Laminectomy with fusion for cervical spondylotic myelopathy is associated with higher early morbidity and risk of perioperative complications compared with laminectomy alone: a retrospective study in the United States.

Study Design: A retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: We present data assessing the differences in 30-day morbidity, mortality, and postoperative complications between the two surgical remedy options.

Overview Of Literature: The choice between decompression with fusion or decompression alone for the management of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) remains controversial.

Decompression and fusion for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis is associated with higher early morbidity rates and risk of perioperative complications compared with decompression alone: a retrospective study in the United States.

Study Design: A retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: To assess differences in 30-day morbidity and mortality and postoperative complications between two surgical treatment options.

Overview Of Literature: The choice of decompression with fusion or decompression alone for the management of degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) is controversial.

A Comparison of Short-Term Outcomes after Surgical Treatment of Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy in the Geriatric Patient Population: An Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database 2010-2020.

Study Design: Retrospective review of the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2010 to 2020.

Purpose: To compare the short-term complication rates of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF), posterior cervical laminoplasty (LP), and posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion (PCF) in a geriatric population.

Overview Of Literature: The geriatric population in the United States has increased significantly.

Repeat High-Dose Dexamethasone May Improve Recovery 48 Hours after Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Objectives: Perioperative dexamethasone is an effective anti-emetic and systemic analgesic in total hip arthroplasty (THA) that may reduce opioid consumption and enhance rapid recovery. However, there is no consensus on the optimal perioperative dosing that is safe and effective for faster rehabilitation and improved pain control while maintaining safe blood glucose levels.

Methods: A retrospective review of 101 primary THA patients at a single institution who received perioperative dexamethasone was conducted.

Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Vaccinated Health Care Workers Analyzed by Coronavirus Antigen Microarray.

Recent studies provide conflicting evidence on the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 immunity induced by mRNA vaccines. Here, we aim to quantify the persistence of humoral immunity following vaccination using a coronavirus antigen microarray that includes 10 SARS-CoV-2 antigens. In a prospective longitudinal cohort of 240 healthcare workers, composite SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody levels did not wane significantly over a 6-month study period.

Active Cancer Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Acute Venous Thromboembolism: A Retrospective Cohort Study on Risks and Outcomes.

Background: There is no prior study that has documented emergency department (ED) outcomes or stratified mortality risks of cancer patients presenting with an acute venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Objective: To evaluate ED treatment of these patients, to document their outcomes, and to identify risk factors associated with death.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed on active cancer patients presenting with deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism to two academic EDs between July 2012 and June 2016.