Primary sensory neurons with dichotomizing axons projecting to the facet joint and the sciatic nerve in rats.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study comparing normal subjects and patients with lumbar disc herniation. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate trunk and knee muscle strength in patients with L4-L5 and/or L5-S1 disc herniation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Numerous studies have shown that patients with low back pain have weaker trunk mus...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ho CW,Chen LC,Hsu HH,Chiang SL,Li MH,Jiang SH,Tsai KC

更新日期：2005-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To focus attention of the clinician on the anatomy and (patho)physiology of the vertebral venous system, so as to offer a tool to better understand and anticipate (potential) complications that are related to the application of percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. BACKGROUND:Percutaneous vertebropla...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Groen RJ,du Toit DF,Phillips FM,Hoogland PV,Kuizenga K,Coppes MH,Muller CJ,Grobbelaar M,Mattyssen J

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective series of 15 consecutive adult patients with spinal deformity who underwent endoscopic transthoracic release with simultaneous posterior instrumentation while positioned prone. OBJECTIVES:To describe the technique and clinical results of endoscopic transthoracic release performed with the pa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lieberman IH,Salo PT,Orr RD,Kraetschmer B

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Immunohistochemistry for tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and protein gene product (PGP) 9.5 in vertebral endplates of patients with discogenic low back pain and Modic Type 1 or Type 2 endplate changes on MRI. OBJECTIVES:To examine whether inflammatory cytokines and nerve in-growth into the vertebral endplate ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ohtori S,Inoue G,Ito T,Koshi T,Ozawa T,Doya H,Saito T,Moriya H,Takahashi K

更新日期：2006-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:Compare outcomes of different treatment methods for intraspinal synovial cysts. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intraspinal synovial cysts are cited as an increasing cause of back pain and radiculopathy. To date, few studies have compared outcomes of differing treatment methods ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Xu R,McGirt MJ,Parker SL,Bydon M,Olivi A,Wolinsky JP,Witham TF,Gokaslan ZL,Bydon A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cerebral activation by lumbar mechanical stimulus was investigated by functional magnetic resonance imaging in healthy subjects and patients with chronic low back pain (LBP). OBJECTIVES:To characterize the cerebral substrates of LBP, and to explore a possible pathologic pattern of cerebral activation in c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kobayashi Y,Kurata J,Sekiguchi M,Kokubun M,Akaishizawa T,Chiba Y,Konno S,Kikuchi S

更新日期：2009-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study of patient outcomes after decompression and fusion for degenerative spondylolisthesis, using the SF-36 survey and a functional questionnaire. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In recent studies, patient outcomes have been examined more specifically; however, detailed functional outcomes are...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nork SE,Hu SS,Workman KL,Glazer PA,Bradford DS

更新日期：1999-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Of 28 patients with dystrophic spinal deformity resulting from neurofibromatosis who were treated surgically since 1968, 25 were studied regarding the outcome of spinal deformity at a mean follow-up of 9.7 years after surgery (mean age at follow-up, 21.5 years). OBJECTIVES:This study sought factors that c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilde PH,Upadhyay SS,Leong JC

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a human cadaver study to determine the accuracy of conventional radiography and computed radiography in the evaluation of pedicle screw placement and to identify methodology for more precise reading of these examinations. OBJECTIVES:To determine the accuracy of conventional radiography and comput...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Learch TJ,Massie JB,Pathria MN,Ahlgren BA,Garfin SR

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Expression of light chain 3 (LC3), a characteristic marker of autophagy, was examined by immunohistochemistry and Western blot using a spinal cord injury (SCI) model in mice. Electron microscopic analysis was also performed to examine the anatomic formation of autophagy and autophagic cell death in the inj...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kanno H,Ozawa H,Sekiguchi A,Yamaya S,Itoi E

更新日期：2011-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental study. OBJECTIVES:To compare two devices for measuring cervical range of motion, a three-dimensional ultrasound motion device (Zebris) and a gravity-reference goniometer (Myrin). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Assessment of cervical range of motion is used to evaluate the effect of different tre...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Malmström EM,Karlberg M,Melander A,Magnusson M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE:Assess outcomes of adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery performed by one versus two attending surgeons. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:ASD centers have developed two attending teams to improve efficiency; their effects on complications and outco...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gomez JA,Lafage V,Scuibba DM,Bess S,Mundis GM Jr,Liabaud B,Hanstein R,Shaffrey C,Kelly M,Ames C,Smith JS,Passias PG,Errico T,Schwab F,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anatomical study of L4 nerve branch, L5 nerve root, and bony stock in the sacroiliac region was performed in cadaveric specimens to provide anatomical references for anterior fixation of the sacroiliac joint. At 1 cm intervals along the sacro-iliac joint, the distance to the lateral border of the L4 nerve branch (to t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ebraheim NA,Padanilam TG,Waldrop JT,Yeasting RA

更新日期：1994-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective comparative cohort study. OBJECTIVE:Examine the impact of multilevel fusion on return to work (RTW) status and compare RTW status after multi- versus single-level cervical fusion for patients with work-related injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Patients with work-related injuries in the wor...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Faour M,Anderson JT,Haas AR,Percy R,Woods ST,Ahn UM,Ahn NU

更新日期：2017-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologic complications resulting from surgery for 384 cases of cervical myelopathy (cervical soft disc herniation, spondylosis, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament) were reviewed. Surgical procedures performed included 134 anterior interbody fusions (Cloward or Robinson-Smith technique), 70 subtotal ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yonenobu K,Hosono N,Iwasaki M,Asano M,Ono K

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vivo measurements and model studies are combined to investigate the role of lumbar posture in static lifting tasks. OBJECTIVES:Identification of the role of changes in the lumbar posture on muscle forces, internal loads, and system stability in static lifting tasks with and without load in hands. SUMM...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Arjmand N,Shirazi-Adl A

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A laboratory study using isolated ligamentous human cadaveric cervical spines to investigate canal occlusion during (transient) and after (steady-state) axial compressive fracture. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether differences exist between transient and postinjury canal occlusion under axial compressive lo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carter JW,Mirza SK,Tencer AF,Ching RP

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A clinicobiomechanical study. OBJECTIVE:To clarify the clinicobiomechanical characteristics of a segment with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS) using an original intraoperative measurement system. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although radiographical evaluation of LDS is extensively performed, the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hasegawa K,Kitahara K,Shimoda H,Ishii K,Ono M,Homma T,Watanabe K

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of thoracic scoliosis in patients aged 50 years or older and to investigate the association of adult thoracic scoliosis with age, sex, and thoracic sagittal curve. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The prevalence of adult thoracic scoliosis has not be...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Urrutia J,Zamora T,Klaber I

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a biomechanical study using sheep thoracic spine to investigate the probability of mechanical failure of the thoracic spine with various sizes or locations of tumor metastasis. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to investigate biomechanical effects of not only tumor sizes within the thora...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ebihara H,Ito M,Abumi K,Taneichi H,Kotani Y,Minami A,Kaneda K

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A rabbit model was used to assess the efficacy of linezolid and vancomycin for the treatment of discitis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Nontreated controls were used for comparison. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a therapeutic difference betwe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Conaughty JM,Chen J,Martinez OV,Chiappetta G,Brookfield KF,Eismont FJ

更新日期：2006-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The accuracy and interobserver agreement of fine detail radiography and computed tomography (CT) determination of spinal fusion were evaluated in an established animal spine fusion model. OBJECTIVE:To determine the accuracy and interobserver agreement of radiographic determinations of spinal fusion in rab...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yee AJ,Bae HW,Friess D,Robbin M,Johnstone B,Yoo JU

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study investigated the progression risk of juvenile scoliosis until skeletal maturity or spinal fusion. OBJECTIVES:To define risk factors of curve progression during pubertal growth and analyze the timing of arthrodesis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Juvenile scoliosis is characterized by a ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Charles YP,Daures JP,de Rosa V,Diméglio A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a prospective, multicenter study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and severity of leg pain in adults with scoliosis and to assess whether surgery significantly improved leg pain compared with nonoperative management. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Smith JS,Shaffrey CI,Berven S,Glassman S,Hamill C,Horton W,Ondra S,Schwab F,Shainline M,Fu KM,Bridwell K,Spinal Deformity Study Group.

更新日期：2009-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The sheep model was used to investigate the development of disc degeneration after outer anular tearing. OBJECTIVES:The authors determined whether plate fixation promotes healing of peripheral anular tears and thereby minimizes disc degeneration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A limited outer anular tear (si...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Moore RJ,Latham JM,Vernon-Roberts B,Fraser RD

更新日期：1994-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-three patients underwent decompression without fusion at the L4-5 level for spinal stenosis or degenerative spondylolisthesis. Using preoperative and 1-year postoperative lateral lumbar spine radiographs, the incidence of postoperative spondylolisthesis of greater than 5% was found to be 58%. Computed tomograph...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Robertson PA,Grobler LJ,Novotny JE,Katz JN

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVE:The authors present a rare case of metastatic nonfunctioning neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas presenting as thoracic spinal cord compression. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pancreatic endocrine tumors (PETs) are a slow-growing subset of pancreatic tumors. They can be classified a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Eads TA,Hattab EM,Rodgers RB

更新日期：2010-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Several authors have previously reported the complications resulting from contact between a diagnostic or therapeutic agent injected into an intervertebral disc and neural tissue. This study was undertaken to demonstrate the common routes by which, and frequency with which this contact occurs. Of 105 cadaveric interve...

journal_title：Spine

authors： MacMillan J,Schaffer JL,Kambin P

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The authors prospectively evaluated 40 patients with paralytic scoliosis treated from 1985 to 1990 with bilateral posterior segmental instrumentation, facet fusions, local bone graft, and allograft (mostly fresh frozen) bone supplementation only. OBJECTIVES:The authors report the fusion results for these ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bridwell KH,O'Brien MF,Lenke LG,Baldus C,Blanke K

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to compare the safety and efficacy between the fusion-nonfusion hybrid construct (HC: anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion plus artificial disc replacement, ACCF plus cADR) and anterior cervical hybrid decompression and fusion (ACHDF: anterior cervic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ding F,Jia Z,Wu Y,Li C,He Q,Ruan D

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00