Review
Surgery
Fei-Long Wei, Cheng-Pei Zhou, Rui Liu, Kai-Long Zhu, Ming-Rui Du, Hao-Ran Gao, Sheng-Da Wu, Li-Li Sun, Xiao-Dong Yan, Ya Liu, Ji-Xian Qian
Summary: The network meta-analysis and systematic review on interventions for lumbar spinal stenosis found that surgical interventions provided better pain relief but had higher complication rates, with endoscopic decompression being a less invasive surgical approach.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Chang-Il Ju, Pius Kim, Sang -Woo Ha, Seok-Won Kim, Seung-Myung Lee
Summary: By reviewing the literature, full endoscopic lumbar decompression surgery has been proven to be a safe and effective surgical option for treating lumbar spinal stenosis. However, it is crucial to select the interlaminar or transforaminal approach based on the indication.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ariel Morales, Alaa El Chamaa, Swati Mehta, Alison Rushton, Michele C. Battie
Summary: The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the evidence on the prognostic value of depression for a range of outcomes in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). The review found an association between depression and postoperative disability and symptom severity outcomes in LSS patients, but no prognostic value for postoperative walking capacity was found.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Suzanne McIlroy, Edward Walsh, Christina Sothinathan, Elizabeth Stovold, Daniel Norwitz, Sam Norton, John Weinman, Lindsay Bearne
Summary: The study found a strong positive correlation between preoperative walking capacity and postoperative walking capacity. However, spondylolisthesis and the severity of stenosis were not associated with postoperative walking capacity. Further research is needed on mutable prognostic factors to optimize surgical outcomes.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Federico Temporiti, Silvano Ferrari, Michael Kieser, Roberto Gatti
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the efficacy of various physiotherapy interventions in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). The findings suggest that weight-supported walking, aquatic exercises, and cycling can improve pain and physical function. Manual therapy plus exercise was found to be more effective than home/group exercises in improving pain, walking tolerance, disability, and quality of life.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Po -Lin Chiang, Ying-Yu Chen, Ko-Ta Chen, Jason C. Hsu, Christopher Wu, Ching -Yu Lee, Tsung-Jen Huang, Yi-Hung Huang, Chien -Min Chen, Meng -Huang Wu
Summary: Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common condition, and full-endoscopic uniportal interlaminar decompression (FEUID) provides satisfactory outcomes with lower complication rates. Technical methods and surgical skill level significantly affect surgical outcomes.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Junsig Wang, Safi Ullah, Mitchell A. Solano, Samuel C. Overley, David B. Bumpass, Erin M. Mannen
Summary: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common orthopaedic condition affecting over half a million people over the age of 65 in the US, leading to gait dysfunction and movement deficits. Post-surgery, some biomechanical variables show improvement within one year, but most gait changes are observed within one month after surgery.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryoji Tominaga, Noriaki Kurita, Miho Sekiguchi, Koji Yonemoto, Tatsuyuki Kakuma, Shin-ichi Konno
Summary: This study compared the diagnostic accuracy of the lumbar spinal stenosis diagnostic support tool (DST) and the self-administered, self-reported history questionnaire (SSHQ) with the North American Spine Society (NASS) clinical description of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in a Japanese secondary care hospital setting. The results showed that both the LSS-DST and LSS-SSHQ had higher sensitivity for screening patients with low back pain (LBP) for a diagnosis of LSS compared to the NASS clinical description.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ting Li, Jingxin Yan, Qiuyu Ren, Jiang Hu, Fei Wang, Xilin Liu
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of the lumbar dynamic stabilization device Coflex with posterior lumbar fusion for lumbar spinal stenosis. The results showed that the Coflex group had shorter operation time, less blood loss, and shorter hospital stays. Furthermore, it had higher JOA score and ODI score during early follow-up, lower VAS score, lower complications rate, and lower ASD rate.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Anh Tuan Bui, Giam Minh Trinh, Meng-Huang Wu, Tung Thanh Hoang, Ming-Hsiao Hu, Jwo-Luen Pao
Summary: This systematic review summarized the indications for and outcomes of three main unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) approaches for the decompression of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). The three approaches of UBE surgery were found to be effective and safe for the decompression of various types of DLSS. However, further long-term prospective studies and randomized control trials are needed to explore this new technique.
Review
Orthopedics
James J. Young, Rikke Kruger Jensen, Jan Hartvigsen, Ewa M. Roos, Carlo Ammendolia, Carsten Bogh Juhl
Summary: This review aimed to report the prevalence of coexisting lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) with knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA) based on clinical and/or imaging case definitions. The prevalence of multimorbid LSS and knee or hip OA ranged from 0% to 54%, depending on the specified index condition and case definitions used. However, the variability in case definitions and the high risk of bias in the included studies limit the comparability and interpretation of the prevalence estimates.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Peter Ahorukomeye, Sami Saniei, Caroline A. Pennacchio, Andy Kuo, Amber C. Stout, Christina W. Cheng, Christopher G. Furey
Summary: This study provides a literature review and compares surgical outcomes in patients undergoing staged vs simultaneous surgery for Tandem Spinal Stenosis (TSS). The findings suggest that staged and simultaneous surgery have comparable perioperative, functional, and neurologic outcomes, as well as complication rates.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Jiachang Liang, Lirong Lian, Shaotian Liang, Haibo Zhao, Gao Shu, Jiwei Chao, Chao Yuan, Mingyu Zhai
Summary: The study found that unilateral biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (UBESS) is a feasible and effective approach for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). The surgery offers flexibility, a wide field of view, and minimal soft tissue damage. Patients experienced significant improvement in pain, function, and quality of life after the surgery. However, the potential complications associated with the procedure should be taken into serious consideration.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Roberto J. Perez-Roman, Wendy Gaztanaga, Victor M. Lu, Michael Y. Wang
Summary: Endoscopic techniques are comparable to microscopic techniques in treating lumbar stenosis, providing similar outcomes in terms of pain relief and reduced hospital stay.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Xingyu Fang, Jialin Li, Liwei Wang, Lin Liu, Wei Lv, Zhiquan Tang, Daifeng Gao
Summary: This study investigated the application of a new device for axial loading MRI (alMRI) in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). The results showed that the new device can successfully perform alMRI with no significant differences in image quality and examinee comfort compared to conventional MRI. Significant changes were observed in the measured parameters and qualitative indicators after loading. The new device provides more valuable information for diagnosing LSS and reducing missed diagnoses.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Katie de Luca, Alessandro Chiarotto, Flavia Cicuttini, Laura Creemers, Evelien de Schepper, Paulo H. H. Ferreira, Nadine E. E. Foster, Jan Hartvigsen, Gregory Kawchuk, Christopher B. B. Little, Edwin H. H. Oei, Pradeep Suri, Carmen Vleggeert-Lankamp, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra, Manuela L. L. Ferreira
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine consensus among an international, multidisciplinary group of experts regarding definitions of spinal osteoarthritis for research and for clinical practice. A total of 117 statements were generated and rated through a 3-round Delphi study, resulting in 71 statements achieving consensus. The study highlights the need for a future definition of spinal osteoarthritis that considers a spectrum of structural changes and patient symptoms.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dimitri Tkatschenko, Sonja Hansen, Julia Koch, Christopher Ames, Michael G. Fehlings, Sigurd Berven, Lali Sekhon, Christopher Shaffrey, Justin S. Smith, Robert Hart, Han Jo Kim, Jeffrey Wang, Yoon Ha, Kenny Kwan, Yong Hai, Marcelo Valacco, Asdrubal Falavigna, Nestor Taboada, Alfredo Guiroy, Juan Emmerich, Bernhard Meyer, Frank Kandziora, Claudius Thome, Markus Loibl, Wilco Peul, Alessandro Gasbarrini, Ibrahim Obeid, Martin Gehrchen, Andrej Trampuz, Peter Vajkoczy, Julia Onken
Summary: This study provides an international overview of the heterogeneity of surgical site infection prevention strategies in spine surgery. The results demonstrate a significant variation in pre-, peri-, and postoperative measures to prevent surgical site infection. There is a need for developing universal guidelines and testing areas of controversy in prospective clinical trials.
GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Jeanne-Marie Nollen, Laury Pijnappel, Jan W. Schoones, Wilco C. Peul, Wouter R. Van Furth, Anja H. Brunsveld-Reinders
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different removal times on the development of complications in hospitalized patients. The results showed that earlier removal time can reduce the ambulation time and length of hospital stay without increasing the incidence of urinary tract infections. Further research is needed to investigate the effects of specific removal times and flexible removal time.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Zhaochen Zhu, Alessandro Chiarotto, Bart W. W. Koes
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Heike Gerger, Karen Sogaard, Erin M. Macri, Jennie A. Jackson, Roy G. Elbers, Rogier M. van Rijn, Bart Koes, Alessandro Chiarotto, Alex Burdorf
Summary: This study provides an overview of the relationship between exposure to work-related hand-arm vibration and the occurrence of specific hand disorders. They collected and analyzed data from 10 studies with over 24,381 participants and found significant associations between vibration exposure and the occurrence of selected disorders. However, due to the majority of studies being cross-sectional, no firm conclusion can be made regarding causal relationships.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Mirna Chamoro, Katie de Luca, Omer Ozbulut, Edwin H. G. Oei, Carmen L. A. Vleggeert-Lankamp, Bart W. Koes, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra, Alessandro Chiarotto
Summary: This systematic review provides an overview of the associations between clinical and imaging findings suggestive of spinal osteoarthritis in patients with low back pain. It highlights the lack of agreed diagnostic criteria as a challenge in studying and diagnosing spinal osteoarthritis.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marije J. Splinter, M. Kamran Ikram, Charles W. Helsper, Patrick J. E. Bindels, Evelien I. T. de Schepper, Silvan Licher
Summary: This study aimed to elucidate patient perspectives on virtual compared to in-person consultations and explore the determinants of these preferences. Through a questionnaire survey and thematic analysis, the study found that patient preferences for virtual consultations were influenced by factors such as lack of nonverbal communication, lack of physical examination, consultation scheduling, personal circumstances, and the presence of somatic and/or language barriers.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Maarten Homburg, Eline Meijer, Matthijs Berends, Thijmen Kupers, Tim Olde Hartman, Jean Muris, Evelien de Schepper, Premysl Velek, Jeroen Kuiper, Marjolein Berger, Lilian Peters
Summary: This study developed and validated a highly accurate BERT model for detecting COVID-19 consultations in general practice EHRs in the Netherlands. The model showed excellent performance in identifying COVID-19 cases and was even able to predict cases before they were confirmed. The study highlights the potential of NLP models in early disease detection and offers insights for the early recognition of various illnesses.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Julie Ranne Pedersen, Merete Moller, Louise Kamuk Storm, Bart Koes, Nikos Ntoumanis, Jonas Bloch Thorlund
Summary: This study assessed the association between analgesic use and willingness to compete hurt in Danish youth elite athletes, finding that higher WCH scores were associated with increased risk of analgesic use. The investigated factors related to WCH were weak and considered not practically important.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Caitlin M. P. Jones, Richard O. Day, Bart W. Koes, Jane Latimer, Chris G. Maher, Andrew J. McLachlan, Laurent Billot, Sana Shan, Chung-Wei Christine Lin
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy and safety of opioid analgesics for acute low back pain and neck pain. The results showed no significant difference in pain severity compared with placebo, indicating that opioids should not be recommended for these conditions.
Article
Primary Health Care
Guido J. van Leeuwen, Evelien I. T. de Schepper, Patrick J. E. Bindels, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra, Marienke van Middelkoop
Summary: This study aimed to determine the incidence and management of patellofemoral pain (PFP) in children and adolescents. The results showed that the average incidence of PFP in the age group of 7-24 years was 3.4 per 1,000 person years, with a higher rate in girls compared to boys. The most commonly applied management strategy was advice, followed by referral to physiotherapy, analgesics prescription, and referral to the orthopaedic surgeon. No differences were found in age, sex, and treatment between chronic and nonchronic PFP patients.
Article
Rheumatology
Anne Kamps, Jos Runhaar, Maria A. J. de Ridder, Marcel de Wilde, Johan van der Lei, Weiya Zhang, Daniel Prieto-Alhambra, Martin Englund, Evelien I. T. de Schepper, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra
Summary: This study aimed to determine the association of previously diagnosed comorbidities in adults with newly diagnosed osteoarthritis (OA) compared with matched controls without OA. The results showed that OA patients had higher odds for 42 out of 58 studied comorbidities, including musculoskeletal diseases and obesity.
ARTHRITIS RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Kwong T. Quach, Linda Dirven, Aliede M. Vingerhoed, Jeroen de Bresser, Ruben Dammers, Eelke M. Bos, Wouter A. Moojen, Wilco C. Peul, Martin J. B. Taphoorn, Amir H. Zamanipoor Najafabadi, Wouter R. van Furth
Summary: This study aimed to determine the frequency and severity of fatigue in meningioma patients as well as associations between the level of fatigue and patient-, tumor-, and treatment-related factors. The results showed that fatigue is a frequent problem in meningioma patients and is associated with factors such as surgical complications, radiotherapy, comorbidities, and educational level.
NEURO-ONCOLOGY ADVANCES
(2023)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Catharina D. Schenck, Wouter A. Moojen, Wilco Peul, Mark P. Arts, Carmen L. A. Vleggeert-Lankamp
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Inge A. M. van Erp, Iliana Michailidou, Thomas A. van Essen, Mathieu van der Jagt, Wouter Moojen, Wilco C. Peul, Frank Baas, Kees Fluiter
Summary: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability, and neuroinflammation is a key driver of secondary brain injury after TBI. This review examines the pathophysiology of neuroinflammation and the clinical trials conducted to reduce it. The complement system and its interaction with the coagulation system play an important role in the development of secondary brain injury, making them potential targets for therapy. However, more research is needed to explore specific pathways for pharmacological interventions.