The relationship between the cross-sectional area of the cauda equina and the preoperative symptoms in central lumbar spinal stenosis.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review with meta-analysis. OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between proprioception and pain and disability in people with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) and the impact of potential moderators on the strength of the association. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:NSLBP is a common musculoskelet...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lin J,Halaki M,Rajan P,Leaver A

更新日期：2019-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This longitudinal experimental study was conducted to investigate electrophysiologic characteristics, pain behavior, and histological changes in a rat model of lumbar disc herniation. OBJECTIVE:To observe abnormal spontaneous activity (ASA) on needle electromyography (EMG) and to determine its relation wi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim SJ,Kim WR,Kim HS,Park HW,Cho YW,Jang SH,Hwang SJ,Ahn SH

更新日期：2011-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Two examples of a marked defect of the corner of the vertebral body adjacent to an intervertebral disk herniation are presented. The prevalence of this finding was assessed in 43 randomly selected patients with disk herniation (at 46 levels). None of these patients had such marked vertebral defects (moderate changes a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vincent JM,Baldwin JE,Sims C,Dixon AK

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Longitudinal repeated-measures; within-subject control. OBJECTIVE:We examined the extent to which an isometric plantar flexion training protocol attenuates bone loss longitudinally after SCI. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:After spinal cord injury (SCI), bone mineral density (BMD) of paralyzed extremities ra...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shields RK,Dudley-Javoroski S,Law LA

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of herniated lumbar intervertebral disc for patients not responding to an initial trial of conservative therapy is generally surgical. Little is known about the effect of continued conservative therapy on patients who have not improved or have deteriorated within the first 3 months. This study assessed ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shvartzman L,Weingarten E,Sherry H,Levin S,Persaud A

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A family-based study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify rare genetic factors predisposing to Modic changes (MCs). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is one of the contributing factors behind low back pain (LBP). Lumbar MC visualized as bone marrow signal intensity cha...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kraatari M,Skarp S,Niinimäki J,Karppinen J,Männikkö M

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Comparvative case series. Data was prospectively entered and retrospectively analyzed. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the need for distal lumbar interbody fusion when sufficient recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) is used posterolaterally at L5-S1 in long spinal constructs for adult deformity ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rahman RK,Buchowski JM,Stephens B,Dorward IG,Koester LA,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased complexity of Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation has, as an unexpected side effect, a potential increase in blood loss. A prospective randomized study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that application of a fibrin sealant to exposed cancellous bone can significantly reduce blood loss during Cotrel-Dubo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tredwell SJ,Sawatzky B

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A posterolateral technique to decompress retropulsed bone from the spinal canal has been employed in nine patients, confirmed with intraoperative canal inspection and pre- and postoperative computed axial tomographic (CAT) evaluation. This technique has allowed reduction of retropulsed bony elements from the spinal ca...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Garfin SR,Mowery CA,Guerra J Jr,Marshall LF

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental animal study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between pain-related behavior and the expression of neurotrophic factors in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and spinal cord (SC) using a nucleus pulposus (NP) rat model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Neurotrophic factors are released fro...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Seki S,Sekiguchi M,Konno SI

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The loosening rates of two monocortical pedicle screw designs (hollow and solid) were compared in a cadaveric sacrum model subjected to cyclic loading. OBJECTIVE:To determine if a hollow screw would be more resistant to loosening than a solid pedicle screw when placed into the pedicles of S1 and tested un...

journal_title：Spine

authors： McLachlin SD,Beaton BJ,Sabo MT,Gurr KR,Bailey SI,Bailey CS,Dunning CE

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro biologic study of the effects of adenovirus expressing bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) and adenovirus expressing Sox9 on extracellular matrix metabolism by bovine nucleus pulposus cells. OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of recombinant adenoviral vectors expressing various BMPs (2, 3, 4, 5, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang Y,An HS,Thonar EJ,Chubinskaya S,He TC,Phillips FM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, single-cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To assess the minimal clinically important change (MCIC) on the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain in patients with neck pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Both measurement instruments are frequently used in research and cli...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pool JJ,Ostelo RW,Hoving JL,Bouter LM,de Vet HC

更新日期：2007-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:Compare a novel two-step algorithm for indicating a computed tomography angiography (CTA) in the setting of a cervical spine fracture with established gold standard criteria. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:As CTA permits the rapid detection of blunt cerebrovascular injur...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fourman MS,Shaw JD,Vaudreuil NJ,Dombrowski ME,Wawrose RA,Boakye LAT,Alarcon LH,Lee JY,Donaldson WF 3rd

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Lumbar spine kinematic response to a 1.0 body weight compressive load was measured in vivo by comparison of relaxed and loaded magnetic resonance image sets in the sagittal plane. OBJECTIVES:To identify and measure acute response mechanisms of the lumbar spine during compression loading. SUMMARY OF BACKG...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wisleder D,Smith MB,Mosher TJ,Zatsiorsky V

更新日期：2001-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This study performed a thorough review of the pertinent thoracic spine anatomy to determine the appropriate landmarks for extrapedicular screw placement and indentified the anatomic structures at risk; assessed the safety and accuracy of the newly proposed screw insertion technique; determined the stability and streng...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dvorak M,MacDonald S,Gurr KR,Bailey SI,Haddad RG

更新日期：1993-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The lumbar intervertebral discs of 135 subjects after autopsy were immunostained with antihuman heat shock protein 27 (HSP27) monoclonal antibody and antihuman heat shock protein 72 (HSP72) polyclonal antibody. OBJECTIVES:To present the data on metabolic changes that occurred in the chondrocytes of interv...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takao T,Iwaki T

更新日期：2002-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Basic science, biologic study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the potential benefits of using resveratrol (RSV) for intervertebral disc (IVD) matrix repair and regeneration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The phytoestrogen RSV is a natural compound found in various plants including grapes and red wines. RSV has been...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li X,Phillips FM,An HS,Ellman M,Thonar EJ,Wu W,Park D,Im HJ

更新日期：2008-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Report of a successfully diagnosed and treated case of spinal cord compression due to epidural actinomycosis. OBJECTIVE:To illustrate that proper use of imaging strategy can greatly facilitate diagnosis and management of this rare condition. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal actinomycosis causing epidura...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yung BC,Cheng JC,Chan TT,Loke TK,Lo J,Lau PY

更新日期：2000-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study to develop a cultural adaptation of the Marathi-neck disability index (NDI) and to investigate its validity and reliability. OBJECTIVE:To conduct a study concerning the cultural adaptation of the NDI and investigate the validity and reliability of its Marathi version in patients wi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Joseph SD,Bellare B,Vernon H

更新日期：2015-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cylindrical cages and pedicle screw fixation (PSF) have been used for the setting of a lumbar interbody fusion. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of PSF-nut loosening on lumbar interbody fusion based on the elasto-plateau plasticity of bone characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The stress-strain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim Y,Kim TW

更新日期：2010-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective radiographical follow-up study of thoracolumbar deformity in 33 children with mucopolysaccharidosis 1 (Hurler syndrome). OBJECTIVE:To report the severity, natural history, risk factors for progression, and results of intervention for thoracolumbar kyphosis in children with Hurler syndrome....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yasin MN,Sacho R,Oxborrow NJ,Wraith JE,Williamson JB,Siddique I

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Feasibility analysis of percutaneous posterolateral thoracic microendoscopic discectomy in a human cadaver model. OBJECTIVE:To describe a new, minimally invasive, posterolateral approach to the thoracic spine for the treatment of disc herniations. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND:Thoracoscopic discectomy offers sur...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Isaacs RE,Podichetty VK,Sandhu FA,Santiago P,Spears JD,Aaronson O,Kelly K,Hrubes M,Fessler RG

更新日期：2005-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study by an independent observer of a consecutive series of 67 cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis presenting with a King II curve pattern. OBJECTIVES:To demonstrate the validity of a selective thoracic fusion as a treatment of King II curves with special attention to immediate postop...

journal_title：Spine

authors： McCance SE,Denis F,Lonstein JE,Winter RB

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Literature review. OBJECTIVE:To determine characteristics and trends in published spine research over a recent decade in a high impact, general orthopedic surgery journal. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recent trends in published spine research in a high-impact orthopedic surgery journal are unknown. Such kn...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hollenberg AM,Bernstein DN,Baldwin AL,Beltejar MJ,Rubery PT,Mesfin A

更新日期：2020-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A unique case of pseudo-aneurysm of a lumbar artery after injury of the thoracolumbar spine was presented. OBJECTIVE:To describe the exceptional occurrence of pseudo-aneurysm of a lumbar artery after flexion-distraction fracture of thoracolumbar junction and to discuss the mechanism of formation and the t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Domenicucci M,Ramieri A,Lenzi J,Fontana E,Martini S

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Basic fibroblast growth factor immunoreactivity was studied in disc herniation tissue. OBJECTIVES:The first objective was to analyze in which tissue components, if any, fibroblast growth factor is expressed in the disc herniation. The second objective was to compare such expression with that in fresh cada...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tolonen J,Grönblad M,Virri J,Seitsalo S,Rytömaa T,Karaharju E

更新日期：1995-02-01 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：:A meta-analysis was undertaken to determine the effects of surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis on pain and disability. Seventy-four journal articles met inclusion criteria and were independently reviewed by two readers. On average, 64% of patients treated surgically for lumbar spinal stenosis were reported to have good...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Turner JA,Ersek M,Herron L,Deyo R

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective assessment of coronal, sagittal, and axial correction using convex lumbar pedicle screw constructs compared with hook constructs in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To determine if pedicle screw constructs can improve coronal, sagittal, and axial correction without increased c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hamill CL,Lenke LG,Bridwell KH,Chapman MP,Blanke K,Baldus C

更新日期：1996-05-15 00:00:00