Published: Journal of Neurosurgery – January 2015 – Volume 22, Issue 1 Pages 1-111 Abstract OBJECT: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of 2-level total disc replacement (TDR) using a Mobi-C cervical artificial disc at 48 months’ follow-up. METHODS: A prospective randomized, US FDA investigational device exemption pivotal trial…
Published: Spineuniverse – Meeting Highlights – NASS 2014 Meeting Highlight from NASS 2014 Written by Susan Spinasanta During the Cervical Disc Arthroplasty section, Robert J. Jackson, MD, FACS, FAANS presented,Subsequent Surgery Rates after Treatment with TDR or ACDF at One or Two Levels: Results from an IDE Clinical Trial with Five-Year Follow-up. Dr. Jackson stated, “this…
Published: The Spine Journal – November 1, 2014 – Volume 14 – Issue 11, Page S24 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Few studies have presented data on multi level TDR, especially in the long-term. In order to validate the use of TDR on multiple segments, further, longer-term investigation is needed. Here we present 5-year data for the…
Published: The Spine Journal – November 1, 2014 – Volume 14 – Issue 11, Pages S22-S23 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Subsequent surgical procedures subject patients to additional risks and continue to be a driving force for success rates and treatment cost-effectiveness. Previous results have shown TDR to produce lower rates of subsequent surgical intervention than ACDF…
Published: The Spine Journal – November, 1 2014- Volume 14 – Issue 11, Page S22-S23 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Subsequent surgical procedures subject patients to additional risks and continue to be a driving factor for success rates and treatment cost-effectiveness. Previous results have shown TDR to produce lower rates of subsequent surgical intervention than ACDF within…
Published: The Spine Journal – November, 1 2014- Volume 14 – Issue 11, Page S22-S23 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Subsequent surgical procedures subject patients to additional risks and continue to be a driving factor for success rates and treatment cost-effectiveness. Previous results have shown TDR to produce lower rates of subsequent surgical intervention than ACDF within…
Published: The Spine Journal – November 1, 2014 Volume 14, Issue 11, Supplement, Page S25 Abstract PATIENT SAMPLE: 176 Consecutive patients undergoing CDA. OUTCOME MEASURES: Symptomatic relief. METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of 176 consecutive patients undergoing CDA at a single, military tertiary medical center from 2008 to 2012. All construct types (1-level CDA, 2-level…
Published: The Spine Journal – September 2012 – Volume 12 – Issue 9, Page S98 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery is a standard surgical procedure in the management of intractable radiculo-myelopathy as a result of surgical degenerative disc disease. The procedure has been shown to provide satisfactory relief from symptoms…
Published: Neuro-Oncology – July 2001 Abstract Stereotactic biopsy is often performed for diagnostic purposes before treating patients whose imaging studies highly suggest glioma. Indications cited for biopsy include diagnosis and/or the “inoperability” of the tumor. This study questions the routine use of stereotactic biopsy in the initial management of gliomas. At The University of Texas…
Published: Journal of Neurosurgery – April 2001 – Volume 94, Pages 18-24 Abstract OBJECT: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is an aggressive malignancy that frequently metastasizes. When RCC metastasizes to the spine, significant pain and neurological dysfunction often follow. Because systemic therapy and radiotherapy have a limited effect in controlling spinal disease, surgery is frequently required;…