Fariborz Samini

Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Department of Neurosurgery, Mashhad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Anatomical Variations of Brachial Plexus in Adult Cadavers; A Descriptive Study

  Background: Variations of the brachial plexus are common and a better awareness of the variations is of crucial importance to achieve successful results in its surgical procedures. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anatomical variations of the brachial plexus in adult cadavers.   Methods: Bilateral upper limbs of 32 fresh cadavers (21 males and 11 females) consecutively referre...

[ 2 ] - Orthopedic Lesions in Tethered Cord Syndrome: The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment on Patient Outcome

Background:   Many of the patients with tethered cord syndrome (TCS) are admitted because of neurological symptoms, while some are admitted because of their orthopedic, urologic, anorectal, and dermatologic manifestations.Consequently, this study aimed to evaluate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of tethered cord syndrome on patient outcome. Methods: Fourty-three patients who und...

[ 3 ] - Comparison of outcomes and safety of using hydroxyapatite granules as a substitute for autograft in cervical cages for anterior cervical discectomy and interbody fusion

Background:   After cervical discectomy, autogenetic bone is packed into the cage to increase the rate of union between adjacent vertebral bodies, but donor site–related complications can still occur. In this study we evaluate the use   of hydroxyapatite granules as a substitute for autograft for interbody fusion.     Methods:   From November 2008 to November 2011, 236 patients participated in ...

[ 4 ] - POTT\'S Disease: a review of 58 cases

  Abstract   Backgrounds: Pott's disease is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, and   presents with several clinical patterns. Delay in diagnosis and management may   cause serious complications. We conducted a retrospective study between 1991-   2006 to evaluate clinical presentation, radiologic and laboratory findings, and therapeutic   approaches to spinal tuberculosis.   Methods: We...

[ 5 ] - Intraforaminal and extraforaminal far lateral lumbar disc herniation ( a review of 63 cases)

  Abstract   Background: Far lateral discal herniation is an uncommon disorder and is difficult   to assess by physical examination alone. This study is designed to define clinical and   epidemiological findings and to establish the indications of surgical and medical treatment for FLLDH.   Methods: Between 2000 and 2005, a total of 2035 patients with lumbar disc herniation   underwent surgical...

[ 6 ] - مقایسه یافته‌های بالینی و نتایج روش جراحی باز در درمان فتق اولیه با عود دیسک بین مهره‌ای لومبوساکرال

Background and Aim: Despite improving therapeutic methods of lumbosacral disc herniation, open surgery is still the conventional method. This study was aimed to investigate the recurrence rate and risk factors of lumbar disc herniation after open surgery and comparison of clinical outcomes of second surgery with the first surgery. Materials and Methods: This prospective descriptive study was pe...

[ 7 ] - Predictive Value of Computed Tomography Scan for Posterior Ligamentous Complex Injuries in Patients with Thoracolumbar Spinal Fractures

Background: Thoracolumbar spinal fractures include a range of injuries of various severities from simple apophysealfractures to neurological injury and complex fractures associated with vertebral dislocation. The treatment ofthoracolumbar fractures is challenging, especially due to the difficulty of evaluating the posterior ligamentous complex(PLC). The purpose of this study w...