Orthopedics Research

KEY FINDING: The C1ZAS technique, using an “in-out-in” approach, is a feasible alternative to C1 pedicle screw (PS) placement, particularly in patients with AAD and narrow C1 pedicles.

KEY FINDING: ACAF can be a good option for treating CCS patients due to hyperextension injury with underlying cervical spondylosis and stenosis.

KEY FINDING: Preoperative coronal imbalance (CIB+) is significantly associated with postoperative CIB [OR = 12.414 (95% CI: 2.228, 69.162), P = 0.004].

KEY FINDING: At the final FU, the patients of ASIA B, C, and D recovered to E.

KEY FINDING: Patients in both groups showed significant postoperative improvement in NDI and JOA scores, indicating that ACCF is effective regardless of the slotting width.

KEY FINDING: The study highlights a rare case of cervical spine pyogenic infection (CSPI) stemming from chronic paronychia, emphasizing that infections can originate from unexpected sources.

KEY FINDING: The combination of ceftriaxone and ADMSCs resulted in significantly lower levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in both circulatory and spinal cord fluid compared to ceftriaxone or ADMSCs alone, indicating a stronger anti-inflammatory effect.

KEY FINDING: Growing rod surgery significantly affects cervical sagittal alignment in EOS patients.

KEY FINDING: Adult CIM patients often have more severe clinical manifestations, including brainstem and cranial nerve compression, leading to scoliosis deformities being overlooked.

KEY FINDING: MMP1 and MMP3 expression increased significantly in experimental groups compared to controls. The increase correlated with longer exposure to simulated overload and microgravity.