Tag: Spinal Problems
Similar Outcomes for Disc Surgery in Older, Younger Patients
But older patients have a higher risk of minor complications, longer hospital stays
Insurance Status Linked to Patient Safety in Lumbar Fusion
Medicaid, self-pay patients more likely to experience patient safety indicators
Higher ASA Class Not Tied to 30-Day Morbidity in Spinal Surgery
No higher 30-day morbidity with ASA >II in single-level elective anterior cervical discectomy, fusion
Patient Knowledge of Radiation Involved in Spinal Imaging Poor
Patients underestimate radiation dose for CT scans of cervical and lumbar spine, views of lumbar spine
Comorbidities Up Resource Use in Pediatric Spinal Fusion
For children undergoing spinal fusion, respiratory insufficiency, bladder dysfunction up LOS, cost
Surgery Can Benefit T2DM Control for Patients With Lumbar Stenosis
Post-op HbA1c changes linked to improvement in Oswestry Disability Index, JOA, JOABPEQ scores
Teleradiology Aids in Assessment of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures
Video clips of CT scans can be captured and transmitted to surgeons' personal smartphones
High-Frequency Spine Stimulation Offers Superior Pain Relief
Helps block pain signals better than low-frequency treatments for chronic back and leg pain
North American Spine Society, Oct. 26-29
The North American Spine Society 31st Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the North American Spine Society was held from Oct. 26 to...
Multiple Factors Tied to Spinal Op Fulfillment of Expectations
Findings in patients undergoing lumbar and cervical spine surgery who were surveyed pre- and post-op
