I had the privilege of being invited by the Saudi Spine Society to deliver a keynote talk on the evolution of sagittal alignment of the spine. It was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into a topic that continues to shape the future of spine care. In addition, I had the pleasure of presenting onContinue reading “Honored to Share and Learn at the Saudi Spine Society”
Category Archives: Research Explained
New Research: Preoperative Optimization for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
A systematic review published in Spine (March 2024) by Dr. Sardar and colleagues identifies the key modifiable risk factors for adult spinal deformity surgery and practical steps for preoperative optimization.
Presenting at the AO Spine Global Spine Congress in Bangkok
Dr. Sardar presented research and participated in the AO Spine Deformity Knowledge Forum at the AO Spine Global Spine Congress in Bangkok.
How good is AI in Spine?
Is AI good at deciphering spinal intricacies? Take a look at this AI-generated spine image. While it mimics the spine from a distance, the details are off in ways that matter clinically — proportions, anatomical relationships, and structural specifics that a trained eye catches immediately. This reflects a broader truth about AI in medicine: itContinue reading “How good is AI in Spine?”
Spinal alignment varies with an individual’s race !
A Multi-Ethnic Alignment Normative Study (MEANS) Spinal alignment is determined by more than just the PI or SS.We compared individuals from three main races: Asian (A), Arabo-Bèrbère (B), and Caucasian (C). Key points:-Pelvic morphology including pelvic incidence (A: 51.0, B: 52.0, C: 52.5, p = 0.37), pelvic tilt (A: 11.9, B: 12.3, C: 12.9, pContinue reading “Spinal alignment varies with an individual’s race !”
Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Osteoporosis in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Spinal Reconstruction
Following our work on bone health in adults undergoing spine surgery, here are the best practice guidelines we published for evaluation and treatment of patients with osteoporosis ahead of elective spinal reconstruction. Full citation: Sardar ZM, Coury JR, Cerpa M, DeWald CJ, Ames CP, et al. Best Practice Guidelines for Assessment and Management of OsteoporosisContinue reading “Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Osteoporosis in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Spinal Reconstruction”