Evaluation of surgeon and patient radiation exposure by imaging technology in patients undergoing thoracolumbar fusion: systematic review of the literature
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Minimally invasive spine techniques are becoming increasingly
popular owing to their ability to reduce operative morbidity and recovery times. The …
popular owing to their ability to reduce operative morbidity and recovery times. The …
Magnetic resonance image features identify glioblastoma phenotypic subtypes with distinct molecular pathway activities
H Itakura, AS Achrol, LA Mitchell, JJ Loya… - Science translational …, 2015 - science.org
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and highly lethal primary malignant brain tumor in
adults. There is a dire need for easily accessible, noninvasive biomarkers that can delineate …
adults. There is a dire need for easily accessible, noninvasive biomarkers that can delineate …
[HTML][HTML] Intra-and interobserver reliability of the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score system for instability in spine metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mechanical instability is one of the two main indications for surgical intervention in patients
with metastatic spine disease. Since its publication in 2010, the Spinal Instability Neoplastic …
with metastatic spine disease. Since its publication in 2010, the Spinal Instability Neoplastic …
Treatment approaches for Scheuermann kyphosis: a systematic review of historic and current management
OBJECTIVE Scheuermann kyphosis (SK) is an idiopathic kyphosis characterized by anterior
wedging of≥ 5° at 3 contiguous vertebrae managed with either nonoperative or operative …
wedging of≥ 5° at 3 contiguous vertebrae managed with either nonoperative or operative …
Predictors of cerebral aneurysm persistence and occlusion after flow diversion: a single-institution series of 445 cases with angiographic follow-up
OBJECTIVE Flow diversion requires neointimal stent overgrowth to deliver aneurysm
occlusion. The existing literature on aneurysm occlusion is limited by heterogeneous follow …
occlusion. The existing literature on aneurysm occlusion is limited by heterogeneous follow …
Augmented reality–assisted pedicle screw insertion: a cadaveric proof-of-concept study
OBJECTIVE Augmented reality (AR) is a novel technology that has the potential to increase
the technical feasibility, accuracy, and safety of conventional manual and robotic computer …
the technical feasibility, accuracy, and safety of conventional manual and robotic computer …
Cavernous malformation of brainstem, thalamus, and basal ganglia: a series of 176 patients
P Pandey, EM Westbroek, PA Gooderham… - …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Cavernous malformations (CMs) in deep locations account for 9% to 35%
of brain malformations and are surgically challenging. OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical …
of brain malformations and are surgically challenging. OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical …
Multimodality management of Spetzler-Martin Grade III arteriovenous malformations
Object Grade III arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are diverse because of their variations
in size (S), location in eloquent cortex (E), and presence of central venous drainage (V) …
in size (S), location in eloquent cortex (E), and presence of central venous drainage (V) …
Flow diversion of posterior circulation cerebral aneurysms: a single-institution series of 59 cases
BACKGROUND Posterior circulation cerebral aneurysms are at higher risk of rupture and
are more symptomatic than those in the anterior circulation. Existing treatments carry …
are more symptomatic than those in the anterior circulation. Existing treatments carry …
Robot-assisted versus freehand instrumentation in short-segment lumbar fusion: experience with real-time image-guided spinal robot
Objective Increasing patient demand for minimally invasive surgery and increased payer
emphasis on quality-based payment schema have created a need for technologies that …
emphasis on quality-based payment schema have created a need for technologies that …