A5030712870- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Spinal Hematomas and Complications
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects
- Social Media in Health Education
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Kepler Universitätsklinikum
2017-2025
Johannes Kepler University of Linz
2021-2024
Université de Strasbourg
2021
CNH Industrial (Austria)
1997-2012
Universitäts Frauenklinik
1992
Minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion (MILIF) offers potential for reduced operative morbidity and earlier recovery compared with open procedures patients degenerative disorders (DLD). Firm conclusions about advantages of MILIF over cannot be made because limited number large studies in a real-world setting. Clinical effectiveness large, unselected patient population was assessed this Prospective, monitored, international, multicenter, observational study.To observe document short-term...
Abstract Study design Monocentric, prospective, observational study. Objective The clinical relevance of bacterial colonization intervertebral discs is controversial. This study aimed to determine a possible relationship between and viral low-grade infection the discs. Methods We investigated 447 disc samples from 392 patients. Microbiological culture was used examine for growth, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection herpes simplex virus types 1 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) Cytomegalovirus (CMV),...
Several minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion techniques may be used as a treatment for spondylolisthesis to alleviate back and leg pain, improve function provide stability the spine. Surgeons choose an anterolateral or posterior approach surgery however, there remains lack of real-world evidence from comparative, prospective studies on effectiveness safety with relatively large, geographically diverse samples involving multiple surgical approaches.To test hypothesis that approaches are...
Over the last few decades, number of lumbar interbody fusion surgeries performed has been constantly increasing, with transforaminal (TLIF) being one most common surgical techniques. Due to easy accessibility, patients frequently use YouTube obtain information on health-related issues. Consequently, online video platforms may be a valuable tool for patient education. The aim this study was assess quality, reliability, and comprehensiveness videos TLIF. We screened 180 YouTube, yielding total...
To review the surgical results and to identify possible parameters influencing clinical outcomes in an unselected patient collective undergoing minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion a spinal care unit.A total of 229 adult patients who underwent between 2008 2016 were included this retrospective analysis. Lumbar was performed using transforaminal (TLIF) devices posterolateral fusion. eliminate confounding parameters, all indicated by degenerative pathologies, surgery same device....
The objective of the study is to assess effectiveness and safety minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion (MILIF) for degenerative disorders (DLD) in daily surgical practice follow up with patients one year after surgery. A prospective, multicenter, pragmatic, monitored, international outcome DLD causing back/leg pain was conducted (19 centers). Two hundred fifty-two received standard care available centers. Patients were included if they aged >18 years, required one- or two-level DLD, met...
Abstract Background and objectives Although rare, complications like skin dehiscence necrosis after neurosurgery pose significant challenges by increasing the risk of infections spreading to epidural, subdural, or intracerebral spaces. This retrospective, single-center study aims assess prior clinical courses, neuroplastic repair, outcomes patients with defects following cranial neurosurgical procedures, outline our interdisciplinary reconstructive protocol. Methods A retrospective analysis...
Background: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT-4, is transforming healthcare. ChatGPT’s potential to assist in decision-making for complex cases, such as spinal metastasis treatment, promising but widely untested. Especially cancer patients who develop metastases, precise and personalized treatment essential. This study examines ChatGPT-4’s performance planning cases compared experienced spine surgeons. Materials Methods:...
Background: One of the most frequent complications spinal surgery is accidental dural tears (ADTs). Minimal access surgical techniques (MAST) have been described as a promising approach to minimizing such complications. ADTs studied extensively in connection with open surgery, but there less literature on minimally invasive (MISS). Materials and Methods: We reviewed 187 patients who had undergone degenerative lumbar using fusions techniques. analyzed influence age, Body Mass Index (BMI),...
Accidental dural tears (ADTs) are one of the most frequent complications spinal surgery. Minimally invasive surgery (MISS) has been described as a promising approach in literature. ADT extensively reported connection with open surgery, but less so context MISS.We reviewed 72 patients who had undergone minimally fusions techniques.Ten (13.9%) an ADT. We recommended bed rest for 2.5 to 5 days, depending on type repair and size cerebrospinal fluid leakage. One patient suffered from transient...
Abstract Background Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a well-established surgical treatment option for various diseases of the spine, including spondylolisthesis. This study aimed to evaluate postoperative correction spondylolisthesis and restoration segmental lordosis after ALIF. Methods Patients with who underwent ALIF between 2013 2019 were retrospectively assessed. We assessed following parameters pre-and postoperatively (6-months follow-up): Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain,...
Study Design: A retrospective subgroup analysis of a prospective observational study was carried out. Summary Background Data: Patients’ baseline characteristics may influence the clinical outcomes after minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion (MILIF). Objective: This aimed to investigate patient’s age and body mass index (BMI) on MILIF for degenerative disorder. Materials Methods: total 252 patients underwent MILIF. The outcomes, including time first ambulation, postsurgical recovery,...
Background: Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) is associated with less blood loss, faster recovery, and perioperative morbidity while yielding similar results as those achieved open procedures.The risk of periand postoperative complications in the elderly obese patients a much debated issue.MIS has been poorly investigated aged patients. Objective:The aim present study to establish whether MIS techniques are safe adequate tool these patients.Methods: A retrospective analysis 33 65 years...
Abstract Background The impact of smoking on spinal surgery has been studied extensively, but few investigations have focused minimally invasive (MIS) the spine and difference between complication rates in smokers non-smokers. We evaluated whether a history at least one pack-year preoperatively could be used to predict adverse peri- postoperative outcomes patients undergoing fusion procedures lumbar spine. In prospective study, we assessed clinical effectiveness MIS an unselected population...