Zebris versus Myrin: a comparative study between a three-dimensional ultrasound movement analysis and an inclinometer/compass method: intradevice reliability, concurrent validity, intertester comparison, intratester reliability, and intraindividual variab

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Four cases of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging documented lumbar nerve root compression associated with a vacuum disc communicating with the epidural space are presented. OBJECTIVE:To give an insight into the mechanism of nerve root compression associated with vacuum disc phenomenon. SU...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kakitsubata Y,Theodorou SJ,Theodorou DJ,Yuko M,Ito Y,Yuki Y,Wada S,Maehara T

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Report of 2 operated cousin cases of the multiple spinal extradural arachnoid cysts. OBJECTIVE:To report the operative findings of cousin cases of the multiple spinal extradural arachnoid cysts and analyze a genetic etiology with the pedigree of all family members. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal extra...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yabuki S,Kikuchi S

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded comparison of tranexamic acid (TXA), epsilon aminocaproic acid (EACA), and placebo used intraoperatively in patients with adult spinal deformity. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to provide high-quality evidence regarding the comparative efficacies ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Peters A,Verma K,Slobodyanyuk K,Cheriyan T,Hoelscher C,Schwab F,Lonner B,Huncke T,Lafage V,Errico T

更新日期：2015-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Narrative review. OBJECTIVE:Describe current issues of outcomes assessment in spine research, with a focus on their application to advocacy oriented research. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Outcomes measurement in back pain has advanced substantially over the past decade. METHODS:Qualitative assessment of o...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carey TS,Mielenz TJ

更新日期：2007-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the population risk of radiographical degeneration in the lumbar and cervical spine as well as the risk of adjacent segment pathology (ASP) among patients who receive and do not receive (but were eligible for) fusion for lumbar or cervical degeneration. SUMMARY O...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee MJ,Dettori JR,Standaert CJ,Brodt ED,Chapman JR

更新日期：2012-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Conditioned media (CM) of cartilaginous endplates (CEPs) of intervertebral discs were analyzed in a bioassay with regard to their influence on matrix turnover and inflammatory factors on nucleus pulposus (NP) cells of the same patient. CEP tissue underwent further histological and ultrastructural analysis....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Neidlinger-Wilke C,Boldt A,Brochhausen C,Galbusera F,Carstens C,Copf F,Schultheiss M,Lazary A,Brayda-Bruno M,Ignatius A,Wilke HJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:METHODS. Percutaneous discectomy was successfully used to diagnose and treat bacterial discitis. CONCLUSIONS. This technique was successful in obtaining a bacteriologic diagnosis, relieving the patient's symptoms and assisting in the eradication of the infection. With percutaneous discectomy, there is lower morbidity ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gebhard JS,Brugman JL

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study compared preoperative and postoperative saggittal curves and spinal balance in patients undergoing spinal fusion with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for severe kyphosis secondary to Scheuermann's disease. Also determined was patient satisfaction regarding relief of pain and correction of the d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lowe TG,Kasten MD

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Randomized controlled trial with 1-year follow-up. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effects of an exercise program or routine follow-up on patients with chronic low back pain who have completed functional multidisciplinary rehabilitation. The short- and long-term outcome in terms of symptoms and physical and soci...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Henchoz Y,de Goumoëns P,Norberg M,Paillex R,So AK

更新日期：2010-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-three patients underwent decompression without fusion at the L4-5 level for spinal stenosis or degenerative spondylolisthesis. Using preoperative and 1-year postoperative lateral lumbar spine radiographs, the incidence of postoperative spondylolisthesis of greater than 5% was found to be 58%. Computed tomograph...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Robertson PA,Grobler LJ,Novotny JE,Katz JN

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Randomized, controlled trial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a four-session self-management group intervention for patients with pain in primary care, led by trained lay persons with back pain. The intervention was designed to reduce patient worries, encourage self-care, and reduce activity limitations. BACKGROUN...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Von Korff M,Moore JE,Lorig K,Cherkin DC,Saunders K,González VM,Laurent D,Rutter C,Comite F

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review, ambispective analysis of observational data. OBJECTIVE:To make recommendations as to whether or not urgent surgical decompression is ever indicated as the optimal treatment for enhancing neurologic recovery in a patient with acute central cord injury without fracture or instability. SU...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lenehan B,Fisher CG,Vaccaro A,Fehlings M,Aarabi B,Dvorak MF

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study examined the coactivation of trunk flexor and extensor muscles in healthy individuals. The experimental electromyographic data and the theoretical calculations were analyzed in the context of mechanical stability of the lumbar spine. OBJECTIVES:To test a set of hypotheses pertaining to healthy ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cholewicki J,Panjabi MM,Khachatryan A

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Analysis of segmental and total lumbar range of motion (ROM) before and after total lumbar disc replacement. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between absolute segmental and total lumbar ROM and evolution of ROM on clinical outcome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:At the moment, data are scarce with regar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cakir B,Schmidt R,Mattes T,Fraitzl CR,Reichel H,Käfer W

更新日期：2009-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case reports and review of the literature. OBJECTIVES:To review the clinical features, treatment, and outcome of juxtafacet cysts. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There have previously been 4 reported cases of thoracic juxtafacet cysts and 19 cases of cervical juxtafacet cysts. Cervical cysts have usually ori...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stoodley MA,Jones NR,Scott G

更新日期：2000-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The authors report a case of an atlas fracture at the anterior arch. OBJECTIVE:To discuss the difficulty in diagnosing this type fracture. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fractures of the atlas are not uncommon, and actually constitute 10% of all cervical spine injuries in adults. However, in the pediatric po...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bayar MA,Erdem Y,Ozturk K,Buharali Z

更新日期：2002-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Review article. OBJECTIVE:To explain why the evidence that compensation-related factors lead to worse health outcomes is not compelling, either in general, or in the specific case of whiplash. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is a common view that compensation-related factors lead to worse health outcome...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Spearing NM,Connelly LB

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flexibility of the porcine lumbosacral spine was measured after application of six different types of surgical instrumentation, and in a control state. Fifteen adult pig spines were tested with flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation torques applied to the upper end with the pelvis fixed. Instrumentati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Asazuma T,Stokes IA,Moreland MS,Suzuki N

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective double-blind randomized trial in 31 patients. OBJECTIVES:To assess the clinical efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar zygapophysial joints in reducing pain, functional disability, and physical impairment in patients with back pain originating from the lumbar zygap...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Kleef M,Barendse GA,Kessels A,Voets HM,Weber WE,de Lange S

更新日期：1999-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:We report the unusual case of a patient who was referred to our institution after she sustained an intraoperative injury to the common iliac vein during posterior lumbar discectomy at L5-S1 with a pituitary rongeur. There was only minimal bleeding with spontaneous hemostasis and no ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bydon A,Xu R,Conte JV,Gokaslan ZL,Brinker JA,Witham TF,Yassari R

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether postoperative pseudarthrosis can be predicted from specific preoperative radiograph measurements. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Various factors reportedly influence the occurrence of pseudarthrosis after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Howe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Choi SH,Cho JH,Hwang CJ,Lee CS,Gwak HW,Lee DH

更新日期：2017-12-01 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:Analysis of a prospective, multicenter cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to compare thresholds of published minimal clinically important differences (MCID) for the three-level EuroQol-5D health survey (EQ-5D-3L) summary index (range -0.53 to 1.00) with our anchor-based estimate and evaluate...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Burgstaller JM,Wertli MM,Ulrich NH,Pichierri G,Brunner F,Farshad M,Porchet F,Steurer J,Gravestock I,LSOS Study Group.

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled study. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the use of 2 doses of tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce perioperative blood loss and blood transfusions in low-risk adult patients undergoing complex laminectomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Complex laminectomy (multil...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Raksakietisak M,Sathitkarnmanee B,Srisaen P,Duangrat T,Chinachoti T,Rushatamukayanunt P,Sakulpacharoen N

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report and review of the literature are presented. OBJECTIVE:To describe an unusual location for a cervical synovial cyst and to review characteristic presentations and findings of synovial cysts in the cervical spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Synovial cysts in the cervical spine are rare. To da...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jost SC,Hsien Tu P,Wright NM

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental biomechanics of multilevel segments with 0, 1, 2, and 3 vertebral levels of polymethylmethacrylate augmentation. OBJECTIVE:To compare multilevel spinal segments with different numbers (0, 1, 2, and 3) of vertebral levels augmented with polymethylmethacrylate. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kayanja MM,Schlenk R,Togawa D,Ferrara L,Lieberman I

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVES:To describe the unique challenges and novel surgical approach to treatment of vertebral osteosarcoma involving the dura as a margin. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Osteosarcoma of the vertebral column is a rare, malignant osseous tumor, carrying a poor prognosis. Currently, best ava...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Keynan O,Fisher CG,Boyd MC,O'Connell JX,Dvorak MF

更新日期：2005-02-15 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：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of the progression of adult scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To establish an individual prognosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Most studies have investigated the adolescent scoliosis after skeletal maturity, but the results are discordant. METHODS:Two senior physicians measured all the radio...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marty-Poumarat C,Scattin L,Marpeau M,Garreau de Loubresse C,Aegerter P

更新日期：2007-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro study of the wear rates of the CHARITÉ lumbar total disc replacement (TDR). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of anterior-posterior shear on the in vitro wear rates of the CHARITÉ lumbar TDR. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Current standards prescribe only 4-degrees of freedom (DOF) inputs for e...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vicars R,Prokopovich P,Brown TD,Tipper JL,Ingham E,Fisher J,Hall RM

更新日期：2012-04-20 00:00:00