Sternal split approach to the cervicothoracic junction in children.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The pretension of the Dynesys cord was varied to evaluate its effects on both tissue responses and screw-spacer behaviors by the finite-element method. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to provide detailed information about the motion-preserving and load-shielding mechanisms of the Dynesys screw-spacer joint. S...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chien CY,Tan CH,Lu TH,Lin SC,Chuang WH,Chiang MC,Luh YP,Chen YJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial was performed. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency articular facet denervation for low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Uncontrolled observational studies in patients with low back pain have reported some benefits fro...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Leclaire R,Fortin L,Lambert R,Bergeron YM,Rossignol M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cost-effectiveness analysis with decision analysis and meta-analysis. OBJECTIVE:To determine the relative cost-effectiveness of anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (with autograft, allograft, or spacers), anterior cervical discectomy without fusion (ACD), and cervical disc replacement (CDR) for the t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lewis DJ,Attiah MA,Malhotra NR,Burnett MG,Stein SC

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cross-sectional assessment of the reproducibility and reliability of radiographic parameters. OBJECTIVE:To measure the intra-examiner and interexaminer reproducibility and reliability of salient radiographic features. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The management and treatment of adolescent idi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dang NR,Moreau MJ,Hill DL,Mahood JK,Raso J

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

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:A nonrandomized, retrospective human study of patients requiring anterior discectomy and reconstruction from C3 to T1. The pattern of incorporation, presence or absence of disc space collapse, maintenance of correction, and clinical outcomes were considered. OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of corallin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Thalgott JS,Fritts K,Giuffre JM,Timlin M

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey of occupational recovery after surgery with patients who had ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate occupational recovery after open-door type laminoplasty for patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. SUMMARY OF BACKG...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kamizono J,Matsunaga S,Hayashi K,Shinkura R,Koriyama C,Sakou T,Komiya S

更新日期：2003-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A comparative analysis of electromyogram (EMG) signals of patients of cervical pain and normal controls. OBJECTIVES:To determine the differences between frequency and time domain parameters of EMG signals of patients of cervical pain and normal controls. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:No diagnostic technique...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kumar S,Narayan Y,Prasad N,Shuaib A,Siddiqi ZA

更新日期：2007-04-15 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：:The biomechanical definition of spinal segmental instability has not been clarified sufficiently, because of the great personal and level differences in intervertebral disc deformation. This article proposes a new method of judging spinal segmental instability regardless of these differences, using lateral functional ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ito M,Tadano S,Kaneda K

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Subacute compression of the spinal cord was applied to rats. The animals were chronologically observed using magnetic resonance imaging for more than 8 weeks after surgery and were killed for histopathologic examination. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the correlation of changes in signal intensity on magnetic ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fukuoka M,Matsui N,Otsuka T,Murakami M,Seo Y

更新日期：1998-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and long-term follow-up. OBJECTIVES:To answer the question of whether the operation performed was worthwhile and lasting. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Congenital kyphosis due to defects of vertebral body formation has a high incidence of paraplegia if not surgically stabilized. Traditional post...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Winter RB,Turek-Shay LA

更新日期：1997-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This section of the cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) Spine focus issue collates evidence related to diagnosis, outcome assessment, and genetics. Given that a variety of different disease states can present similarly, a guide for diagnosing and differentiating CSM from other neurological conditions is initially pr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilson JR,Fehlings MG,Kalsi-Ryan S,Shamji MF,Tetreault LA,Rhee JM,Chapman JR

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A clinical case report of two brothers with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome found to have atlantoaxial instability is reported. OBJECTIVES:To report the clinical and radiologic findings and the operative outcome in these patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Both patients had biochemically proven Lesch-Nyhan syndrom...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shewell PC,Thompson AG

更新日期：1996-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Juvenile-type distal muscular atrophy of the upper extremities is a condition characterized by juvenile onset, muscular atrophy limited to the hand and forearm, and lack of definite sensory disturbance. Diagnostic imaging techniques and operative findings showed compressive lesions of the cervical spinal cord in seven...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Okumura H,Homma TT

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one with symptomatic cervical spondylosis or nonspecific neck pain were given an amnesic dose of diazepam before manipulation of the cervical spine. Eighteen patients served as controls and also received diazepam but no manipulation. Results were obtained in a randomized, double-blind fashion. Statements of out...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sloop PR,Smith DS,Goldenberg E,Doré C

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Bench-top and retrospective radiographical analyses to determine apical vertebral rotation based on differential rod curvature on the postoperative lateral radiograph. OBJECTIVE:To develop a clinically relevant methodology for measuring apical vertebral rotation on postoperative lateral radiographs in pat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liu RW,Yaszay B,Glaser D,Bastrom TP,Newton PO

更新日期：2012-08-15 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：:Computer tomography (CT) presents a method of determining longitudinal axis vertebral rotation and vertebral, spinal, and rib case deformity. Different rotation angles, distances, and indexes are defined and discussed. Radiation risks were evaluated and considered exceedingly small when compared to the ordinary spinal...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aaro S,Dahlborn M

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective clinical study was conducted. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relative safety of anterior microsurgical decompression with iliac strut graft fusion versus laminoplasty for a massive ossified posterior longitudinal ligament in the cervical spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The question of how...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tani T,Ushida T,Ishida K,Iai H,Noguchi T,Yamamoto H

更新日期：2002-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic changes induced by axial vibratory load to the spine were investigated based on water metabolism in normal intervertebral discs of rabbits with or without pentobarbital anesthesia. Tritiated water concentration in the intervertebral discs of unanesthetized rabbits was reduced remarkably by axial vibration fo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hirano N,Tsuji H,Ohshima H,Kitano S,Itoh T,Sano A

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study was done to determine the entire clinical spectrum of lumbar spine disease in 47 adult patients, averaging 27.6 years of age, with achondroplasia. Five distinct clinical categories were defined. Twenty-eight percent of the patients were asymptomatic; 28% had only mechanical or degenerative lumbar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kahanovitz N,Rimoin DL,Sillence DO

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Validation of a performance scale. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to investigate adaptation, validity, and reliability of the Turkish version of the Back Performance Scale (BPS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Low back pain affects people of all ages and causes pain, disability, and psychosocial prob...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Maras G,Citaker S,Meray J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Post hoc analysis of data from the National Low Back Pain Study, a prospective observational multicenter study of patients referred for the evaluation and treatment of persistent low back problems. OBJECTIVE:To identify patient characteristics associated with use of particular diagnostic imaging examinati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ackerman SJ,Steinberg EP,Bryan RN,BenDebba M,Long DM

更新日期：1997-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of patient records with current clinical and radiographic assessment. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the long-term result of anterior and posterior convex spinal growth arrest, with or without instrumentation, in managing infantile idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There were 1...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marks DS,Iqbal MJ,Thompson AG,Piggott H

更新日期：1996-08-15 00:00:00

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:A study of mechanically induced herniation in punctured ovine discs followed by structural analysis. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether an annular puncture influences the path that herniation takes by providing direct passage for nucleus through the annulus and therefore whether it increases the risk of acu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Heeswijk VM,Thambyah A,Robertson PA,Broom ND

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a report of three cases of epidural abscess occurring after use of intraoperative epidural methylprednisolone in 31 patients who had undergone lumbar microdiscectomy. The possible role of epidural steroids in the cause of these abscesses is discussed, and a review the literature concerning its valu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lowell TD,Errico TJ,Eskenazi MS

更新日期：2000-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of the parameters of cervical sagittal alignment between those obtained from cervical CT and those obtained from radiography, as well as to determine which parameter would help predict physiological lordosis of the ce...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jun HS,Chang IB,Song JH,Kim TH,Park MS,Kim SW,Oh JK

更新日期：2014-05-01 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