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| Daryl R FourneySummaryAffiliation: University of Saskatchewan Country: Canada Publications
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Treatment of cervical adjacent segment pathology: a systematic reviewDaryl R Fourney
Neurosurgery Residency Training Program, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 37:S113-22. 2012..Systematic review...
Minimal access to the posterolateral lumbar spineL Hnenny
Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Neurosurg Sci 56:97-103. 2012..Key learning tasks for the introduction of each technique into practice are highlighted. The current quality of evidence for each approach is also critically evaluated...
Spinal instability neoplastic score: an analysis of reliability and validity from the spine oncology study groupDaryl R Fourney
University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, 103 Hospital Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Clin Oncol 29:3072-7. 2011..The objective of this study was to determine the interobserver reliability, intraobserver reliability, and predictive validity of the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS)...
Chronic low back pain: a heterogeneous condition with challenges for an evidence-based approachDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 36:S1-9. 2011..quot;..
A systematic review of clinical pathways for lower back pain and introduction of the Saskatchewan Spine PathwayDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatchewan, Canada
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 36:S164-71. 2011..Systematic review of spine care pathways and case study of the Saskatchewan Spine Pathway (SSP)...
Spinal instability and deformity due to neoplastic conditionsDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Neurosurg Focus 14:e8. 2003..The authors discuss the most common patterns of tumor-related instability and deformity at all levels of the spinal column and review the surgical options for treatment...
En bloc resection of primary sacral tumors: classification of surgical approaches and outcomeDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Neurosurg Spine 3:111-22. 2005..Adequate surgical margins should not be compromised to preserve function when they are necessary to affect tumor control...
Use of "MAPs" for determining the optimal surgical approach to metastatic disease of the thoracolumbar spine: anterior, posterior, or combined. Invited submission from the Joint Section Meeting on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, MaDaryl R Fourney
Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Neurosurg Spine 2:40-9. 2005..The choice of approach is also considered in light of the goals of surgery, including the relief of pain, neurological palliation, spinal stabilization, and oncological control...
Does minimal access tubular assisted spine surgery increase or decrease complications in spinal decompression or fusion?Daryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 35:S57-65. 2010..Systematic review...
Thoracolumbopelvic stabilization for the treatment of instability caused by recurrent myxopapillary ependymomaDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
J Spinal Disord Tech 16:108-11. 2003..We are not aware of any previous reports of lumbopelvic instability in association with myxopapillary ependymomas...
Feasibility and safety of en bloc resection for primary spine tumors: a systematic review by the Spine Oncology Study GroupTomasato Yamazaki
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 34:S31-8. 2009..Systematic review...
Management of atlantoaxial metastases with posterior occipitocervical stabilizationDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Neurosurg 98:165-70. 2003..Because of the palliative goals of surgery, the authors have not found an indication for anterior-approach tumor resection in these patients. Successful stabilization obviates the need for an external orthosis...
Current management of sacral chordomaDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Neurosurg Focus 15:E9. 2003..The authors review the clinical presentation and natural history of sacral chordoma and discuss the current treatment techniques and outcomes...
Intraoperative spinal cord and nerve root monitoring: a survey of Canadian spine surgeonsLissa Peeling
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
Can J Surg 53:324-8. 2010..In this study, we aimed to document the current practices and opinions of Canadian spine surgeons with regards to intraoperative spinal monitoring...
Refinements to the simultaneous anterior-posterior approach to the thoracolumbar spineLissa Peeling
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Neurosurg Spine 12:456-61. 2010..The authors have also expanded the use of the approach beyond the original oncological indications to include trauma and infection...
Traumatic lateral expulsion of the L-4 vertebral body from the spinal columnJeffrey S Wilkinson
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Neurosurg Spine 14:508-12. 2011..The authors believe this is the first case report of double lateral spondyloptosis at adjacent levels, resulting in expulsion of the vertebral body from the spinal column...
Histopathological examination of intervertebral disc specimens: a cost-benefit analysisAdam S Wu
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Can J Neurol Sci 34:451-5. 2007..In this study, we have performed a cost-benefit analysis of this practice...
Anterior approaches for thoracolumbar metastatic spine tumorsDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, 103 Hospital Drive, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0W8, Canada
Neurosurg Clin N Am 15:443-51. 2004..Wider acceptance and judicious use of current surgical techniques for metastatic spine disease may improve the quality of life of patients too often denied such treatment...
Failure of percutaneous remodeling of the ligamentum flavum and lamina for neurogenic claudicationJeffrey S Wilkinson
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Neurosurgery 71:86-92. 2012....
Giant cell ependymoma of the spinal cord. Case report and review of the literatureDaryl R Fourney
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Neurosurg 100:75-9. 2004..The clinical significance is the potential for misdiagnosis with anaplastic (gemistocytic) astrocytoma, especially in cases in whom limited biopsy samples have been obtained...
Comparison of post-operative lordosis with the PEEK cage and the cervical plateJeffrey S Wilkinson
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Can J Neurol Sci 38:72-7. 2011..Our objective was to compare the PEEK cage to the cervical plate with respect to the maintenance of cervical lordosis at one year. Secondary outcomes included fusion and complication rates...
Contemporary treatment strategy for spinal metastasis: the "LMNOP" systemGillian R Paton
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Can J Neurol Sci 38:396-403. 2011..The LMNOP system evaluates the number of spinal Levels involved and the Location of disease in the spine (L), Mechanical instability (M), Neurology (N), Oncology (O), Patient fitness, Prognosis and response to Prior therapy (P)...
An unusual case of spinal column metastasis after orthotopic transplantation for cardiac sarcomaGregory S McLoughlin
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
J Neurosurg Spine 9:377-81. 2008..This represents a previously unreported and clinically significant complication for undifferentiated cardiac sarcoma...
Incidence of unusual and clinically significant histopathological findings in routine discectomyAdam S Wu
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
J Neurosurg Spine 5:410-3. 2006..The decision to send specimens for pathological examination should be determined on a case-by-case basis after consideration of the clinical presentation, results of laboratory and imaging studies, and intraoperative findings...
Spinal subdural empyema after a dural tear. Case reportAdam S Wu
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Neurosurg Focus 17:E10. 2004..The patient had a favorable outcome despite an initial delay in surgical intervention because of a pulmonary embolus...
Early sacral stress fracture after reduction of spondylolisthesis and lumbosacral fixation: case reportDaryl R Fourney
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Neurosurgery 51:1507-10; discussion 1510-1. 2002..Active reduction of spondylolisthesis may provide additional adjacent segment stress contributing to this complication...
The learning curve of minimally-invasive lumbar microdiscectomyGregory S McLoughlin
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Can J Neurol Sci 35:75-8. 2008..The object of this study was to assess the learning curve for minimally invasive microdiscectomy (MIM) utilizing a tubular retractor system...
Evolution of treatment for metastatic spine diseaseAdam S Wu
Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, 103 Hospital Drive, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0W8, Canada
Neurosurg Clin N Am 15:401-11. 2004..Effective management of axial spinal pain involves reconstruction and stabilization of the spinal column. Although the ideal therapy has not been established, a wide range of management options is currently available...
