Percutaneous placement of radiopaque markers at the pedicle of interest for preoperative localization of thoracic spine level.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of desmoplastic fibroma of the thoracic spine treated by a three-level en bloc spondylectomy is reported. OBJECTIVES:To present a rare case of desmoplastic fibroma of the spine, and to emphasize the importance of at least a marginal resection of this tumor entity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Desmop...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hardes J,Gosheger G,Halm H,Winkelmann W,Liljenqvist U

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quantitative theoretical analyses of the ability of trunk muscle contraction forces to reduce lateral curves in the spine are presented. The effects of contraction of each of 68 muscle slips on each of 13 configurations of scoliosis were examined using biomechanical models of the trunk. The lateral curve, sagittal cur...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schultz A,Haderspeck K,Takashima S

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Trunk sway occurring during clinical stance and gait tasks was compared between a group of subjects with a chronic whiplash injury, resulting from an automobile collision, and a normal collective. OBJECTIVES:To examine if population specific trunk sway patterns for stance and gait could be identified for ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sjöström H,Allum JH,Carpenter MG,Adkin AL,Honegger F,Ettlin T

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：:Spinal nerve root compression occurs commonly in conditions such as herniated nucleus pulposus, spinal stenosis, and trauma. However, the pathophysiology of the symptoms and signs related to spinal nerve root compression is poorly understood. The purpose of the present study was to assess and compare effects of variou...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pedowitz RA,Garfin SR,Massie JB,Hargens AR,Swenson MR,Myers RR,Rydevik BL

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report concerns 15 adults (nine men and six women) who experienced lumbar and sciatic pain associated with an unusual defect of the edges of the vertebral bodies together with a small bony ridge protruding into the spinal canal. This lesion was well demonstrated by computed tomography and easily differentiated fr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Leroux JL,Fuentes JM,Baixas P,Benezech J,Chertok P,Blotman F

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To report a case of false-negative intraoperative motor-evoked potentials (MEP) that developed paraplegia after surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although several false-negative results have been reported with somatosensory-evoked potentials, there is no report noted with MEP. Th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Modi HN,Suh SW,Yang JH,Yoon JY

更新日期：2009-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To identify factors associated with blood transfusion for primary posterior lumbar fusion surgery, and to identify associations between blood transfusion and other postoperative complications. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Blood transfusion is a relatively common occurr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Basques BA,Anandasivam NS,Webb ML,Samuel AM,Lukasiewicz AM,Bohl DD,Grauer JN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case is presented with clinical and radiologic follow-up assessment to evaluate the possible effectiveness of tandem interbody fusion grafting. OBJECTIVE:To design a technique for rescuing a long iliac crest bone autograft that is too short or must be shortened because of the undesirable shape some long...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Telfeian AE,Marcotte P

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:During vertebroplasty (VP), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) may leak into the posterior epidural venus plexus, provoking symptoms ranging from radicular pain to medullar compression. OBJECTIVES:To propose and test the feasibility of a procedure (cooling system) to prevent radicular irritation caused by fora...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kelekis AD,Martin JB,Somon T,Wetzel SG,Dietrich PY,Ruefenacht DA

更新日期：2003-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to report the sagittal outcome measures in patients with Lenke type 5C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) undergoing thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) fusion surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies have demonstrated coronal correction of L...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tauchi R,Kawakami N,Ohara T,Saito T,Tanabe H,Morishita K,Yamauchi I

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Kinematics of the upper cervical spine during head rotation were investigated using three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in healthy volunteers. OBJECTIVES:To demonstrate in vivo intervertebral coupled motions of the upper cervical spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although various in vivo a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ishii T,Mukai Y,Hosono N,Sakaura H,Nakajima Y,Sato Y,Sugamoto K,Yoshikawa H

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, prospective, consecutive clinical series. OBJECTIVE.: To report on the use and outcomes of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a prospective cohort study of 2206 children undergoing posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGR...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Diab M,Landman Z,Lubicky J,Dormans J,Erickson M,Richards BS,members of the Spinal Deformity Study Group.

更新日期：2011-04-15 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 descriptive epidemiology study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to investigate changes in the utilization of ambulatory surgical procedures performed for intervertebral disc disorders and spinal stenosis between 1994 and 2006 in the United States. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Understanding trends in t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Best MJ,Buller LT,Eismont FJ

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the perioperative complications for patients undergoing single stage, multilevel, anterior, and posterior cervical fusions crossing the cervico-thoracic junction. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cervical spinal stenosis with kyphosis involving 3 or more disc levels...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart RA,Tatsumi RL,Hiratzka JR,Yoo JU

更新日期：2008-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study was designed to investigate prospectively a series of patients with syringomyelia-Chiari I complex operated on by a minimally invasive procedure. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to determine whether a relatively simple and low-risk osteo-dural decompression would obtain as good clinico-radiological...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Di Lorenzo N,Palma L,Palatinsky E,Fortuna A

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to elucidate the association between facet joint orientation and degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Many studies have demonstrated the relationship between sagittal facet orientation and degenerative lumbar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liu X,Zhao X,Long Y,Huang K,Xie D,Wang F,Chen G,Yuan Z,Wang J

更新日期：2018-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This rare case of tuberculosis of the arch of atlas illustrates the potential difficulties in making a clinical diagnosis of tuberculosis of the upper cervical spine. Plain roentgenograms may not demonstrate an early lesion of the neural arch, and CT is a valuable adjunct. The use of a halo vest proved a successful al...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Corea JR,Tamimi TM

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An intramuscular electromyographic study was performed on trunk rotations during sitting and standing. OBJECTIVE:The aim was to provide new information on activation levels for deep trunk muscles in various unresisted and resisted trunk rotations. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:Frequent daily trunk twisting...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Andersson EA,Grundström H,Thorstensson A

更新日期：2002-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Randomized prevention trial. OBJECTIVE:To compare the long-term effect of strengthening versus flexibility exercises and to evaluate the additional effect of abdominal bracing in recurrent low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:No conclusions could be made regarding appropriate exercise types or...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aleksiev AR

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective follow-up study to detect the early neurological improvement after decompression surgery and to clarify its correlation with the late neurological outcome in patients with cervical compression myelopathy. OBJECTIVE:To reveal the suitability of a simple performance, 15-second grip-and-release...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hosono N,Takenaka S,Mukai Y,Makino T,Sakaura H,Miwa T,Kaito T

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of sciatica due to lumbar nerve root compromise remains controversial, probably because few well-controlled studies of conservative management have been performed. This preliminary study assesses the efficacy of epidural injections of 80 mg triamcinolone acetonide plus 0.5% procaine hydrochloride in sal...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bush K,Hillier S

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study of patients who underwent ventral discectomy and polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) interbody fusion for cervical radiculopathy. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the long-term outcome after ventral discectomy and PMMA interbody fusion and to compare it with previous data from other surgical techniqu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hamburger C,Festenberg FV,Uhl E

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the factors of postoperative paralysis in patients who have undergone thoracic ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A higher percentage of thoracic OPLL patients expe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ito Z,Matsuyama Y,Ando M,Kawabata S,Kanchiku T,Kida K,Fujiwara Y,Yamada K,Yamamoto N,Kobayashi S,Saito T,Wada K,Tadokoro N,Takahashi M,Satomi K,Shinomiya K,Tani T

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A controlled rabbit model of lumbar posterolateral intertransverse process arthrodesis was used to evaluate a bone graft substitute. OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of demineralized bone matrix gel as an autograft extender, using different ratios of demineralized bone matrix to autograft and to determ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Morone MA,Boden SD

更新日期：1998-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro biomechanical study to evaluate the stability of different types of instrumentation in the lumbar spine following corpectomy in relation to bone mineral density (BMD). OBJECTIVES:To investigate the relation between the stability of a spinal instrumentation and BMD. To determine a threshold value ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Knöller SM,Meyer G,Eckhardt C,Lill CA,Schneider E,Linke B

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Longitudinal, repeated-measures study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine changes in sagittal spinal posture in older adults during standing and sitting after a Pilates-based exercise program. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pilates exercise is purported to improve posture, however, few peer-rev...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kuo YL,Tully EA,Galea MP

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this study were to evaluate the nature of the paraspinal soft tissue mass and the location of the lesion involved using magnetic resonance imaging and to correlate these observations with surgical findings. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In the past, tuberculous spondylitis was diagnosed by plai...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim NH,Lee HM,Suh JS

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six cases of spontaneous fracture of the odontoid process in rheumatoid arthritis are presented. Fifty-one patients with atlantoaxial subluxation in rheumatoid arthritis underwent surgery between 1981 and 1990. This included six patients (in 10%) who had subluxation accompanied by fracture of the odontoid without appa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Toyama Y,Hirabayashi K,Fujimura Y,Satomi K

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00