Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis primarily affecting the spine treated with anti-TNF therapy.

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:Cross-seccional analysis. OBJECTIVE:To define the clinical usefulness of vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) in detecting cervical medullar involvement related to human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Felipe L,Gonçalves DU,Santos MA,Proietti FA,Ribas JG,Carneiro-Proietti AB,Lambertucci JR

更新日期：2008-05-15 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

abstract：:An analysis of 300 randomly drawn orthopaedic spine articles, published between 1970 and 1990, was performed to assess the quality of biostatistical testing and research design reported in the literature. Of the 300 articles, 269 dealt with topics of an experimental nature, while 31 documented descriptive studies. Sta...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vrbos LA,Lorenz MA,Peabody EH,McGregor M

更新日期：1993-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective morphometric population study. OBJECTIVE:To characterize pedicle and spinal canal morphology of the achondroplastic lower thoracic and lumbar vertebrae and to suggest dimensions for improving pedicle screw selection and placement. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although morphometric population ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Srikumaran U,Woodard EJ,Leet AI,Rigamonti D,Sponseller PD,Ain MC

更新日期：2007-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Knowledge of the normal movements of whole lumbar spine and lumbosacral joint is important for evaluating clinical pathologic conditions that may potentially produce unstable situations in these regions. At present there are few studies that report systemic three-dimensional movement analysis of these regions. The pur...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yamamoto I,Panjabi MM,Crisco T,Oxland T

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A biomechanical calf cadaver study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the intradiscal pressure gradient of bridged healthy intervertebral segments in correlation with intraoperative distraction force. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Bisegmental dorsal stabilization and anatomic reduction is...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Spiegl U,Pätzold R,Glasmacher S,Stephan D,Josten C,Bühren V,Gonschorek O,Augat P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, 2-factor design. The first factor was the group with 2 levels, spine surgery and control. The second factor was timing with 3 levels, baseline, 1-week follow-up, and 6-week follow-up. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to assess changes in caloric requirements and the body's nutritional...

journal_title：Spine

authors： McMulkin ML,Ferguson RL

更新日期：2004-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Monitoring of electrophysiologic function during intrapedicular fixation of the lumbosacral spine can be useful because this fixation technique has been associated with a significant number of postoperative radicular complications. Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) traditionally have been used to monitor neurolog...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Toleikis JR,Carlvin AO,Shapiro DE,Schafer MF

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Survey. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to objectify the burden of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) to better advocate for scoliosis care in the future. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:AIS is a common spinal deformity that can affect individuals on many levels. Patients with big curves usually seek m...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aldebeyan S,Sinno H,Makhdom A,Ouellet JA,Saran N

更新日期：2017-01-15 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：:The thoracolumbar fascia was studied by dissection in ten adult human cadavers. The posterior layer of this fascia was found to consist of two laminae. The superficial lamina is formed by the aponeurosis of latissimus dorsi. The deep lamina consists of bands of fibers passing caudolaterally from the midline. Both lami...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bogduk N,Macintosh JE

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Rabbit knee articular chondrocytes overexpressing human growth factors were injected into cultured intervertebral disc explants. Survival of the injected cells and accumulation of extracellular matrix were assessed. OBJECTIVE:To define the utility of cell-based gene delivery approach for repair of the int...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang Y,Phillips FM,Thonar EJ,Oegema T,An HS,Roman-Blas JA,He TC,Anderson DG

更新日期：2008-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and literature review. OBJECTIVE:To describe a unique case of recurrent cerebral embolisms with "bilateral" atlantoaxial rotational vertebral artery occlusion (RVAO), and review the literature on this rare entity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The few reports of bilateral bow hunter's stroke (BH...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takeshima Y,Nishimura F,Park YS,Nakase H

更新日期：2014-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A new type of impactor was developed to decompress the anterior aspect of the vertebral body. These instruments are particularly useful for cases of burst fracture. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mimatsu K,Katoh F,Kawakami N

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographic and clinical review. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of iliac screws as a method of pelvic fixation in neuromuscular spinal deformity correction using the Galveston rod technique as a comparison group. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Sacropelvic fixation in patients wi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Peelle MW,Lenke LG,Bridwell KH,Sides B

更新日期：2006-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In nine patients who underwent anterior cervical fusions for cervical spondylosis, preoperative cervical spine films were compared with radiographs taken seven to 15 years after fusion. Eight of the nine patients were found to have radiographic evidence of increased degenerative diseases located primarily below the le...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hunter LY,Braunstein EM,Bailey RW

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To report results at a minimum 5 years after pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed sagittal imbalance. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:No one has reported results of pedicle subtraction osteotomies with a 5- to 8-year follow-up. METHOD:Thirty-five consecutive patients with sa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim YJ,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Cheh G,Baldus C

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report is described. OBJECTIVE:To describe the very rare complication of destroyed lung syndrome after scoliosis correction. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The destroyed lung syndrome has, to our knowledge, never been associated with scoliosis in the literature. Bronchial kinking and compression by th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Ooij A,van Belle A,Timmer R,van Rhijn L

更新日期：2002-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a review of criteria-based meta-analyses. OBJECTIVES:To assess the methodological quality of published randomized clinical trials on the efficacy of commonly used interventions in low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:During the last several decades, the number of published randomized clinic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Koes BW,Bouter LM,van der Heijden GJ

更新日期：1995-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Double level compression of nerve roots has been known to exist for a long time, but only in recent years the clinical significance of such conditions has been discussed. In the current study, nerve root function in double level compression was analyzed by measurements of tail muscle electromyogram, after stimulations...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Matsui H,Olmarker K,Cornefjord M,Takahashi K,Rydevik B

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:To provide a more accurate estimate of the rate of acute spinous process fractures associated with IPS surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Biomechanical cadaveric studies have suggested adequate spinous process strength to support placement of interspinous proce...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim DH,Tantorski M,Shaw J,Martha J,Li L,Shanti N,Rencu T,Parazin S,Kwon B

更新日期：2011-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database analysis. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate outcomes of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients after cervical spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Highly active antiretroviral medications have qualitatively altered the natural history of HIV, thus increasing the number of HI...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lovy AJ,Guzman JZ,Skovrlj B,Cho SK,Hecht AC,Qureshi SA

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An immunohistochemical examination of the presence of inflammatory cells in routinely processed resection specimens of the lumbar disc, and a comparison of the histologic results with clinical data collected prospectively before and after surgery. OBJECTIVES:To assess the influence of inflammatory reactio...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Woertgen C,Rothoerl RD,Brawanski A

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of a prospective, multicenter cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To estimate the added effect of surgical fusion as compared to decompression surgery alone in symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis patients with spondylolisthesis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The optimal surgical management of lumb...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ulrich NH,Burgstaller JM,Pichierri G,Wertli MM,Farshad M,Porchet F,Steurer J,Held U,LSOS Study Group.

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of fusion failure after anterior screw fixation of type II and rostral shallow type III fractures and to identify related risk factors. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although several studies have reported fusion rates after anterior odontoid screw fix...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cho DC,Sung JK

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This report describes a young patient with a rapidly progressive kyphosis caused by collapse of a severely osteoporotic thoracolumbar spine, which led to impairment of cardiopulmonary function. OBJECTIVES:To highlight the treatment strategy, difficulty of diagnosis, operative stabilization, and outcome. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Noorda RJ,Wuisman PI,Fidler MW,Lips PT,Winters HA

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Analytical cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To assess the association of "nonorganic somatic components" together with physical and other psychosocial factors on functional capacity evaluation (FCE) in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) undergoing fitness-for-work evaluation. SUMMARY...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Oesch P,Meyer K,Jansen B,Mowinckel P,Bachmann S,Hagen KB

更新日期：2012-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To identify facet tropism as one of the possible risk factors leading to vertebral rotatory subluxation (VRS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:VRS has been considered as one of the prognostic factors for degenerative scoliosis. Although several risk factors of VRS, including...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bao H,Zhu F,Liu Z,Bentley M,Mao S,Zhu Z,Ding Y,Qiu Y

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental animal study. OBJECTIVE:To study if antitumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) antibody, which is administered at different times, reduces the pain behavior induced by application of nucleus pulposus (NP) to the nerve root. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Treatment with TNF-alpha inhibitor re...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sasaki N,Kikuchi S,Konno S,Sekiguchi M,Watanabe K

更新日期：2007-02-15 00:00:00