Spine Journal Abstract- New Articles
- Abdominal Vascular Injury During Posterior Lumbar Discectomy, Experience from Three Cases and Review of Literature October 16, 2019Study Design. Case series and review of literature. Objective. To report three cases of vascular injury during posterior lumbar disc surgery, two of these occurred during open discectomy, and one during an endoscopic surgery. Aim is to highlight importance of early diagnosis and prompt steps taken to prevent morbidity and mortality. Summary of Background Data. […]
- Total Inpatient Morphine Milligram Equivalents Can Predict Long-term Opioid Use After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion October 16, 2019Study Design. A retrospective cohort study from a single institution. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the thresholds for postoperative opioid consumption, which are predictive of continued long-term opioid dependence. Summary of Background Data. The specific sum total of inpatient opioid consumption as a risk factor for long-term use after transforaminal lumbar […]