Quantitative dynamic measures of physical exposure predict low back functional impairment.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A study of the histologic changes of the intervertebral discs (IVDs) in biglycan (Bgn)-deficient mice. OBJECTIVE:In this study, we investigate whether the absence of Bgn accelerates the degenerative process in mouse intervertebral disc (IVD). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Proteoglycans and collagen fibrils ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Furukawa T,Ito K,Nuka S,Hashimoto J,Takei H,Takahara M,Ogino T,Young MF,Shinomura T

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Hereditary and mechanical factors are considered to be the principal etiologic factors of Scheuermann's disease. OBJECTIVES:The authors report identical twins presenting similar lesions of localized lumbar osteochondrosis, which were worse in the one twin that practiced strenuous sports acti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Linthoudt D,Revel M

更新日期：1994-04-15 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:A prospective longitudinal study with 1-year follow-up. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Little is known about the consequences of having back pain and the patterns underlying the decisions to use medical care. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to describe care utilization for low back pain (LBP) and to inve...

journal_title：Spine

authors： IJzelenberg W,Burdorf A

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A biomechanical study using multidirectional flexibility testing in a human cadaveric cervical spine model of a flexion-distraction injury. OBJECTIVES:To compare the immediate postoperative stabilizing effect of dynamic and rigid anterior cervical plates and to assess the confounding effects of bone miner...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dvorak MF,Pitzen T,Zhu Q,Gordon JD,Fisher CG,Oxland TR

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Modified Delphi technique. OBJECTIVE:To develop guidelines for the clinical management of scoliosis in Rett syndrome through evidence review and consensus expert panel opinion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Rett syndrome is a rare disorder and clinical expertise is thus with small case series. Scoliosis is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Downs J,Bergman A,Carter P,Anderson A,Palmer GM,Roye D,van Bosse H,Bebbington A,Larsson EL,Smith BG,Baikie G,Fyfe S,Leonard H

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study comparing normal subjects and patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with sciatica. OBJECTIVE:To simultaneously measure the isokinetic muscle strength of the trunk, knees, and ankles in both groups. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Coordination between the trunk and lower extremity ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chen LC,Kuo CW,Hsu HH,Chang ST,Ni SM,Ho CW

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We compared anterior and posterior surgery for cervical myelopathy resulting from ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. Surgical techniques, based on shape and distribution of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, were divided into four technical phases. OBJECTIVES:Long-term ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Goto S,Kita T

更新日期：1995-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database analysis. OBJECTIVE:A population-based database was analyzed to identify the incidence, risk factors, and mortality associated with thromboembolic events after lumbar spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are potential comp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fineberg SJ,Oglesby M,Patel AA,Pelton MA,Singh K

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study possible neurologic complications, five lambs were operated on by sublaminar wiring at the thoracolumbar spine. Monitoring of the central motor pathway was carried out by percutaneous electrostimulation. A comparative anatomic study was designed to compare the magnitude of the spinal canal and the area occupi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pampliega T,Beguiristain JL,Artieda J

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vibrational effects have been found to be associated with increased frequency of low-back pain in various industries, and because of this the study herein reported was conducted to assess the physiologic response of the spinal system to sinusoidal vibrations. A device replicating industrial vibration was constructed a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilder DG,Woodworth BB,Frymoyer JW,Pope MH

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental measurement of bovine caudal annulus fibrosus (AF) biaxial stress-strain states for unloaded motion segments and those loaded in flexion combined with axial compression. OBJECTIVE:To measure AF biaxial stress-strain states for motion segments free of external loads and those loaded in flexion...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hollingsworth NT,Wagner DR

更新日期：2012-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen upper cervical spine specimens were dissected to examine the macroscopic and functional anatomy of alar ligaments. They are on both sides, symmetrically placed, approximately 10-13 mm long and elliptical in cross-section 3 X 6 mm in diameter. The fiber orientation is dependent on the height of dens axis, most...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dvorak J,Panjabi MM

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility, safety, and accuracy of a new robotic system for performing posterior C1-2 transarticular screw fixation for atlantoaxial instability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:C1-2 transarticular fixation is a reliable procedure. However, the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tian W

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective and consecutive study of surgical results obtained during serial follow-up investigations in patients who underwent surgery for central lumbar spinal stenosis. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the result after surgical decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis, at regular intervals after surgery, and t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jönsson B,Annertz M,Sjöberg C,Strömqvist B

更新日期：1997-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We demonstrated the differentiation of notochordal cells by direct observation using a live automated cell imaging system. We also hypothesized that notochordal cells have characteristics of chondrocyte-like cells. OBJECTIVE:To determine characteristics of notochordal cells by matrix protein expression an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim JH,Deasy BM,Seo HY,Studer RK,Vo NV,Georgescu HI,Sowa GA,Kang JD

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A 12-year prospective study of pre-existing and de novo degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) among community-based female volunteers. OBJECTIVE:To investigate serial entire spine radiographs of healthy female volunteers and to clarify radiographical characteristics and predictors of pre-existing and de nov...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jimbo S,Kobayashi T,Aono K,Atsuta Y,Matsuno T

更新日期：2012-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:Compare outcomes of different treatment methods for intraspinal synovial cysts. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intraspinal synovial cysts are cited as an increasing cause of back pain and radiculopathy. To date, few studies have compared outcomes of differing treatment methods ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Xu R,McGirt MJ,Parker SL,Bydon M,Olivi A,Wolinsky JP,Witham TF,Gokaslan ZL,Bydon A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Clinical, neuroradiologic, and neurophysiologic description of 21 patients with compressive cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CCSM). OBJECTIVE:To describe the utility of cutaneous silent periods (CSPs) for functional evaluation of mild CCSM. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Electroneurography, electromyography,...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stetkarova I,Kofler M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Basic scientific investigation using radiologic, histochemical, and microscopic dissection techniques. OBJECTIVE:To document the process of mechanically induced disc herniation from repetitive loading exposure. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Current knowledge of the mechanism of disc herniation is limited to...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tampier C,Drake JD,Callaghan JP,McGill SM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Study of the diagnostic accuracy and interexaminer reliability of scoliosis diagnostic tests. OBJECTIVES:To estimate the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of the Scoliometer (National Scoliosis Foundation, Watertown, MA) and Adam's forward bend test in diagnosing scoliosis, and to determine t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Côté P,Kreitz BG,Cassidy JD,Dzus AK,Martel J

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report and literature review of the five previous case reports. OBJECTIVES:To outline the features of Torulopsis glabrata spinal osteomyelitis, including its risk factors, diagnosis, and recommended treatments. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fungal infections in general and Torulopsis glabrata in part...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Curran MP,Lenke LG

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, retrospective, consecutive case series. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to identify demographic and radiographical characteristics that influence the decision to perform revision surgery among patients with proximal junctional failure (PJF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Revision rates after PJF rema...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart R,McCarthy I,Oʼbrien M,Bess S,Line B,Adjei OB,Burton D,Gupta M,Ames C,Deviren V,Kebaish K,Shaffrey C,Wood K,Hostin R,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Almost 20% of joint replacement implants fail at 15 to 20 years. Reports suggest that systemic effects of metal-on-metal implants and local effects of total joint arthroplasty implants contributing to implant failure are immune system based. Sometimes implant wear debris can cause implant failure resulting from bone f...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hallab NJ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of medical records. OBJECTIVE:To describe pre- and postoperative ambulatory status and lower limb motor power, and compare characteristics of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) who were ambulatory at 48 hours postoperatively with those of patients with MSCC who we...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Park JH,Jeon SR

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Load sharing in stabilized spinal segments was evaluated using sequential injury and stabilization with a posterior instrumentation system under an in vitro flexibility protocol. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the partitioning of applied loads between anatomic and implanted structures of lumbar functional spinal un...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cripton PA,Jain GM,Wittenberg RH,Nolte LP

更新日期：2000-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case-control study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to understand the role of magnetization transfer ratio (MTR) in identifying patients with clinically significant myelopathy and disability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:MTR is a quantitative measure that correlates with myelin loss and neural tissue...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cloney MB,Smith ZA,Weber KA 2nd,Parrish TB

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from dogs with intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) were analyzed using a specific antibody against cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP). Immunolocalization and genetic expression of COMP were also examined in the spinal cords of mouse, rat, and dog. OBJECTIVE:To investiga...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tokunaga S,Yamanokuchi K,Yabuki A,Fujiki M,Misumi K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report describing chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) with initial presentation limited to spine, successfully treated by anti-TNF-alpha therapy after failure of conventional treatment methods. OBJECTIVE:To describe an unusual manifestation and treatment of a rare disease. SUMMARY OF...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marangoni RG,Halpern AS

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro study with bovine intervertebral disc (IVD) cells and an in vivo study with a rabbit disc degeneration model on the extracellular matrix metabolism by a biglycan-derived peptide (Peniel 2000; P2K). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanism for P2K-induced increases in extracellular matrix and in ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kwon YJ,Lee JW,Moon EJ,Chung YG,Kim OS,Kim HJ

更新日期：2013-01-15 00:00:00