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Radiographic and clinical effects of core stabilization on cervical pain and sagittal balance in forward head posture: a randomized controlled trial
Ahmed Mahmoud Mohamed Shabana, Reda Sayed Ashour, Ahmad Salamah Yamany, Abeer Farag Hanafy
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):431-441.

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Association of glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist therapy with postsurgical outcomes following multilevel correction for adult spinal deformity: a propensity score-matched analysis
Cassandra D’Amico, Benjamin Jacques, Robert Ferdon, Jason Silvestre, Stephen Lewis, et al.
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):442-454.

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Impact of abscess type on outcomes following posterior fixation for thoracolumbar pyogenic spondylitis: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Hisanori Gamada, Toru Funayama, Yosuke Ogata, Takane Nakagawa, Takahiro Sunami, et al.
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):455-465.

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Can intraoperative T1 tilt predict postoperative shoulder imbalance in patients with Lenke 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?: a retrospective study in Japan
Yuki Kinoshita, Yusuke Hori, Masaki Kawamura, Takashi Namikawa, Masatoshi Hoshino, et al.
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):466-474.

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Thoracolumbar spine surgery in the post-pandemic era: a national retrospective analysis of thrombotic complications, vaccination status, and prior hospitalization with COVID-19
Serena Liu, Anthony Kohler Chiu, Rohan Iyer Suresh, Hershil Patel, Sandeep Bains, et al.
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):475-485.

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The impact of preoperative nutritional status on 30-day outcomes after elective lumbar laminectomy for lumbar stenosis: a population-based cohort analysis
Taylor Furst, Aman Singh, Prasanth Romiyo, Tyler Schmidt
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):486-497.

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Single-slice computed tomography-derived pedicle screw trajectory Hounsfield unit values predict screw loosening after lumbar fusion: a retrospective study in Japan
Shuji Yamamoto, Satoshi Komatsubara, Takaaki Fujiki, Katsuya Mitamura, Masakazu Ishikawa
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):498-505.

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Anterior epidural fat as a diagnostic marker on magnetic resonance imaging for differentiating isthmic and degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a retrospective study
Kunkun Sheng, Renjie Peng, Shengjun Qian, Lei Yu, Zhan Wang
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):506-514.

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Surgical management protocol for anterior-only reduction and fixation for acute, delayed and old subaxial cervical facet dislocation: a retrospective study of 87 consecutive cases in China
Zhengfeng Zhang
Asian Spine J. 2026;20(3):515-524.

CT-derived hounsfield unit mapping for pedicle screw planning in degenerative lumbar disease: a narrative review
Shabir Ahmed Dhar, Reyaz Ahmed Dar, Tarsem Lal Motten, Tahir Ahmad Dar, Sabqat Farooq, et al.
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Neuropathic pain and sarcopenia based on skeletal muscle mass assessment following lumbar spinal stenosis surgery: a prospective observational study in Japan
Kohei Uomi, Yoshihito Sakai, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Hiroki Matsui, Ryo Sato, et al.
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Proximal junction uninstrumented bone fusion for proximal junctional kyphosis/failure prevention: a retrospective matched cohort study in Korea
Seung-Jae Hyun, Ki-Jeong Kim, Howard S An, Sungjae An
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Extent of intramedullary short tau inversion recovery signal change predicts traumatic cervical spinal cord injury outcomes in surgically treated older adults: a multicenter study in Japan
Takashi Takizawa, Shota Ikegami, Masashi Uehara, Hiroki Oba, Noriaki Yokogawa, et al.
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Optimization of spine surgery outcomes in patients with osteoporosis: a comprehensive narrative review
Chang-Nam Kang, Hee Jung Son, Sung Cheol Park, Won Rak Choi
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Review Article

Development and validation of the Korean version of the Modified Japanese Orthopedic Association Score: a prospective questionnaire study
Seungmin Lee, Chang Ju Hwang, Jae Hwan Cho, Han-Dong Lee, Jiwon Park, et al.
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Clinical Study

Cement-augmented endplate-penetrating pedicle screws for osteoporotic vertebral collapse: a technical note
Masahiro Kawanishi, Hidekazu Tanaka, Yutaka Ito, Naokado Ikeda, Kunio Yokoyama, et al.
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Technical Note

Responsiveness and minimal clinically important difference of the Brief BESTest 12 months after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective cohort study in Japan
Tomoyoshi Sakaguchi, Masato Tanaka, Shinya Arataki, Tadashi Komatsubara, Toshinori Ohmori, et al.
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Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy combined with sinuvertebral nerve ablation for lumbar disc herniation with Modic type I endplate changes: a retrospective case-control study
Lei Liu, Meng Han
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Predictive factors for greater than 15° thoracic kyphosis gain following surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective comparative study in Japan
Jein Boon Chen, Masato Tanaka, Shinya Arataki, Tadashi Komatsubara, Akiyoshi Miyamoto, et al.
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Efficacy and safety of a thermosensitive poloxamer-based hydrogel as an anti-adhesive agent in full-endoscopic spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial in Thailand
Vit Kotheeranurak, Nattapat Tangchitcharoen, Sompoom Sunpaweravong, Surachat Jaroenwareekul, Worawat Limthongkul, et al.
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Transforaminal microtubular discectomy for extraforaminal disc herniation using a 14-mm retractor
Arvind G. Kulkarni, Deepika Jain, Priyambada Kumar, Bala Ganeshan T, Prikshit Ohri, et al.
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Emerging growth modulation techniques in treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a meta-analysis of the outcomes and safety of anterior vertebral body tethering and ApiFix
Eduardo Hevia, Jesús Burgos, Vicente García, Hashem Altabbaa, Gonzalo Mariscal, et al.
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Review Article

Comparison of index-level reoperation-free survival and complication rates between endoscopic and conventional transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective comparative study in Korea
Myung Soo Youn, Yoon Jae Cho, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee
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Growth factor-loaded scaffolds for locomotor recovery after traumatic spinal cord injuries: a meta-analysis of preclinical evidence
Shayan Roshdi Dizaji, Amirreza Peyrovinasab, Amirmohammad Toloui, Ghazal Tavakoli, Amir Azimi, et al.
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Review Article

Brain activation is correlated with patient-reported outcomes in patients with chronic lower back pain: a prospective observational study in Japan
Shinji Tanishima, Yasunori Kotani, Eijiro Yamashita, Tokumitsu Mihara, Chikako Takeda, et al.
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The top-down driver: a comprehensive review of cervical alignment as the final frontier for global spinal sagittal balance and its practical application in deformity correction
Seok Woo Kim, Tae-Hwan Kim, Seok-In Jang, Bong-Su Mun, Hendra Tjong, et al.
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Review Article

Differential association of psoas and paraspinal muscle volumes with appendicular lean mass index: AI-derived lumbar computed tomography three-dimensional volumetric indices in older Korean Women: an observational study
Eun Chae Lee, Jang Hyuk Cho, Dong Gyu Lee
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Magnetic resonance imaging-derived vertebral bone quality correlates with computed tomography-derived bone density and paraspinal muscle degeneration: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mohammad Mahdi Aghaei, Armin Babaei, Sadegh Bagherzadeh, Faramarz Roohollahi, Mark Greenberg, et al.
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Review Article

Comparison between endoscopic lumbar discectomy with and without annulus fibrosus suturing: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rowen Lin, Justin Chung, Evan Dunn, Grace Kim, Kevin Mo, et al.
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Review Article

Preoperative coronal magnetic resonance imaging: a critical evaluation of the Kambin’s triangle for the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion procedure
Koopong Siribumrungwong, Bunyaporn Wuttiworawanit, Punnawit Pinitchanon, Chanon Chiarnpattanodom, Thongchai Suntharapa
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Comparing the efficacy of biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in lumbar degenerative diseases: an umbrella review and meta‑analysis
Mohammadreza Bozorgmanesh, Khalil Komlakh, Samaneh Asgari, Mohammad Reza Ramezanpour, Sina Javidmehr
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Cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analysis of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus posterolateral fusion for single-level lumbar spinal stenosis in Thailand: a bidirectional cohort study
Watcharapong Eiamjumras, Panya Luksanapruksa, Pochamana Phisalprapa, Chayanis Kositamongkol, Sarunya Poolpol, et al.
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Surgical complications of kyphoscoliosis secondary to neurofibromatosis type 1: a systematic review
Xinwei Wang, Ziquan Li, Xiaohan Ye, You Du, Yiwei Zhao, et al.
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Review Article

Effects of conservative exercise-based interventions on spinal curvature, respiratory function, and quality of life in patients with idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Jorge Velázquez Saornil, María Dolores Sosa Reina, Sagrario Pérez de la Cruz, Zacarías Sánchez Milá
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Bone quality and biologic enhancers for spinal fusion in osteoporosis: a narrative review
Dong-Ju Lim, Joon-Il La
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Review Article

Impact of patient-reported allergies and psychiatric history on lumbar interbody fusion outcomes: a retrospective cohort study in the United States
Jason Salvato, Evan Florey, Aidan Johnson, Michael Pheasant, Alex Tang, et al.
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Unilateral hemilaminectomy for intradural spinal tumors: a 10-year retrospective cohort study
Mehmet Alpay Çal, Selçuk Göçmen, Muhittin Emre Altunrende, Serdar Kahraman
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Long-term outcomes of primary percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis
Conor McNamee, David Kelly, Oisin Shannon, Jake Michael McDonnell, Stacey Darwish, et al.
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Review Article

Spinopelvic alignment in asymptomatic adults: a global meta-analysis quantifying heterogeneity and proposing a functional parameter hierarchy
Yanis Shavlovskiy, Vladimir Nikolenko
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Review Article

How statistically fragile are randomized controlled trial outcomes of balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures?
Alexander Yu, Kareem Samir Mohamed, Mark Kurapatti, Junho Song, Jonathan James Huang, et al.
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Predictors of failed closed reduction in subaxial cervical dislocations with interlocked facets: a retrospective cohort study
Akio Kawamoto, Takashi Kageyama, Tadashi Yahata, Yasuhisa Ueda, Hokuto Morii, et al.
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Clinical and radiological outcomes of biportal endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy: a single-center retrospective cohort study with 1-year follow-up
Tran Vu Hoang Duong, Pham Anh Tuan, Phan Quang Son, Le Tan Bao, Phan Dinh Thanh, et al.
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Comparison of Korean questionnaires for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective study
Il-Soo Eun, Hak Sang Kim, Han Sol Kim, Yoon Jae Cho, Tae Sik Goh, et al.
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Insights into posterior cervical biportal endoscopic spine surgery outcomes in radiculopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bryan Gervais de Liyis, Stevanus Christian Surya, Sulaiman Liyis, Tjokorda Istri Putri Mahadewi, Amal Rizky, et al.
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Comparison of functional and radiographic outcomes between two-level oblique lumbar interbody fusion and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in degenerative lumbar disease: a retrospective study in Thailand
Worawat Limthongkul, Kittitouch Jirakiat, Maruay Tanayavong, Surachat Jaroenwareekul, Wicharn Yingsakmongkol, et al.
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Opioid-sparing effect of postoperative continuous intravenous nefopam in multilevel degenerative lumbar spinal fusion: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Borriwat Santipas, Panya Luksanapruksa, Suwimon Tangwiwat, Piyawadee Rungmongkolsab, Sarunya Poolpol, et al.
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Artificial intelligence–based detection of acute postoperative airway complications following anterior cervical spine surgery: a retrospective imaging evaluation
Gil Kimchi, Shachar Shemesh, David Levin, Ran Harel
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LIVS Dictionary: reference values for lumbar intervertebral spacing in a Chinese population
Jianfei Hou, Zhen Ye, Yaru Wang, Kailiang Cheng, Yong Wang, et al.
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Neuronal regeneration with novel polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan scaffold and stem cells in canine spinal cord injury model: from development to animal studies
Yudha Mathan Sakti, Rusdy Ghazali Malueka, Ery Kus Dwianingsih, Rahadyan Magetsari, Teguh Aryandono, et al.
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Basic Study

Acute spinal cord injury: contemporary management and novel therapies
Han-Dong Lee, Nam-Su Chung, Hee-Woong Chung, Jong Min Baik, Dong Sub Im, et al.
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Review Article

Comparative analysis of MRI-based VBQ score and CT-based HU with DEXA-based T-score in assessing BMD in degenerative spine
N Arul Kumaran, Karthik Ramachandran, Nivendiran Kuppusamy, Pushpa Bhari Thippeswamy, Ajoy Prasad Shetty, et al.
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A nationwide perspective on ergonomic gaps in spine surgery: modifiable risk factors and gender-based findings
Priyambada Kumar, Mehul Sarkar, Mithilesh Nikam
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Impact of lumbar spinal canal stenosis on paravertebral muscle condition: an observational study in Japan
Jusei Kunimoto, Takahito Iga, Kazuki Takeda, Toshiki Okubo, Satoshi Suzuki, et al.
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Maximal facet tropism of 10.8° as a quantitative cutoff for predicting lumbar disk herniation in young elite athletes: a retrospective case-control study in Japan
Takayuki Kitahara, Masatoshi Morimoto, Naoto Ono, Takafumi Ohshima, Yuji Nagao, et al.
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the Hindi version of the AO Spine Patient Reported Outcome Spine Trauma questionnaire
Tharun Teja Aduri, Arjit Bansal, Deepak Kumar, Vijay Goni, Anil Kumar Kotteda
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Lumbar lordosis is signficantly greater on intraoperative prone X-ray than on preoperative standing or supine images: a retrospetive study of lordosis measurement from the United States
Wesley Manz, Andrew Gabig, Ian Wellington, Aidan Sweeney, Richard Wawrose, et al.
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Apical vertebral modulation with active apex correction technique for congenital early-onset scoliosis: a retrospective study
Bhavuk Garg, Ahmad M Hammad, Arpit Sahu, Mahmoud Hammad, Alaaeldin A. Ahmad
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Effect of posterior ligamentous complex integrity on O-arm navigation accuracy in thoracolumbar trauma: a prospective comparative study
Siddharth Aiyer, Sameer Nagpal, Ajay Kothari, Shailesh Hadgaonkar, Pramod Bhilare, et al.
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Minimally invasive spine surgery: current advantages, limitations, and future directions
Weonmin Cho, Soo-Bin Lee, Seong Ho Oh, Young-Seo Park, Kyung-Yil Kang
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Review Article

β2-microglobulin amyloid deposition and the RAGE-related inflammation pathway in ligamentum flavum thickening among patients undergoing hemodialysis: a comparative cross-sectional study from Japan
Keisuke Ishikawa, Yutaka Yabe, Yoshito Onoda, Takahiro Onoki, Kohei Takahashi, et al.
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Risk of vertebral artery injury associated with subaxial cervical pedicle screw malposition: cadaveric evidence and clinical relevance
Özcan Sönmez, Yahya Güvenç, Buket Gedik, Kadir Kolçak
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Surgical treatment of atlantoaxial dislocation using a novel posterior atlantoaxial screw–rod fixation system: a retrospective controlled study
Xiangyang Ma, Xiaobao Zou, Junlin Chen, Xinzhao Huang, Haozhi Yang, et al.
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Preoperative ligamentum flavum thickness as a predictor of the progression of postoperative hypertrophy at the cranial adjacent level after posterior lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective observational study in Japan
Tatsuhisa Takekawa, Takeshi Oichi, Masanori Hashimoto, Masahiro Hirahata, Muneyoshi Fujita, et al.
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Dissecting the Enigma: insights from a retrospective study from India on congenital craniovertebral junction anomalies
Deepika Jain, Tushar Rathod, Yash Prakash Ved, Arjit Vashishtha
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Preoperative erector spinae muscle quality is more important than leg muscle quality for postoperative walking recovery in lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective study in Japanese patients
Tomoyoshi Sakaguchi, Masato Tanaka, Mandar Borde, Jein Boon Chen, Shinya Arataki, et al.
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A retrospective Chinese study on optical–electromagnetic navigation-guided biportal endoscopic unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis: improving precision and efficiency
Xingchen Yao, Junpeng Liu, Li Guan, Jincai Yang, Aixing Pan, et al.
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Retrospective epidemiological study on cervical fracture dislocation in adolescents using the Diagnosis Procedure Combination database in Japan
Kazuma Doi, Naoki Otani, Norihiko Inoue, Junichi Mizuno, Kiyohide Fushimi, et al.
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Increased paraspinal muscles fatty infiltration and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy as independent predictors of posterior revision surgery following lateral lumbar interbody fusion with lateral plate fixation: a retrospective study
Zhan Wang, Shengjun Qian, Renjie Peng, Jun Li, Hao Li, et al.
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Does magnetic resonance imaging morphology correlate with preoperative neurological status in operatively treated lumbar canal stenosis? A retrospective study
Venugopal Menon, Akash Vishnu Mane, Mandar Borde, Sangram Rajale, Umesh Kanade, et al.
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Clinical Study

Does the right-sided approach in anterior cervical spine surgery increase the risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury?: a narrative review
Jim Li, David Vokes, Peter Heppner
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Review Article

Minimally invasive techniques and enabling technologies for adult spinal deformity: state of the art and future directions
Dong-Ho Kang, Jin-Sung Park, Se-Jun Park, Chong-Suh Lee, Samuel K. Cho
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Review Article

Total hip arthroplasty increases the odds of revision in lumbar fusion: a national cohort study
Yamenah Ambreen, Cole Veliky, Muhammad Talal Ibrahim, Nicolas Kuttner, Elizabeth Yu
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Clinical Study

Comparison of dexmedetomidine and morphine versus plain ropivacaine 0.2% for myofascial infiltration in thoracolumbar spinal fusion: a double-blind randomized trial
Sandeep Dey, Stuti Bhamri, Ankita Jaiswal, Kanika Gupta, Mukesh Mohan Gupta, et al.
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Risk factors for metastatic spinal cord compression in patients with spinal metastases: analysis of epidural metastases
Shuhei Ohyama, Yasuhiro Shiga, Yuki Shiratani, Noriyasu Toshi, Yuki Nagashima, et al.
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Development of a nomogram to predict the functional independence of activities of daily living in patients undergoing lumbosacral spine surgery: a retrospective study in Thailand
Nutkritta Thitithunwarat, Nattakitta Suksophonthana, Chuenchob Nisamaneepong, Paweena Kanyapila, Arnuphap Tanasakampai, et al.
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Clinical Study

Modified paravertebral foramen screw trajectory for posterior cervical spine fixation: feasibility of computed tomographic evaluation
Sadaki Mitsuzawa, Eijiro Onishi, Satoshi Ota, Shinnosuke Yamashita, Yoshihiro Tsukamoto, et al.
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Clinical Study

Sagittal alignment goals in adult spinal deformity surgery: a narrative review focusing on proximal junctional complications and clinical outcomes
Se-Jun Park, Han Jo Kim, Jin-Sung Park, Dong-Ho Kang, Chong-Suh Lee
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Review Article

Risk factors for cage subsidence following anterior–posterior spinal fixation in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a multicenter retrospective study
Yuki Kinoshita, Shinji Takahashi, Hiroyuki Yasuda, Masaki Terakawa, Sadahiko Konishi, et al.
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Clinical Study

Axial rotation predicts coronal correction in vertebral body tethering: a retrospective three-dimensional study in Hong Kong
Kai Chun Augustine Chan, Anjaly Saseendran, Kenny Yat Hong Kwan
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Opioid-free anesthesia yields superior results compared to opioid-based anesthesia in spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Yamenah Ambreen, Cole Veliky, Muhammad Talal Ibrahim, James Caid Kirven, Michelle Humeidan, et al.
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