This post spotlights 2 new studies in JBJS that examined outcomes of spine surgery using nationwide databases. Patients with degenerative lumbar disease may turn to
Category: Spine
Dr. Matt Schmitz, JBJS Deputy Editor for Social Media, discusses 3 recent studies that reflect the rigorous standards, and challenges, of randomized clinical trials (RCTs).
Investigators in France evaluated the long-term outcomes of 1- and 2-level total disc arthroplasty (TDA) in patients with chronic lumbar degenerative disc disease. A total
For patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), could certain aspects of the spine examination be reliably conducted via telemedicine? Dr. Matt Schmitz, JBJS Deputy Editor
As reported recently on OrthoBuzz, a study by Nian et al. provides novel exploration of microbiota and metabolites in patients with Modic changes—changes in vertebral
In a new study in JBJS, investigators found that surgical intervention “may confer a survival benefit” in elderly patients with dementia who sustain a type-II
New insights regarding osteoporosis treatment and fracture prevention are highlighted in the recent JBJS Guest Editorial What’s New in Osteoporosis: Emphasis on the Aging Athlete.
Investigators in Japan shed light on the long-term effects of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) on patient outcomes. As they note, the incidence of these fragility
A video abstract is available with the new Level I study in JBJS by Nassr et al.: Lumbar Facet Arthroplasty Versus Fusion for Grade-I Degenerative
Recent findings in spine surgery on topics such as lumbar facet arthroplasty, pain management, nicotine use, and more are presented in the new JBJS Guest