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Real-Time Location System Assessment of Early Postoperative Recovery After Lumbar Decompression According to Surgical Approach
Neurospine. 2026;23(2):459-472.   Published online April 30, 2026
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Real-Time Location System Assessment of Early Postoperative Recovery After Lumbar Decompression According to Surgical Approach
Neurospine. 2026;23(2):459-472.   Published online April 30, 2026
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To evaluate early postoperative mobility after lumbar decompression using real-time location system (RTLS)-derived objective metrics and to explore differences in mobility patterns between biportal endoscopic decompression and open decompression.
Methods
This retrospective cohort study included 323 patients who underwent lumbar decompression for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis between March 2020 and May 2024. RTLS sensors embedded in wristbands continuously recorded patient mobility during postoperative days (PODs) 1–4. Primary RTLS-derived outcomes included total walking distance, mean walking speed, and active movement ratios (top 20% and top 50%). Between-group comparisons were performed using nonparametric tests. Propensity score matching and multivariable median quantile regression adjusting for age, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status, and preoperative mobility were conducted.
Results
RTLS identified differences in early postoperative activity patterns between surgical approaches. In adjusted analyses, activity-intensity–based metrics, particularly the top 20% activity ratio, remained significantly higher in the biportal endoscopic decompression group across multiple PODs. Subgroup analyses demonstrated minimal differences after single-level decompression, whereas activity-based differences were more frequently observed in multilevel procedures.
Conclusion
RTLS-based continuous monitoring detected differences in early postoperative activity patterns following lumbar decompression. These findings support the role of RTLS as an objective tool for assessing early functional recovery in spine surgery.
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Real-Time Water Pressure Monitoring in Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Neurospine. 2025;22(3):812-818.   Published online September 30, 2025
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Real-Time Water Pressure Monitoring in Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Neurospine. 2025;22(3):812-818.   Published online September 30, 2025
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Unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery is a minimally invasive technique that uses continuous irrigation to improve visualization and control bleeding. Effective water pressure management is crucial for patient safety, particularly at the cervical and thoracic levels where spinal cord injury risk is higher. However, real-time pressure monitoring remains underexplored. This study evaluates the impact of real-time water pressure monitoring on safety during UBE surgery.
Methods
A prospective study was conducted involving 20 patients undergoing UBE lumbar spine surgery. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on the irrigation system: gravity-based or infusion pump. Real-time water pressure was monitored using a digital sensor throughout surgery. Each procedure was categorized into 3 phases: phase I, working space preparation; phase II, laminectomy; phase III, flavectomy, dura exposure, and discectomy. Data was analyzed according to the type of irrigation system and surgical phase.
Results
The mean water pressure in the surgical field during UBE spine surgery was 17.98± 8.07 mmHg, with no significant differences between surgical phases. However, the infusion pump system maintained significantly lower mean pressure (12.10±3.51 mmHg) compared to the gravity-based system (23.86±6.97 mmHg, p=0.001). The infusion pump system consistently maintained a significantly lower mean water pressure compared to the gravity-based system.
Conclusion
Real-time water pressure monitoring during UBE surgery enhances safety by enabling improved control of pressure within the surgical field. Both the gravity-based and infusion pump systems safely maintained working space pressure, with the pump system showing significantly lower pressure levels.

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  • Case Report: Spinal epidural lipomatosis with incomplete cauda equina syndrome treated with unilateral biportal endoscopic technique
    Zaiyin Deng, Yujin Wang, Mohammed Saud Shaik, Duanyang Li, Rongjing Di, Zhourui Wu, Bin Ma
    Frontiers in Surgery.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Epidemiology of spinal cord hypertension syndrome in water-mediated uniportal full endoscopic thoracolumbar surgery: a single-center experience
    Haiyang Wu, Luyang Wang, Yiping Zheng, Xizhong Zhu, Wanqi Ren, Ziheng Li, Shoule Ma, Mingwang Zhao, Xingchen Li, Yusheng Xu
    European Spine Journal.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Oncology

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Advances in Metastatic Disease Spinal Oncology: Novel Technology Without Forgetting the Fundamentals of Surgical Treatment
Neurospine. 2025;22(3):829-845.   Published online September 30, 2025
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Advances in Metastatic Disease Spinal Oncology: Novel Technology Without Forgetting the Fundamentals of Surgical Treatment
Neurospine. 2025;22(3):829-845.   Published online September 30, 2025
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Metastatic spine disease represents a growing therapeutic challenge that demands a balance between incorporating emerging technologies while respecting the fundamental principles during clinical decision-making. Advances in adjuvant therapies, including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and chemotherapy, have significantly improved long-term patient survival. Surgical decision-making should be guided by well-established frameworks such as the NOMS (neurologic, oncologic, mechanical, systemic) criteria, the ESCC (epidural spinal cord compression) scale, and the SINS (spinal instability neoplastic score), ensuring a structured and evidence-based approach to treatment. The integration of minimally invasive techniques, including percutaneous instrumentation, ablation techniques, and biportal endoscopic approaches, has reduced surgical morbidity and facilitated faster recovery. Additionally, carbon fiber implants are revolutionizing spinal stabilization by allowing better postoperative visualization of any local recurrence and easier radiation planning. SBRT has emerged as a critical modality, offering precise, high-dose radiation with minimal toxicity to the spinal cord, improving local tumor control and patient outcomes. A multidisciplinary approach remains paramount, requiring collaboration between spine surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists. In this narrative review, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of metastatic spine tumor management, focusing on: (1) fundamentals of metastatic spine care, (2) minimally invasive surgical techniques, (3) the use of carbon fiber screws, (4) SBRT, and (5) ways to maximize patient safety.

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  • Neoplastic Cauda Equina Syndrome: When Do We Not Operate?
    Harsh Jain, Advith Sarikonda, Tamia Potter, Campbell Liles, Robert J. Dambrino, Ryan Whitaker, Scott L. Zuckerman
    Neurosurgery Practice.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Intra-, Epidural And Intracranial Pressure Changes During Interlaminar Endoscopy, With and Without Dural Tear
Neurospine. 2025;22(2):583-591.   Published online June 30, 2025
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Intra-, Epidural And Intracranial Pressure Changes During Interlaminar Endoscopy, With and Without Dural Tear
Neurospine. 2025;22(2):583-591.   Published online June 30, 2025
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Objective
Endoscopic spine surgery implies possibly severe complications of the central nervous system, from headache to seizures and autonomic dysreflexia. These adverse events might be due to increased intracranial pressure (ICP), presumably induced by increased spinal intra-/epidural pressure caused by fluid irrigation. This study was designed to perform interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy (IELD) at different irrigation fluid settings while monitoring its effect on intra-/epidural and ICPs, with and without dural tears.
Methods
Spinal intradural pressures were measured by introducing catheters through a sacral approach to human cadavers’ lumbar, thoracic, and cervical levels. Additionally, an epidural probe was placed at L3–4. ICP was measured by an intraventricular probe. IELD was performed at L3–4, and the effect of varying irrigation pressures by different endoscopic pump systems and gravity-based irrigation on intra-/epidural and ICP pressures was measured before and after durotomy at L3–4.
Results
Intradural pressure at L3–4 correlated linearly with increasing irrigation pressure, irrespective of the used pump system (median pressure increase at 100-mmHg irrigation pressure: system I: 7 mmHg, r=0.94, p=0.002; system II: 7 mmHg, r=0.89, p=0.017) or gravity (8 mmHg, r=0.93, p=0.242). This effect was also seen intradurally at the thoracic/cervical spine, epidural, and intracranial level, and was even more pronounced with the maneuver of outflow-occlusion and a dural tear present.
Conclusion
While performing IELD, pump pressures correlated linearly to intra-/epidural pressures and ICPs. Pressures did not rise to concerningly high levels without outflow-occlusion, even with increased pump pressures. In the presence of a dural tear, higher pump pressures exacerbated by occlusion may lead to deleterious intradural and ICP elevations.

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  • Biportal endoscopic foraminotomy of the L7–S1 neuroforamen in dogs: Description of surgical technique and ex vivo comparison with conventional open dorsolateral foraminotomy
    Dimitrios Bekiaridis, Antonio Pozzi, Frank Steffen, Julian Guevar, Lucas A. Smolders
    Veterinary Surgery.2026; 55(4): 837.     CrossRef
  • A Protocol to Preserve the Dural Safety Margin During Simultaneous Hybrid Lumbar Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy and Cervical Laminoplasty
    Karson Tam, H.Y. Li, H.K. Lo, W.L. Kam
    World Neurosurgery.2026; 209: 124877.     CrossRef
  • Epidemiology of spinal cord hypertension syndrome in water-mediated uniportal full endoscopic thoracolumbar surgery: a single-center experience
    Haiyang Wu, Luyang Wang, Yiping Zheng, Xizhong Zhu, Wanqi Ren, Ziheng Li, Shoule Ma, Mingwang Zhao, Xingchen Li, Yusheng Xu
    European Spine Journal.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Validation of the VIEW score: a novel intraoperative grading scale for visualization in endoscopic spine surgery
    Vit Kotheeranurak, Surachat Jaroenwareekul, Jin-Sung Kim, Christoph Siepe, Don Young Park, Javier Quillo-Olvera, Worawat Limthongkul, Wicharn Yingsakmongkol, Weerasak Singhatanadgige
    European Spine Journal.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Preliminary Report of Full-Endoscopic Spinal Dural Repair Using Double-Arm Sutures With a Biportal Endoscopic System: Technical Note and Feasibility Evaluation in an Ex Vivo Porcine Model
    Kuo-Hua Chao, Chiu-Ming Chen, Jui-Jung Yang
    Operative Neurosurgery.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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Distinct Recovery Patterns After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Comparing Minimally Invasive and Open Approaches Using Mixed-Effects Segmented Regression
Neurospine. 2025;22(1):3-13.   Published online March 31, 2025
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Distinct Recovery Patterns After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Comparing Minimally Invasive and Open Approaches Using Mixed-Effects Segmented Regression
Neurospine. 2025;22(1):3-13.   Published online March 31, 2025
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While minimally invasive-transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) has shown superiority in key clinical metrics over the open approach, evidence regarding patient-reported outcomes remains limited. This study compared postoperative recovery trajectories and symptomatic improvement phases between MIS and open TLIF.
Methods
This retrospective review included patients who underwent single-level MIS or open TLIF. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for back and leg pain were collected preoperatively and postoperatively. Segmented regression analysis with mixed-effects modeling, allowing for identification of distinct recovery phases, compared symptomatic trends between approaches.
Results
Of 324 patients (268 MIS, 56 open), baseline demographics were similar except for greater preoperative leg pain in the MIS group (NRS: 6.0 vs. 5.0, p = 0.027). A segmented regression model identified 4 ODI recovery phases: postoperative disability phase (PDP, day 0 to 13), early improvement phase (day 13 to 28), late improvement phase (day 28 to 110), and plateau phase (later than day 110). The MIS group exhibited significantly lower disability exacerbation during PDP (β = 0.93 vs. 1.42 points per day, p = 0.008). Additionally, the plateau of NRS back occurred significantly earlier in the MIS group than in the open group (MIS, 26.7 ± 2.6 days vs. open, 51.7 ± 6.6 days, p < 0.001).
Conclusion
MIS-TLIF resulted in lower postoperative disability during the first 2 weeks compared to the open approach. Furthermore, low back pain achieved an earlier plateau in back pain by about 4 weeks in the MIS approach.

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  • Multifidus Muscle Atrophy Predicts Spinal Cage Subsidence After Lumbar Fusion
    Cong Zhang, Chengming Li, Xiaotao Wu, Xiaozhi Sun
    Journal of Pain Research.2026; Volume 19: 1.     CrossRef
  • Biomaterials and Noncoding RNA: The “Repair‐Alliance” Perspective in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
    Chen Liu, Zhengguang Li, Yongbo Zhang, Tianyi Ji, Hua Sun, Gen Wei, Liang Zhang, Juqun Xi
    Advanced Healthcare Materials.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Modified Integrated Health State Suggests Lower Cumulative Neck Pain–Related Disability After Cervical Disk Replacement Compared With Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion
    Tomoyuki Asada, Adin M. Ehrlich, Sereen Halayqeh, Eric R. Zhao, Adrian T. H. Lui, Andrea Pezzi, Austin C. Kaidi, Kasra Araghi, Vishaal Nayagam, Roger Freeman, Olivia C. Tuma, Tarek Harhash, Harvinder S. Sandhu, Todd J. Albert, Han Jo Kim, James C. Farmer,
    Neurosurgery.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Efficacy of low-dose Escherichia coli-derived recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 in minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
    Tae Hoon Kang, Jeongwoon Han, Minjoon Cho, Jae Hyup Lee
    European Spine Journal.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Clinical Outcomes and Patient Perspectives in Full Endoscopic Cervical Surgery: A Systematic Review
Neurospine. 2025;22(1):81-104.   Published online March 31, 2025
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Clinical Outcomes and Patient Perspectives in Full Endoscopic Cervical Surgery: A Systematic Review
Neurospine. 2025;22(1):81-104.   Published online March 31, 2025
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Objective
Full endoscopic cervical surgery (FECS) is an evolving minimally invasive approach for treating cervical spine disorders. This systematic review synthesizes current evidence on the clinical outcomes and patient perspectives associated with FECS, specifically evaluating its safety, efficacy, and overall patient satisfaction.
Methods
A systematic search of the PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science databases was conducted following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Studies published between January 2000 and September 2024 that reported on clinical outcomes or patient perspectives related to FECS were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS-I (Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies - of Interventions) tool and the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Inclusion criteria encompassed randomized controlled trials, prospective cohort studies, retrospective studies, and observational studies focused on adult populations undergoing FECS for cervical spine surgery.
Results
The final synthesis included 30 studies. FECS was associated with significant reductions in both cervical and radicular pain, as well as meaningful functional improvements, measured by standardized clinical scales such as the Neck Disability Index and visual analogue scale. Patient satisfaction rates were consistently high, with most studies reporting satisfaction exceeding 85%. Complication rates were low, primarily involving transient neurological deficits that were typically resolved without the need for further intervention. Nonrandomized studies generally presented a moderate risk of bias due to confounding and selection, whereas randomized controlled trials exhibited a low risk of bias.
Conclusion
FECS is a safe and effective minimally invasive surgical option for cervical spine disorders associated with substantial pain relief, functional improvement and high levels of patient satisfaction.

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  • Response to the letter to the editor: Inconsistencies in obesity criteria: implications for systematic reviews on endoscopic spine surgery
    Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, Watcharaporn Cholamjiak, Peem Sarasombath, Yudha Mathan Sakti, Pang Hung Wu, Meng-Huang Wu, Yu-Jen Lu, Lo Cho Yau, Zenya Ito, Sung Tan Cho, Dong-Gune Chang, Kang Taek Lim
    Asian Spine Journal.2026; 20(1): 211.     CrossRef
  • Full-Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy and Discectomy for Cervical Disc Hernia With Unilateral Radiculopathy
    Idris Gurpinar, Mehmet Yigit Akgun, Furkan Almas, Ozkan Ates
    Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique.2026; 11(1): 149.     CrossRef
  • Current Trends and Future Directions in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Review of Emerging Techniques and Evolving Management Paradigms
    Gianluca Galieri, Vittorio Orlando, Roberto Altieri, Manlio Barbarisi, Alessandro Olivi, Giovanni Sabatino, Giuseppe La Rocca
    Journal of Clinical Medicine.2025; 14(10): 3390.     CrossRef
  • Navigated Minimally Invasive Cervical and Cervicothoracic Fixation: A Technical Note on Surgical Technique and Proposed Classification
    Spyridon Komaitis, Konstantinos Zygogiannis, Sotirios Karatzoglou, Dimitrios Klitsinikos, Dritan Pasku, Khalid Salem
    Cureus.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Degenerative Spinal Diseases

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Open Versus Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Treatment of Single-Level Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study
Neurospine. 2025;22(1):40-47.   Published online March 31, 2025
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Open Versus Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Treatment of Single-Level Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study
Neurospine. 2025;22(1):40-47.   Published online March 31, 2025
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Objective
This study aims to assess global trends in the use of open surgery versus minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for the treatment of single-level L4–5 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS).
Methods
A cross-sectional online survey issued by the AO Spine Knowledge Forum Degenerative was conducted among AO Spine members between July and September 2023. Participants were presented with 3 clinical cases of L4–5 grade 1 DLS, each with varying degrees of stenosis and instability. The survey captured surgeon demographics and preferences for open versus MIS approaches. Statistical analysis, including chi-square tests and logistic regression, was performed to explore associations between surgical choices and surgeon demographics.
Results
A total of 943 surgeons responded, with 479 completing the survey. Open surgery was the preferred approach in all 3 cases (58.8%, 57.3%, and 42.4%, respectively), particularly in cases involving central and bilateral foraminal stenosis. MIS was the second most common choice, particularly for unilateral foraminal stenosis with mild instability (38.8%). Surgeons’ preferences varied significantly by region, age, and fellowship training, with younger and fellowship-trained surgeons more likely to prefer MIS.
Conclusion
The study highlights the continued predominance of open surgery for DLS, especially in complex cases, despite the growing acceptance of MIS. Significant regional and demographic variations in surgical preferences suggest the need for tailored guidelines and standardized training protocols to optimize patient outcomes. Future research should focus on the long-term efficacy of these approaches and the impact of evolving technologies on surgical decision-making.

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  • Minimally Invasive Options for Spondylolisthesis
    Chibuikem A. Ikwuegbuenyi, Mousa Hamad, Ibrahim Hussain, Roger Härtl
    Neurosurgery Clinics of North America.2026; 37(1): 39.     CrossRef
  • Long-term comparative study of Open-TLIF, MIS-TLIF, and UBE-TLIF in single-level degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis
    Jian Luo, Lihua Shen, Changshen Bao, Zhichao Gao
    European Journal of Medical Research.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Gianluca Galieri, Vittorio Orlando, Roberto Altieri, Manlio Barbarisi, Alessandro Olivi, Giovanni Sabatino, Giuseppe La Rocca
    Journal of Clinical Medicine.2025; 14(10): 3390.     CrossRef
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Full-Endoscopic J-Shaped Transforaminal L5 Nerve Decompression in Bertolotti Syndrome
Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1131-1136.   Published online December 31, 2024
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Full-Endoscopic J-Shaped Transforaminal L5 Nerve Decompression in Bertolotti Syndrome
Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1131-1136.   Published online December 31, 2024
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This case report and video demonstrate the technique of full-endoscopic J-shaped transforaminal L5 exiting nerve decompression in Bertolotti syndrome. Bertolotti syndrome, characterized by a congenital lumbosacral transitional vertebra, often results in mechanical lower back pain and nerve root compression. A 69-year-old male presented with progressive radiating pain in the right leg and tingling in the L5 dermatome. Lumbar spine MRI revealed a right foraminal disc herniation at the L5–S1 level, with calcification and foraminal stenosis. The patient was also diagnosed with Castellvi type I Bertolotti syndrome, featuring a large L5 transverse process and a high iliac crest. These anatomical variations complicated the transforaminal approach, creating a narrow safety zone for conventional methods. The approach began with docking on the L5 transverse process. Endoscopic drilling was performed in a J-shaped configuration to partially resect the transverse process and alar wing, facilitating endoscope insertion into Kambin’s triangle. Foraminal decompression was achieved by removing the tip of the superior articular process (SAP), thereby decompressing the L5 exiting nerve root. Full-endoscopic spine surgery offers a safe and effective alternative to traditional open techniques for L5 nerve decompression in Bertolotti syndrome. This video presentation illustrates the intraoperative endoscopic approach, detailing the decompression techniques and highlighting the minimally invasive advantages of this method.

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    Miguel Relvas-Silva, André Rodrigues Pinho, Vitorino Veludo, Daniel Medina-Dias, António Pereira Rodrigues, Hélio Alves, Maria Dulce Madeira, Pedro Alberto Pereira
    Diagnostics.2026; 16(4): 610.     CrossRef
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    Jie Zhang, Xuanwen Liu, En Song, Dan Chen, Hongda Zhou, Qin Luo
    International Orthopaedics.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Ryuichi WATANABE, Ryoji TOMINAGA, Kento TAKEBAYASHI, Yasushi OSHIMA, Hiroki IWAI, Hisashi KOGA
    Neurologia medico-chirurgica.2025; 65(12): 583.     CrossRef
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Transforaminal Lumbar Endoscopic Discectomy: A Novel Alternative for Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1210-1218.   Published online December 31, 2024
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Transforaminal Lumbar Endoscopic Discectomy: A Novel Alternative for Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1210-1218.   Published online December 31, 2024
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Objective
Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) represents an increasingly encountered condition in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of the present study is to assess the progress of health-related quality of life following transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) for LDH in patients suffering from RA.
Methods
Seventy-four patients, scheduled to undergo elective TELD for LDH, were prospectively enrolled in the study. Group A included 36 otherwise healthy individuals and group B 38 patients complementarily diagnosed with RA according to the 2010 ACR/EULAR (American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism) criteria. The Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form health survey (SF-36) was selected for the outcome assessment at baseline and postoperatively, at selected intervals at 6 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively.
Results
Group A presented statistically significantly higher scores in all SF-36 domains and all selected intervals (p<0.001), except for mental health parameter. All aspects of SF-36 questionnaire significantly improved postoperatively (p<0.001) and in each group independently. Nevertheless, the absolute improvement between consecutive time intervals did not differ significantly between the 2 groups.
Conclusion
Patients diagnosed with RA who undergo TELD for LDH demonstrate statistically significant improvement in their health status, as measured by SF-36 questionnaire, one year after the procedure. This improvement is comparable with normal individuals.

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  • Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Review of the Surgical Techniques, Indications and Anatomical Considerations
    Stylianos Kapetanakis, Mikail Chatzivasiliadis, Nikolaos Gkantsinikoudis, Konstantinos Pazarlis
    Journal of Clinical Medicine.2025; 14(24): 8961.     CrossRef
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Special Issue With Global Spine Journal

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Complications in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Last 10 Years: A Narrative Review
Neurospine. 2024;21(3):770-803.   Published online September 30, 2024
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Complications in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Last 10 Years: A Narrative Review
Neurospine. 2024;21(3):770-803.   Published online September 30, 2024
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Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) employs small incisions and advanced techniques to minimize tissue damage while achieving similar outcomes to open surgery. MISS offers benefits such as reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and lower costs. This review analyzes complications associated with MISS over the last 10 years, highlighting common issues and the impact of technological advancements.
Methods
A systematic review following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase via OVID, and Cochrane databases, covering publications from January 2013 to March 2024. Keywords related to MISS and complications were used. Studies on adult patients undergoing MISS with tubular, uniportal, or biportal endoscopy, reporting intraoperative or postoperative complications, were included. Non-English publications, abstracts, and small case series were excluded. Data on MISS approach, patient demographics, and complications were extracted and reviewed by 2 independent researchers.
Results
The search identified 880 studies, with 137 included after screening and exclusions. Key complications in cervical MISS were hematomas, transient nerve root palsy, and dural tears. In thoracic MISS, complications included cerebrospinal fluid leaks and durotomy. In lumbar MISS, common complications were incidental dural injuries, postoperative neuropathic conditions, and disc herniation recurrences. Complications varied by surgical approach.
Conclusion
MISS offers reduced anatomical disruption compared to open surgery, potentially decreasing nerve injury risk. However, complications such as nerve injuries, durotomies, and hardware misplacement still occur. Intraoperative neuromonitoring and advanced technologies like navigation can help mitigate these risks. Despite variability in complication rates, MISS remains a safe, effective alternative with ongoing advancements enhancing its outcomes.

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An Experimental Model for Fluid Dynamics and Pressures During Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
Neurospine. 2024;21(3):745-752.   Published online September 30, 2024
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An Experimental Model for Fluid Dynamics and Pressures During Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
Neurospine. 2024;21(3):745-752.   Published online September 30, 2024
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Endoscopic spine surgery is an emerging technique of minimally invasive spine surgery. However, headache, seizure, and autonomic dysreflexia are possible irrigation-related complications following full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD). Pressure elevation through fluid irrigation may contribute to these adverse events. A validated experimental model to investigate parameters for guideline definition is lacking. This study aimed to create an experimental setting for FELD with pressure assessments to prove the concept of repeatable and sensitive measurement of intracranial, intra- and epidural pressures during spine endoscopy.
Methods
To measure intradural pressure, catheters were introduced through a sacral approach and advanced to lumbar, thoracic, and cervical levels in human cadavers. Similarly, lumbar epidural and intracranial probes were placed. The dural sac was filled with Ringer solution to a physiologic pressure of 15 cmH2O. Lumbar endoscopy was performed on 3 human cadavers at the L3–4 level. Pressure changes were measured continuously at all sites and the effects of backflow-occlusion were monitored.
Results
Reproducibility of the experimental model was validated with catheters at the correct locations and stable compartmental pressure baselines at all levels for 3 specimens (mean±standard deviation: 1.3±2.9 mmHg, 9.0±2.0 mmHg, 6.0±1.2 mmHg, respectively). Pressure increase could be detected sensitively by closing the system with backflow-occlusion.
Conclusion
An experimental setup for feasible, repeatable, and precise pressure measurement during FELD in a human cadaveric setup has been developed. This allows investigation of the effects of endoscopic techniques and pump pressures on intra-, epidural and intracranial pressure and enables ranges of safe pump pressures per clinical situations.

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Surgeon Preference Regarding Wound Dressing Management in Lumbar Fusion Surgery: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study
Neurospine. 2024;21(1):204-211.   Published online March 31, 2024
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Neurospine. 2024;21(1):204-211.   Published online March 31, 2024
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To evaluate the global practice pattern of wound dressing use after lumbar fusion for degenerative conditions.
Methods
A survey issued by AO Spine Knowledge Forums Deformity and Degenerative was sent out to AO Spine members. The type of postoperative dressing employed, timing of initial dressing removal, and type of subsequent dressing applied were investigated. Differences in the type of surgery and regional distribution of surgeons’ preferences were analyzed.
Results
Right following surgery, 60.6% utilized a dry dressing, 23.2% a plastic occlusive dressing, 5.7% glue, 6% a combination of glue and polyester mesh, 2.6% a wound vacuum, and 1.2% other dressings. The initial dressing was removed on postoperative day 1 (11.6%), 2 (39.2%), 3 (20.3%), 4 (1.7%), 5 (4.3%), 6 (0.4%), 7 or later (12.5%), or depending on drain removal (9.9%). Following initial dressing removal, 75.9% applied a dry dressing, 17.7% a plastic occlusive dressing, and 1.3% glue, while 12.1% used no dressing. The use of no additional coverage after initial dressing removal was significantly associated with a later dressing change (p < 0.001). Significant differences emerged after comparing dressing management among different AO Spine regions (p < 0.001).
Conclusion
Most spine surgeons utilized a dry or plastic occlusive dressing initially applied after surgery. The first dressing was more frequently changed during the first 3 postoperative days and replaced with the same type of dressing. While dressing policies tended not to vary according to the type of surgery, regional differences suggest that actual practice may be based on personal experience rather than available evidence.

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Intraoperative Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Navigation Versus 2-Dimensional Fluoroscopy in Single-Level Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Comparative Analysis
Neurospine. 2024;21(1):76-82.   Published online March 31, 2024
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Neurospine. 2024;21(1):76-82.   Published online March 31, 2024
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Several studies have advocated for the higher accuracy of transpedicular screw placement under cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) compared to conventional 2-dimensional (2D) fluoroscopy. The superiority of navigation systems in perioperative and postoperative outcomes remains a topic of debate. This study aimed to compare operative time, screw placement time and accuracy, total radiation dose, perioperative and postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent transpedicular screw fixation for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) using intraoperative CBCT navigation versus 2D fluoroscopy.
Methods
A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients affected by single-level DLS who underwent posterior lumbar instrumentation with transpedicular screw fixation using surgical CBCT navigation (NV group) or 2D fluoroscopy-assisted freehand technique (FH group). Demographics, screw placement time and accuracy, operative time, total radiation dose, intraoperative blood loss, screw revision rate, complications, and length of stay (LOS) were assessed.
Results
The study included a total of 30 patients (NV group: n = 15; FH group: n = 15). The mean screw placement time, operative time, and LOS were significantly reduced in the NV group compared to the FH group (p < 0.05). The total radiation dose was significantly higher in the NV group (p < 0.0001). No significant difference was found in terms of blood loss and postoperative complications.
Conclusion
This study suggests that intraoperative CBCT-navigated single-level lumbar transpedicular screw fixation is superior in terms of mean screw placement time, operative time, and LOS compared to 2D fluoroscopy, despite a higher intraoperative radiation exposure.

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The Role and Clinical Outcomes of Endoscopic Spine Surgery of Treating Spinal Metastases; Outcomes of 29 Cases From 8 Countries
Neurospine. 2023;20(2):608-619.   Published online June 30, 2023
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The Role and Clinical Outcomes of Endoscopic Spine Surgery of Treating Spinal Metastases; Outcomes of 29 Cases From 8 Countries
Neurospine. 2023;20(2):608-619.   Published online June 30, 2023
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We aim to report the outcomes and feasibility of endoscopic spine surgery used to treat symptomatic spinal metastases patients. This is the most extensive series of spinal metastases patients who underwent endoscopic spine surgery.
Methods
A worldwide collaborative network group of endoscopic spine surgeons, named ‘ESSSORG,’ was established. Patients diagnosed with spinal metastases who underwent endoscopic spine surgery from 2012 to 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. All related patient data and clinical outcomes were gathered and analyzed before the surgery and the followtime period of 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.
Results
A total of 29 patients from South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and India, were included. The mean age was 59.59 years, and 11 of them were female. The total number of decompressed levels was 40. The technique was relatively equal (15 uniportal; 14 biportal). The average length of admission was 4.41 days. Of all patients with an American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale of D or lower before surgery, 62.06% reported having at least one recovery grade after the surgery. Almost all clinical outcomes parameters statistically significantly improved and maintained from 2 weeks to 6 months after the surgery. Few surgical-related complications (4 cases) were reported.
Conclusion
Endoscopic spine surgery is a valid option for treating spinal metastases patients as it could yield comparable results to other minimally invasive spine surgery techniques. As the aim is to improve the quality of life, this procedure is valuable and holds value in palliative oncologic spine surgery.

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Uniportal, Transforaminal Endoscopic Thoracic Discectomy: Review and Technical Note
Neurospine. 2023;20(1):19-27.   Published online March 31, 2023
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Neurospine. 2023;20(1):19-27.   Published online March 31, 2023
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Symptomatic thoracic disc herniations are a rare entity and their operative treatment is challenging. Open approaches, despite providing excellent access, are associated with significant access morbidity from thoracotomy, and this has led to an increased interest in minimally invasive techniques such as mini-open approach, thoracoscopic approach and the endoscopic approach. In this article, we describe the technical points for performing a transforaminal endoscopic thoracic discectomy and summarize its literature outcomes in the context of other minimally invasive approaches.

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