Biomechanical effects of laminoplasty versus laminectomy: stenosis and stability.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective clinical series. OBJECTIVE:To compare perioperative parameters, clinical outcomes, radiographic parameters, and complication rates of three reconstructive techniques after the anterior decompression of four-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:At present, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li Z,Wang H,Tang J,Ren D,Li L,Hou S,Zhang H,Hou T

更新日期：2017-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal muscular atrophy patients present with weakness, greater in the proximal muscles, leading to scoliosis and limited upper extremity function. The purpose of this study is to identify unique aspects of these patients and to understand how spinal fusion affects their function. Forty patients underwent Harrington o...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Furumasu J,Swank SM,Brown JC,Gilgoff I,Warath S,Zeller J

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To determine the effect of cage/spacer stiffness on the stresses in the bone graft and cage subsidence. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of cage stiffness on the biomechanics of the fused segment in the lumbar region using finite element analysis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There are a wide variety of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vadapalli S,Sairyo K,Goel VK,Robon M,Biyani A,Khandha A,Ebraheim NA

更新日期：2006-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The Dallas Pain Questionnaire (DPQ) was developed to assess the amount of chronic spinal pain that affects four aspects (daily and work-leisure activities, anxiety-depression, and social interest) of the patients' lives. Results of the DPQ's statistical properties suggest that the DPQ is an externally reliable instrum...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lawlis GF,Cuencas R,Selby D,McCoy CE

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decisions about when to operate should be based on more than just an arbitrary Cobb measurement. The patient's skeletal maturity, balance, and other parameters of curve size also should be considered. Although it is desirable to fuse as few segments as possible, there is no benefit to fusing short if the top and botto...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bridwell KH

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of a patient who survived a traumatic disassociation of both atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial joints. OBJECTIVE.: To describe a rare case of concurrent atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial dislocation with a review of the related literature regarding occipitocervical dislocation. SUMMARY OF ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kleweno CP,Zampini JM,White AP,Kasper EM,McGuire KJ

更新日期：2008-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The activity of the erector spinae muscles and the changes in lumbar curvature were measured in 11 subjects in a range of commonly adopted postures to see if there were any consistent trends. Surface electrodes were used to measure back muscle activity and lumbar curvature was measured using electronic inclinometers. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dolan P,Adams MA,Hutton WC

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A subgroup analysis of a prospective, randomized controlled trial was performed. OBJECTIVE:To describe the cost effectiveness of periradicular infiltration with steroid in subgroups of patients with sciatica. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A recent trial on periradicular infiltration indicated that a methylp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Karppinen J,Ohinmaa A,Malmivaara A,Kurunlahti M,Kyllönen E,Pienimäki T,Nieminen P,Tervonen O,Vanharanta H

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective single-center study. OBJECTIVE:This study sought to clarify the risk factors and to evaluate the surgical outcome in patients with rapidly progressive cervical spondylotic myelopathy (rp-CSM). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:CSM is a degenerative spine disease presenting a slow development of ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takasawa E,Sorimachi Y,Iizuka Y,Tsunoda D,Mieda T,Iizuka H,Chikuda H

更新日期：2019-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVES:To report 2 unusual cases of Pseudomonas aeruginosa epidural abscesses and cervical osteomyelitis after routine dental extractions and to review relevant literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a rare cause of cervical osteomyelitis in patients after denta...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Walters HL,Measley R

更新日期：2008-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Preoperative somatosensory-evoked potentials (SEPs) were retrospectively analyzed and classified, and compared with surgical outcome. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the value of the preoperative SEP waveform in predicting the clinical outcome after surgical management of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). SUM...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hu Y,Ding Y,Ruan D,Wong YW,Cheung KM,Luk KD

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) as the primary graft material for the surgical treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The clinical and radiographic results using allograft, autograft, and v...

journal_title：Spine

authors： O'Shaughnessy BA,Kuklo TR,Ondra SL

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro study to determine the intradiscal pressure changes during flexion in levels above a simulated fusion was performed. OBJECTIVES:To determine if intradiscal pressure increases more during flexion in discs above an instrumented spinal segment compared to an uninstrumented segment. SUMMARY OF BA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Weinhoffer SL,Guyer RD,Herbert M,Griffith SL

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro study to determine occupational radiation exposure during lumbar fluoroscopy. OBJECTIVES:To assess radiation exposure to the spine surgeon during fluoroscopically assisted thoracolumbar pedicle screw placement. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Occupational radiation exposure during a variety of fluoro...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rampersaud YR,Foley KT,Shen AC,Williams S,Solomito M

更新日期：2000-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro assessment of the effects of platelet-rich plasma on the extracellular matrix metabolism of porcine intervertebral disc cells. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether platelet-rich plasma is effective in stimulating cell proliferation and extracellular matrix metabolism by porcine disc cells cultured in ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Akeda K,An HS,Pichika R,Attawia M,Thonar EJ,Lenz ME,Uchida A,Masuda K

更新日期：2006-04-20 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：:The biomechanical definition of spinal segmental instability has not been clarified sufficiently, because of the great personal and level differences in intervertebral disc deformation. This article proposes a new method of judging spinal segmental instability regardless of these differences, using lateral functional ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ito M,Tadano S,Kaneda K

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

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: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: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:A matched-pairs animal study. OBJECTIVE:To confirm the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a means of evaluating edema and fat degeneration of the multifidus muscle by comparing measurements made using MRI with those made using histological examination. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:MRI is consi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhi-Jun H,Wen-Bin X,Shuai C,Zhi-Jie Z,Feng-Dong Z,Xiao-Jing Y,Ji-Ying W,Li-Li H,Feng J,Guo-Xiang F,Dan-Ju W,Shun-Wu F,Xiang-Qian F

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized controlled trial with stratified block design. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate a treatment program focusing on whether specific stabilizing exercises for patients with pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy reduce pain, improve functional status, and improve quality of life. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA. : ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stuge B,Laerum E,Kirkesola G,Vøllestad N

更新日期：2004-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prognostic study-case controlled. OBJECTIVE:Describe the rate of neurologic complications in adult spinal deformity surgery and describe the effect of these complications on clinical outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The incidence of neurologic complications and the risk factors for neurologic complic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim HJ,Iyer S,Zebala LP,Kelly MP,Sciubba D,Protopsaltis TS,Gupta M,Neuman BJ,Mundis GM,Ames CP,Smith JS,Hart R,Burton D,Klineberg EO,International Spine Study Group (ISSG).

更新日期：2017-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Quasi-experimental, nonrandomized, nonequivalent, parallel group-controlled study involving before and after telephone surveys of the general population. OBJECTIVE:To measure the magnitude of any sustained change in population beliefs about back pain 3 years after cessation of a population-based intervent...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Buchbinder R,Jolley D

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter clinical trial. OBJECTIVE:To compare outcomes of cervical disc arthroplasty with those of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) in a Chinese population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cervical disc arthroplasty has been found to be superior to ACDF...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang X,Zhang X,Chen C,Zhang Y,Wang Z,Wang B,Yan W,Li M,Yuan W,Wang Y

更新日期：2012-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Details of ten new cases of spondylothoracic dysplasia (the Jarcho-Levin syndrome) are presented. During follow-up, lasting between 8 and 21 years, two children in this group died. Our observations did not confirm Heilbronner's theory concerning the existence of two distinctive types of this syndrome: Type 1 or fatal,...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Herold HZ,Edlitz M,Baruchin A

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to detect risk factors for Adding-on after posterior correction surgery in patients with Lenke 1 or 2 AIS, and to explore whether Adding-on Index could be used to predict Adding-on effectively. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Adding-on phenomenon is a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yang C,Li Y,Yang M,Zhao Y,Zhu X,Li M,Liu G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the difference in postoperative sagittal alignment when single level cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy is treated with an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using a structural graft and plate, a stand-alone ACDF, or a total disc arthroplasty (TDR). ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Katsuura Y,York PJ,Goto R,Yang J,Vaishnav AS,McAnany S,Albert T,Iyer S,Gang CH,Qureshi SA

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A nerve root impingement within a stenotic neuroforamen is a common sequela of cervical degenerative arthritis and herniated nucleus pulposus. Understanding of the effects of cervical position on foraminal size is important in the assessment of pathology and injury, for selection of a provocative maneuver to elicit sy...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoo JU,Zou D,Edwards WT,Bayley J,Yuan HA

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a cadaver study assessing the accuracy of cervical pedicle screw placement. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the accuracy of the funnel technique of screw placement. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although excellent results have been reported in clinical studies, with no major neurovascular injuries, several c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Karaikovic EE,Yingsakmongkol W,Gaines RW Jr

更新日期：2001-11-15 00:00:00