Prevalence and risk factors associated with low back pain among health care providers in a Kuwait hospital.

abstract：:Spinal cord evoked potentials were recorded from spinous processes of the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical levels of the spinal column of normal cats in response to direct stimulation of the sciatic nerve and subcutaneous stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve. The typical primary response was altered by changes in l...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Reger SI,Henry DT,Whitehill R,Wang GJ,Stamp WG

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the preoperative neurologic risk in a consecutive series of spinal deformity patients undergoing correction surgery at one institution. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:During spinal deformity correction surgery, neurologic monitoring tech...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kamerlink JR,Errico T,Xavier S,Patel A,Patel A,Cohen A,Reiger M,Dryer J,Feldman D,Lonner B,Beric A,Schwab F

更新日期：2010-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The human spinal column, devoid of musculature, is incapable of carrying normal physiologic loads. In an in vitro experiment, the effect of simulated intersegmental muscle forces on spinal instability was investigated. Intact and sequentially injured fresh lumbar functional spinal units were subjected to three-dimensi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Panjabi M,Abumi K,Duranceau J,Oxland T

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a prospective, randomized study comparing iliac crest bone graft to bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)/compression resistant matrix in instrumented posterolateral fusions for single-level lumbar degenerative disease. A higher recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP)-2 dose and a carrier s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dimar JR,Glassman SD,Burkus KJ,Carreon LY

更新日期：2006-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cadaveric laboratory study. OBJECTIVE:To compare the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of intraoperative cone beam-computed tomography with navigation (O-ARM) with traditional intraoperative fluoroscopy (C-ARM) for the placement of pedicle screws. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Radiation exposure remains a co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tabaraee E,Gibson AG,Karahalios DG,Potts EA,Mobasser JP,Burch S

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected multicenter series. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the sagittal profile of surgically treated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:With the increasing popularity of segmental pedicle screw spinal instrumentation, thoracic kyph...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Newton PO,Yaszay B,Upasani VV,Pawelek JB,Bastrom TP,Lenke LG,Lowe T,Crawford A,Betz R,Lonner B,Harms Study Group.

更新日期：2010-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:: This next issue of Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery examines six articles that seek to address pressing and relevant issues in contemporary spine surgery. These articles explore the safety and efficacy of tranexamic acid during lumbar surgery, the utility of post-operative MRI after spinal decompress...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fisher CG,Vaccaro AR,Patel AA,Whang PG,Thomas KC,Chi J,Mulpuri K,Prasad SK

更新日期：2020-06-15 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：STUDY DESIGN:The classification system was derived through a literature review and expert opinion of experienced spine surgeons. In addition, a multicenter reliability and validity study of the system was conducted on a collection of trauma cases. OBJECTIVES:To define a novel classification system for subaxial cervica...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vaccaro AR,Hulbert RJ,Patel AA,Fisher C,Dvorak M,Lehman RA Jr,Anderson P,Harrop J,Oner FC,Arnold P,Fehlings M,Hedlund R,Madrazo I,Rechtine G,Aarabi B,Shainline M,Spine Trauma Study Group.

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen variations of posterior instrumentation were tested experimentally, using models based on polyester imitation vertebrae, to determine the most effective method for stabilization of a section of the spine following fracture and, in particular, pathologic fracture. The most rigid construction was a well-fitting...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fidler MW

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report with a review of the literature. OBJECTIVES:Anterior cervical spine surgery (ACS) has received widespread acceptance, and as a result, a variety of complications have been reported. Several cases of esophageal complications, arising from the use of various implants and grafts, have been desc...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nourbakhsh A,Garges KJ

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A rabbit model was used to assess the efficacy of linezolid and vancomycin for the treatment of discitis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Nontreated controls were used for comparison. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a therapeutic difference betwe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Conaughty JM,Chen J,Martinez OV,Chiappetta G,Brookfield KF,Eismont FJ

更新日期：2006-10-15 00:00:00

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:A radiographic comparison of the mechanical efficacy of the Hartshill rectangle and that of the AO internal spinal skeletal fixation systems in the management of unstable burst fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. OBJECTIVES:To study the restoration and maintenance of normal spinal anatomy after op...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cresswell TR,Marshall PD,Smith RB

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Characterization of the analytic profile of proteoglycans in the intervertebral discs at L4-L5 of nondiabetic (n = 5) and diabetic (n = 5) age-matched subjects. The discs used were discarded material from operations. OBJECTIVES:To clarify the reason for the higher risk of disc prolapse in diabetic patient...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Robinson D,Mirovsky Y,Halperin N,Evron Z,Nevo Z

更新日期：1998-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study on the correlation between preoperative pulmonary function tests, preoperative pulmonary symptoms, and postoperative pulmonary complications. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of immediate postoperative pulmonary complications and their correlation to pulmonary function tests, preo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang JG,Wang W,Qiu GX,Wang YP,Weng XS,Xu HG

更新日期：2005-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The sheep model was used to investigate the development of disc degeneration after outer anular tearing. OBJECTIVES:The authors determined whether plate fixation promotes healing of peripheral anular tears and thereby minimizes disc degeneration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A limited outer anular tear (si...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Moore RJ,Latham JM,Vernon-Roberts B,Fraser RD

更新日期：1994-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterior stabilization with combined plate and bone fusion was performed after neural decompression on ten patients for spondylotic cervical myelopathy, and for radiculopathy or trauma in three patients. Medial corpectomy was performed at one to four levels. Iliac crest or fibular bone grafts were secured by plates an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Brown JA,Havel P,Ebraheim N,Greenblatt SH,Jackson WT

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The authors developed a rat-tail model to investigate the hypothesis that vertebral wedging during growth in progressive spinal deformities results from asymmetric loading in a "vicious cycle." OBJECTIVES:To document growth curves with axial compression or distraction applied to tail vertebrae to determin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stokes IA,Spence H,Aronsson DD,Kilmer N

更新日期：1996-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study assessed the value of using lateral radiographs in evaluating the optimal screw length in transarticular C1-C2 screw fixation. OBJECTIVES:To assess the reliability of the lateral radiograph in determining the optimal transarticular C1-C2 screw length. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Transarticular ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Xu R,Ebraheim NA,Misson JR,Yeasting RA

更新日期：1998-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographic analysis. OBJECTIVE:To retrospectively review a group of patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) to determine the relative risk of adjacent level disc degeneration after incorrect needle localization. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The needle puncture tec...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nassr A,Lee JY,Bashir RS,Rihn JA,Eck JC,Kang JD,Lim MR

更新日期：2009-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Anatomical study of L4 nerve branch, L5 nerve root, and bony stock in the sacroiliac region was performed in cadaveric specimens to provide anatomical references for anterior fixation of the sacroiliac joint. At 1 cm intervals along the sacro-iliac joint, the distance to the lateral border of the L4 nerve branch (to t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ebraheim NA,Padanilam TG,Waldrop JT,Yeasting RA

更新日期：1994-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to demonstrate an effective method of testing using the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16 PF) along with the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) to predict outcome criteria in a spinal pain clinic. Using an objective system of criteria for patient achievement, includi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lawlis GF,Mooney V,Selby DK,McCoy CE

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Posterolateral spinal fusion with allogeneic demineralized bone graft-hyaluronan putty in addition to autogenous iliac crest bone graft in a rabbit model. OBJECTIVES:To determine the potential efficacy of demineralized bone graft-hyaluronan putty as a bone graft enhancer. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Autog...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yee AJ,Bae HW,Friess D,Robbin M,Johnstone B,Yoo JU

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A review of 60 surgical cases for correction of scoliosis, during which neuromotor evoked potentials and somatosensory evoked potentials were monitored. OBJECTIVES:To determine the validity and reliability of intraoperative neuromotor evoked potential monitoring in cases of scoliosis, where damage to the ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lubitz SE,Keith RW,Crawford AH

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed CT Myelography (CTM) demonstrated intramedullary cavities in 18 patients, most of which appeared on the 6-hour scan. The attenuation values of the normal spinal cord increased progressively with time, and recorded a peak at 6 hours. The CT numbers of the gray matter of metrizamide were significantly high, as c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ikata T,Masaki K,Kashiwaguchi S

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Thirty-five fresh frozen cervical spine specimens underwent vertebral artery cannulization and angiography to determine the static influence of the four stages of subaxial flexion-distraction injuries as described by Allen et al on vertebral artery patency. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the degree of vertebral v...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sim E,Vaccaro AR,Berzlanovich A,Pienaar S

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE:To perform in vitro biomechanical testing on a lumbar spine using a 6-degree-of-freedom machine. To compare the range of motion (ROM), intradiscal pressure, and facet force of different 3-level dynamic stabilization constructs with traditional rigid constructs. T...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee JK,Gomez J,Michelsen C,Kim Y,Moldavsky M,Chinthakunta SR,Khalil S

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A combined in vitro and finite-element analysis was completed to assess the biomechanical effect of a new interspinous implant on the lumbar spine. OBJECTIVE:The aim was to investigate the effect of an interspinous implant on the biomechanical behavior of a vertebral segment. METHODS:An in vitro study on...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lafage V,Gangnet N,Sénégas J,Lavaste F,Skalli W

更新日期：2007-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A preliminary study of magnetic resonance features of the interspinous ligament in degenerative lumbar spine. OBJECTIVES:To classify the magnetic resonance imaging features of the interspinous ligaments in relation to the patient's age, disc degeneration, and radiographic instability. Magnetic resonance i...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fujiwara A,Tamai K,An HS,Shimizu K,Yoshida H,Saotome K

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00