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Imaging features of the postoperative spine: a guide to basic understanding of spine surgical procedures

15 Jun, 2023 | 14:43h | UTC

Imaging features of the postoperative spine: a guide to basic understanding of spine surgical procedures – Insights into Imaging

 


Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain, 1990–2020, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050

2 Jun, 2023 | 12:34h | UTC

Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain, 1990–2020, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 – The Lancet Rheumatology

Editorial: The global epidemic of low back pain – The Lancet Rheumatology

News Releases:

New study shows low back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world – Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

In 2050, over 800 million people globally estimated to be living with back pain – The University of Sidney

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


RCT | Investigational 4-Antigen Staphylococcus aureus vaccine fails to prevent infections in spinal surgery

12 May, 2023 | 13:12h | UTC

Efficacy of a 4-Antigen Staphylococcus aureus Vaccine in Spinal Surgery: The STRIVE Randomized Clinical Trial – Clinical Infectious Diseases

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


RCT | Cognitive functional therapy with or without biofeedback outperforms usual care for chronic low back pain relief

10 May, 2023 | 15:58h | UTC

Cognitive functional therapy with or without movement sensor biofeedback versus usual care for chronic, disabling low back pain (RESTORE): a randomised, controlled, three-arm, parallel group, phase 3, clinical trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

News Release: Fresh hope for Australians living with chronic back pain – Curtin University

 


SR | Diagnostic accuracy of tests for disc, sacroiliac, and facet joint origins in low back pain assessment

10 May, 2023 | 15:44h | UTC

Low back pain of disc, sacroiliac joint, or facet joint origin: a diagnostic accuracy systematic review – eClinicalMedicine

 


ESTES recommendation on thoracolumbar spine fractures

10 May, 2023 | 15:40h | UTC

ESTES recommendation on thoracolumbar spine fractures – European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery


Treating long-lasting low back pain without surgery: the latest evidence

4 May, 2023 | 13:40h | UTC

Treating long-lasting low back pain without surgery: the latest evidence – Evidently Cochrane

 


M-A | Efficacy of erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia lumbar surgery

26 Apr, 2023 | 13:53h | UTC

Efficacy of erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia lumbar surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis – BMC Anesthesiology

 


M-A | Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for sciatica

25 Apr, 2023 | 14:39h | UTC

Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for sciatica: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – The BMJ

Editorial: Early surgery for sciatica – The BMJ

News Release: Surgery for sciatica reduces leg pain and disability, but benefits are short-lived – University of Oxford

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Consensus Paper | Management of pathological thoracolumbar vertebral fractures in patients with multiple myeloma

25 Apr, 2023 | 14:11h | UTC

Management of Pathological Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures in Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Multidisciplinary Recommendations – Global Spine Journal

 


Geriatric odontoid fractures: treatment algorithms based on expert consensus and a systematic review

25 Apr, 2023 | 14:08h | UTC

Geriatric Odontoid Fractures: Treatment Algorithms of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Based on Expert Consensus and a Systematic Review – Global Spine Journal

 


RCT | Stereotactic radiosurgery vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

24 Apr, 2023 | 13:37h | UTC

Stereotactic Radiosurgery vs Conventional Radiotherapy for Localized Vertebral Metastases of the Spine: Phase 3 Results of NRG Oncology/RTOG 0631 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Audio interview: Radiosurgery of Spine Metastasis—NRG/RTOG 0631 RCT Final Results – JAMA

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Low back pain of disc, sacroiliac joint, or facet joint origin: a diagnostic accuracy systematic review

12 Apr, 2023 | 13:17h | UTC

Low back pain of disc, sacroiliac joint, or facet joint origin: a diagnostic accuracy systematic review – eClinicalMedicine

 


Pharmacological treatments for low back pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews

11 Apr, 2023 | 14:39h | UTC

Pharmacological treatments for low back pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews – Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Summary: Pharmacological treatments for low back pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews – Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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SR | Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain

M-A | Limited evidence for analgesic effectiveness in acute low back pain treatment

Chronic Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review of Recent International Guidelines for Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment – Journal of Clinical Medicine

M-A: Effectiveness of treatments for acute and subacute mechanical non-specific low back pain

Guideline Interventions for the management of acute and chronic low back pain.

M-A: Little benefit from muscle relaxants for adults with non-specific low back pain.

 


SR | Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain

31 Mar, 2023 | 13:27h | UTC

Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain: A level I of evidence systematic review – Journal of Orthopaedic Research

 


RCT | Drain usage may increase the length of hospital stay following lumbar arthrodesis

31 Mar, 2023 | 13:18h | UTC

Wound drain in lumbar arthrodesis for degenerative disease: an experimental, multicenter, randomized controlled trial – The Spine Journal

Commentary: Wound drains increase hospital los after lumbar surgery? – Orthopedics This Week

 


M-A | Limited evidence for analgesic effectiveness in acute low back pain treatment

29 Mar, 2023 | 13:32h | UTC

Summary: The objective of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness and safety of various analgesic medicines for treating acute non-specific low back pain. After examining 98 randomized controlled trials with over 15,000 participants, the study found that the quality of evidence for the effectiveness and safety of these medications is low or very low.

Some analgesic medicines showed potential in reducing pain intensity, but the evidence was limited due to trial risk of bias and imprecision in effect estimates. Furthermore, certain medications might increase the risk of adverse events during treatment, with evidence ranging from moderate to very low confidence.

Given the lack of high-quality evidence, clinicians and patients are advised to be cautious when using analgesic medicines for acute non-specific low back pain. More robust head-to-head comparison trials are needed to provide clearer guidance on the best course of treatment.

Article: Comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medicines for adults with acute non-specific low back pain: systematic review and network meta-analysis – The BMJ

News Release: Study finds “considerable uncertainty” around effectiveness and safety of analgesics for low back pain – BMJ Newsroom

 

Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)

 


Global validation of the AO Spine Upper Cervical Injury Classification

16 Mar, 2023 | 12:58h | UTC

Global Validation of the AO Spine Upper Cervical Injury Classification – Spine

 


Review | MRI image features with an evident relation to low back pain

15 Mar, 2023 | 15:01h | UTC

MRI image features with an evident relation to low back pain: a narrative review – European Spine Journal

 


Consensus Recommendations | Spinal tumors

9 Mar, 2023 | 14:15h | UTC

Spinal tumours: recommendations of the Polish Society of Spine Surgery, the Polish Society of Oncology, the Polish Society of Neurosurgeons, the Polish Society of Oncologic Surgery, the Polish Society of Oncologic Radiotherapy, and the Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology – European Spine Journal

 


SR | Spinal cord stimulation for low back pain provides no sustained clinical benefits compared to placebo

9 Mar, 2023 | 14:12h | UTC

Summary: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a surgical procedure used to treat persistent low back pain by sending electrical signals via implanted electrodes into the spinal cord. The review included 13 studies (randomized controlled trials and cross‐over trials) with 699 participants.

Most of the studies were focused on short-term effects (less than one month), but the review found it is uncertain whether spinal cord stimulation can improve outcomes in the immediate term compared with placebo. At six months, SCS probably does not improve back or leg pain, function, or quality of life compared with placebo, with moderate certainty of evidence. Adverse events were also reported, including infections, neurological damage, and lead migration requiring repeated surgery.

The review concluded that the data does not support the use of SCS to manage low back pain outside a clinical trial. Current evidence suggests SCS probably does not have sustained clinical benefits that would outweigh the costs and risks of this surgical intervention.

Article: Spinal cord stimulation for low back pain – Cochrane Library

Summary: Spinal cord stimulation for low back pain – Cochrane Library

 

Commentary from the author on Twitter

 


Chronic low back pain: a narrative review of recent international guidelines for diagnosis and conservative treatment

27 Feb, 2023 | 12:46h | UTC

Chronic Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review of Recent International Guidelines for Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment – Journal of Clinical Medicine

 


SR | Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain

27 Feb, 2023 | 12:42h | UTC

Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain: A level I of evidence systematic review – Journal of Orthopedic Research

Commentary: Which Meds are Best for Acute Low Back Pain? – RheumNow

Related:

M-A: Effectiveness of treatments for acute and subacute mechanical non-specific low back pain

Guideline Interventions for the management of acute and chronic low back pain.

M-A: Little benefit from muscle relaxants for adults with non-specific low back pain.

 


Consensus Paper | Acute lower extremity fracture management in chronic spinal cord injury

23 Feb, 2023 | 13:36h | UTC

Acute Lower Extremity Fracture Management in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: 2022 Delphi Consensus Recommendations – JBJS Open Access

Commentary: Updated spine fracture practice guidelines released – Orthopedics This Week

 


Spinal cord injury: the global incidence, prevalence, and disability from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

9 Feb, 2023 | 13:20h | UTC

Spinal Cord Injury: The Global Incidence, Prevalence, and Disability From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 – Spine

Commentary: Measures needed to combat growing incidence and burden of spinal cord injury – Spinal News International

 


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