Alexander R. Vaccaro

Timing Matters: Preoperative Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection and Long-Term Outcomes Following Single-Level Posterior Lumbar Fusion

Study Design Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Objective CESIs are a mainstay of nonoperative treatment for degenerative lumbar spine disease. As increasing numbers of patients undergo sPLF after receiving CESIs, understanding their impact on surgical outcomes is essential. The obje...

Safety and Complications of Open Trigger Finger Release in Patients Over 90 Years Old: A Retrospective Analysis

Background Although open trigger finger release is widely regarded as a safe and effective procedure, existing literature primarily focuses on younger populations, with limited evidence addressing outcomes in nonagenarian patients. This study aimed to evaluate safety, patient-rep...