Electrically induced muscle contractions influence bone density decline after spinal cord injury.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report (level V evidence). OBJECTIVE:We report a case of a 33-year-old man with Marfan syndrome that visited our clinic for left knee pain and stiffness. Radiographs of the left knee and lumbar spine demonstrated a spinal rod in the posterolateral left knee and its origin being a broken rod from his ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Long MK,Enders T,Leven D,Cappellino A

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Patients were assessed by independent research teams in six different spine centers after indication for discectomy was established. Six- and twelve-month follow-ups were performed. OBJECTIVES:Objectives of this study were to determine somatic subjective symptoms, objective signs, sociodemographic, and ps...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Junge A,Dvorak J,Ahrens S

更新日期：1995-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Review of a prospective database registry. OBJECTIVE:To compare the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)-22 and SRS-24 outcomes instruments in terms of scores, rate of ceiling effects, and discriminant ability in patients with pre- and postoperative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bastrom TP,Bartley C,Marks MC,Yaszay B,Newton PO,Harms Study Group.

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The authors retrospectively reviewed 28 patients with multilevel Pott disease who underwent anterior radical débridement, decompression, and fusion with anterior spinal instrumentation and fibular allograft replacement. OBJECTIVES:To assess the efficacy of allograft fibular fusion and anterior spinal stab...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ozdemir HM,Us AK,Oğün T

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental in vivo and in vitro study of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and the mechanism exploration. OBJECTIVE:This report aims to verify the expression of Sirt1 in IVD degeneration of different grades and explore its potential mechanism in human nucleus pulposus cells. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Guo J,Shao M,Lu F,Jiang J,Xia X

更新日期：2017-07-01 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:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of spinal angiography on selection of surgical side in patients undergoing thoracolumbar corpectomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The artery of Adamkiewicz provides the major blood supply to the thoracolumbar spinal cord. Its location makes it vulner...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fanous AA,Lipinski LJ,Krishna C,Roger EP,Siddiqui AH,Levy EI,Leonardo J,Pollina J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective comparative imaging study. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated whether postoperative resolution of spinal cord increased signal intensity (ISI) reflected symptom improvement and surgical outcomes in cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although some CSM p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Machino M,Ando K,Kobayashi K,Ota K,Morozumi M,Tanaka S,Ito K,Kato F,Ishiguro N,Imagama S

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between bony fusion after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and heterotopic ossification (HO) after cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) in hybrid surgery (HS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The mechanism of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： He J,Ding C,Liu H,Wu T,Huang K,Wang B,Hong Y,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Population-based, case-control and case-crossover study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate associations between chiropractic visits and vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke and to contrast this with primary care physician (PCP) visits and VBA stroke. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Chiropractic care is popular for neck...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cassidy JD,Boyle E,Côté P,He Y,Hogg-Johnson S,Silver FL,Bondy SJ

更新日期：2008-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective field study of work exposure and changes in back function. OBJECTIVE:Quantify dynamic physical exposures in the workplace and their association with decreases in kinematic back function (indicative of low back pain [LBP]). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous epidemiologic studies of work have...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marras WS,Lavender SA,Ferguson SA,Splittstoesser RE,Yang G

更新日期：2010-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A peroperative measurement technique based on magnetic fields was used to document the thoracic and lumbar vertebral changes induced by derotation of the concave rod during corrective surgery of idiopathic scoliotic deformities with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. OBJECTIVES:Objective was to accurately ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Labelle H,Dansereau J,Bellefleur C,de Guise J,Rivard CH,Poitras B

更新日期：1995-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Consecutive case-series. OBJECTIVE:The main purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the preoperative neurological status and subsequent survival of patients undergoing surgical treatment for symptomatic spinal metastases. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The survival of cancer patients ha...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vanek P,Bradac O,Trebicky F,Saur K,de Lacy P,Benes V

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Immunohistological and behavioral analysis of the effect of a tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitor in an injured-nerve model. OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of direct application of a TNF-alpha inhibitor (etanercept) on injured-nerve pain caused by nucleus pulposus. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Norimoto M,Ohtori S,Yamashita M,Inoue G,Yamauchi K,Koshi T,Suzuki M,Orita S,Eguchi Y,Sugiura A,Ochiai N,Takaso M,Takahashi K

更新日期：2008-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A previous study by Koch and Nickel (1978) determined the changes in the distraction forces in the halo-vest during different activities. The present study determined the variations of forces in different directions between the halo and the vest also during different activities. Clip-on strain gauges were used to meas...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Walker PS,Lamser D,Hussey RW,Rossier AB,Farberov A,Dietz J

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective, large administrative database. OBJECTIVE:To investigate cost variation within current spinal fusion diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Medicare reimbursement to hospitals for spinal fusion surgery is provided as a fixed payment for each admission based on DRG. This...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wright DJ,Mukamel DB,Greenfield S,Bederman SS

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar spinal flexion and extension motion was measured radiographically and from the back surface curvature in 42 patients with low-back pain to determine whether the surface measurements provided accurate measurement of the total lumbar spinal motion and its distribution by vertebral level. Also, a biomechanical mod...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stokes IA,Bevins TM,Lunn RA

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Examination of ADAMTS-4 expression, and cellular lineages, distribution, and numbers of ADAMTS-4 (aggrecanase-1) expressing cells in herniated lumbar intervertebral discs. OBJECTIVE:To determine the expression of ADAMTS-4, a metalloproteinase capable of digesting aggrecan, and its role in herniated lumbar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hatano E,Fujita T,Ueda Y,Okuda T,Katsuda S,Okada Y,Matsumoto T

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Measurement of the kinematics of the lumbar spine after insertion of an interspinous spacer in vitro. OBJECTIVES:To understand the kinematics of the instrumented and adjacent levels due to the insertion of this interspinous implant. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:An interspinous spacer (X Stop, SFMT, Concord...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lindsey DP,Swanson KE,Fuchs P,Hsu KY,Zucherman JF,Yerby SA

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case series study of surgical outcome for 21 atlantoaxial subluxation patients treated with a new technique, called cable-dragged reduction/cantilever beam internal fixation. Surgery was performed by a single surgeon. OBJECTIVE:To describe and evaluate the cable-dragged reduction/cantilever ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liu X,Liu H,Li T,Gong Q,Song Y,Liu L,Shi R,Zhao X,Zhang W,Feng G,Wang B

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, longitudinal cohort study assessing quantitative socioeconomic outcomes of tertiary rehabilitation for chronically disabled patients with cervical spinal disorders compared with those with more common chronic lumbar spinal disorders. OBJECTIVES:To assess 1-year socioeconomic outcomes of a w...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wright A,Mayer TG,Gatchel RJ

更新日期：1999-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, longitudinal cohort (nonrandomized). OBJECTIVE:To compare thoracoplasty (Th), direct vertebral body derotation (DVBD), and Th and DVBD with respect to correction of the rib prominence and Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) self-image scores in patients undergoing surgery for adolescent idiopath...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Samdani AF,Hwang SW,Miyanji F,Lonner B,Marks MC,Sponseller PD,Newton PO,Cahill PJ,Shufflebarger HL,Betz RR

更新日期：2012-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Literature-based review. OBJECTIVE:To review the published data on occupant kinematic and neuromuscular responses during low-speed impacts and analyze how these data inform our understanding of whiplash injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A stereotypical kinematic and neuromuscular response has been obser...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Siegmund GP

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective case series analysis. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of difficulty in daily activities of adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients after corrective long fusion to the pelvis, with an emphasis on bend forward activities. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:No prospecti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Togawa D,Hasegawa T,Yamato Y,Yoshida G,Kobayashi S,Yasuda T,Oe S,Banno T,Arima H,Mihara Y,Ushirozako H,Matsuyama Y

更新日期：2018-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and clinical discussion. OBJECTIVE:To describe a rare case of metastatic pulmonary intimal sarcoma presenting as cauda equine syndrome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pulmonary artery sarcoma is a rare tumor, frequently misdiagnosed as pulmonary embolism, and although it is highly aggressive, met...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rashid A,Molloy S,Lehovsky J,Tirabosco R,Hughes R,Butt S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective cohort design was used to evaluate the Functional Rating Index in a multicentered setting with 139 participants. The Functional Rating Index is a self-reporting instrument consisting of 10 items, each with 5 possible responses that express graduating degrees of disability. OBJECTIVES:The goa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Feise RJ,Michael Menke J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score and inpatient pain and narcotics consumption following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Higher ASA scores have been previously linked to increased posto...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoo JS,Brundage TS,Hrynewycz NM,Singh K

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Does infant malnutrition produce smaller adult spinal canals? Lumbar and thoracic vertebrae (n X 1073), from a prehistoric American Indian population (15-55 yrs of age), were measured for anteroposterior (AP) and transverse (TR) vertebral canal sizes, nerve root tunnel (intervertebral foramen) widths (NRT), vertebral ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Clark GA,Panjabi MM,Wetzel FT

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective cohort analysis. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine if there is a difference in the revision rate in patients who undergo a multilevel posterior cervical fusions ending at C7, T1, or T2-T4. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Multilevel posterior cervical decompression and fusion is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schroeder GD,Kepler CK,Kurd MF,Mead L,Millhouse PW,Kumar P,Nicholson K,Stawicki C,Helber A,Fasciano D,Patel AA,Woods BI,Radcliff KE,Rihn JA,Anderson DG,Hilibrand AS,Vaccaro AR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case-control study. OBJECTIVE:To compare health-related quality of life and low back pain of healthy subjects with those of patients with nonidiopathic scoliosis (non-IS) and idiopathic scoliosis (IS) 21 years or more after surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There have been a very small number of repo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Akazawa T,Minami S,Kotani T,Nemoto T,Koshi T,Takahashi K

更新日期：2012-10-15 00:00:00