Spine News

WASHINGTON — Tranexamic acid administered intravenously before and after noncardiac surgery lowered the risk for life-threatening, major and critical organ bleeding compared with placebo, according to results of the POISE-3 trial.

CHICAGO — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Charla R. Fischer, MD, discussed the outcomes of implementing a multidisciplinary high-risk case conference for patients with spinal deformity.

National Doctors’ Day marks the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery by Crawford W. Long, MD, on March 30, 1842. To celebrate, Healio Orthopedics revisits stories that reflect on the impact of orthopedic surgeons.

CHICAGO — Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis procedural costs were significantly lower when a high-volume surgeon performed the surgery, according to research presented here.

CHICAGO — Access to medical cannabis may reduce opioid use for patients with chronic low back pain, with a higher chance of opioid cessation found among patients with lower baseline opioid use, according to results presented here.

According to published results, lateral lumbar interbody fusion improved long-term functional outcomes and patient satisfaction with low revision rates for adult patients with scoliosis.

4WEB Medical has announced the launch of a portfolio of hyperlordotic lateral implants for use in complex spine correction in anterior longitudinal release procedures, according to a press release.

Published results showed a decrease in the use of potentially low-value services among patients with low back pain, with reductions in the use of surgery, opioids and imaging from 2011 to 2019.

A 23-year-old woman presented to clinic for evaluation of neck pain, right hand and ulnar forearm numbness and tingling. She reported several years of neck pain and right upper extremity “heaviness.”

The American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Programs released new guidelines for trauma centers with recommendations for evaluation and management of adults with spinal column fractures and spinal cord injuries, according to a release.