(Spine J[TA])
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  • Impact of GLP-1 Dose Intensity on Perioperative and Long-Term Fusion Outcomes Following ACDF. [Journal Article]
    Spine J. 2026 Sep 07. [Online ahead of print]Stirpe C, Lee B, … Cheng CWSJ
  • CONCLUSIONS: High-dose GLP-1 RA therapy was not associated with increased short-term healthcare utilization, postoperative complications, opioid exposure, or long-term fusion-related risk after ACDF compared with standard-dose therapy. These findings provide reassurance that higher-dose GLP-1 regimens do not appear to confer excess perioperative or fusion-related risk in this population.
  • Return to Sport and Functional Outcomes Following Spine Surgery in Hockey Players: A Scoping Review. [Review]
    Spine J. 2026 Sep 04. [Online ahead of print]Nguyen KT, Patel S, … Odland KSJ
  • This scoping review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines to synthesize available literature evaluating return-to-sport rates, timing of return, functional recovery, performance outcomes, and career durability following spine surgery in ice hockey players. Ice hockey is a high-velocity collision sport associated with substantial axial loading, repetitive flexion-extension, and rotati…
  • 3D-Printed Guides, Navigation, and Robotic Assistance in Spinal Instrumentation: A Network Meta-Analysis of Pedicle Screw Accuracy and Clinical Outcomes. [Review]
    Spine J. 2026 Sep 02. [Online ahead of print]Eid S, Ghaderi N, … Abbas ASJ
  • CONCLUSIONS: 3DPG demonstrated the lowest breach rates, lowest blood loss, shortest operative time and least radiation exposure compared to the other advanced guidance technologies. However, because this review synthesizes data from studies with variable designs, populations, and reporting methods, direct head-to-head comparisons between newer technologies remain limited. Given their lower per-unit cost, ease of implementation, and lack of reliance on capital-intensive equipment, 3DPG may represent a particularly accessible and cost-effective option, especially for smaller centres . Nevertheless, formal cost-comparison studies among these technologies are warranted.
  • Beyond Recovery: Long-Term Multidomain Disability and the Satisfaction Paradox in Cauda Equina Syndrome. [Journal Article]
    Spine J. 2026 Sep 01. [Online ahead of print]Najjar E, Walsh M, … Grevitt MSJ
  • CONCLUSIONS: Long-term outcomes after CES are characterised by persistent multidomain disability rather than isolated deficits. Most patients experience residual impairment across multiple functional domains, yet many still report symptomatic improvement, satisfaction, and willingness to undergo surgery again, highlighting a satisfaction-deficit paradox. Persistent bladder dysfunction appears to be a key driver of long-term outcome. These findings support a shift from single-domain endpoints toward multidimensional outcome assessment, comprehensive long-term follow-up, and more realistic patient counselling.