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Our mission is to be the most comprehensive online community devoted to the collection and dissemination of high quality, evidence based research findings, and unbiased study reviews related to spine care, while fostering transparent, open scholarly discussion amongst spine care professionals to improve treatment and outcomes. Spineopedia is a resource intended to enhance decision making by both spine providers and consumers.
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This is a retrospective review of reported outcomes of 158 patients, with a minimum of 25 years followup after microsurgical discectomy of a lumbar herniated disc. The Authors conclude that microsurgical discectomy surgery is an effective technique with high patient satisfaction. This is an important retrospective long term view on microdiscectomy, and certainly is consistent […]
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Latest Spine News - September 18th, 2025 5:56 AM
- Amber Implants Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for VCFix® Spinal System: A Next-Generation Solution for Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Shriners Children’s Develops Appraisal Tool for Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Patients
- Development and validation of machine learning models for predicting the risk of refracture after percutaneous kyphoplasty in OVCF patients
- Aurora Spine Announces Launch of its DEXA-L™ Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device
- Answer to the Letter to the Editor of P. Aphale, et al. concerning “Comparison of saline consumption between microdiscectomy, uniportal, and biportal endoscopic lumbar disc surgery: A multicenter observational study” by X. Castel, et al. (Eur Spine J [2025]; doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-09256-3)
- Artificial intelligence transforms lumbar spine modeling for faster patient care
- Answer to the letter to the editor of M. Zhang, et al. concerning “Effect of thoracic mobilization on acromio-humeral distance, thoracic kyphosis angle, pain and shoulder function in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized controlled trial” by Calik M, et al. (Eur spine J [2025]; doi:10.1007/s00586-025-09144-w)
- Letter to the Editor regarding “The simple etiology of scoliosis, low back pain, and herniated lumbar disks.” by O'Gara
- Letter to the Editor concerning “ Effect of thoracic mobilization on acromio-humeral distance, thoracic kyphosis angle, pain and shoulder function in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized controlled trial” by Calik M, et al. (Eur Spine J [2025]: doi:10.1007/s00586-025-09144-w)
- Exploring clinical and demographic determinants of time to treatment in spinal metastases: A Large-Scale cohort study of more than 1000 patients
- Narrow band imaging for Adamkiewicz artery preservation in thoracic Schwannoma resection
- Microsurgical removal of a C1-C5 laterally located intramedullary subependymoma through a postero-lateral sulcus approach: case report, surgical video and critical review of diagnostic and surgical challenges
- The “Idiopathic Scoliosis Graphical Representation of Worsening Trend of Natural History” (IS-GROWTH) communication tool provides a reliable prediction useful to manage long-term treatment during growth. 2025 SOSORT award winner
- Split cord malformations in adults
- Utility of narrow band imaging in a patient with a spinal cord cavernous malformation
- Crystal Clinic relocates physical therapy location
- Answer to the letter to the editor of T. Tanaka, et al. concerning “patients on antidepressants are more likely to be discharged to inpatient rehabilitation after lumbar fusion” by J. Dalton, et al. (Eur spine J 2025: doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-08815-y)
- Stigmatization negatively affects exercise compliance in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a cross-sectional study
- Letter to the Editor concerning “Abdominal wall tension after spinal deformity correction compromises postoperative biomechanics and May contribute to proximal junctional kyphosis” by Jolas E, et al. (Eur Spine J [2025]; doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-09063-w)
- Investigation of instrumentation lengthening in the thoracolumbar junction of the spine – an in vitro Biomechanical study
- Spinal Resources Inc. Announces Publication in Spine Deformity of Impact of a Novel Patient-Specific, Patient-Matched Bezier Parametric Curve Rod Platform on Proximal Junction Biomechanics in an in Silico Thoracolumbar Fusion Model
- Biedermann Medtech Group Announces Transformation of U.S. Spine Market Approach and New Business Model
- Biedermann Medtech Group Announces Transformation of U.S. Spine Market Approach and New Business Model
- Intech, Tyber Medical, and Resolve Surgical Technologies Form Two High-Impact Business Units and Appoint New Leadership
