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Neurospine provides spine clinicians and researchers with peer-reviewed articles on basic and clinical investigation of spine and spinal cord to enhance patient management, education, clinical or experimental research, and professionalism.
The journal will consider submissions in areas on craniocervical to lumbosacral spine including the followings: neuroscience and pain research, bone and mineral research, disc and joint research, bio and industrial technology, pathophysiology, risk factors, symptomatology, imaging, treatment, rehabilitation of spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerve diseases.

Introduction

December 31, 2021


Introduction to Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
Salman Sharif, Mehmet Zileli
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):651-653.

Review Article

December 31, 2021


Classification and Radiological Diagnosis of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
Abdul Hafid Bajamal, Khrisna Rangga Permana, Muhammad Faris, Mehmet Zileli, Nikolay A. Peev
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):656-666.

The aim of this review to determine recommendations for classification and radiological diagnosis of thoracolumbar spine fractures. Recommendation was made through a literature review of the last 10 years. The...

Review Article

December 31, 2021


Surgical Techniques for Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
Salman Sharif, Yousuf Shaikh, Onur Yaman, Mehmet Zileli
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):667-680.

To formulate the specific guidelines for the recommendation of thoracolumbar fracture regarding surgical techniques and nonfusion surgery. WFNS (World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies) Spine Committee organized 2 consensus meeting. For...

Review Article

December 31, 2021


Kyphosis After Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
Onur Yaman, Mehmet Zileli, Salim Şentürk, Kemal Paksoy, Salman Sharif
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):681-692.

Thoracolumbar fractures change the biomechanics of the spine. Load distribution causes kyphosis by the time. Treatment of posttraumatic kyphosis is still controversial. We reviewed the literature between 2010 and 2020...

Review Article

December 31, 2021


Clinical and Radiological Factors Affecting Thoracolumbar Fractures Outcome: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
Francesco Costa, Salman Sharif, Abdul Hafid Bajamal, Yousuf Shaikh, Carla D. Anania, Mehmet Zileli
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):693-703.

To obtain a list of recommendations about clinical and radiological factors affecting outcome in thoraco-lumbar fractures with the aim of helping spine surgeons in daily practice. A systematic literature search...

Review Article

December 31, 2021


Incidence and Epidemiology of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
Mehmet Zileli, Salman Sharif, Maurizio Fornari
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):704-712.

This review aims to search the epidemiology and incidence rates of thoracolumbar spine fractures. A systematic review of the literature of the last 10 years gave 586 results with “incidence,”...

Review Article

December 31, 2021


Indications for Nonsurgical Treatment of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
Nikolay Peev, Mehmet Zileli, Salman Sharif, Shahswar Arif, Zarina Brady
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):713-724.

Thoracolumbar spine is the most injured spinal region in blunt trauma. Literature on the indications for nonoperative treatment of thoracolumbar fractures is conflicting. The purpose of this systematic review is...

Review Article

December 31, 2021


Demographic Predictors of Treatment and Complications for Spinal Disorders: Part 2, Lumbar Spine Trauma
Omar Al Jammal, Julian Gendreau, Bejan Alvandi, Neal A. Patel, Nolan J. Brown, Shane Shahrestani, Brian V. Lien, Arash Delavar, Katelynn Tran, Ronald Sahyouni, et al.
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):725-732.

Objective: To study the impact of demographic factors on management of traumatic injury to the lumbar spine and postoperative complication rates. Methods: Data was obtained from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS)...

Review Article

December 31, 2021


Regional Anesthesia for Lumbar Spine Surgery: Can It Be a Standard in the Future?
Jae-Koo Lee, Jong Hwa Park, Seung-Jae Hyun, Daniel Hodel, Oliver N. Hausmann
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):733-740.

This paper is an overview of various features of regional anesthesia (RA) and aims to introduce spine surgeons unfamiliar with RA. RA is commonly used for procedures that involve the...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Clinical and Radiological Clues of Traumatic Craniocervical Junction Injuries Requiring Occipitocervical Fusion to Early Diagnosis
Daimon Shiraishi, Yusuke Nishimura, Isaac Aguirre-Carreno, Masahito Hara, Satoshi Yoshikawa, Kaoru Eguchi, Yoshitaka Nagashima, Hiroshi Ito, Shoichi Haimoto, Yu Yamamoto, et al.
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):741-748.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to find the clinical and radiographic characteristics of traumatic craniocervical junction (CCJ) injuries requiring occipitocervical fusion (OC fusion) for early diagnosis and surgical...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Surgical and Functional Outcomes of Expansive Open-Door Laminoplasty for Patients With Mild Kyphotic Cervical Alignment
Narihito Nagoshi, Satoshi Nori, Osahiko Tsuji, Satoshi Suzuki, Eijiro Okada, Mitsuru Yagi, Masaya Nakamura, Morio Matsumoto, Kota Watanabe
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):749-757.

Objective: To evaluate the cervical dynamics, neurological function, pain, and quality of life in patients with mild cervical kyphotic alignment who underwent expansive unilateral open-door laminoplasty (ELAP). Methods: In this retrospective...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test Performance in Healthy Individuals: Reference Values and Predictors From 2 Prospective Cohorts
Anita M. Klukowska, Victor E. Staartjes, W. Peter Vandertop, Marc L. Schröder
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):760-769.

Objective: The 5-repetition-sit-to-stand (5R-STS) test is an objective test of functional impairment- commonly used in various diseases, including lumbar degenerative disc diseases. It is used to measure the severity of...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Vertebral Artery Variations at the Craniovertebral Junction in “Sandwich” Atlantoaxial Dislocation Patients
Yinglun Tian, Nanfang Xu, Ming Yan, Jinguo Chen, Kan-Lin Hung, Xiangyu Hou, Shenglin Wang, Weishi Li
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):770-777.

Objective: To summarize the vertebral artery (VA) pattern of 96 “sandwich” atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) patients and to describe the strategies of reducing the injury of VA during surgery. Methods: From 2009...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Complications of Posterior Fusion for Atlantoaxial Instability in Children With Down Syndrome
Yoshiki Takeoka, Kenichiro Kakutani, Hiroshi Miyamoto, Teppei Suzuki, Takashi Yurube, Izumi Komoto, Masao Ryu, Shinichi Satsuma, Koki Uno
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):778-785.

Objective: To clarify the complications of posterior fusion for atlantoaxial instability (AAI) in children with Down syndrome and to discuss the significance of surgical intervention. Methods: Twenty pediatric patients with Down...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Spinal Fractures in Ankylosing Spondylitis: Patterns, Management, and Complications in the United States – Analysis of Latest Nationwide Inpatient Sample Data
Sandeep Kandregula, Harjus S. Birk, Amey Savardekar, William Chris Newman, Robbie Beyl, Krystle Trosclair, Bharat Guthikonda, Anthony Sin
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):786-797.

Objective: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic inflammatory disease marked by chronic inflammation of the axial skeleton. This condition, particularly when severe, can lead to increased risk of vertebral fractures...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Dutch Version of the Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Degenerative Disease of the Cervical Spine
Pravesh S. Gadjradj, Timothy C. Chin-See-Chong, Daphne Donk, Paul Depauw, Maurits W. van Tulder, Biswadjiet S. Harhangi
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):798-805.

Objective: To perform the psychometric validation of the Dutch version of the Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) for the neck. Methods: A total of 178 patients, who had an indication for...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Risk Factors for Pulmonary Cement Embolism (PCE) After Polymethylmethacrylate Augmentation: Analysis of 32 PCE Cases
Huizhi Guo, Huasheng Huang, Yang Shao, Qiuli Qin, De Liang, Shuncong Zhang, Yongchao Tang
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):806-815.

Objective: Pulmonary cement embolism (PCE) is an underestimated but potentially fatal complication after cement augmentation. Although the treatment and follow-up of PCE have been reported in the literature, the risk...

Original Article

October 21, 2021


Multiple-Rod Constructs Do Not Reduce Pseudarthrosis and Rod Fracture After Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Adult Spinal Deformity Correction but Improve Quality of Life
Anouar Bourghli, Louis Boissière, David Kieser, Daniel Larrieu, Javier Pizones, Ahmet Alanay, Ferran Pellise, Franck Kleinstück, Ibrahim Obeid,
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):816-823.

Objective: To compare the radiological and functional outcomes and complications of adult spinal deformity patients who underwent a pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) below L2 but categorized according to their construct...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Utility of the MISDEF2 Algorithm and Extent of Fusion in Open Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up
Bo Li, Gregory Hawryluk, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Michael Wang, Ratnesh Mehra, Minghao Wang, Darryl Lau, Rory Mayer, Kai-Ming Fu, Dean Chou
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):824-832.

Objective: Long-segment fusion in adult spinal deformity (ASD) is often needed, but more focal surgeries may provide significant relief with less morbidity. The minimally invasive spinal deformity surgery (MISDEF2) algorithm...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


An Anatomical Clue for Minimizing Iliac Vein Injury During the Anterolateral Approach at L5–S1 Level: A Cadaveric Study
Myeong Jin Ko, Seung Won Park, Seong Hyun Wui
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):833-838.

Objective: The injury to the common iliac vein (CIV) seems to be the most important concern during the anterior approach to the spine at L5–S1 level. We investigated the anatomy...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Risk Factors of Unsatisfactory Robot-Assisted Pedicle Screw Placement: A Case-Control Study
Qi Zhang, Ming-Xing Fan, Xiao-Guang Han, Ya-Jun Liu, Da He, Bo Liu, Wei Tian
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):839-844.

Objective: To identify potential risk factors of unsatisfactory screw position during robot-assisted pedicle screw fixation. Methods: A retrospective analysis of robot-assisted pedicle screw fixation performed in Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from March...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Improvement in Neurogenic Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction Following Posterior Decompression Surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study
Ryo Kanematsu, Junya Hanakita, Toshiyuki Takahashi, Manabu Minami, Tomoo Inoue, Kazuhiro Miyasaka, Hiroya Shimauchi-Ohtaki, Manabu Ueno, Fumiaki Honda
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):847-853.

Objective: The mechanisms of neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) and neurogenic bladder (NB), which are major consequences of spinal cord injury and occasionally degenerative lumbar disease. The following in patients with...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Outcomes of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Unilateral Versus Bilateral Interbody Cages
Conor P. Lynch, Elliot D.K. Cha, Augustus J. Rush III, Caroline N. Jadczak, Shruthi Mohan, Cara E. Geoghegan, Kern Singh
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):854-862.

Objective: To assess the impact of bilateral versus unilateral interbody cages on outcomes for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) procedures. Methods: A retrospective review for primary, elective, single-level...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Change in Patient-Reported Outcome Measures as Predictors of Revision Lumbar Decompression Procedures
Michael T. Nolte, Elliot D.K. Cha, Conor P. Lynch, Kevin C. Jacob, Madhav R. Patel, Cara E. Geoghegan, Caroline N. Jadczak, Shruthi Mohan, Kern Singh
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):863-870.

Objective: To assess change in Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) as predictors for revision lumbar decompression (LD). Methods: Patients who underwent primary, single or multilevel LD were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were categorized...

Original Article

December 31, 2021


Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy for Decompression of Extraforaminal Stenosis at the Lumbosacral Junction: Surgical Techniques and Clinical Outcomes
Man-Kyu Park, Sang-Kyu Son, Weon Wook Park, Seung-Hyun Choi, Dae Young Jung, Dong Han Kim
Neurospine. 2021;18(4):871-879.

Objective: The aims of this study were to describe the unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) technique for decompression of extraforaminal stenosis at L5–S1 and evaluate 1-year clinical outcomes. Especially, we evaluated...
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