Facet asymmetry in normal vertebral growth: characterization and etiologic theory of scoliosis.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Bone mineral density of individuals with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and that of normal people was determined by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether bone mineral density in the people with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament is higher t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mamada T,Nakamura K,Hoshino Y,Saita K,Kurokawa T

更新日期：1997-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This case report shows primary natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma originating in the spine as the first case of successful treatment with autologous stem cell transplantation, along with case presentation and literature review. OBJECTIVE:For the proper treatment of this spinal tumor, the pathologic confi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim KT,Kim YB,Kim HJ,Cha YJ,Lee SJ,Park E

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, multicenter cohort analysis. OBJECTIVE:Assess children and guardian's comprehension of surgical consent for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery and factors associated with their comprehension. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Informed consent is essential to the ethical practice of surge...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Theologis AA,Anaya A,Sabatini C,Sucato DJ,Parent S,Erickson M,Diab M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, nonblinded, multicenter study of outcomes in patients undergoing single-level anterior lumbar discectomy and interbody fusion with InFUSE Bone Graft. OBJECTIVE:To determine the safety and effectiveness of InFUSE Bone Graft applied to an absorbable collagen sponge in anterior lumbar interbod...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Burkus JK,Transfeldt EE,Kitchel SH,Watkins RG,Balderston RA

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographical analysis of cervical and thoracolumbar sagittal alignment in young adults with idiopathic scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To analyze cervical alignment types, the relationship between cervical and thoracolumbar alignment and the effect of posterior instrumentation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Charles YP,Sfeir G,Matter-Parrat V,Sauleau EA,Steib JP

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE:To report the effect of repeated growing rod (GR) lengthenings on the sagittal and pelvic profile in patients with early-onset scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Posterior distraction-based GRs have gained popularity as a technique for the surgical management of ea...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shah SA,Karatas AF,Dhawale AA,Dede O,Mundis GM Jr,Holmes L Jr,Yorgova P,Neiss G,Johnston CE,Emans JB,Thompson GH,Pawelek JB,Akbarnia BA,Growing Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2014-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A matched cohort analysis of long adult deformity fusions according to distal fusion level (L5 vs. S1). OBJECTIVE.: To compare the results of long adult deformity fusions to either L5 or the sacrum in the presence of a "healthy" 5-1 disc using a matched cohort analysis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:For adul...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Edwards CC 2nd,Bridwell KH,Patel A,Rinella AS,Berra A,Lenke LG

更新日期：2004-09-15 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：:A study has been made of the mechanism of action of intradiscal injections of preparations of chymopapain in the treatment of sciatica. Such preparations were found to contain at least four distinct proteins, but enzymatically active chymopapain was the component mainly responsible for releasing glycosaminoglycan from...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Buttle DJ,Abrahamson M,Barrett AJ

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective cohort study using the National Inpatient Sample database. OBJECTIVE:The objective is to report mortality and complications after lumbar laminectomy in the elderly. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:As the population continues to age in the United States, it is important to consider the ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li G,Patil CG,Lad SP,Ho C,Tian W,Boakye M

更新日期：2008-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Controlled laboratory and cross-sectional study designs. OBJECTIVE:To determine psoas major (PM) muscle architectural properties, in vivo sarcomere-length operating range, and passive mechanical properties. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:PM is an important hip flexor but its role in lumbar spine function is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Regev GJ,Kim CW,Tomiya A,Lee YP,Ghofrani H,Garfin SR,Lieber RL,Ward SR

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report describing thoracic intervertebral disc degeneration and spondylolisthesis associated with a Schmorl node in a young athlete, which was successfully treated by anterior interbody fusion (AIF). OBJECTIVE:To describe a rare pathologic condition with a clinical outcome of a surgical interventio...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fukuta S,Miyamoto K,Iwata A,Hosoe H,Iwata H,Shirahashi K,Shimizu K

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the field of spinal fixation devices, there is a profusion of new instrumentations. Often, the biomechanical evaluation is done in a nonstandardized manner, which makes it difficult to compare the results of one researcher with those of another, for the same device or for different devices. There is a need for a co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Panjabi MM

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental study using an in vitro model of compressive injury to isolated adult rat dorsal column axons. OBJECTIVES:To examine the role of extracellular Na+ (Na+e) in mediating secondary injury to spinal cord axons after compressive trauma. The mechanisms of intracellular sodium entry were examined usi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fehlings MG,Agrawal S

更新日期：1995-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar disc herniation is a common condition with a favorable prognosis in the majority of circumstances. This article reviews the published scientific evidence regarding the impact of nonoperative care on this condition. The published studies are critiqued and evaluated on their relative strengths and weaknesses. The...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Saal JA

更新日期：1996-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro biomechanical study evaluating the effect of fusion levels on simulated S1 screws on calf spines. OBJECTIVE:To measure the stresses of simulated S1 screws as a function of increasing fusion levels in long-fusion construct. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Extension of long fusion to sacrum remains a d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chaudhari R,Zheng X,Wu C,Mehbod AA,Transfeldt EE,Winter RB

更新日期：2011-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Analysis of clinical database material collected prospectively. OBJECTIVE:Examination of the association between lateralization of scoliotic curves and the existence of underlying disease. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:It has been suggested that left thoracic scoliosis configurations are intrinsically patho...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Goldberg CJ,Moore DP,Fogarty EE,Dowling FE

更新日期：1999-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cerebral activation by lumbar mechanical stimulus was investigated by functional magnetic resonance imaging in healthy subjects and patients with chronic low back pain (LBP). OBJECTIVES:To characterize the cerebral substrates of LBP, and to explore a possible pathologic pattern of cerebral activation in c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kobayashi Y,Kurata J,Sekiguchi M,Kokubun M,Akaishizawa T,Chiba Y,Konno S,Kikuchi S

更新日期：2009-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Critical appraisal of the literature. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to assess if results of back pain trials are statistically significant and clinically important. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There seems to be a discrepancy between conclusions reported by authors and actual results of random...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Tulder M,Malmivaara A,Hayden J,Koes B

更新日期：2007-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to analyze the nature and cause of spinal disabilities among military and civil aircrew in India. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Studies suggest that military aircrew may be more prone than nonaviators to develop spinal disabilities. An in-depth analysis of such disabilities can ena...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Taneja N

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) in patients with nonspecific low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:KT is widely used in patients with low back pain. METHODS:We conducted searches on PubMed, EMBASE, PEDro, SciELO, and LILACS up to February 26, 2018. We i...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Luz Júnior MAD,Almeida MO,Santos RS,Civile VT,Costa LOP

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vivo, canine lumbar spine intervertebral motion was measured before and after instrumentation of caudal segments. The three-dimensional kinematics of the intervertebral joint were described using helical axes and Fourier series. OBJECTIVE:The in vivo three-dimensional kinematics of the intervertebral j...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schendel MJ,Dekutoski MB,Ogilvie JW,Olsewski JM,Wallace LJ

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1990 the authors modified the Robinson anterior cervical interbody fusion technique by burring the endplates to expose subchondral bone. The authors compared 31 patients having the standard technique and 29 patients having the modified technique to evaluate 1) setting of the bone graft, 2) kyphotic angulation, 3) p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Emery SE,Bolesta MJ,Banks MA,Jones PK

更新日期：1994-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic literature review. OBJECTIVE:To categorize published evidence systematically for lumbar fusion for chronic low back pain (LBP) in order to provide an updated and comprehensive analysis of the clinical outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Despite a large number of publications of outcomes of sp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Phillips FM,Slosar PJ,Youssef JA,Andersson G,Papatheofanis F

更新日期：2013-04-01 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:Retrospective radiographic and chart review. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) range of motion (ROM) and clinical outcome at 8.6-year follow-up. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There are no studies on the relationship between TDR motion and clinical outcomes. M...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Huang RC,Girardi FP,Cammisa FP Jr,Lim MR,Tropiano P,Marnay T

更新日期：2005-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective longitudinal cohort. OBJECTIVE:We investigated opioid prescribing patterns amongst adults in the United States diagnosed with low back or lower extremity pain (LBP/LEP) who underwent spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Opioid-based treatment of LBP/LEP and postsurgical pain has separa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fatemi P,Zhang Y,Ho A,Lama R,Jin M,Veeravagu A,Desai A,Ratliff JK

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Evaluation of results a longer than 10-year follow-up of patients with upper cervical lesions due to rheumatoid arthritis who underwent occipitocervical fusion. OBJECTIVE:To determine the final outcome of patients with upper cervical lesions due to rheumatoid arthritis treated by occipitocervical fusion. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Matsunaga S,Ijiri K,Koga H

更新日期：2000-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case study. OBJECTIVE:To present three complicated cases of giant cell tumor of the spine treated with sodium ibandronate. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal giant cell tumors are a rare clinical entity with a high recurrence rate after operation. Furthermore, complete resection of such lesions remains a ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang W,Zhang Y,Li P,Rhodesm SD,Wang Y,Xue X,Dong Y,Ding W,Shen Y,Zhang B

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A portion of the cervical facet joint must be resected to expose and decompress cervical nerve roots from a posterior approach. When posterior fusion is performed, it is common to remove the facet capsule only for the joints being fused. This study was performed to examine the effect of resection of the facet capsule ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zdeblick TA,Abitbol JJ,Kunz DN,McCabe RP,Garfin S

更新日期：1993-10-15 00:00:00