Spine Journal Abstract- New Articles
- Factor XI Deficiency in a Patient with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy February 14, 2021Study Design. Case report. Objective. To summarize the clinical manifestations and treatment of Factor XI deficiency in a patient with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Summary of Background Data. Factor XI deficiency is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by reduced levels and insufficient activity of a coagulation factor XI. It is claimed to be associated with […]
- Urinary Tract Infection after Elective Spine Surgery: Timing, Predictive Factors, and Outcomes February 14, 2021Study Design. Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors associated with the timing of urinary tract infection (UTI) after elective spine surgery, and to determine whether postoperative UTI timing affects short-term outcomes. Summary of Background Data. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common post-surgical complication; […]