Five-year results from chemonucleolysis with chymopapain or collagenase: a prospective randomized study.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case series and review of literature. OBJECTIVE:To report three cases of vascular injury during posterior lumbar disc surgery, two of these occurred during open discectomy, and one during an endoscopic surgery. Aim is to highlight importance of early diagnosis and prompt steps taken to prevent morbidity a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Goel A,Kumar P,Bahadur R

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study retrospectively, reviewed the effects of pedicle screw fixation on lumbosacral fusion for degenerative conditions. The records and radiographs of a group of patients treated by wide decompression and fusion of the lumbosacral spine and by one surgeon were studied. Two treatment groups were ident...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schwab FJ,Nazarian DG,Mahmud F,Michelsen CB

更新日期：1995-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:An algorithm for the sequential management of the patient with low-back pain has been formulated from evaluation of treatment outcomes. Patients presenting with back pain complaints and cauda equina syndrome are evaluated with immediate myelography. Without this complication, back pain patients are treated with 6 week...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Holmes HE,Rothman RH

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective review of a case of coccygodynia caused by a previously unreported coccygeal morphology. OBJECTIVES:To draw attention to a previously undiagnosed pathology. BACKGROUND:This case adds to the recently described variants of coccygeal anatomy. METHODS:The authors present the case of a 42-yea...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dennell LV,Nathan S

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized, prospective and controlled animal study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate lumbar spinal fusion using recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 in a canine model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal fusion using autogenous bone grafting is associated with donor site morbidity and a nonunion rate of ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： David SM,Gruber HE,Meyer RA Jr,Murakami T,Tabor OB,Howard BA,Wozney JM,Hanley EN Jr

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of bilateral symptomatic facet joint synovial cysts arising in association with calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease is reported. OBJECTIVE:To present a previously unreported cause for symptomatic synovial cysts of the lumbar spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Synovial cysts of the facet joints...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gadgil AA,Eisenstein SM,Darby A,Cassar Pullicino V

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The pretension of the Dynesys cord was varied to evaluate its effects on both tissue responses and screw-spacer behaviors by the finite-element method. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to provide detailed information about the motion-preserving and load-shielding mechanisms of the Dynesys screw-spacer joint. S...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chien CY,Tan CH,Lu TH,Lin SC,Chuang WH,Chiang MC,Luh YP,Chen YJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Controlled laboratory and cross-sectional study designs. OBJECTIVE:To determine psoas major (PM) muscle architectural properties, in vivo sarcomere-length operating range, and passive mechanical properties. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:PM is an important hip flexor but its role in lumbar spine function is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Regev GJ,Kim CW,Tomiya A,Lee YP,Ghofrani H,Garfin SR,Lieber RL,Ward SR

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical outcomes of 4 different procedures for the treatment of adjacent multisegmental spinal tuberculosis (AMSST) and to investigate the selection strategy of the optimal procedure with respect to focal characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Because ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li L,Xu J,Ma Y,Tang D,Chen Y,Luo F,Li D,Hou T,Zhou Q,Dai F,He Q,Zhang Z

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The development of degenerative spondylosis after successful operative decompression of the affected nerve root was prospectively evaluated in a comparative case series of 100 patients with a herniated lumbar nucleus pulposus. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to compare the relative incidence of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kambin P,Cohen LF,Brooks M,Schaffer JL

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Absolute and relative growth modulation of apical spinal segments were measured during creation and correction of an experimental scoliosis in a goat model. OBJECTIVE:To differentiate relative and absolute changes in growth on the concavity and convexity of an experimental scoliosis treated with anterior ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Braun JT,Hines JL,Akyuz E,Vallera C,Ogilvie JW

更新日期：2006-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Various techniques of percutaneous lumbar disc surgery have become popular for treating lumbar disc herniations. There is a vast and increasing body of literature on this topic that consists mainly of retrospective, uncontrolled clinical studies, technical articles, and case reports. A literature analysis revealed two...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mayer HM

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in situ study using whole-organ culture system. OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of disc degeneration at different stages on its rheological and dynamic properties and to investigate the efficacy of exogenous cross-linking therapy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Disc degeneration can involve protein denatura...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hsu YC,Kuo YW,Chang YC,Nikkhoo M,Wang JL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:For in vitro studies, there is no basis for choosing a "load control study" over a "displacement control" study. This study qualitatively compared results from in vitro and in vivo tests, allowing the authors to address the experimental assumptions that in vitro testing contributes to the understanding of ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dekutoski MB,Schendel MJ,Ogilvie JW,Olsewski JM,Wallace LJ,Lewis JL

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro human cadaveric biomechanical study. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate intervertebral rotation changes due to lumbar ProDisc-L compared with simulated fusion, using follower load and multidirectional testing. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Artificial discs, as opposed to the fusions, are thought to decrease...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Panjabi M,Henderson G,Abjornson C,Yue J

更新日期：2007-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE:Our goal was to assess whether en bloc resection had an impact on survival. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Osteogenic sarcoma occurs rarely in the mobile spine, but when it does, the prognosis is poor. Wide resection is recommended for osteogenic sarcoma of the extremitie...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schwab J,Gasbarrini A,Bandiera S,Boriani L,Amendola L,Picci P,Ferrari S,Boriani S

更新日期：2012-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to investigate the relative strengths of dural repair using standard suture techniques, suture supplemented with tissue adhesive, and tissue adhesive alone. Uniform 2 mm dural defects were created in adult beagles, repaired, and then subjected to pressurization testing. Defects repaired with ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cain JE Jr,Rosenthal HG,Broom MJ,Jauch EC,Borek DA,Jacobs RR

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro immature bovine study of thoracic spine fixation using shape memory alloy for minimally invasive adolescent scoliosis treatment. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to detect differences in thoracic spine range of motion due to the placement of spinal staples manufactured from a common sha...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Puttlitz CM,Masaru F,Barkley A,Diab M,Acaroglu E

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective cohort. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in bone mineral density (BMD) in the intertransverse fusion mass as representative for the process of bone remodeling after spinal fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intertransverse bone graft is frequently applied to facilit...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hagenmaier F,Kok D,Hol A,Rijnders T,Oner FC,van Susante JL

更新日期：2013-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In a single blinded procedure, quantified cervical clinical tests were performed on machine operators with and without subjective reports of neck pain. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether subjective reports of neck pain are associated with limited and painful cervical spine mobility. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DAT...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hagen KB,Harms-Ringdahl K,Enger NO,Hedenstad R,Morten H

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-staged anterior and posterior spine fusion with instrumentation was evaluated in 17 cerebral palsy patients, ages 11 to 30 years. Functional benefits included improved sitting balance and, in ambulators, no loss of independence. Curve correction averaged 60%. The pseudarthrosis rate of 18% was lower than previousl...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Brown JC,Swank S,Specht L

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial was performed. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency articular facet denervation for low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Uncontrolled observational studies in patients with low back pain have reported some benefits fro...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Leclaire R,Fortin L,Lambert R,Bergeron YM,Rossignol M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of spine and rods 3D shape in the 2 years after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) posterior surgical instrumentation. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate spine and rod shape 3D changes in the 2 years after AIS instrumentation with different rod materials. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Postopera...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Le Navéaux F,Labelle H,Parent S,Newton PO,Aubin CE

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective lumbosacral radiculography and block was performed on 106 patients, using 60% Conray or Dimer-X and 1% lidocaine mixed with corticosteroid. The technique of this method is reported, and the radiculographic findings and diagnostic value of this method are discussed. According to our experience, this method is...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tajima T,Furukawa K,Kuramochi E

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective literature review. OBJECTIVE:To assess the quality of randomized controlled trial reporting in spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The use of the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) criteria in clinical trials aims to improve adherence to a set of generally accepted p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Naunheim MR,Walcott BP,Nahed BV,Simpson AK,Agarwalla PK,Coumans JV

更新日期：2011-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic ultrasound is used in research and clinical settings to determine the size of the lumbar spinal canal. When the technique was first introduced, measurements were obtained directly from an A-scan while concurrently viewing a B-scan. However, measurements obtained directly from a B-scan are now commonly used ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Battié MC,Hansson TH,Engel JM,Zeh J,Bigos SJ,Spengler DM

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study demonstrated the therapeutic value of chemonucleolysis with chondroitinase ABC to canine intervertebral disc displacement. OBJECTIVES:To determine the efficacy of Chondroitinase ABC in the management of canine intervertebral disc displacement. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:No previous study has a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takahashi T,Nakayama M,Chimura S,Nakahara K,Morozumi M,Horie K,Fujita Y,Hirose T

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Using a rat spondylosis model, the distributions of cells expressing the basic fibroblast growth factor and its receptor were investigated in normal and degenerated intervertebral discs. Cell-proliferating activity in degenerated discs was also assessed. OBJECTIVES:This study was conducted to determine wh...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nagano T,Yonenobu K,Miyamoto S,Tohyama M,Ono K

更新日期：1995-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of cerebrospinal fistula secondary to a dural tear during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. OBJECTIVES:To report a quite rare complication associated with anterior cervical discectomy and remind the spinal surgeons that this infrequent complication can easily become a very serious one. SUMM...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fountas KN,Kapsalaki EZ,Johnston KW

更新日期：2005-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In many countries, back problems have been defined as occupational injuries. The belief underlying this injury model is that back symptoms are caused primarily by work-related mechanical factors that damage the structures of the spine, either through a single incident or repeated loading. Although the etiopathogenesis...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Videman T,Battié MC

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00