Importance Observational (nonexperimental) studies that aim to emulate a randomized trial
(ie, the target trial) are increasingly informing medical and policy decision-making, but it is …

Background and objectives The role of telemedicine in the evaluation and treatment of
patients with spinal disorders is rapidly expanding, brought on largely by the COVID-19 …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND CONTEXT The role of telemedicine within the realm of spine
surgery is evolving, catalyzed by the recent pandemic. Specifically, the capability of this …

Introduction The role of telemedicine is rapidly evolving across medical specialties and
orthopaedics. The utility of telemedicine to identify operative candidates and determine …

Abstract Background Context The New England Spinal Metastasis Score (NESMS) was
proposed as an intuitive and accessible prognostic tool for predicting survival in patients …

Objective To elucidate the patient characteristics and outcomes of emergency surgery for
spinal metastases and identify risk factors for emergency surgery. Methods We prospectively …

Study Design. Prospective observational study. Objective. We present the natural history,
including survival and function, among participants in the prospective observational study of …

Background Owing to recent advances in cancer therapy, updated data are required for
clinicians counselling patients on treatment of spinal metastases. Objective To analyse the …

Study Design. A retrospective comparative study. Objective. This study aimed to investigate
factors associated with postoperative unfavorable ambulatory status following surgery for …

Study Design. Survey-based study. Objective. We performed a mixed methods study
involving patients using telemedicine for spine care. We sought to understand factors …