Diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes in spinal tuberculosis: a retrospective study integrating GeneXpert MTB/RIF, histopathology, and clinical management strategies.

Purpose: Spinal tuberculosis (STB) remains prevalent in developing nations and significantly contributes to morbidity, often resulting in kyphotic deformity and neurological deficits. In this study, we correlate the diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic factors according to the current standard of management of STB.

Methods: This retrospective study evaluated diagnostic and prognostic factors in 77 patients with STB treated surgically (37.

Total En Bloc Spondylectomy for Thoracic (T8) Spinal Metastasis of Renal Cell Carcinoma - A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Introduction: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is notorious malignancy that could metastasize to lungs, lymph nodes, bones, and other internal organs. The spine is the most common area among bones where it metastasizes. Two main concerns for the spine surgeon regarding spinal metastasis are the stability of the spine and the prognosis of the disease.

Osteochondroma of the iliac crest as a mimicker of prolapsed intervertebral disc- A case report and review of literature.

Osteochondromas of the pelvis are benign bone tumors. They might be accidently discovered during imaging studies and can stay inactive without causing any symptoms. However, as they grow larger, they may cause compressive symptoms in adjacent areas.

Challenging Case of Sitting Imbalance as an Indication of Surgery for Grotesque Congenital Deformity of Spine - A Case Report.

Introduction: Sitting imbalance due to spinal deformity as an indication of surgery is very rarely encountered.

Case Report: We came across a very peculiar case of spinal deformity case who was wandering in search of treatment around multiple centers. The main concern for this 16-year-old boy from Yemen, who was born with congenital deformity with myelomeningocele and paraplegia, was sitting imbalance, which developed 2 months before presentation to our institute.

Ligamentum Flavum Buckling vs Hypertrophy in Cervical Myelopathy Using Dynamic Imaging: Are Instability and Loss of Disc Height the Culprits?

Background: The literature has not distinguished between LF "hypertrophy" and "buckling" when addressing cervical spondylotic myelopathy. The identification of buckling on dynamic magnetic resonance imaging can determine the levels for decompression more accurately and modify the surgical plan accordingly. No studies have been performed in the cervical spine to analyze the factors affecting LF buckling.

Two-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion versus Hybrid Total Disc Replacement for Bilevel Pathology with Cervical Radiculopathy/Myelopathy: A Comparative Study with a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up in an Indian Population.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Purpose: To study the outcomes of two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (2L-ACDF) versus hybrid total disc replacement (H-TDR) for cervical myeloradiculopathy.

Overview Of Literature: For bilevel disc issues of the cervical spine, 2L-ACDF has been a historical tool with numerous implants used at different time frames.

Mid thoracic intra-spinal facet cyst with lumbar canal stenosis: a rare 'double crush'.

Introduction: Intraspinal synovial cysts occurrence causing spinal canal occlusion are mostly seen in mobile segments of the spine (lumbar and cervical). An appearance of the cyst in thoracic spine is a relatively rare occurrence. We present an interesting case of 'double crush' caused by Lumbar canal stenosis with a mid-dorsal Facet cyst.

Radiological changes in sagittal parameters after C1-C2 arthrodesis and their clinical correlation: is there a difference between traumatic and non-traumatic causes?

Background: Compensatory changes in cervical sagittal alignment after C1-C2 arthrodesis have been reported in a few studies. No studies have explored the differences in these compensatory changes between traumatic and non-traumatic pathologies. Conflicting reports exist on the correlation between cervical sagittal parameters and neck pain or function.

Hydatid Cyst of the Spine: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature.

Introduction: Hydatid disease is caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus which is also known as the dog tapeworm. This disease is a relatively uncommon cause of spinal cord and dural compression.

Case Report: We came across a peculiar case in a 41-year-old male patient who presented to us with pus discharge from a surgical wound over lower back for 10 days.

Clinico-Radiological Outcome of Single-Level and Hybrid Total Disc Replacement with Spineart Baguera®-C for Cervical Myeloradiculopathy: Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up Study in Indian Population.

Context: Cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy is one of the most frequent ailments encountered by spine surgeon. Motion-preserving surgeries in cervical spine is a standard of care due to its certain advantages such as biomechanical anatomical conformity, reduced chances of adjacent segment degeneration, and revision surgeries. While there is abundant data from some centers, data from developing countries are still limited.

Incidence and Risk Factors for Neurological Deterioration in Posterior Corrective Surgeries for Severe Angular Kyphotic Deformities: A 10-Year Institutional Retrospective Study.

Study Design: Retrospective case-control study.

Objective: Neurological deficit is one of the dreaded complications of kyphotic deformity correction procedures. There is inconsistency in the reports of neurological outcomes following such procedures and only a few studies have analyzed the risk factors for neurological deficits.

Robotic spine surgery: a review of the present status.

With technological advancements being introduced and dominating many fields, spine surgery is no exception. In view of the patient safety and surgeon's comfort, robotics has been introduced in spine surgery. Due to small corridors for work, little room for inaccuracy, lengthy and tedious procedures, spine surgery is an ideal scenario for robotics to establish as the standard of care.

Clinicoradiological outcomes of Goel and Harms fixation for atlantoaxial instability: An institutional experience.

Background: Few studies have reported on the long-term outcomes of Goel and Harms C1-C2 fusions in the Asian population.

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 53 patients undergoing Goel and Harms fixation (2010 -2018). Clinical outcomes were assessed utilizing the neck disability index (NDI), Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, and visual analog scale (VAS).