…NY). The findings from Kumar19 comparing decompression alone and decompression with interlaminar stabilization, combined with the publication from Musacchio26 comparing five-year outcomes of decompression with interlaminar stabilization and decompression…
Read More…(TE: -2.1; 95% CI: -3.2 to -1.0), and satisfaction (TE: 11.7; 95% CI: 4.5 to 18.9) index scores with S compared to NS at 2 yrs; most common operative…
Read More…consists of three components: upper and lower plates composed of cobalt-chrome molybdenium alloy (CoCrMo) and a monoconvex ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene inlay.69 Combined, these components form a spherical articulating device…
Read More…2006. This device consists of three components: upper and lower plates composed of cobalt-chrome molybdenium alloy (CoCrMo) and a monoconvex ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene inlay.69 Combined, these components form a…
Read More…vertebral augmentation of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture: a comparison of balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2010;130(9):1157-1166. Kumar K, Nguyen R, Bishop S. A comparative analysis of…
Read More…1 studies demonstrating decreased adjacent segment degeneration, minimal component wear issues, and lower revision rates than fusion. Rationale A common definition of an experimental technique is one that is…
Read More…time points reported fusion rates were not statistically different with the Grafton-autograft group at 86% versus the ICBG at 92%. In summary, a commercial DBM has been shown to…
Read More…What Causes It? Spine. 2006; 31: 2151-2161. Aebi M. The adult scoliosis. Eur Spine J. 2005; 14: 925-948. Alkherayf F, Wai EK, Tsai EC, Agbi C. Daily smoking and…
Read More…and Tan KJ. Effects of corticosteroids on nerve root recovery after spinal nerve root compression. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2002, 403:248-255 Hui JHP, Wong HK, Chatterji and Lee…
Read More…patients. So comparative effectiveness research will use meta-analysis, randomized comparative trials, and datamining of giant patient registries to compare two or more real-world treatments in the typical real-world patient…
Read More…and Research (AHRQ) Comments specific to Qs 1-3 – there is concern with using non-operative therapies as a comparator for fusion; if the patient fails, why is that a…
Read More…final rule goes into effect on January 1, 2016. CMS is accepting public comments on the final rule until 5 p.m. EST on December 29, 2015. Submit individual comments…
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