Spine deformity correction in Marfan syndrome.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective randomized comparison of anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) plus transpedicular instrumentation plus posterolateral fusion (PLF) (360 degrees fusion) to ALIF plus transpedicular instrumentation without PLF (270 degrees fusion). OBJECTIVES:To compare the clinical outcomes, costs, and utili...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schofferman J,Slosar P,Reynolds J,Goldthwaite N,Koestler M

更新日期：2001-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic cervical pain is not always attributable to radiculopathy. Pain may derive from peripheral myofascial syndromes and/or central inflammatory root irritation from degradation of discal proteoglycans. This concept is presented with its application in 30 patients with follow-up observations up to 30 months. Twelve...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rosomoff HL,Fishbain D,Rosomoff RS

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to quantify the incidence of intraoperative waste in spine surgery and to examine the efficacy of an educational program directed at surgeons to induce a reduction in the intraoperative waste. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spine procedures are assoc...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Soroceanu A,Canacari E,Brown E,Robinson A,McGuire KJ

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An independent retrospective review of 37 patients undergoing 39 anteroposterior lumbar fusions for lumbar pseudarthrosis repair between 1984 and 1990. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate radiographically and functionally the results of the combined anteroposterior fusion for the management of symptomatic lumbar pseud...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Albert TJ,Pinto M,Denis F

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to investigate the ligaments in the exit zone of lumbar foramen and describe their anatomic relationships with adjacent structures. Few studies have been reported on the ligaments of foramen and the anatomic relationships on the lumbar level. The ligament described in this stu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Caglar Y YS,Dolgun H,Ugur HC,Kahilogullari G,Tekdemir I,Elhan A

更新日期：2004-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Randomized controlled animal study. OBJECTIVE:Test the effectiveness of a single-strip demineralized bone matrix with hyaluronan and gelatin. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Demineralized bone matrix is widely used to augment spinal fusion, however, the effect of changing the physical characteristic and carri...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Choi Y,Oldenburg FP,Sage L,Johnstone B,Yoo JU

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of a rare symptomatic, idiopathic, noncommunicating intradural arachnoid cyst (IAC) of the proximal part of the S1 nerve root (NR). OBJECTIVE:To discuss the possible pathophysiology, clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) presentation, intraoperative findings, and follow-up of IAC of ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Peric P,Antic B,Radosavljevic A,Tasic-Radic O,Arsic S

更新日期：2011-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The influences of age, sex, disc level, and degree of degenration on the mechanical behavior of 42 fresh cadaver lumbar motion segments are reported. The motions and intradiscal pressure changes that result from the application of flexion, extension, lateral bending, and torsional moments; compression; and anterior, p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nachemson AL,Schultz AB,Berkson MH

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of surgically treated malignant triton tumor of the L2 nerve root. OBJECTIVES:To discuss treatment methods of the rare malignant triton tumor. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are neoplasms that most often arise in peripheral nerves or in neurofibromas. Ma...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yimaz MR,Bek S,Bekmezci T,Gökduman C,Solak A AS

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective longitudinal cohort. OBJECTIVE:We investigated opioid prescribing patterns amongst adults in the United States diagnosed with low back or lower extremity pain (LBP/LEP) who underwent spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Opioid-based treatment of LBP/LEP and postsurgical pain has separa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fatemi P,Zhang Y,Ho A,Lama R,Jin M,Veeravagu A,Desai A,Ratliff JK

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of a Chance fracture through an instrumented pedicle is presented. The radiographic and intraoperative findings and management of this complication are reported. OBJECTIVE:To increase awareness of the complications of transpedicular screw fixation and to suggest a form of management of this unusual...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Levine DS,Dugas JR,Tarantino SJ,Boachie-Adjei O

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-two patients with continued, undiagnosed symptoms of low back and sciatic pain for an average of 14 months were assessed. Patients studied had prior negative evaluations, including EMG, CT scanning, and/or metrizamide myelography. Three-level, posterolateral, extradural discography was performed on the side opp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： McCutcheon ME,Thompson WC 3rd

更新日期：1986-04-01 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:Retrospective review of the clinical and radiographic results in adult revision spine deformity surgery using the techniques of osteotomies to effect spine balance and curve correction. OBJECTIVES:To assess the efficacy of multiple vertebral osteotomies in correction of rigid spine deformities in adult pa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Voos K,Boachie-Adjei O,Rawlins BA

更新日期：2001-03-01 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:A retrospective multicenter study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between the lowest instrumented, stable, and lower end vertebrae in patients with "single overhang" thoracic (main thoracic) curves treated with anterior or posterior spinal fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies ha...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kuklo TR,O'Brien MF,Lenke LG,Polly DW,Sucato DS,Richards BS,Lubicky J,Ibrahim K,Kawakami N,King A,Spinal Deformity Study Group: AIS Section.

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We present the case study of a 31-year-old lady who had a spontaneous cervical spinal epidural hematoma in the postpartum period and who presented with sudden onset of neck pain and lower limb weakness for which an emergency decompressive laminectomy was performed with neurological recovery. OBJECTIVE:To ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Puah KL,Tow BP,Yue WM,Guo CM,Chen JL,Tan SB

更新日期：2012-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study to develop a cultural adaptation of the Marathi-neck disability index (NDI) and to investigate its validity and reliability. OBJECTIVE:To conduct a study concerning the cultural adaptation of the NDI and investigate the validity and reliability of its Marathi version in patients wi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Joseph SD,Bellare B,Vernon H

更新日期：2015-01-15 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:Retrospective clinical and radiologic evaluation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of a 1-stage combined posterior and anterior approaches for excising thoracolumbar and lumbar tumors with the patient lying in the lateral position. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Traditional anteroposterior approaches...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hu Y,Xia Q,Ji J,Miao J

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship between age and complications, and report age-stratified complication rates for the surgical treatment of adult scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Literature examining age and complication rates for adult scoliosis surgery is conflicting. The ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shaw R,Skovrlj B,Cho SK

更新日期：2016-03-01 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:To report a new index, the K-line, for deciding the surgical approach for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). OBJECTIVE:To analyze the correlation between the K-line-based classification of cervical OPLL patients and their surgical outcome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Prev...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fujiyoshi T,Yamazaki M,Kawabe J,Endo T,Furuya T,Koda M,Okawa A,Takahashi K,Konishi H

更新日期：2008-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This retrospective study involves 26 patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy who were surgically treated by anterior corpectomy, titanium mesh cage (TMC) filled with autogenous bone, and anterior plate +/- posterolateral plate and fusion. OBJECTIVES:This study was conducted to determine the indicat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sevki K,Mehmet T,Ufuk T,Azmi H,Mercan S,Erkal B

更新日期：2004-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A biomechanical model for studying lumbar muscle load sharing for a class of physical tasks that involve gravitational loading (holding weights) of the upper body in an erect posture is presented. The model assumes that the lumbar muscles balance the externally applied flexion and lateral bending moments. The concept ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ladin Z,Murthy KR,De Luca CJ

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study has been made of the mechanism of action of intradiscal injections of preparations of chymopapain in the treatment of sciatica. Such preparations were found to contain at least four distinct proteins, but enzymatically active chymopapain was the component mainly responsible for releasing glycosaminoglycan from...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Buttle DJ,Abrahamson M,Barrett AJ

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Thirty-five fresh frozen cervical spine specimens underwent vertebral artery cannulization and angiography to determine the static influence of the four stages of subaxial flexion-distraction injuries as described by Allen et al on vertebral artery patency. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the degree of vertebral v...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sim E,Vaccaro AR,Berzlanovich A,Pienaar S

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A comparative evaluation of outcome instruments and global assessment was performed. OBJECTIVE:To test patient global assessment as a substitute for the use of more comprehensive outcome instruments in treatment trials of chronic low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Treatment outcome can be measured...

journal_title：Spine

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

更新日期：2002-06-01 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