Use of vascularized fibular grafts as a salvage procedure for previously failed spinal arthrodesis.

abstract：:STUDY DESIGN. A qualitative and semiquantitative study of the morphology of the human thoracolumbar transversospinal (TSP) muscles. OBJECTIVE. To further define the functional morphology of the thoracolumbar TSP muscles. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA. The TSP muscle group plays an important role in vertebral function but...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cornwall J,Stringer MD,Duxson M

更新日期：2011-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Technical note. OBJECTIVE:To describe a technique for performing percutaneous vertebroplasty of C1 for treatment of osteolytic metastatic disease involving the lateral portions of the atlas in which precautions are taken to protect the vertebrobasilar arterial supply and a posterior access route is used f...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wetzel SG,Martin JB,Somon T,Wilhelm K,Rufenacht DA

更新日期：2002-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case-control study. OBJECTIVE:We designed a case-control study to analyze the risk factors associated with the development of heterotopic ossification (HO) in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Patients with spinal cord injury have a high risk of developing HO, althoug...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Citak M,Suero EM,Backhaus M,Aach M,Godry H,Meindl R,Schildhauer TA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, cross-sectional study of the correlation between postoperative computed tomography findings and patients' clinical outcomes approximately 4 years after laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate clinical and radiologic characteristics and their relation to each other. S...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Herno A,Airaksinen O,Saari T,Pitkänen M,Manninen H,Suomalainen O

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A combined experimental and theoretical biomechanical study to quantify the mechanical properties of living cells of the porcine intervertebral disc. OBJECTIVES:To quantify zonal variations in the mechanical properties and morphology of cells isolated from the intervertebral disc. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Guilak F,Ting-Beall HP,Baer AE,Trickey WR,Erickson GR,Setton LA

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To review the evidence regarding the mechanism of action of mobilizations. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal mobilizations-low velocity passive oscillatory movements-reduce spinal pain in some patient subgroups. Identifying patients likely to respond remains a challenge since...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lascurain-Aguirrebeña I,Newham D,Critchley DJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A unique case of pseudo-aneurysm of a lumbar artery after injury of the thoracolumbar spine was presented. OBJECTIVE:To describe the exceptional occurrence of pseudo-aneurysm of a lumbar artery after flexion-distraction fracture of thoracolumbar junction and to discuss the mechanism of formation and the t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Domenicucci M,Ramieri A,Lenzi J,Fontana E,Martini S

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional radiographic study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to establish the age- and sex-related normative values of whole-body sagittal alignment in asymptomatic Chinese adult population, and to investigate the changes and possible associated compensation mechanisms across age groups. SUM...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hu Z,Man GCW,Yeung KH,Cheung WH,Chu WCW,Law SW,Lam TP,Zhu Z,Qiu Y,Cheng JCY

更新日期：2020-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the preoperative neurologic risk in a consecutive series of spinal deformity patients undergoing correction surgery at one institution. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:During spinal deformity correction surgery, neurologic monitoring tech...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kamerlink JR,Errico T,Xavier S,Patel A,Patel A,Cohen A,Reiger M,Dryer J,Feldman D,Lonner B,Beric A,Schwab F

更新日期：2010-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case series. OBJECTIVE:To describe the outcomes of workers' compensation (WC) claimants who have had a lumbar intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) procedure. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:IDET was developed as a less invasive treatment alternative to fusion after failure of conservative treatment for d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Webster BS,Verma S,Pransky GS

更新日期：2004-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Iliac crest wedges are commonly used in spinal fusion procedures and must be capable of withstanding considerable mechanical stress during the healing process. Physical parameters, mechanical properties, correlations among physical parameters, and correlations of mechanical properties versus physical parameters have b...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang Y,Wolfinbarger L Jr

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Antimicrobial effect of a novel silver-impregnated pedicle screw in rabbits. OBJECTIVE:A novel spine implant model was designed to study the antimicrobial effect of a modified Titanium (Ti) pedicle screws with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in multiple surgical sites in the lumbar spin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hazer DB,Sakar M,Dere Y,Altinkanat G,Ziyal MI,Hazer B

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Carotid artery blood flow was measured in 15 patients undergoing anterior cervical spine surgery. OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of intraoperative retraction on carotid artery flow dynamics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Adequate surgical exposure for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion necessitates ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pollard ME,Little PW

更新日期：2002-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review comparing physician workup of degenerative lumbosacral pathologies between different genders and ethnic groups. OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether patient ethnicity and gender influence the workup and treatment of degenerative spinal pathologies. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Data from n...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Taylor BA,Casas-Ganem J,Vaccaro AR,Hilibrand AS,Hanscom BS,Albert TJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective cohort study of randomly selected Veterans Affairs out-patients without baseline low back pain (LBP). OBJECTIVE:To determine predictors of new LBP as well as the 3-year incidence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Few prospective studies have examined cli...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jarvik JG,Hollingworth W,Heagerty PJ,Haynor DR,Boyko EJ,Deyo RA

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To inhibit β-catenin specifically signaling in chondrocytes Col2-ICAT transgenic mice were generated. Anomalies in caudal vertebrae were detected during embryonic and postnatal stages of Col2-ICAT transgenic mice. OBJECTIVE:To determine the role of canonical β-catenin signaling in caudal vertebral develop...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shu B,Li TF,Li XF,Tang DZ,Zhang Y,Shi Q,Wang YJ,Chen D

更新日期：2013-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The effect of intense local hypothermia was evaluated in a precision model of spinal canal narrowing and spinal cord injury in rats. The spinal cord injury was cooled with a custom cooling well used over the epidural surface. Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan (BBB) motor scores and transcranial magnetic motor-...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dimar JR 2nd,Shields CB,Zhang YP,Burke DA,Raque GH,Glassman SD

更新日期：2000-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of sciatica due to lumbar nerve root compromise remains controversial, probably because few well-controlled studies of conservative management have been performed. This preliminary study assesses the efficacy of epidural injections of 80 mg triamcinolone acetonide plus 0.5% procaine hydrochloride in sal...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bush K,Hillier S

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A consecutive series of 22 giant cell tumor (GCTs) of the cervical spine which underwent surgical treatment was observed from 1990-2003. OBJECTIVE:This study reviews the clinical patterns and follow-up data of (GCT) of bone arising in the cervical spine which underwent surgical treatment. We attempt to co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Junming M,Cheng Y,Dong C,Jianru X,Xinghai Y,Quan H,Wei Z,Mesong Y,Dapeng F,Wen Y,Bin N,Lianshun J,Huimin L

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Patients were assessed by independent research teams in six different spine centers after indication for discectomy was established. Six- and twelve-month follow-ups were performed. OBJECTIVES:Objectives of this study were to determine somatic subjective symptoms, objective signs, sociodemographic, and ps...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Junge A,Dvorak J,Ahrens S

更新日期：1995-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Both the cadaveric and clinical examples of anomalous vertebral artery courses are described. The incidence of this anomaly in the general population and recognition, complications, and treatment options for these patients when undergoing anterior cervical decompression are discussed. OBJECTIVES:Cadaveric...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Curylo LJ,Mason HC,Bohlman HH,Yoo JU

更新日期：2000-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Modified Delphi technique. OBJECTIVE:To develop guidelines for the clinical management of scoliosis in Rett syndrome through evidence review and consensus expert panel opinion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Rett syndrome is a rare disorder and clinical expertise is thus with small case series. Scoliosis is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Downs J,Bergman A,Carter P,Anderson A,Palmer GM,Roye D,van Bosse H,Bebbington A,Larsson EL,Smith BG,Baikie G,Fyfe S,Leonard H

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Patients with cervicobrachial pain were examined in detail with special attention to vertebral artery loop formation. OBJECTIVES:To determine the incidence, short-time natural course and response to a conservative approach to vertebral artery loop formation in a group of patients with cervicobrachial pain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Paksoy Y,Levendoglu FD,Ogün CO,Ustün ME,Ogün TC

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective comparative study. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to establish cervical spine morphometry, alignment, and range of motion (ROM) and to clarify the impact of these age-related and degenerative changes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There are no studies that have evaluated differences in the results...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Machino M,Yukawa Y,Imagama S,Ito K,Katayama Y,Matsumoto T,Inoue T,Ouchida J,Tomita K,Ishiguro N,Kato F

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrastructure of ligamenta flava (LF) and interspinous ligaments (ISL) obtained from four patients who underwent surgery for vertebral fracture (control group) and five patients operated for disc herniation was studied. The fine structure of LF was composed of elastic and elaunin fibers. Small diameter collagen f...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yahia LH,Garzon S,Strykowski H,Rivard CH

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective cohort study using the National Inpatient Sample database. OBJECTIVE:The objective is to report mortality and complications after lumbar laminectomy in the elderly. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:As the population continues to age in the United States, it is important to consider the ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li G,Patil CG,Lad SP,Ho C,Tian W,Boakye M

更新日期：2008-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The strength of posterior cervical lateral mass fixation was evaluated in a cadaver model for two techniques of screw insertion. OBJECTIVE:To compare the flexion failure strengths of posterior cervical plate fixation for two techniques of screw placement at the superior and inferior screw hole positions, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Choueka J,Spivak JM,Kummer FJ,Steger T

更新日期：1996-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We performed a retrospective review of 126 cases of infectious spondylodiscitis over a 4-year period. OBJECTIVE:Differentiation between pyogenic spondylodiscitis (PS) and tuberculous spondylodiscitis (TS) is essential for deciding on the appropriate therapeutic regimen. The aim of this study was to compar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim CJ,Song KH,Jeon JH,Park WB,Park SW,Kim HB,Oh MD,Choe KW,Kim NJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A review is presented on current knowledge of the micromechanical factors in the intervertebral disc, their role in modifying cell biology, and changes with degeneration. OBJECTIVES:To identify current knowledge, knowledge gaps, and areas for future research in micromechanics of the intervertebral disc. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Setton LA,Chen J

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To identify factors associated with blood transfusion for primary posterior lumbar fusion surgery, and to identify associations between blood transfusion and other postoperative complications. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Blood transfusion is a relatively common occurr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Basques BA,Anandasivam NS,Webb ML,Samuel AM,Lukasiewicz AM,Bohl DD,Grauer JN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00