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The ReductionWednesday, September 23, 2026

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SpineSep 11 2026

C2 Coronal Angle (C2C): A Novel Predictor of Outcomes Following Adult Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity Surgery.

In 328 ASD patients, postoperative C2 coronal angle ≤3.5° independently predicted better SRS-22/SF-36/NDI outcomes and outperformed C7-CSVL, suggesting it as a useful coronal alignment target.

Spine

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsSep 11 2026

The Association of Long-Term Cardiac Issues for Adult Patients With Versus Without Scoliosis.

Large database study shows adults with idiopathic, neuromuscular, or congenital scoliosis have significantly higher odds of various cardiac comorbidities, supporting closer cardiac follow-up.

SpinePediatric Orthopaedics

Journal of Neurosurgery: SpineSep 18 2026

Comparison of liposomal bupivacaine and modified cocktail analgesia for postoperative pain control after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

In a RCT of 118 TLIF patients, liposomal bupivacaine via ESPB cut opioid/PCA use more than a cheaper modified analgesic cocktail, though both controlled early pain well.

Spine

Classic

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American)2001 · Cited by 1,726

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

New Lenke classification for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis provides superior reliability to King system for surgical planning.

SpinePediatric Orthopaedics

Review

European Spine JournalMay 19 2022

3D printing applications in spine surgery: an evidence-based assessment toward personalized patient care.

This review summarizes current uses of 3D printing in spine surgery (preoperative modeling, custom implants, screw guides) while noting long-term outcome data remain scarce.

Spine