Tag: Spinal Problems
Atraumatic Needles Prevent Postdural Puncture Headache
Significantly lower incidence of PDPH with atraumatic S-type versus traumatic Q-type needles
Aggressive Malpractice Environment Ups Hospital LOS
Increased hospitalization charges and length of stay, but no correlation with mortality
Spinal Cord Injuries Up Among the Elderly in U.S.
Falls are the major cause among Americans 65 and older, researchers say
MRI Can Visualize Effects of Traction on Herniated Discs
Changes include change in disc shape, reduction of herniated disc volume, widening of the facet joint
Teens More Satisfied Than Adults With Lumbar Disc Herniation Sx
More adolescent patients experience significantly decreased leg and back pain
Complication Rate Relatively Low for Anterior Lumbar Surgery
Review shows overall complication rate of 14.1%, with most complications at rate of 1% to 3%
Disc Degeneration Tied to Severe Abdominal Aortic Calcification
Higher mortality rates for highest tertile of overall grade score for abdominal aortic calcification
AANS: Three-Month Spine Surgery Outcomes Not Predictive
Correlation, but no prediction of 12-month outcomes after lumbar spine sx for degenerative disease
AANS: Pre-Op Working Status Predicts Return-to-Work
Pre-op working status is strongest predictor of post-op working status for lumbar discectomy patients
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Tops ACDF for Single-Level Cervical Dz
Lower readmission rates, lower reoperation rates, reduced index and total costs for CDA
