Patterns of care for low back pain in a working population.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of a patient who presented with pain in both lower limbs related with walking and standing as a result of an unusual vascular etiology. OBJECTIVES:To describe the pathology and treatment of an unusual case of vascular claudication. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Symptoms of neurogenic claudicat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lakdawala RH,Rahmat R,Tan L,Wong HK

更新日期：2004-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In-vitro study of the tissue mechanics of annulus fibrosus. OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of axial torsion on the mechanical properties of the inter- and intralamellar matrices. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Axial torsion, when combined with repetitive flexion, has been associated with an increased risk...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Harvey-Burgess M,Gregory DE

更新日期：2019-02-15 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：STUDY DESIGN:An analysis of computed tomography images of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the spatial relations between the vertebral body and the thoracic aorta and to verify the safety of anterior instrumentation surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies have suggested...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Maruyama T,Takeshita K,Nakamura K,Kitagawa T

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review-multicenter database. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare the upper thoracic (UT) and lower thoracic (LT) upper instrumented vertebrae (UIV) in long fusions to the sacrum for adult scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The optimal UIV for stopping long fusions to the s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim HJ,Boachie-Adjei O,Shaffrey CI,Schwab F,Lafage V,Bess S,Gupta MC,Smith JS,Deviren V,Akbarnia B,Mundis GM,OʼBrien M,Hostin R,Ames C,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastatic bone disease in 322 patients was analyzed to assess the frequency and behavior of disseminated carcinoma to the vertebral column. Breast, lung, and prostate neoplasms were the most frequent tumors of origin in the 55% of patients who had vertebral lesions. The lumbar spine was the site of the greatest numbe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schaberg J,Gainor BJ

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We describe our surgical experience to remove osteoid osteomas and osteoblastomas of the occipitocervical junction. In this location, vertebral artery vicinity requires special consideration. OBJECTIVES:We illustrate our surgical approaches to remove lesions confidently, while minimizing bone resection to...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bruneau M,Cornelius JF,George B

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Animal experimental study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the optimal time of hydrogel injection for regenerating intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) based on T1ρ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Currently, different approaches are being pursued to regen...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liu Z,Li J,Hu M,Wang X,Chen N,Cui S,Li S,Liu H,Chen G,Pan X,Sun H,Liu S,Wei F

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Stiffness and load to failure were studied in a human cadaver model of Type II odontoid fractures stabilized with either a single partially threaded lag screw and washer or a headless fully threaded variable pitch screw. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether a headless fully threaded variable pitch screw provide...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Magee W,Hettwer W,Badra M,Bay B,Hart R

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify the relationships between radiological findings and the presence of stooping in lumbar degenerative kyphosis (LDK). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Many studies have addressed fixed sagittal imbalances and surgical treatments. However, inf...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Son SM,Shin JK,Goh TS,Suh KT,Lee JS

更新日期：2018-04-15 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:The lumbar vertebral canal was measured in two cohorts of 10-year-old children (n = 161) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and compared with obstetric records. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether there are identifiable obstetric factors that determine the size of the lumbar vertebral canal. SUMMARY OF ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jeffrey JE,Campbell DM,Golden MH,Smith FW,Porter RW

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a prospective, multicenter study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and severity of leg pain in adults with scoliosis and to assess whether surgery significantly improved leg pain compared with nonoperative management. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Smith JS,Shaffrey CI,Berven S,Glassman S,Hamill C,Horton W,Ondra S,Schwab F,Shainline M,Fu KM,Bridwell K,Spinal Deformity Study Group.

更新日期：2009-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine motor and sensory impairments of the lower extremities after L2 nerve root transection during total en bloc spondylectomy (TES) for spinal tumors. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:At our institute, for TES at L3 to L5 lumbar levels, the ne...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kato S,Murakami H,Demura S,Ota T,Takahashi N,Yoshioka K,Shinmura K,Yokogawa N,Kawahara N,Tomita K,Tsuchiya H

更新日期：2019-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental animal study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the interaction between magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGRs) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Growing rod treatment through serial operations results in adverse effects on the patient and high treatment costs. MCG...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Eroglu M,Demirkiran G,Kocyigit IA,Bilgili H,Kaynar MB,Bumin A,Ozcan S,Yazici M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal cord injury continues to be a major cause of morbidity, particularly among young people involved in vehicle-related trauma, falls, and sports injuries. Although research advances are still a long way from clinical treatments, recent studies on animals have indicated new possibilities for recovery of function. I...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lu J,Waite P

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We present a descriptive case series outlining the surgical technique and outcome in six patients managed with a combined anterior neck and sternal splitting approach. OBJECTIVES:To describe a surgical approach used in the management of severe cervicothoracic kyphosis and/or scoliosis in pediatric patient...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mulpuri K,LeBlanc JG,Reilly CW,Poskitt KJ,Choit RL,Sahajpal V,Tredwell SJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a retrospective review of 26 patients with chronic intractable pain in which dorsal column stimulation was used as a salvage procedure. On follow-up of 12 to 42.7 months, 21 of the patients had diminished narcotic usage. Seventeen patients subjectively rated their pain relief as good to excellent. Another five...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Racz GB,McCarron RF,Talboys P

更新日期：1989-01-01 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 developed and independently applied a spine tumor classification system, referred to as the Weinstein-Boriani-Biagini system, in a retrospective analysis of a series of patients with spinal giant cell tumors from three institutions. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate factors of potential prognostic signific...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart RA,Boriani S,Biagini R,Currier B,Weinstein JN

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

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:Retrospective database analysis. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate outcomes of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients after cervical spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Highly active antiretroviral medications have qualitatively altered the natural history of HIV, thus increasing the number of HI...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lovy AJ,Guzman JZ,Skovrlj B,Cho SK,Hecht AC,Qureshi SA

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Survey. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this research was to help determine whether sedation is indicated before lumbar and cervical interventional pain management procedures, and additionally, to determine whether benzodiazepams are effective at controlling anxiety for these procedures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim N,Delport E,Cucuzzella T,Marley J,Pruitt C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental study of respiratory function and kinematics of the diaphragm and pelvic floor in subjects with a clinical diagnosis of sacroiliac joint pain and in a comparable pain-free subject group was conducted. OBJECTIVE:To gain insight into the motor control strategies of subjects with sacroiliac j...

journal_title：Spine

authors： O'Sullivan PB,Beales DJ,Beetham JA,Cripps J,Graf F,Lin IB,Tucker B,Avery A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prognostic study-case controlled. OBJECTIVE:Describe the rate of neurologic complications in adult spinal deformity surgery and describe the effect of these complications on clinical outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The incidence of neurologic complications and the risk factors for neurologic complic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim HJ,Iyer S,Zebala LP,Kelly MP,Sciubba D,Protopsaltis TS,Gupta M,Neuman BJ,Mundis GM,Ames CP,Smith JS,Hart R,Burton D,Klineberg EO,International Spine Study Group (ISSG).

更新日期：2017-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective clinical study with radiographic and medical chart review. OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical characteristics and outcome of pediatric athletes with low back pain and unilateral tracer uptake on single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) at the pars interarticularis but no defect on rad...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takemitsu M,El Rassi G,Woratanarat P,Shah SA

更新日期：2006-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Decisions about when to operate should be based on more than just an arbitrary Cobb measurement. The patient's skeletal maturity, balance, and other parameters of curve size also should be considered. Although it is desirable to fuse as few segments as possible, there is no benefit to fusing short if the top and botto...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bridwell KH

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study to evaluate the thoracic and lumbar spine in patients with diastrophic dysplasia (DD). OBJECTIVES:To find the causative factors behind the spinal deformities and restricted mobility of the spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Typical findings in this skeletal dysplasia are short-limbed...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Remes V,Tervahartiala P,Poussa M,Peltonen J

更新日期：2001-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This case study describes the usefulness of high-resolution 18F-2-fluoro-deoxy-D-glucose (18FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET) for metabolic neuroimaging of the cervical spinal cord in patients with compressive myelopathy. OBJECTIVE:To examine whether 18FDG-PET imaging could visualize deterioration o...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Baba H,Uchida K,Sadato N,Yonekura Y,Kamoto Y,Maezawa Y,Furusawa N,Abe Y

更新日期：1999-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study of patients undergoing palliative surgery for metastatic spinal tumors. OBJECTIVE:To investigate short-term functional recovery and duration of improvement after palliative surgery, to correlate these outcomes with the revised Tokuhashi score, and to examine the relationship between ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yamashita T,Aota Y,Kushida K,Murayama H,Hiruma T,Takeyama M,Iwamura Y,Saito T

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00