Lenke 1A/2A curve treated with selective thoracic fusion?
PurposeTo investigate whether the rotation of preoperative-presumed lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV) is a risk factor for adding-on (AO) in...
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Predictors for quality of life improvement after surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy: a prospective multi-center study
BackgroundDegenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) can significantly impair a patient’s quality of life (QOL). In this study, we aimed to identify...
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The effectiveness of preoperative assessment using a patient-specific three-dimensional pseudoarticulation model for minimally invasive posterior resection in a patient with Bertolotti’s syndrome: a case report
BackgroundBertolotti’s syndrome is widely known to cause low back pain in young patients and must be considered as a differential diagnosis. Its...
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Incidence of major and minor vascular injuries during lateral access lumbar interbody fusion procedures: a retrospective comparative study and systematic literature review
During lateral lumbar fusion, the trajectory of implant insertion approaches the great vessels anteriorly and the segmental arteries posteriorly,...
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Thoracic and lumbar spine pedicle morphology in Japanese patients
PurposePedicle morphology is important for intraoperative surgical anatomy and to define pedicle screw design and parameters. However, differences of...
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Estimation of the relationship between the sacral hiatus and other dorsal sacral parameters using principle component analysis
PurposeCorrect localization of the sacral hiatus is essential for administering a successful caudal epidural block. The purpose of this study is to...
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Atypical patterns of spinal segment degeneration in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms
PurposeAbdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) affect the vascular perfusion of the lumbar spine. The treatment of AAAs with endovascular aortic aneurysm...
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Is there an anatomic basis for the different behavior of Lenke types 1AR and 1AL in idiopathic scoliosis? A study on facet joint tropism influence
IntroductionAIS type 1 Curves are sub-classified based on the tilt of L4 as 1AR and 1AL. These curves are different w.r.t their curve behavior,...
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Lumbosacral transitional vertebra in the young men population with low back pain: anatomical considerations and degenerations (transitional vertebra types in the young men population with low back pain)
IntroductionTo evaluate the prevalence of subtypes of congenital lumbosacral transition vertebra (LSTV) in young male populations with low back pain...
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Lowest instrumented vertebrae selection in posterior fusion of Lenke 3C/6C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: L3 versus L4, when LEV is L4
IntroductionIn structural thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) curves, lowest instrumented vertebra is selected mostly as the lower end vertebra (LEV). To...
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Distribution and imaging characteristics of spina bifida occulta in young people with low back pain: a retrospective cross-sectional study
PurposeSpina bifida occulta (SBO) is one of the most common congenital spinal deformities. Although many studies have demonstrated the influence of...
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Selective venous sampling in primary hyperparathyroidism caused by ectopic parathyroid gland: a case report and literature review
BackgroundAs an invasive technique, selective venous sampling (SVS) is considered a useful method to identify a lesion’s location to increase the...
