Chronic effects of the nucleus pulposus applied to nerve roots on ectopic firing and conduction velocity.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Acute respiratory compromise is occasionally observed in a subgroup of patients with upper spinal injuries involving the C2 vertebrae. A retrospective review was performed to identify fracture types and risk factors for early respiratory deterioration following injury to the upper cervical spine. OBJECTIV...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Harrop JS,Vaccaro A,Przybylski GJ

更新日期：2001-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report of a solitary osteochondroma of the cervical spine causing myelopathy in a 66-year-old woman. OBJECTIVES:To review the relevant literature and describe a highly unusual clinical manifestation of solitary osteochondroma. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Osteochondromas are common benign bony lesions...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ratliff J,Voorhies R

更新日期：2000-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro biomechanical study to evaluate the stability of different types of instrumentation in the lumbar spine following corpectomy in relation to bone mineral density (BMD). OBJECTIVES:To investigate the relation between the stability of a spinal instrumentation and BMD. To determine a threshold value ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Knöller SM,Meyer G,Eckhardt C,Lill CA,Schneider E,Linke B

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal nerve root compression occurs commonly in conditions such as herniated nucleus pulposus, spinal stenosis, and trauma. However, the pathophysiology of the symptoms and signs related to spinal nerve root compression is poorly understood. The purpose of the present study was to assess and compare effects of variou...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pedowitz RA,Garfin SR,Massie JB,Hargens AR,Swenson MR,Myers RR,Rydevik BL

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Using a rabbit model of postnatal pulmonary hypoplasia, we investigated how expansion thoracoplasty affected growth of the spine and lungs. OBJECTIVE:By constricting the hemithorax in a growing rabbit to create postnatal pulmonary hypoplasia, we quantified how expansion thoracoplasty affects lung volume, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mehta HP,Snyder BD,Baldassarri SR,Hayward MJ,Giuffrida MJ,Entezari V,Jackson AC

更新日期：2010-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database years 2010 to 2015. OBJECTIVE:Investigate which short-term outcomes differ for cervical laminoplasty and laminectomy and fusion surgeries. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Conflicting rep...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Boniello A,Petrucelli P,Kerbel Y,Horn S,Bortz CA,Brown AE,Pierce KE,Alas H,Khalsa A,Passias P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To identify the incidence and characteristics of rib anomalies in patients with congenital scoliosis (CS) in a Chinese population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Rib deformities and intraspinal anomalies often coexist in individuals with CS. Rib deformities may assist in diagn...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Xue X,Shen J,Zhang J,Zhao H,Li S,Zhao Y,Liang J,Qiu G,Weng X

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We measured the cross-sectional area of the intervertebral discs of normal volunteers after an overnight rest; before, during, and after 5 or 17 weeks of bed rest; and before and after 8 days of weightlessness. OBJECTIVES:This study sought to determine the degree of expansion of the lumbar discs resulting...

journal_title：Spine

authors： LeBlanc AD,Evans HJ,Schneider VS,Wendt RE 3rd,Hedrick TD

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic literature review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the options, indications, and outcomes for conventional radiotherapy and radiosurgery for metastatic spine disease. METHODS:Three research questions were determined through a consensus among a multidisciplinary panel of spine oncology experts. A system...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gerszten PC,Mendel E,Yamada Y

更新日期：2009-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A histological, biological, and immunohisto-chemical study of human lumbar ligamentum flavum. OBJECTIVE:To analyze changes in the hypertrophied ligamentum flavum and clarify their etiology. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum has been considered a major contributor to the deve...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yabe Y,Hagiwara Y,Ando A,Tsuchiya M,Minowa T,Takemura T,Honda M,Hatori K,Sonofuchi K,Kanazawa K,Koide M,Sekiguchi T,Itoi E

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biomechanical models of the spine have traditionally assumed that workplace lifting conditions (weight, posture, motion, etc.) precisely dictate the magnitude of individual muscle forces necessary to maintain a biomechanical balance within the trunk. However, because there are a large number of muscle groups within th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mirka GA,Marras WS

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A structured literature review. SUMMARY OF THE BACKGROUND DATA:Widely recognized classification criteria for rheumatologic disorders have resulted in well-defined patient populations for clinical investigation. OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine whether similar criteria were needed for back pain disorders ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Genevay S,Atlas SJ,Katz JN

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized controlled multicenter study with a 2-year follow-up by an independent observer. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether fusion of the lower lumbar spine could reduce pain and diminish disability more effectively when compared with nonsurgical treatment in patients with severe chronic low back pain (...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fritzell P,Hägg O,Wessberg P,Nordwall A,Swedish Lumbar Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the myoelectric activity of 12 paraspinal muscles of ten men aged 18-24 was recorded to examine the effects of backrest inclination and lumbar support in relation to driving. In total, 24 test conditions were evaluated over a 3.5-hour period in a single day. These tests were then repeated, changing the ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hosea TM,Simon SR,Delatizky J,Wong MA,Hsieh CC

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective comparative cohort study. OBJECTIVE:Assess the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of recurrent proximal junctional kyphosis (r-PJK) in PJK revision patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Several studies have identified the incidence and risk factors for PJK after primary surgery. However, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim HJ,Wang SJ,Lafage R,Iyer S,Shaffrey C,Mundis G,Hostin R,Burton D,Ames C,Klineberg E,Gupta M,Smith J,Schwab F,Lafage V,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of spinal angiography on selection of surgical side in patients undergoing thoracolumbar corpectomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The artery of Adamkiewicz provides the major blood supply to the thoracolumbar spinal cord. Its location makes it vulner...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fanous AA,Lipinski LJ,Krishna C,Roger EP,Siddiqui AH,Levy EI,Leonardo J,Pollina J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Posterolateral lumbar fusions were performed in nicotine-exposed, New Zealand white rabbits. Animals that developed a pseudarthrosis were then regrafted with no graft, autograft, or osteogenic protein-1 (OP-1). OBJECTIVES:To establish a model of pseudarthrosis repair and to evaluate the ability of OP-1 to...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Grauer JN,Vaccaro AR,Kato M,Kwon BK,Beiner JM,Patel TC,Hilibrand AS,Chiba K,Albert TJ

更新日期：2004-07-01 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:Two cases of lymphangiomatosis of the spine are presented. OBJECTIVES:To report two cases of lymphangiomatosis of the spine requiring surgical intervention and to review the literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION:Lymphangiomatosis is a rare childhood disease characterized by abnormal lymph tissue ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Watkins RG 4th,Reynolds RA,McComb JG,Tolo VT

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of destructive spondyloarthropathy was reported. OBJECTIVES:To describe the rapid destruction of intervertebral disc and vertebral body as a consequence of destructive spondyloarthropathy in a patients with end-stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:An important fac...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chow KM,Griffith JF,Fung KY,Szeto CC

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Clinical trial (phase II). OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility and safety of balloon vertebroplasty after posterior short-segment reduction and fixation for the treatment of traumatic burst fractures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Hardware failure and loss of reduction after posterior short-segment instrum...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Verlaan JJ,Dhert WJ,Verbout AJ,Oner FC

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To enhance the awareness of physicians treating whiplash patients, findings from previous research regarding cognitive functioning of these patients are discussed and recommendations for assessment provided. Cognitive disturbances (i.e., deficient attentional functioning and impairment of memory) are frequent complain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Radanov BP,Dvorak J

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A 5-year clinical follow-up assessment of a prospective randomized study of chemonucleolysis using chymopapain (4000 IU) or collagenase (400 ABC units) was performed. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intradiscal therapy can be performed for patients with contained discs by chemonucleolysis, percutaneous discect...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wittenberg RH,Oppel S,Rubenthaler FA,Steffen R

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The presence or absence of rapidly centralizing, peripheralizing, or abolishing low back and radiating pain, as identified during a McKenzie mechanical lumbar assessment of patients with chronic lumbar pain, was compared prospectively with discographic pain provocation and anular competency. OBJECTIVES:To...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Donelson R,Aprill C,Medcalf R,Grant W

更新日期：1997-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A three-dimensional finite element investigation. OBJECTIVES:To create a three-dimensional finite element model of the cervical spinal cord enlargement and to simulate a hyperextension injury of the cervical cord. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Experimental studies are difficult to simulate the complex mecha...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li XF,Dai LY

更新日期：2009-05-15 00:00:00

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：:Delayed CT Myelography (CTM) demonstrated intramedullary cavities in 18 patients, most of which appeared on the 6-hour scan. The attenuation values of the normal spinal cord increased progressively with time, and recorded a peak at 6 hours. The CT numbers of the gray matter of metrizamide were significantly high, as c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ikata T,Masaki K,Kashiwaguchi S

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multi-institution retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the surgical revision rates of hook, hybrid, anteroposterior, and total pedicle screw constructs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Much debate continues on the safety, efficacy, and cost of thoracic pedicle...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kuklo TR,Potter BK,Lenke LG,Polly DW Jr,Sides B,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of 260 patients with acute spine fractures treated at a tertiary trauma center from 1989 to 2009. OBJECTIVE:To correlate the Interpedicular distance (IPD) to the percentage of narrowing of the spinal canal and to the presence of neurological deficit and laminar fracture in thoracolu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Caffaro MF,Avanzi O

更新日期：2012-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cluster randomized, controlled trial was performed. OBJECTIVES:To assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of adding patients' referral to neuroreflexotherapy intervention to the usual management of subacute and chronic low back pain in routine general practice. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kovacs FM,Llobera J,Abraira V,Lázaro P,Pozo F,Kleinbaum D,KAP Group.

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00