Radicular pain after vertebroplasty: compression or irritation of the nerve root? Initial experience with the "cooling system".

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To report the first case of posterior spinal artery (PSA) infarct due to patent foramen ovale (PFO). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Infarct in the territories of PSA are very rare: till now 38 cases are reported in the literature. Moreover only 1 case of spinal cord infarction was attr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Petruzzellis M,Fraddosio A,Giorelli M,Prontera M,Tinelli A,Lucivero V,Federico F

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cost-effectiveness analysis. OBJECTIVE:To examine the cost-effectiveness of operative versus non-operative treatment of type-II odontoid fractures in patients older than 64 years old. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Significant controversy exists regarding the optimum treatment of geriatric patients with type...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Barlow DR,Higgins BT,Ozanne EM,Tosteson AN,Pearson AM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In this study, 330 patients with incapacitating low back pain underwent temporary external transpedicular fixation (TETF) of the lumbosacral spine in a prospective trial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate TETF as a test for selecting suitable candidates for segmental spinal fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Few stu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Elmans L,Willems PC,Anderson PG,van Limbeek J,de Kleuver M,van der Schaaf D

更新日期：2005-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this study were to evaluate the nature of the paraspinal soft tissue mass and the location of the lesion involved using magnetic resonance imaging and to correlate these observations with surgical findings. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In the past, tuberculous spondylitis was diagnosed by plai...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim NH,Lee HM,Suh JS

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective trial of preoperative MRI study in patients with "idiopathic" scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the prevalence of neural axis malformations and the clinical relevance of MRI in the evaluation of patients with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing surgical intervention. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Inoue M,Minami S,Nakata Y,Otsuka Y,Takaso M,Kitahara H,Tokunaga M,Isobe K,Moriya H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biochemical tests that can index bone turnover rate in the patient are increasingly being used in the study and management of osteoporosis. Markers of bone formation and resorption are reviewed here, including their molecular basis, relative strengths and weaknesses in clinical performance, and future potential. A bon...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Eyre DR

更新日期：1997-12-15 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:A prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to compare the outcome of cervical laminoplasty between diabetic patients and nondiabetic patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A few retrospective studies have investigated the outcomes of cervical myelopathy in d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Machino M,Yukawa Y,Ito K,Inoue T,Kobayakawa A,Matsumoto T,Ouchida J,Tomita K,Kato F

更新日期：2014-02-01 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:Cadaver and preliminary clinical study. OBJECTIVES:To enhance the precision of screw positions for posterior transarticular fixations according to Magerl at C1-C2. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The vertebral arteries are at risk during the Magerl operation and may be damaged in up to 4.1% of cases. Even int...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Goffin J,Van Brussel K,Martens K,Vander Sloten J,Van Audekercke R,Smet MH

更新日期：2001-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial comparing a cylindrical threaded titanium cage to a femoral ring allograft control for anterior lumbar interbody fusion. OBJECTIVE:To compare these two implants with regard to arthrodesis. Secondary outcome measures included pain relief, neurological st...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sasso RC,Kitchel SH,Dawson EG

更新日期：2004-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional registry and imaging cohort study. OBJECTIVES:To study the association between typical symptoms and signs of central spinal stenosis and the minimum cross-sectional area (mCSA) of the cauda equina in patients subsequently undergoing surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Relations between ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ogikubo O,Forsberg L,Hansson T

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and review of the literature. OBJECTIVE:To report a patient presenting with Brown-Sequard syndrome due to cervical intradural disc herniation after spinal manipulation therapy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) is often used by people with neck pain or discomfort as...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hsieh JH,Wu CT,Lee ST

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case series of spinal arthrodesis performed with vascularized fibular grafts is presented. OBJECTIVES:The use of vascularized fibular grafts to obtain anterior spinal fusion in patients with complex spinal disorders and poor fusion environments is described. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The fusion succes...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim CW,Abrams R,Lee G,Hoyt D,Garfin SR

更新日期：2001-10-01 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:We report on a 54-year-old man with chronic lower back pain after recent streptococcus pneumoniae pulmonary infection, resulting in a mycotic aortic aneurysm and spondylodiscitis of the eighth vertebrae 6 months later. Successful surgical treatment and recurrence-free survival after 4 years are described. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Englert C,Aebert H,Lenhart M,Solleder A,Nerlich M,Neumann C

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:To provide a more accurate estimate of the rate of acute spinous process fractures associated with IPS surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Biomechanical cadaveric studies have suggested adequate spinous process strength to support placement of interspinous proce...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim DH,Tantorski M,Shaw J,Martha J,Li L,Shanti N,Rencu T,Parazin S,Kwon B

更新日期：2011-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study was used to evaluate the relationship between magnetic resonance imaging findings and clinical findings after whiplash injury. OBJECTIVES:To identify initial soft-tissue damage after whiplash injury, the development of disc pathology, and the relationship of disc pathology to clinical findings....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pettersson K,Hildingsson C,Toolanen G,Fagerlund M,Björnebrink J

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and review of relevant literature. OBJECTIVE:To report a rare complication of esophageal perforation in cervical fracture patient with progressive ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and review of relevant literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Esophageal perforation in cervical fracture is extremely...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wang J,Shi L,Chen H,Yuan W

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate conditional survival after surgical resection for spinal chondrosarcoma patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Survival estimates are usually reported as survival from the time of surgery, but survival probabilities can change over time. Conditional survival, w...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Song K,Lin K,Guan H,Li F

更新日期：2020-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross sectional multicenter study in six outpatient Rehabilitation Centers (RCs) in the Netherlands. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to confirm or refute the finding that a strong relationship exists between psychosocial distress and self-reported disability in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Preuper HR,Boonstra AM,Wever D,Heuts PH,Dekker JH,Smeets RJ,Brouwer S,Geertzen JH,Reneman MF

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter clinical trial. OBJECTIVE:To compare outcomes of cervical disc arthroplasty with those of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) in a Chinese population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cervical disc arthroplasty has been found to be superior to ACDF...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang X,Zhang X,Chen C,Zhang Y,Wang Z,Wang B,Yan W,Li M,Yuan W,Wang Y

更新日期：2012-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study retrospectively compares the clinical and radiologic outcomes of unilateral transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) with those of transvertebral screw fixation of the lumbosacral spine in high-grade spondylolisthesis. OBJECTIVE:To examine the outcome and perioperative complications of uni...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rodriguez-Olaverri JC,Zimick NC,Merola A,Vicente J,Rodriguez J,Tabuenca A,Loste A,Suñen E,Burgos J,Hevia E,Piza-Vallespir G

更新日期：2008-08-15 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:Assessment of activated T and B cells in a subcutaneous chamber filled with autologous nucleus pulposus using flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry. OBJECTIVES:To examine if subcutaneously placed autologous nucleus pulposus may attract activated T and B cells in an animal model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Geiss A,Larsson K,Rydevik B,Takahashi I,Olmarker K

更新日期：2007-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Review article. OBJECTIVES:To identify decision-making principles for selecting fusion levels in adult spinal deformity, with particular attention to lumbar curves and double major curves. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although numerous articles have been published on the selection of fusion levels for adol...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kuklo TR

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To identify facet tropism as one of the possible risk factors leading to vertebral rotatory subluxation (VRS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:VRS has been considered as one of the prognostic factors for degenerative scoliosis. Although several risk factors of VRS, including...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bao H,Zhu F,Liu Z,Bentley M,Mao S,Zhu Z,Ding Y,Qiu Y

更新日期：2014-12-15 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:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the predictive value of the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) in a cohort of patients treated with radiotherapy for spinal bone metastases. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Assessment of spinal stability in metastatic disease is challenging and is mos...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bollen L,Groenen K,Pondaag W,van Rijswijk CSP,Fiocco M,Van der Linden YM,Dijkstra SPD

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental dog model of acute spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVE:To compare the relative value of methylprednisolone, surgical decompression, or both for the treatment of traumatic spinal cord injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Acute spinal cord injury results from both primary damage to the spinal cord at ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rabinowitz RS,Eck JC,Harper CM Jr,Larson DR,Jimenez MA,Parisi JE,Friedman JA,Yaszemski MJ,Currier BL

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00