Temporary external transpedicular fixation of the lumbosacral spine: a prospective, longitudinal study in 330 patients.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:We report a case of a 16-year-old boy with intermittent and migratory polyarthralgia, who made a diagnostic dilemma. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal involvement without spinal symptom in gout seems to be rare. However, the relationship of spinal gout to symptoms is poorly underst...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wu D,Ma J,Li S,Zhao J,Li L

更新日期：2018-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Surgeon- and patient-based (SF-36) outcome measures were used to assess the results of decompressive laminectomies for the excision of synovial cysts with coexistent lumbar spinal stenosis (45 patients) or for synovial cysts with coexistent lumbar stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis (35 patients). ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Epstein NE

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Subgroup analysis of a prospective multicenter study. OBJECTIVE:Outcome analysis of nonoperatively treated elderly patients with type II odontoid fractures, including assessment of consequence of a fracture nonunion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Odontoid fractures are among the most common fractures in the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Smith JS,Kepler CK,Kopjar B,Harrop JS,Arnold P,Chapman JR,Fehlings MG,Vaccaro AR,Shaffrey CI

更新日期：2013-12-15 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:A retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of local vancomycin powder to prevent wound infection after posterior cervical fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Wound infections are a significant source of morbidity and cost associated with spine surgery. Intraoperative application of vanc...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Strom RG,Pacione D,Kalhorn SP,Frempong-Boadu AK

更新日期：2013-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The canal space of burst-fractured, human cervical spine specimens was monitored to determine the extent to which spinal position affected post-injury occlusion. OBJECTIVE:To test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in spinal canal occlusion as a function of spinal positioning for a burst-frac...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ching RP,Watson NA,Carter JW,Tencer AF

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter review of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of distal adding-on and associated risk factors in each of the 2 Lenke 1A curve patterns. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous work has demonstrated 2 distinct Lenke 1A curve patterns on t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cho RH,Yaszay B,Bartley CE,Bastrom TP,Newton PO

更新日期：2012-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Twenty-seven patients underwent instrumented transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedures using bioresorbable implants as interbody spacers. The greater than 2-year clinical and radiographic results of this series are presented along with as a review of relevant preclinical and preliminary clin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Coe JD,Vaccaro AR

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence and risk factors of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in young children who underwent posterior instrumented spinal fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:PJK is a well-recognized postoperative complication in adults and adolescents. However, there...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chen X,Chen ZH,Qiu Y,Zhu ZZ,Li S,Xu L,Sun X

更新日期：2017-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1981 and 1990, twenty-two patients with incomplete neurologic deficits after thoracolumbar junction fractures were treated by anterior decompression and stabilization. Two patients were unavailable for follow-up examination, eleven underwent spinal canal decompression within 48 hours of injury (Group A); and n...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Clohisy JC,Akbarnia BA,Bucholz RD,Burkus JK,Backer RJ

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Evaluation of a possible correlation of clinical symptoms of chronic low back pain (LBP) patients before and after application of external spinal fixation (ESF) with three-dimensional motion patterns. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the intervertebral kinematics in chronic LBP patients correlate with pain ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lund T,Oxland TR,Nydegger T,Schlenzka D,Laine T,Heini P

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and surgical technique. OBJECTIVE:To describe a new technique to treat atlas burst fractures by selectively reconstructing the atlas from a posterior approach. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The two surgical techniques reported until now for stabilizing atlas burst fractures are associated with s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Abeloos L,De Witte O,Walsdorff M,Delpierre I,Bruneau M

更新日期：2011-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To compare quality of life and caregiver burden in traditional growing rod (TGR) and magnetic controlled growing rods (MCGR) patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:MCGR decrease surgical sessions associated with treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS), hoping to minimize t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Doany ME,Olgun ZD,Kinikli GI,Bekmez S,Kocyigit A,Demirkiran G,Karaagaoglu AE,Yazici M

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Absolute and relative growth modulation of apical spinal segments were measured during creation and correction of an experimental scoliosis in a goat model. OBJECTIVE:To differentiate relative and absolute changes in growth on the concavity and convexity of an experimental scoliosis treated with anterior ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Braun JT,Hines JL,Akyuz E,Vallera C,Ogilvie JW

更新日期：2006-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database analysis. OBJECTIVE:A range of patient-reported outcomes were used to measure disability due to low back pain. There is not a single back pain disability measurement commonly used in all randomized controlled trials. We report here our assessment as to whether different disability m...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Morris T,Hee SW,Stallard N,Underwood M,Patel S

更新日期：2015-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVE:We report on the device failure of a polyetherether-ketone expandable cage device with posterior migration of one of its components. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Posterior migration of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion cage devices has been reported with static devices, and ou...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim PD,Baron EM,Levesque M

更新日期：2012-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Spine proprioception and postural control in unstable sitting were compared in 18 chronic low back pain patients using a repeated measures design. OBJECTIVE:The study objective was to determine if stochastic resonance (SR) stimulation of the paraspinal muscles improves spine proprioception and trunk postu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Reeves NP,Cholewicki J,Lee AS,Mysliwiec LW

更新日期：2009-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 200 patients requiring cervical disc surgery was performed to determine the frequency of coexistent lumbar disc or spine abnormalities. The duration of follow-up ranged from 5 to 25 years, averaging 14 years. Sixty percent were women and 40% were men, their ages ranging from 25-73 years. An...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jacobs B,Ghelman B,Marchisello P

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized controlled multicenter study with a 2-year follow-up by an independent observer. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether fusion of the lower lumbar spine could reduce pain and diminish disability more effectively when compared with nonsurgical treatment in patients with severe chronic low back pain (...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fritzell P,Hägg O,Wessberg P,Nordwall A,Swedish Lumbar Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial in primary care. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to estimate the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a cognitive-based education program on patients with subacute or chronic low back pain (LBP) in primary care, compared to usual treatment, p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Werner EL,Storheim K,Løchting I,Wisløff T,Grotle M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the internal anatomy of C2. Although some C2 specimens showed a high density of trabecular bone throughout, a feature noted in all specimens was a void or very hypodense area of bone located immediately beneath the dens. The observed nonuniform distribution of trabecular bone within the axis is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Heggeness MH,Doherty BJ

更新日期：1993-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen upper cervical spine specimens were dissected to examine the macroscopic and functional anatomy of alar ligaments. They are on both sides, symmetrically placed, approximately 10-13 mm long and elliptical in cross-section 3 X 6 mm in diameter. The fiber orientation is dependent on the height of dens axis, most...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dvorak J,Panjabi MM

更新日期：1987-03-01 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:Anterior single or dual-rod instrumentation may be performed for the treatment of main thoracic, thoracolumbar, or lumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) curves. OBJECTIVE:To compare the results of anterior dual-rod instrumentation in single-major AIS curves with our previous experience using single...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hurford RK Jr,Lenke LG,Lee SS,Cheng I,Sides B,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2006-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of 13 cases with craniovertebral tuberculosis treated conservatively. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the results of conservative treatment of craniovertebral tuberculosis and compare with the literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Craniovertebral tuberculosis is a rare entity even in endemic ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chadha M,Agarwal A,Singh AP

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Clinical, radiographic, and outcomes assessment comparing two surgical techniques. Clinical data were collected prospectively. The radiographic analysis was done retrospectively. OBJECTIVES:Smith-Petersen (chevron type) osteotomy (SPO) and pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) have been used to correct fixe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cho KJ,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Berra A,Baldus C

更新日期：2005-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database review. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether microscope use during spine procedures is associated with increased operating room times or increased risk of infection. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Operating microscopes are commonly used in spine procedures. It is debated whether the use of an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Basques BA,Golinvaux NS,Bohl DD,Yacob A,Toy JO,Varthi AG,Grauer JN

更新日期：2014-10-15 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 in vitro study with bovine intervertebral disc (IVD) cells and an in vivo study with a rabbit disc degeneration model on the extracellular matrix metabolism by a biglycan-derived peptide (Peniel 2000; P2K). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanism for P2K-induced increases in extracellular matrix and in ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kwon YJ,Lee JW,Moon EJ,Chung YG,Kim OS,Kim HJ

更新日期：2013-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of the clinical utility of the clinical diagnostic tests and procedures, what works in spinal disorders, and for whom and how treatment affects a patient's symptoms and function are key questions of outcomes research. This paper describes the advantages and limitations of the main study approaches used....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liang MH,Andersson G,Bombardier C,Cherkin DC,Deyo RA,Keller RB,Lee CK,Lipscomb B,Shekelle P,Spratt KF

更新日期：1994-09-15 00:00:00