An Examination of the Relationship Between Spinal-Pelvic Morphology and Lower Lumbar Facet Joint Remodeling in Individuals with Mild Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis.

Objective: To examine the relationship between spinal-pelvic morphology based on pelvic incidence angle and facet joint characteristics in the lower lumbar spine of patients with mild degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.

Methods: The study involved 167 patients with mild degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis and patients with 100 nonlumbar spondylolisthesis. Morphologic parameters of L4-5 and L5-S1 facet joints and intervertebral discs were assessed using 3D CT images, including facet joint angle, pedicle-facet angle, asymmetry, and osteoarthritis.

Predictive factors of distal pedicle screw loosening followed posterior corrective surgery for degenerative lumbar scoliosis.

Introduction: To explore incidence and predictive factors for distal pedicle screw loosening (DPSL) followed posterior corrective surgery for degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS).

Methods: The diagnostic criteria for DPSL developed by X-ray including radiolucent area around screw and "double halo" sign. According to occurrence of DPSL at two-year follow-up, 153 patients were divided into two groups: study group (screw loosening) and control group (without screw loosening).

Correlation between Iliac Tilt and traditional sagittal parameters in adolescents.

Objective: This study aims to systematically validate the reliability and applicability of Iliac Tilt (IT) as a parameter for sagittal balance assessment, explore its relationship with traditional parameters such as Pelvic Tilt (PT) and Pubic-Sacral Angle (PSA), and analyze its performance across different stages of skeletal development.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted with 118 healthy pediatric participants. Full-length sagittal radiographs were obtained using the advanced EOS imaging system, and relevant sagittal plane parameters were measured using standardized methods.

Enlarged posterior column osteotomy plus intervertebral cage strutting for lumbosacral nerve bowstring disease.

Background: To explore the surgical outcome of enlarged posterior column osteotomy (EPCO) plus intervertebral cage strutting (ICS) for patients with lumbosacral nerve bowstring disease (BSD).

Methods: The clinical data of 27 patients with BSD that surgically treated with EPCO plus ICS from January 2018 to March 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient demographics including age, gender, body mass index (BMI), duration, length of hospital stay, SF-36 were recorded.

Investigating the impact of cartilaginous endplate herniation on recovery from percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of herniation of cartilaginous endplates on postoperative pain and functional recovery in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) for lumbar disc herniation (LDH).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 126 patients with LDH treated with PELD at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2021 to January 2022. Whether cartilaginous endplates had herniated was identified by analyzing these specific findings from MRI scans: posterior marginal nodes, posterior osteophytes, mid endplate irregularities, heterogeneous low signal intensity of extruded material, and Modic changes in posterior corners and mid endplates.

Sex-based differences in clinical and radiological presentation of patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis: a cross-sectional study.

Background: To evaluate the sex-based differences in clinical and radiological presentation of patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) and to explore whether the difference is helpful in investigating the etiology and progression of DLS.

Method: A retrospective review of 199 patients (41 males, 158 females) with DLS was included. Patient demographics including age, gender, bone mineral density were collected.

Incidence and Predictive Factors of New Onset Postoperative Sacroiliac Joint Pain After Posterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Disease.

Introduction: To explore the incidence and predictive factors of new onset postoperative sacroiliac joint pain (PSJP) after posterior lumbar fusion surgery for degenerative lumbar disease.

Methods: Three hundred and sixty-seven patient medical records from January 2020 to December 2021 were retrieved. The patients were divided into two groups: PSJP group and N-PSJP (non-postoperative sacroiliac joint pain group).