This study aimed to investigate the extent of gender disparities in financial interactions between neurosurgeons and medical device industry, examining differences number, amount, types payments made male female neurosurgeons. Utilizing data from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Open Payments database covering 2016-2022, authors conducted a comprehensive analysis industry methodology included univariate multivariate analyses examine payments, with focus on identifying significant...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) information on neurosurgery residency program websites examine association between size, ranking, DEI presence. METHODS A cross-sectional review 115 US conducted from January 1 March 2, 2024. Websites were evaluated based six criteria: 1) diversity commitment in mission/leadership statements, 2) separate mission statement, 3) rotations/fellowships for underrepresented minority...

Introduction Spinal arachnoid cysts are commonly encountered throughout all age groups and often managed observantly, but a minority cause symptoms requiring intervention. These can be caused by congenital malformations, trauma, inflammation, or even occur spontaneously. A vast majority of in the spine extradural, about 10% intradural. One type intradural cyst occurs between two leaflets dura, described as an interdural cyst. Case Report This case report describes 47-year-old female with...

INTRODUCTION: Civilian gunshot wounds to the head (GSWH) account for 35% of all deaths related traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there remains a lack consensus regarding best neurosurgical care in these complex cases. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted utilizing single-center, prospective database GSWH patients. Patients were divided by type, surgical non-surgical groups. The primary outcome last known Glasgow Outcome Score (GOS). Furthermore, GOS=4 termed favorable GOS=3...

INTRODUCTION: Equitable healthcare distribution is essential, yet socioeconomic disparities often impact the availability of specialty medical services. This study examines how income inequality affects neurosurgeon in U.S. counties. METHODS: We utilized 2021 CDC Interactive Atlas Heart Disease and Stroke to gather data on neurosurgeons across Additionally, demographic for each county were obtained from Census Bureau profiles. Income was calculated using Gini index. RESULTS: Among 437...

INTRODUCTION: Inpatient, elective thoracolumbar spine fusions are among the most expensive major surgical classes in US Healthcare. Private insurers now provide half of Medicare reimbursement through privately run, publicly funded Advantage (MA) insurance plans. It is largely unknown how MA compares to commercial that hospitals rely upon stay business. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was undertaken comparing price transparency data for across using Turquoise Health’s website and...

INTRODUCTION: The tubular retractor system in neurosurgery has commonly been used as a minimally invasive approach for spinal surgeries. Recently studies have reported their use adult and pediatric cranial tumor resection. In this study, we sought to analyze our experience outcomes resections using system. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted identify all children who underwent resection of tumors Perioperative data included patient demographics, pre-operative presentation, pathology...

INTRODUCTION: This study aims to investigate the extent of gender disparities in financial interactions between neurosurgeons and medical device industry, examining differences number, amount, type payments made male female neurosurgeons. METHODS: Using data from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Open Payments Database (2016-2022), we analyzed 24,074 transactions determine payment through univariate multivariate analyses. RESULTS: An analysis industry totaling $388,916,415.88...

Objective: To assess whether female sex is associated with higher lifetime concussion risk and if years of contact sport participation and/or history are negative long-term cognitive psychiatric difficulties in females compared males. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: ResearchMatch, a national health-based volunteer registry. Participants: A total 330 participants (111 females) exposure. Interventions: Participants reported history, age first exposure, duration Main Outcome Measures:...

Background Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) carry an estimated 2–4% annual risk of rupture, with 70–75% lifetime risk. They are typically discovered during young adulthood, occurring in approximately 5/10,000 individuals. Modalities treatment involve endovascular treatment, Gamma Knife, microsurgical resection under general anesthesia, awake craniotomy, or a combination these modalities. Case Description We present the case 33-year-old male presenting headaches who was found to have...

OBJECTIVE Readmission after an operation has garnered considerable attention within the neurosurgical literature. In this study, authors sought to analyze reasons why children are readmitted shunt surgery and identify key population characteristics potential drivers. METHODS The authors’ single-institution administrative database was used procedures performed from January 1, 2018, December 31, 2021. Only de novo or revision cranial operations were included. Each represents index case, each...

This study examines the lasting impact of historical redlining on contemporary neurosurgical care access, highlighting need for equitable healthcare in historically marginalized communities.

Background Venous sinus stenting (VSS) has been shown to reduce intracranial venous pressures and improve symptoms in patients with idiopathic hypertension (IIH). However, long-term follow-up data are limited, raising concerns about sustained symptom improvement. We aimed assess outcomes of VSS compared ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS). Methods A retrospective case-control study assessed 87 IIH who met inclusion criteria underwent either (n=27) or VPS (n=60) between 2017 2022. Descriptive...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Recovery after sport-related concussion is variable, and potential differences between team vs individual sport athletes are not fully understood. In a cohort of with concussions, we sought to compare these groups across (1) symptom severity score, (2) cluster scores, (3) recovery metrics. METHODS: A retrospective, study 13 23-year-old treated at regional center November 2017 April 2022 was conducted. Athletes were categorized into athletes, additional...

Abstract Hennekam syndrome (HS) is a rare genetic disorder involving malformations of the lymphatic system. Structural abnormalities and within central nervous system (CNS) have also been reported along with intellectual disability developmental delay. We report patient HS who presented seizures was found to an intra‐axial lesion, which resected via craniotomy. While this case represents, our knowledge, first instance in literature that has treated for CNS abnormality neurosurgical...