Nucleus replacement device failure: a case report and biomechanical study.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A historic cohort study of the sagittal alignment in 33 consecutive patients with surgically corrected thoracic Scheuermann kyphosis. OBJECTIVES:To determine if postsurgical imbalance, sagittal malalignment, and decreased lumbar-pelvic range of motion in patients with thoracic Scheuermann kyphosis is rela...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hosman AJ,de Kleuver M,Anderson PG,van Limbeek J,Langeloo DD,Veth RP,Slot GH

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Surgeon- and patient-based (SF-36) outcome measures were used to assess the results of decompressive laminectomies for the excision of synovial cysts with coexistent lumbar spinal stenosis (45 patients) or for synovial cysts with coexistent lumbar stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis (35 patients). ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Epstein NE

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective radiographic analysis of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to clarify the pathophysiology of CSM, and use the characteristic of global spinal alignment for determining the surgical strategy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Radiographic evaluation of CSM, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoshida G,Alzakri A,Pointillart V,Boissiere L,Obeid I,Matsuyama Y,Vital JM,Gille O

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case series. OBJECTIVE:To describe the outcomes of workers' compensation (WC) claimants who have had a lumbar intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) procedure. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:IDET was developed as a less invasive treatment alternative to fusion after failure of conservative treatment for d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Webster BS,Verma S,Pransky GS

更新日期：2004-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Two adult patients with craniocervical junction malformations presented with tussive symptom onset. These patients had acute onset of permanent neurologic symptoms. One patient had basilar invagination with tonsilar herniation and the second, a Type 1 Arnold-Chiari malformation with cord widening. Possible mechanisms ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kramer LD,Locke GE,Rasmus SC

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Posterolateral spinal fusion with allogeneic demineralized bone graft-hyaluronan putty in addition to autogenous iliac crest bone graft in a rabbit model. OBJECTIVES:To determine the potential efficacy of demineralized bone graft-hyaluronan putty as a bone graft enhancer. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Autog...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yee AJ,Bae HW,Friess D,Robbin M,Johnstone B,Yoo JU

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographical review. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome of selective thoracic fusion (STF) by using the Guan-Din method for the treatment of major thoracic compensatory lumbar (MTCL) curves. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Performing STF for MTCL curves is to minimize the loss of lumbar motion ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chang KW,Chen YY,Leng X,Wu CM,Chen TC,Wang YF,Zhang GZ

更新日期：2014-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis associated with spinal stenosis is a common condition of the aging spine. This article presents a detailed description of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and nonoperative and operative intervention of this condition. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Herkowitz HN

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A consecutive series of female patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated between 1968 and 1977, either with distraction and fusion using Harrington rods (n = 145) or with a brace (n = 122), were followed for at least 20 years after completion of the treatment. OBJECTIVES:To determine the long-...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Danielsson AJ,Nachemson AL

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We report on a 54-year-old man with chronic lower back pain after recent streptococcus pneumoniae pulmonary infection, resulting in a mycotic aortic aneurysm and spondylodiscitis of the eighth vertebrae 6 months later. Successful surgical treatment and recurrence-free survival after 4 years are described. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Englert C,Aebert H,Lenhart M,Solleder A,Nerlich M,Neumann C

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective, large administrative database. OBJECTIVE:To investigate cost variation within current spinal fusion diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Medicare reimbursement to hospitals for spinal fusion surgery is provided as a fixed payment for each admission based on DRG. This...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wright DJ,Mukamel DB,Greenfield S,Bederman SS

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Psychometric testing of the Persian Functional Rating Index (PFRI). OBJECTIVE:To determine the reliability and validity of the PFRI in Persian-speaking subjects with neck pain (NP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The Functional Rating Index is a self-report questionnaire that can be used for patients with ba...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ansari NN,Feise RJ,Naghdi S,Mohseni A,Rezazadeh M

更新日期：2012-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective longitudinal study. OBJECTIVE.: To investigate, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the influence of bed rest on the lumbopelvic musculature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Reduced gravitational loading and inactivity (bed rest) are known to result in significant change in musculoskeletal func...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hides JA,Belavý DL,Stanton W,Wilson SJ,Rittweger J,Felsenberg D,Richardson CA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiographic instability seemingly enjoys the status of a well-defined clinical syndrome. The concept is widely used, and specific treatments, usually spinal fusion, are routinely performed based on the diagnosis. The minimum standards necessary to establish radiographic instability as a legitimate clinical syndrome h...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Spratt KF,Weinstein JN,Lehmann TR,Woody J,Sayre H

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An investigation of the reliability of various factors used to analyze electromyograms of paraspinal muscles of the lumbar spine. OBJECTIVES:To determine the reproducibility of several electromyographic variables over time and to assess the influence of confounding factors. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pre...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nargol AV,Jones AP,Kelly PJ,Greenough CG

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and long-term follow-up. OBJECTIVES:To answer the question of whether the operation performed was worthwhile and lasting. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Congenital kyphosis due to defects of vertebral body formation has a high incidence of paraplegia if not surgically stabilized. Traditional post...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Winter RB,Turek-Shay LA

更新日期：1997-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:An algorithm for the sequential management of the patient with low-back pain has been formulated from evaluation of treatment outcomes. Patients presenting with back pain complaints and cauda equina syndrome are evaluated with immediate myelography. Without this complication, back pain patients are treated with 6 week...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Holmes HE,Rothman RH

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective comparative study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the risk factors associated with upper instrumented vertebral (UIV) fractures in adult lumbar deformity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Long segment lumbar fusions may lead to junctional failures. The purpose of this study was to determine factors a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lewis SJ,Abbas H,Chua S,Bacon S,Bronstein Y,Goldstein S,Magana S,Sullivan K,Dold AP,Bodrogi A

更新日期：2012-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional registry and imaging cohort study. OBJECTIVES:To study the association between typical symptoms and signs of central spinal stenosis and the minimum cross-sectional area (mCSA) of the cauda equina in patients subsequently undergoing surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Relations between ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ogikubo O,Forsberg L,Hansson T

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To provide additional information on possible relations between uterine and spinal manifestations of leiomyosarcoma. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal metastases and primary spinal manifestation of leiomyosarcoma and other malignant smooth muscle tumors are rarely observed. METHOD...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nanassis K,Alexiadou-Rudolf C,Tsitsopoulos P

更新日期：1999-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This retrospective study analyzes the timing of spinal metastases and the survivability of patients with cancer after the detection of spinal metastases. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the timing of spinal metastases in primary lesions and the survivability of patients with metastatic spinal tumors. SUMMARY OF BA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tatsui H,Onomura T,Morishita S,Oketa M,Inoue T

更新日期：1996-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Clinical trial (phase II). OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility and safety of balloon vertebroplasty after posterior short-segment reduction and fixation for the treatment of traumatic burst fractures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Hardware failure and loss of reduction after posterior short-segment instrum...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Verlaan JJ,Dhert WJ,Verbout AJ,Oner FC

更新日期：2005-02-01 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:Prospective single-center study. OBJECTIVE:Study investigates how dynamic balance performance complements 2D static radiographic measurements and demographics in terms of understanding health-related quality of life in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recent insights sugg...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Moke L,Severijns P,Schelfaut S,Van de Loock K,Hermans L,Molenaers G,Jonkers I,Scheys L

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental rat study. OBJECTIVE:To assess pain-related behavior and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression induced by nucleus pulposus (NP) applied to nerve roots in rats. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Radiculopathy from disc herniation is caused by nerve compression and chemical inflamma...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Miyoshi S,Sekiguchi M,Konno S,Kikuchi S,Kanaya F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:OPLL of the cervical spine is one of the main entities of DCM in Asian p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liao X,Jin Z,Shi L,Zhao Y,Zhou S,Chen D,Tang D,Yang L,Chen X

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correct dermatome identification is essential to reduce nomenclature and surgical errors, to improve neurologic correlation, and to produce accurate statistics regarding low-back problems. The phylogenetic category of the spine must be known and junctional transitional vertebrae within the column properly identified a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wigh RE

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of the progression of adult scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To establish an individual prognosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Most studies have investigated the adolescent scoliosis after skeletal maturity, but the results are discordant. METHODS:Two senior physicians measured all the radio...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marty-Poumarat C,Scattin L,Marpeau M,Garreau de Loubresse C,Aegerter P

更新日期：2007-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of 13 cases with craniovertebral tuberculosis treated conservatively. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the results of conservative treatment of craniovertebral tuberculosis and compare with the literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Craniovertebral tuberculosis is a rare entity even in endemic ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chadha M,Agarwal A,Singh AP

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To perform a systematic review, evaluating the best available evidence regarding the treatment of lumbar adjacent segment pathology (ASP) to facilitate clinical recommendations for treatment. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:It is unclear how nonoperative treatment of lumbar clinic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chou D,Dekutoski M,Hermsmeyer J,Norvell DC

更新日期：2012-10-15 00:00:00