Intraoperative waste in spine surgery: incidence, cost, and effectiveness of an educational program.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of the clinical and radiographic results in adult revision spine deformity surgery using the techniques of osteotomies to effect spine balance and curve correction. OBJECTIVES:To assess the efficacy of multiple vertebral osteotomies in correction of rigid spine deformities in adult pa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Voos K,Boachie-Adjei O,Rawlins BA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective clinical study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate retrospectively the safety and efficacy of 1-stage surgical treatment of 45 consecutive patients, who had progressive congenital spinal deformity associated with split spinal cord malformation (SSCM). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hui H,Tao HR,Jiang XF,Fan HB,Yan M,Luo ZJ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of intradural venous varix producing a mass-like lesion in the lumbar spine is reported. OBJECTIVE:To present a rare cause of an intradural mass lesion along the cauda equina. To present radiologic findings of this entity and to offer a hypothesis for its formation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Epid...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Moonis G,Hurst RW,Simon SL,Zager EL

更新日期：2003-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Two groups of surgically treated patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis were compared. Those who had decompression accompanied by fusion had more favorable outcomes than those treated with decompression alone. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Feffer HL,Wiesel SW,Cuckler JM,Rothman RH

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A new way to study pain in experimental animals without handling of the animals and based on registration of spontaneous behavior using video recordings. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate if experimental disc herniation in the rat may induce changes in spontaneous behavior. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The knowledge ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Olmarker K,Størkson R,Berge OG

更新日期：2002-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVES:To review the various radiographic parameters currently used to assess traumatic thoracolumbar injuries, emphasizing the validity and technique behind each one, to formulate evidence-based guidelines for a standardized radiographic method of assessment of these fractures. SU...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Keynan O,Fisher CG,Vaccaro A,Fehlings MG,Oner FC,Dietz J,Kwon B,Rampersaud R,Bono C,France J,Dvorak M

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review and prospective follow-up of 88 patients who had decompressive laminectomy with or without fusion from 1983 to 1986. OBJECTIVE:To determine the 7- to 10-year outcome of surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is limited information on the imp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Katz JN,Lipson SJ,Chang LC,Levine SA,Fossel AH,Liang MH

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter clinical study was conducted. OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients treated with OP-1 (BMP-7) Putty to autogenous iliac crest bone graft for one-level uninstrumented posterolateral fusion of the lumbar spine following dec...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vaccaro AR,Patel T,Fischgrund J,Anderson DG,Truumees E,Herkowitz HN,Phillips F,Hilibrand A,Albert TJ,Wetzel T,McCulloch JA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective lumbosacral radiculography and block was performed on 106 patients, using 60% Conray or Dimer-X and 1% lidocaine mixed with corticosteroid. The technique of this method is reported, and the radiculographic findings and diagnostic value of this method are discussed. According to our experience, this method is...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tajima T,Furukawa K,Kuramochi E

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Human lumbar functional spinal units (FSUs) were moved throughout their range of motion in sagittal and lateral bending while the dynamics of this movement were computed in vitro. Functional spinal units were tested intact and after subsequent discectomy and unilateral facetectomy. OBJECTIVE:To establish ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ogon M,Bender BR,Hooper DM,Spratt KF,Goel VK,Wilder DG,Pope MH

更新日期：1997-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro accuracy assessment of a novel virtual fluoroscopy system. OBJECTIVES:To investigate a new technology combining image-guided surgery with C-arm fluoroscopy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fluoroscopy is a useful and familiar technology to all musculoskeletal surgeons. Its limitations include radiati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Foley KT,Simon DA,Rampersaud YR

更新日期：2001-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the internal anatomy of C2. Although some C2 specimens showed a high density of trabecular bone throughout, a feature noted in all specimens was a void or very hypodense area of bone located immediately beneath the dens. The observed nonuniform distribution of trabecular bone within the axis is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Heggeness MH,Doherty BJ

更新日期：1993-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To report a new index, the K-line, for deciding the surgical approach for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). OBJECTIVE:To analyze the correlation between the K-line-based classification of cervical OPLL patients and their surgical outcome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Prev...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fujiyoshi T,Yamazaki M,Kawabe J,Endo T,Furuya T,Koda M,Okawa A,Takahashi K,Konishi H

更新日期：2008-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed CT Myelography (CTM) demonstrated intramedullary cavities in 18 patients, most of which appeared on the 6-hour scan. The attenuation values of the normal spinal cord increased progressively with time, and recorded a peak at 6 hours. The CT numbers of the gray matter of metrizamide were significantly high, as c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ikata T,Masaki K,Kashiwaguchi S

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Trunk list was measured using three different techniques to compare accuracy, precision, and ease of use. OBJECTIVE:To obtain a reproducible technique for further studies of the nature, cause, and clinical relevance of trunk list. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Gravity-induced trunk list is a clinical sign t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： McLean IP,Gillan MG,Ross JC,Aspden RM,Porter RW

更新日期：1996-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A systematic review within the Cochrane Collaboration Back Review Group. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effectiveness of back schools for patients with nonspecific low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Since the introduction of the Swedish back school in 1969, back schools have frequently been used f...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Heymans MW,van Tulder MW,Esmail R,Bombardier C,Koes BW

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study compared direct measurements of the distances between the vertebral arteries in the cervical spines of human cadaver specimens with data obtained from axial computed tomography images of these specimens. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the information obtained from a computed tomography scan can...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Heary RF,Albert TJ,Ludwig SC,Vaccaro AR,Wolansky LJ,Leddy TP,Schmidt RR

更新日期：1996-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Literature-based topic review. OBJECTIVE:To review the indications and techniques for different sacropelvic fixation methods and to outline important associated complications. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Despite all the advances and new developments in spinal instrumentation techniques, fixation at the lu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kebaish KM

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Asymptomatic volunteers underwent magnetic resonance imaging to investigate how different positions affect lumbar intervertebral discs. OBJECTIVE:To quantify sagittal migration of the lumbar nucleus pulposus in 6 functional positions. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies of the intervertebral disc...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Alexander LA,Hancock E,Agouris I,Smith FW,MacSween A

更新日期：2007-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This work is a critical analysis of the term "flexibility of scoliosis." The authors demonstrate that this measure includes two very different and noncorrelated phenomena: the collapse and the reducibility of the structural curve. In 228 paralytic curves, these two phenomena were quantified and correlated with differe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Duval-Beaupère G,Lespargot A,Grossiord A

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A method comparison study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of body position and axial load of the lumbar spine on disc height, lumbar lordosis, and dural sac cross-sectional area (DCSA). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.: The effects of flexion and extension on spinal canal diameters and DCSA are well docum...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Madsen R,Jensen TS,Pope M,Sørensen JS,Bendix T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The somatosensory cortical evoked potentials recorded during posterior spine fusion and instrumentation for 99 consecutive patients with idiopathic scoliosis, 18 years of age or younger, were retrospectively reviewed. The potentials were recorded from scalp electrodes while synchronously stimulating both tibial nerves...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Albanese SA,Spadaro JA,Lubicky JP,Henderson NA

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been argued that a clarification of the mechanical causes of low-back pain requires a knowledge of the states of stress and strain throughout the lumbo-sacral spine. Since a purely experimental approach cannot provide this information, analytical model studies, to supplement measurements, are called for. In the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shirazi-Adl SA,Shrivastava SC,Ahmed AM

更新日期：1984-03-01 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：:Painless transcranial magnetic stimulation has been performed on 53 healthy adults in order to obtain normal values of central motor pathway conduction times to cervical segments innervating upper limb muscles. Central motor latency was 5.1 msec when recording from the biceps brachii and 5.2 msec when recording from t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dvorák J,Herdmann J,Theiler R

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Biomechanical and radiographical study. OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that stiffness and strength at discrete sites of human lumbar vertebrae depend on the 3-dimentional structure and density of the vertebral-body bone elements, and can be evaluated using models based on vertebral bone characteristics ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Noshchenko A,Plaseied A,Patel VV,Burger E,Baldini T,Yun L

更新日期：2013-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a human cadaver study to determine the accuracy of conventional radiography and computed radiography in the evaluation of pedicle screw placement and to identify methodology for more precise reading of these examinations. OBJECTIVES:To determine the accuracy of conventional radiography and comput...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Learch TJ,Massie JB,Pathria MN,Ahlgren BA,Garfin SR

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a subanalysis of an international, multicenter, open-label study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of denosumab in a subset of patients with giant cell tumors of bone (GCTB) of the spine including the sacrum from an international, open-label, single-arm, phase...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bukata SV,Blay JY,Rutkowski P,Skubitz K,Henshaw R,Seeger L,Dai T,Jandial D,Chawla S

更新日期：2020-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental dog model of acute spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVE:To compare the relative value of methylprednisolone, surgical decompression, or both for the treatment of traumatic spinal cord injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Acute spinal cord injury results from both primary damage to the spinal cord at ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rabinowitz RS,Eck JC,Harper CM Jr,Larson DR,Jimenez MA,Parisi JE,Friedman JA,Yaszemski MJ,Currier BL

更新日期：2008-10-01 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