Spinal Fusion
Robot-guided spinal fusion may improve clinical outcomes vs. fluoroscopy-guided fusion
SAN FRANCISCO — Robot-guided spinal fusion may improve clinical outcomes compared with fluoroscopy-guided spinal fusion, according to results presented here.
VIDEO: Weight loss may decrease postoperative complication risk after lumbar spinal fusion
SAN FRANCISCO — Severe or morbidly obese patients had increased operative times, estimated blood loss and rates of surgical site infection after lumbar spinal fusion vs. patients with lower BMI, according to data presented here.
Renovos Biologics receives FDA breakthrough device designation for bone fusion gel
Biocomposites has announced its investee company Renovos Biologics has received FDA breakthrough device designation of its Renovite bone morphogenic protein-2 proprietary, synthetic, nanoclay bone fusion gel, according to a press release.
Pulsed electromagnetic stimulation yields positive outcomes after lumbar spinal fusion
Published results showed patients at risk for pseudoarthrosis who received pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation as an adjunct treatment after lumbar spinal fusion had improvements in pain, function and quality of life.
Early physical therapy maintains alignment, decreases pain after cervicothoracic fusion
According to presented results, patients who started physical therapy within 6 weeks after cervicothoracic fusion had better maintenance of alignment and improved pain scores compared with patients who started therapy after 6 weeks.
VIDEO: Psychosocial assessment may benefit pediatric patients with cerebral palsy
In this video, M. Wade Shrader, MD, discussed the impact of preoperative psychosocial assessment on length of stay in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy undergoing hip reconstruction or spinal fusion.
Integrate-C fusion cage from HAPPE Spine gets FDA 510(k) clearance
The Integrate-C Interbody Fusion System by HAPPE Spine, a spinal fusion cage designed for enhanced bone ingrowth, has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, according to a press release.
Biomechanical CT may identify patients at risk for reoperation, vertebral fracture
Published results showed biomechanical CT analysis may identify patients aged 50 years or older with primary spinal fusion and osteoporosis who had elevated risks for reoperation and vertebral fracture.
Liposomal bupivacaine decreases opioids in adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion
Results showed a postoperative pain management protocol with liposomal bupivacaine decreased opioids and length of stay and improved ambulation in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who underwent posterior spinal fusion.
Anterior decompression may be safe for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
LAS VEGAS — Results presented here showed anterior decompression and fusion via a posterolateral approach may be safe and effective for treatment of beak-type ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the thoracic spine.