NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-28DOI: 10.14245/ns.2025.22067.correction
Fabian Sommer, Ibrahim Hussain, Sertac Kirnaz, Jacob L Goldberg, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, Lynn B McGrath, Franziska A Schmidt, Branden Medary, Pravesh Shankar Gadjradj, Roger Härtl
{"title":"Author Correction: Augmented Reality to Improve Surgical Workflow in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion - A Feasibility Study With Case Series.","authors":"Fabian Sommer, Ibrahim Hussain, Sertac Kirnaz, Jacob L Goldberg, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, Lynn B McGrath, Franziska A Schmidt, Branden Medary, Pravesh Shankar Gadjradj, Roger Härtl","doi":"10.14245/ns.2025.22067.correction","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2025.22067.correction","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":" ","pages":"619"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12279364/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144174371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-30DOI: 10.14245/ns.2550456.228
Mazda Farshad, Jana Felicitas Schader, Alexandra Stauffer, Carl Moritz Zipser, Najmeh Kheram, José Miguel Spirig, Marie-Rosa Fasser, Jonas Widmer, Vincent Hagel
{"title":"Intra-, Epidural And Intracranial Pressure Changes During Interlaminar Endoscopy, With and Without Dural Tear.","authors":"Mazda Farshad, Jana Felicitas Schader, Alexandra Stauffer, Carl Moritz Zipser, Najmeh Kheram, José Miguel Spirig, Marie-Rosa Fasser, Jonas Widmer, Vincent Hagel","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550456.228","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2550456.228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 2","pages":"583-591"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12242749/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144584424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-30DOI: 10.14245/ns.2550410.205
Crystal Yu, Michael Madsen, Olutola Akande, Michael Y Oh, Ryan Mattie, David W Lee
{"title":"Narrative Review on Postoperative Pain Management Following Spine Surgery.","authors":"Crystal Yu, Michael Madsen, Olutola Akande, Michael Y Oh, Ryan Mattie, David W Lee","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550410.205","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2550410.205","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Postoperative pain is an inevitable consequence of spine surgery, yet there remains no universal consensus on the optimal pain management strategy. The complexity of spine procedures, coupled with patient variability, necessitates a multifaceted approach to pain control. Over time, numerous strategies have emerged, each with varying levels of effectiveness. Pharmacological approaches, including multimodal analgesia, local anesthetic infusions, and gabapentinoids, provide relief for both acute and chronic pain. Additionally, perioperative strategies such as enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have demonstrated benefits in optimizing pain control and recovery outcomes. Beyond pharmacological interventions, physical therapy has become a cornerstone of postoperative pain management, aiding in functional recovery and reducing reliance on medications. For patients with refractory or chronic pain, neuromodulatory techniques such as spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal injections offer alternative solutions. Despite the breadth of evidence-based strategies available, limitations persist, including opioid dependence, the complexity of multimodal regimens leading to suboptimal compliance, and cases of refractory pain. These challenges underscore the importance of tailoring pain management approaches to individual patient needs, ensuring a balance between effectiveness and safety. This narrative review of evidence seeks to explore the multifaceted nature of pain management following spine surgery, highlighting the challenges and evolving strategies in optimizing patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 2","pages":"403-420"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12242756/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144584425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-30DOI: 10.14245/ns.2550852.426
Dong Ah Shin
{"title":"The Inaugural Milestone in International Partnership: A Commentary on the KNPS-PSPS (Korean Neuro-Pain Society-Pacific Spine and Pain Society) Special Issue in Neurospine.","authors":"Dong Ah Shin","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550852.426","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2550852.426","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 2","pages":"387-388"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12242742/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144584431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-30DOI: 10.14245/ns.2550862.431
Alexander M Lopez, Michael Y Oh
{"title":"A Commentary on \"Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy in South Korea\".","authors":"Alexander M Lopez, Michael Y Oh","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550862.431","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2550862.431","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 2","pages":"384-386"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12242725/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144584406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-30DOI: 10.14245/ns.2550398.199
Haiyue Jin, Alexander M Lopez, Flor Garza Romero, Ryan Hoang, Ashish Ramesh, Hansen C Bow
{"title":"A Systematic Review of Treatment Guidelines for Lumbar Disc Herniation.","authors":"Haiyue Jin, Alexander M Lopez, Flor Garza Romero, Ryan Hoang, Ashish Ramesh, Hansen C Bow","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550398.199","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2550398.199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Various treatments have been developed for treating herniated lumbar discs (HLD), which have been examined by professional associations when composing clinical guidelines that provide structured approaches to treating HLD. This paper aims to gather recent guidelines and summarize their conclusions on nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Guidelines International Network, Turning Research into Practice databases, and websites of medical societies were searched for clinical guidelines of HLD. Full-text guidelines published by a professional association in English relevant to HLD were included. Comparisons among guidelines were made based on the treatments evaluated, and recommendation grades were recorded when provided by the guidelines. A total of 12 guidelines were included, with 4 by non-United States (US) or international associations, 3 by US pain societies, 2 by surgical societies, 2 by government agencies, and 1 by a multidisciplinary medical society. Treatments assessed included surgical, invasive nonsurgical, and noninvasive nonsurgical interventions. Three guidelines did not include surgical treatments, and 2 guidelines did not include nonsurgical therapies. Recommendation criteria varied among guidelines due to differences in the intended audience. HLD can be treated with various modalities with specific therapies offering better pain relief. Despite inconsistency in the recommendation grades of most treatments, established surgical techniques and epidural injections were reported with higher confidence in recommendation estimates, while inadequate supporting evidence was shown for noninvasive therapies except cognitive behavioral therapy. Future studies could incorporate and comment on some of the newer methods of treating HLD.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 2","pages":"389-402"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12242731/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144584410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-30DOI: 10.14245/ns.2449320.660
Jiahai Ding, Shao Xie, Yuliang Chen, Runchuan Zhou, Syed Matiullah Azizi, Xiaoya Huang, Yang Xiong, Yuancheng Yao, Yushun Zhang, Yong Liu, Lei Wang
{"title":"Endoscopic Transnasal Approach to Atlantoaxial Decompression and C1-2 Fixation in Basilar Invagination of Adults: A Feasibility Study.","authors":"Jiahai Ding, Shao Xie, Yuliang Chen, Runchuan Zhou, Syed Matiullah Azizi, Xiaoya Huang, Yang Xiong, Yuancheng Yao, Yushun Zhang, Yong Liu, Lei Wang","doi":"10.14245/ns.2449320.660","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2449320.660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore a surgical technique for completing ventral bone decompression and C1-2 plate-screw fixation in the craniocervical junction (CVJ) through nasal approach by stage I at the imaging and physical anatomy levels, and to evaluate its feasibility.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Radiographic parameters of 80 patients with basilar invagination (BI) and 56 with normal CVJ anatomy were retrospectively analyzed. Three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions were performed in 31 patients with BI. Key anatomical landmarks, screw entry points, and fixation trajectories were evaluated. Customized plate-screw constructs were designed. Finally, surgical feasibility was tested on a 3D-printed anatomical model and a cadaveric.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 80 BI patients, the average distances between 4 screw insertion points were 16.04 mm, 21.10 mm, 6.83 mm, and 7.10 mm. C2 lateral mass oblique lengths were 16.81 mm (right) and 17.12 mm (left); C1 lengths were 18.71 mm (right) and 19.07 mm (left), with significant differences between C1 and C2 (p<0.001). A 28.5×14.1-mm titanium plate with 16 mm screws was successfully implanted via the nasal route in the polyether ether ketone 3D-printed BI model and the cadaveric. Radiology indicated that the screws were all in the lateral mass and the plates fit tightly.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In BI, transnasal odontoidectomy and plate-screw fixation of C1-2 are feasible theoretically. This may enable a new alternative approach for nasal minimally invasive decompression and immobilization, following the completion of biomechanics and clinical trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 2","pages":"543-555"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12242732/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144584419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-30DOI: 10.14245/ns.2550684.342
Ji Young Jang, Songrit Vuttipongkul, Dong Soon Jang, Min Cheol Chang
{"title":"Evaluating the Technical Specifications and Clinical Performance of Different Percutaneous Epidural Neuroplasty Catheters.","authors":"Ji Young Jang, Songrit Vuttipongkul, Dong Soon Jang, Min Cheol Chang","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550684.342","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2550684.342","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate and compare the structural and functional characteristics of commercially available percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN) catheters. Correlations among catheter properties were also examined to identify potential implications for clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Nine PEN catheter products from different manufacturers were analyzed. Various physical properties were assessed, including catheter diameter, length, lever rotation angle, bending degree, and advancing force. Bending degree was measured at maximal and half-maximal lever rotation angles, with and without the guidewire inserted. Advancing force was determined by measuring pressure generated at the catheter tip upon contact with the electronic scale plate. Wilcoxon signed-rank and Spearman correlation tests were used for statistical analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Catheters exhibited considerable variations in structural and functional properties. The average catheter diameter and length were 2.0±0.6 mm and 287.8±30.3 mm, respectively; the mean lever rotation angle was 57°±21°. When the steering lever was rotated to its maximum allowable angle, proximal bend angle significantly increased in the wire-off state relative to the wire-on state, suggesting a trade-off between flexibility and structural support. Advancing force significantly varied across products; a positive correlation was observed between catheter diameter and advancing force.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study identified substantial variations in catheter characteristics across different products. Increased catheter flexibility after guidewire removal may lead to positional instability, requiring careful consideration during PEN procedures. Larger catheter diameters were correlated with increased advancing force, which could influence ease of insertion and patient comfort. These findings emphasize the need for standardized PEN catheter specifications to optimize safety and efficacy in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 2","pages":"465-472"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12242728/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144584421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurospinePub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-30DOI: 10.14245/ns.2550184.092
Jun Jae Shin, Sun Joon Yoo, Dong Kyu Kim, Hyun Jun Jang, Bong Ju Moon, Kyung Hyun Kim, Jeong Yoon Park, Sung Uk Kuh, Dong Kyu Chin, Keun Su Kim, Yong Eun Cho, Won Joo Jeong, Tae Woo Kim, Chang Kyu Lee, Dong Ah Shin, Seong Yi, Keung Nyun Kim, Joongkyum Shin, Yoon Ha
{"title":"The Role of K-Line and Canal-Occupying Ratio in Surgical Outcomes for Multilevel Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Retrospective Multicenter Study.","authors":"Jun Jae Shin, Sun Joon Yoo, Dong Kyu Kim, Hyun Jun Jang, Bong Ju Moon, Kyung Hyun Kim, Jeong Yoon Park, Sung Uk Kuh, Dong Kyu Chin, Keun Su Kim, Yong Eun Cho, Won Joo Jeong, Tae Woo Kim, Chang Kyu Lee, Dong Ah Shin, Seong Yi, Keung Nyun Kim, Joongkyum Shin, Yoon Ha","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550184.092","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2550184.092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the impact of the K-line and canal-occupying ratio (COR) on surgical outcomes in patients with multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with cervical myelopathy due to multilevel OPLL who underwent decompression surgery (anterior or posterior) from 2013 to 2022, with 2-year minimum follow-up, were enrolled. Radiological evaluations included K-line, COR, OPLL type/level, and cervical parameters (C2 slope [C2S], T1 slope [T1S], K-line tilt). Clinical outcomes included Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score and neck-pain visual analogue scale. Patients were categorized by K-line status (+/-) and COR (<50% or ≥50%).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 575 patients, JOA recovery was significantly better in the K-line (+) and in low COR (<50%). In high COR (≥50%), K-line (-) was associated with poorer recovery. In low COR, outcomes were similar regardless of K-line. Anterior decompression with fusion (ADF) yielded the best outcomes. Laminoplasty (LP) was optimal for COR ≥50% and/or K-line (+), while laminectomy with fusion (LF) was better for COR ≥50% and K-line (-). In high COR, K-line was influenced by cervical alignment, C2S, and T1S, while in low COR, it was mainly affected by COR percentage.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Combining K-line and COR is essential for surgical planning in multilevel OPLL. When COR is high, K-line plays a significant role in predicting neurological recovery. ADF led to superior recovery, whereas for patients with K-line (-) and high COR, LF offered better results than LP. Cervical parameters at high COR influence the K-line more.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 2","pages":"337-348"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12242753/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144584432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}