Functional importance of degenerative spondylolisthesis in cervical spondylotic myelopathy in the elderly.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that spinal cord lesions cause postoperative upper extremity palsy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Postoperative paresis, so-called C5 palsy, of the upper extremities is a common complication of cervical surgery. Although there are several hypotheses r...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hasegawa K,Homma T,Chiba Y

更新日期：2007-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the relationship between perioperative use of catheters and the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) after cervical spine surgery, after adjusting for patient's age, severity of comorbidity, surgical approach, and use of instrumentation. SUMMARY ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tamai K,Wang C,Heindel P,Paholpak P,Buser Z,Wang JC

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score and inpatient pain and narcotics consumption following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Higher ASA scores have been previously linked to increased posto...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoo JS,Brundage TS,Hrynewycz NM,Singh K

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, multicenter, cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To examine which clinical and sociodemographic baseline variables can predict a favorable outcome in subjects with neck pain treated by chiropractors. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Relatively little is known on predictors of neck pain, particularly for those...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rubinstein SM,Knol DL,Leboeuf-Yde C,de Koekkoek TE,Pfeifle CE,van Tulder MW

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Automated percutaneous discectomy is a new, safe procedure for treating herniated lumbar discs still contained by the annulus or posterior longitudinal ligament. In 1985, one of the authors reported a percutaneous nucleus aspiration technique using a 2-mm aspiration probe. This small probe produced minimal tissue dama...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Davis GW,Onik G,Helms C

更新日期：1991-03-01 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:Retrospective radiographical study. OBJECTIVE:To compare the sex differences in curve patterns and radiographical characteristics in patients who have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Sex differences in AIS have been documented in the incidence of curve progression, respo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wang W,Zhu Z,Zhu F,Sun C,Wang Z,Sun X,Qiu Y

更新日期：2012-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of mathematical and other types of models for the study of the biomechanics of scoliosis is reviewed in this article. The article is based on a talk presented at the 1987 Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schultz AB

更新日期：1991-10-01 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:A case report of traumatic atlantooccipital dislocation (AOD) managed by intraarticular-posterior fusion from a posterior approach at the C0-C1 level with preservation of C1-C2 motion. OBJECTIVE:To present a new technique for atlantooccipital fusion with long-term follow-up. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jeszenszky D,Fekete TF,Lattig F,Bognár L

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective case study was performed. OBJECTIVES:To illustrate the association of cervical trauma with vertebral artery dissection, and to propose a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm for suspected traumatic vertebral artery dissection. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Vertebral artery dissection is a reco...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schellinger PD,Schwab S,Krieger D,Fiebach JB,Steiner T,Hund EF,Hacke W,Meinck HM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A biomechanical study using multidirectional flexibility testing in a human cadaveric cervical spine model of a flexion-distraction injury. OBJECTIVES:To compare the immediate postoperative stabilizing effect of dynamic and rigid anterior cervical plates and to assess the confounding effects of bone miner...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dvorak MF,Pitzen T,Zhu Q,Gordon JD,Fisher CG,Oxland TR

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, retrospective, consecutive case series. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to identify demographic and radiographical characteristics that influence the decision to perform revision surgery among patients with proximal junctional failure (PJF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Revision rates after PJF rema...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart R,McCarthy I,Oʼbrien M,Bess S,Line B,Adjei OB,Burton D,Gupta M,Ames C,Deviren V,Kebaish K,Shaffrey C,Wood K,Hostin R,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-one consecutive patients underwent anterior interbody fusion of 40 levels of the lumbar spine using autogenous, autologous, or mixed iliac crest graft. Each patient's disc space height was measured preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and an average of 29 months postoperatively. The immediate postoperat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dennis S,Watkins R,Landaker S,Dillin W,Springer D

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study analyzed biomechanical characteristics of the cervical spinal cord, especially in relation to neck flexion. Intramedullary pressure was measured in different neck positions. OBJECTIVES:The results provided a rationale for dynamic changes in intramedullary pressure, with the flexed neck position...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tachibana S,Kitahara Y,Iida H,Yada K

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the intraoperative use of a somatosensory cortical evoked potential system to monitor spinal cord function during 300 orthopedic surgical procedures. This system requires sophisticated equipment and the establishment of normative data but has performed well with no false negatives noted. The most...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Brown RH,Nash CL Jr,Berilla JA,Amaddio MD

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Clinical, neuroradiologic, and neurophysiologic description of 21 patients with compressive cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CCSM). OBJECTIVE:To describe the utility of cutaneous silent periods (CSPs) for functional evaluation of mild CCSM. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Electroneurography, electromyography,...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stetkarova I,Kofler M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective Analysis OBJECTIVE.: The aim of this study was to determine whether an association between increased acute pain, postoperative time, and direct hospital costs exists between the use of iliac crest bone grafting (ICBG) and bone morphogenic protein (BMP)-2 following a primary, single-level mini...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Haws BE,Khechen B,Narain AS,Hijji FY,Cardinal KL,Guntin JA,Singh K

更新日期：2018-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of primary Ewing sarcoma of the lumbar spine is presented. OBJECTIVE:To present and review a rare case of primary Ewing sarcoma of the lumbar spine that required differentiation from spinal infection. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Primary Ewing sarcoma originating from the spinal column is very rare....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Akeda K,Kasai Y,Kawakita E,Seto M,Kono T,Uchida A

更新日期：2009-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An established rabbit posterolateral lumbar fusion model was used to evaluate the ability of osteogenic protein-1 to overcome the inhibitory effect of nicotine. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether osteogenic protein-1 should be considered as a bone graft alternative for the patient who smokes. SUMMARY OF BACK...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Patel TC,Erulkar JS,Grauer JN,Troiano NW,Panjabi MM,Friedlaender GE

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether bone turnover markers could be a useful indicator for prediction of nonunion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Nonunion is a major complication of lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The involvement of bone turnover in the process of bony union in ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Inose H,Yamada T,Mulati M,Hirai T,Ushio S,Yoshii T,Kato T,Kawabata S,Okawa A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of national insurance billing database. OBJECTIVE:To examine trends in reoperation after single-level lumbar discectomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar discectomy is the most commonly performed procedure for treatment of radiculopathy caused by disc herniation. Randomized clinic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Heindel P,Tuchman A,Hsieh PC,Pham MH,D'Oro A,Patel NN,Jakoi AM,Hah R,Liu JC,Buser Z,Wang JC

更新日期：2017-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of 10 patients with pancreatitis after traumatic spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVES:To determine the conditions leading to nontraumatic pancreatitis in spinal cord injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Little is known in the literature about pancreatitis after spinal cord injury. A few ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nobel D,Baumberger M,Eser P,Michel D,Knecht H,Stocker R

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of a prospective registry. OBJECTIVE:We utilized the Quality Outcomes Database (QOD) registry to investigate the "July Effect" at QOD spondylolisthesis module sites with residency trainees. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is a paucity of investigation on the long-term outcomes fol...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chan AK,Patel A,Bisson EF,Bydon M,Glassman SD,Foley KT,Shaffrey CI,Potts EA,Shaffrey ME,Coric D,Knightly JJ,Park P,Wang MY,Fu KM,Slotkin JR,Asher AL,Virk MS,Kerezoudis P,Alvi MA,Guan J,Choy W,Haid RW,Mummaneni

更新日期：2020-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A single-institution, single-surgeon retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of posterior only approach with short instrumentation and prolonged suction drainage in managing lumbar pyogenic spondylitis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Several methods of posterior surgical treatment for pyogenic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim YM,Choi SM

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the existence of a motor defect in discogenic sciatica is a sign of severity, the literature does not provide evidence for an immediate requirement for surgery. OBJECTIVE:To assess the course of sciatica with discogenic paresis and to determine possible prognostic factors for recovery or improvemen...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dubourg G,Rozenberg S,Fautrel B,Valls-Bellec I,Bissery A,Lang T,Faillot T,Duplan B,Briançon D,Levy-Weil F,Morlock G,Crouzet J,Gatfosse M,Bonnet C,Houvenagel E,Hary S,Brocq O,Poiraudeau S,Beaudreuil J,de Sauverzac C

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To study the impact of smoking status on postoperative complications and pseudarthrosis in adult patients undergoing posterolateral fusion (PLF) of the lumbar spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Results of studies analyzing the impact of smoking on complication and pseudarthr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bydon M,De la Garza-Ramos R,Abt NB,Gokaslan ZL,Wolinsky JP,Sciubba DM,Bydon A,Witham TF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 625 patients who sustained acute cervical spine fractures were evaluated by the Spinal Cord Injury Service at Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, between January 1976 and January 1984. Of them, 107 had fractures of the second cervical vertebra. In a retrospective review, motor vehicle accidents...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hadley MN,Sonntag VK,Grahm TW,Masferrer R,Browner C

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study compared direct measurements of the distances between the vertebral arteries in the cervical spines of human cadaver specimens with data obtained from axial computed tomography images of these specimens. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the information obtained from a computed tomography scan can...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Heary RF,Albert TJ,Ludwig SC,Vaccaro AR,Wolansky LJ,Leddy TP,Schmidt RR

更新日期：1996-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of epidural steroid injections (ESIs) on blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:ESIs are commonly used in the treatment of multiple spinal disorders. Corticosteroid injections have been evaluated in...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Even JL,Crosby CG,Song Y,McGirt MJ,Devin CJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00