Effects of traction on structural properties of degenerated disc using an in vivo rat-tail model.

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：STUDY DESIGN:Clinical case report of bilateral stress fractures of the pedicle in a female athlete presenting with back pain. OBJECTIVES:To report this unusual case and surgical treatment and to review the relevant literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Low back pain is a frequent complaint in athletes, with the majo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Parvataneni HK,Nicholas SJ,McCance SE

更新日期：2004-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A 2-group experimental design. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of a cognitive dual-task on postural sway of pelvis and trunk during unstable sitting in nonspecific chronic patients with low back pain (CLBP) compared to healthy control subjects. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Higher cognitive systems as w...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Van Daele U,Hagman F,Truijen S,Vorlat P,Van Gheluwe B,Vaes P

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective consecutive series. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of minimal invasive surgery for acute lumbar fractures by means of balloon kyphoplasty with calcium phosphate plus segmental short posterior instrumented fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In the surgical treatment of lumbar fractures wit...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Korovessis P,Hadjipavlou A,Repantis T

更新日期：2008-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of magnetic resonance imaging and discography in patients investigated for low back pain before spinal fusion. OBJECTIVE:To determine the sensitivity of magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of painful anular tears manifested by the high-intensity zone. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Saifuddin A,Braithwaite I,White J,Taylor BA,Renton P

更新日期：1998-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Computer tomography (CT) presents a method of determining longitudinal axis vertebral rotation and vertebral, spinal, and rib case deformity. Different rotation angles, distances, and indexes are defined and discussed. Radiation risks were evaluated and considered exceedingly small when compared to the ordinary spinal...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aaro S,Dahlborn M

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, prospective analysis of consecutive patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). OBJECTIVE:Identify age-related radiographical parameters associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and treatment preferences for ASD. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Patients with ASD report discrepa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fu KM,Bess S,Shaffrey CI,Smith JS,Lafage V,Schwab F,Burton DC,Akbarnia BA,Ames CP,Boachie-Adjei O,Deverin V,Hart RA,Hostin R,Klineberg E,Gupta M,Kebaish K,Mundis G,Mummaneni PV,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Juvenile-type distal muscular atrophy of the upper extremities is a condition characterized by juvenile onset, muscular atrophy limited to the hand and forearm, and lack of definite sensory disturbance. Diagnostic imaging techniques and operative findings showed compressive lesions of the cervical spinal cord in seven...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Okumura H,Homma TT

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro and in vivo rat tail model to assess effects of torsion on intervertebral disc biomechanics and gene expression. OBJECTIVE:Investigate effects of torsion on promoting biosynthesis and producing injury in rat caudal intervertebral discs. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Torsion is an important loading ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Barbir A,Godburn KE,Michalek AJ,Lai A,Monsey RD,Iatridis JC

更新日期：2011-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographic and clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To examine the long-term outcome of selective thoracic fusion (STF) performed for lumbar "C" modifier curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The efficacy of STF in lumbar "C" false double major curves is controversial...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chang MS,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Cho W,Baldus C,Auerbach JD,Crawford CH 3rd,O'Shaughnessy BA

更新日期：2010-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review comparing physician workup of degenerative lumbosacral pathologies between different genders and ethnic groups. OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether patient ethnicity and gender influence the workup and treatment of degenerative spinal pathologies. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Data from n...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Taylor BA,Casas-Ganem J,Vaccaro AR,Hilibrand AS,Hanscom BS,Albert TJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is hypothesized on the basis of experimental intervertebral disc degeneration that herniated disc is actually newly synthesized proliferative metaplastic fibrocartilage and not herniation of pre-existing disc tissue, particularly that of the nucleus pulposus. Human material in selected surgical tissues was examined...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lipson SJ

更新日期：1988-09-01 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:A prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and feasibility of osteogenic protein (OP)-1 in 1-level lumbar spine instrumented posterolateral fusions. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Instrumented posterolateral fusion with the use of autograft is a common...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Delawi D,Dhert WJ,Rillardon L,Gay E,Prestamburgo D,Garcia-Fernandez C,Guerado E,Specchia N,Van Susante JL,Verschoor N,van Ufford HM,Oner FC

更新日期：2010-05-20 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, 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 study on 24 patients with spinal osteoid osteoma treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA). OBJECTIVE:To determine if and when computed tomography (CT)-guided RFA is a safe and effective treatment for spinal osteoid osteomas. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Surgery has been considered the stand...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vanderschueren GM,Obermann WR,Dijkstra SP,Taminiau AH,Bloem JL,van Erkel AR

更新日期：2009-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We present the case study of a 31-year-old lady who had a spontaneous cervical spinal epidural hematoma in the postpartum period and who presented with sudden onset of neck pain and lower limb weakness for which an emergency decompressive laminectomy was performed with neurological recovery. OBJECTIVE:To ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Puah KL,Tow BP,Yue WM,Guo CM,Chen JL,Tan SB

更新日期：2012-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A meta-analysis was undertaken to determine the effects of surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis on pain and disability. Seventy-four journal articles met inclusion criteria and were independently reviewed by two readers. On average, 64% of patients treated surgically for lumbar spinal stenosis were reported to have good...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Turner JA,Ersek M,Herron L,Deyo R

更新日期：1992-01-01 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:Survey, subgroup analysis, Q-analysis, and analysis of e-mail exchanges. OBJECTIVE:To assess what influences the choice of priorities for interventions to prevent back-related disability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Back-related disability results from interaction of physical, psychological, occupational,...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Guzman J,Jones D,Cassidy JD,Furlan AD,Loisel P,Frank JW

更新日期：2007-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The possible role of phospholipase A2 in an animal model for lumbar radiculopathy and mechanisms of epidural steroid injections were studied. OBJECTIVES:To clarify the pathophysiologic mechanism of the recently proved animal model for lumbar radiculopathy and to characterize further the mechanisms of acti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee HM,Weinstein JN,Meller ST,Hayashi N,Spratt KF,Gebhart GF

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Translation and validation of the Early Onset Scoliosis-24 Questionnaire (EOSQ-24). OBJECTIVE:To cross-culturally adapt the English version of the EOSQ-24 to the Dutch language and to assess the questionnaire's reliability and validity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) has a profoun...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wijdicks SPJ,Dompeling SD,de Reuver S,Kempen DHR,Castelein RM,Kruyt MC

更新日期：2019-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cost-effectiveness analysis with decision analysis and meta-analysis. OBJECTIVE:To determine the relative cost-effectiveness of anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (with autograft, allograft, or spacers), anterior cervical discectomy without fusion (ACD), and cervical disc replacement (CDR) for the t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lewis DJ,Attiah MA,Malhotra NR,Burnett MG,Stein SC

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational longitudinal study. OBJECTIVE:To establish the normal variation over time for active and passive cervical range of motion (ROM) measured with the Flock of Birds electromagnetic tracking system (FOB). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Data about normal variation of cervical ROM over time are scarce...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bergman GJ,Knoester B,Assink N,Dijkstra PU,Winters JC

更新日期：2005-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A biomechanical cadaveric study of thoracic and lumbar vertebrae with simulated metastases quantifying intravertebral pressures during transpedicular vertebroplasty. OBJECTIVE:To compare intravertebral pressures during percutaneous vertebroplasty in vertebrae with and without simulated lytic metastases. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Reidy D,Ahn H,Mousavi P,Finkelstein J,Whyne CM

更新日期：2003-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To understand whether patients actually perceive increased limitations as compared with their preoperative state due to stiffness after lumbar arthrodesis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar arthrodesis by intention eliminates spinal motion in an attempt to decrease pai...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart RA,Marshall LM,Hiratzka SL,Kane MS,Volpi J,Hiratzka JR

更新日期：2014-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective clinical study on the effect of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) in the treatment of intravertebral pseudarthrosis caused by avascular necrosis of a vertebral body. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of PVP in the treatment of spinal instability associated with avascular necrosis. SUMMA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jang JS,Kim DY,Lee SH

更新日期：2003-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Two unusual cases of intradural extramedullary noncommunicating arachnoid cysts are presented, with a review of literature. OBJECTIVE:To assess surgical excision results in the reversal of symptoms and neurologic deficits. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Most patients harboring arachnoid cysts are asymptomati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kumar K,Malik S,Schulte PA

更新日期：2003-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To study the impact of smoking status on postoperative complications and pseudarthrosis in adult patients undergoing posterolateral fusion (PLF) of the lumbar spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Results of studies analyzing the impact of smoking on complication and pseudarthr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bydon M,De la Garza-Ramos R,Abt NB,Gokaslan ZL,Wolinsky JP,Sciubba DM,Bydon A,Witham TF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00