Does early management of whiplash-associated disorders assist or impede recovery?

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study analyzed the effects of the autologous nucleus pulposus (NP) on nerve root function using electrophysiologic methods. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the chronic effects of the NP applied to nerve roots and dorsal root ganglions (DRGs) on ectopic firing and nerve conduction velocity. SUMMARY OF BACK...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ozawa K,Atsuta Y,Kato T

更新日期：2001-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The goal of the present study was to determine whether neck pain responds differently to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) between patients with cervical radiculopathy and/or cervical myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Many patients who undergo ACDF ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stull JD,Goyal DKC,Mangan JJ,Divi SN,McKenzie JC,Casper DS,Okroj K,Kepler CK,Vaccaro AR,Schroeder GD,Hilibrand AS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a prospective multicenter database evaluating surgical adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to identify risk factors for medical complications in ASD patients undergoing surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:ASD surgery is known for its high complication ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Soroceanu A,Burton DC,Oren JH,Smith JS,Hostin R,Shaffrey CI,Akbarnia BA,Ames CP,Errico TJ,Bess S,Gupta MC,Deviren V,Schwab FJ,Lafage V,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective. OBJECTIVE:To study the incidence of intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak in patients with ossified posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) undergoing central cervical corpectomy (CC) and to describe a reliable technique for treating the leak after CC. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Joseph V,Kumar GS,Rajshekhar V

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Three-hole Roy-Camille posterior plates (Howmedica, Inc., Rutherford, NJ) were used to fix severely destabilized fresh cadaveric cervical spines. Fixed spine constructs were tested mechanically in flexion-extension and torsion, and the results were compared with the same characteristics in the intact spine...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Smith ME,Cibischino M,Langrana NA,Lee CK,Parsons JR

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of iatrogenic intramedullary contrast injection during a C1-C2 cervical myelography is reported. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the occurrence of iatrogenic intramedullary contrast injection during a current C1-C2 cervical myelography. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intramedullary injection of contrast is a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Simon SL,Abrahams JM,Sean Grady M,LeRoux PD,Rushton SA

更新日期：2002-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Records of 41 patients were reviewed for early complications resulting from reduction of high-grade spondylolisthesis. Blood loss averaged 1,427 ml. There were no cases of infection, dural tears, or bladder or bowel dysfunction. Two cases of transient foot drop and one case of permanent foot drop developed. A lumbar p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ani N,Keppler L,Biscup RS,Steffee AD

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A comparison of short-term complications (within 6 months after surgery) between primary combined adult spinal deformity (multilevel scoliosis, kyphosis, fixed coronal-sagittal imbalance) surgeries (n = 18) and combined adult spinal deformity revision surgeries (n = 26). OBJECTIVES:To analyze the short-te...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Linville DA,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Vedantam R,Leicht P

更新日期：1999-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review and modified Delphi technique. OBJECTIVE:To use an evidence-based medicine process using the best available literature and expert opinion consensus to develop a comprehensive classification system to diagnose neoplastic spinal instability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal instability i...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fisher CG,DiPaola CP,Ryken TC,Bilsky MH,Shaffrey CI,Berven SH,Harrop JS,Fehlings MG,Boriani S,Chou D,Schmidt MH,Polly DW,Biagini R,Burch S,Dekutoski MB,Ganju A,Gerszten PC,Gokaslan ZL,Groff MW,Liebsch NJ,Mendel E

更新日期：2010-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An ongoing prospective nonrandomized trial was conducted with 146 patients who underwent anterior cervical fusion with a bone graft substitute. The results for 78 patients followed up a minimum of 2 years are reported by an independent observer. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical efficacy and osseointe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Papavero L,Zwönitzer R,Burkard I,Klose K,Herrmann HD

更新日期：2002-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Since abnormal motion is a quantitative phenomenon and present primarily in the two lowest vertebral spaces, a roentgen examination method yielding the maximum mobility would appear to be suitable. When performing extension-flexion radiographs of the lumbar spine, positioning of patients varies considerably. The prese...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Putto E,Tallroth K

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vivo measurements of low back flexion posture and muscle activity before, during, and after static flexion. OBJECTIVE:To identify the occurrence of creep and muscle fatigue development in the low back during static upper body deep flexion that resembled an above ground work posture. SUMMARY OF BACKGRO...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shin G,D'Souza C,Liu YH

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental model of spinal cord injury (SCI) intended to characterize changes in renal function. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible influence of SCI level on renal function during spinal shock. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:SCI triggers multiple systemic and metabolic alterati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rodríguez-Romero V,Guízar-Sahagún G,Castañeda-Hernández G,Reyes JL,Cruz-Antonio L

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case series of idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with thoracoscopic anterior instrumentation was compared to a similar group of patients treated by open anterior instrumentation. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the morbidity associated with thoracoscopic instrumentation compared to the open approach for thor...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Newton PO,Marks M,Faro F,Betz R,Clements D,Haher T,Lenke L,Lowe T,Merola A,Wenger D

更新日期：2003-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Fixation to the sacrum and pelvis is a problem in the operative treatment of spinal deformity. Previous testing of pedicle screws address axial pull-out strength, yet how screws are loaded in vivo remains unknown. The goals of this study were to determine the loads experienced by sacral screws when loaded as part of C...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pashman RS,Hu SS,Schendel MJ,Bradford DS

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective analysis of resource utilization (RU) after lumbar surgery. OBJECTIVE:To determine contributions of patient psychosocial variables to RU, specifically length of stay (LOS) and discharge destination. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Associations between demographic/clinical variables and RU are well...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mancuso CA,Duculan R,Craig CM,Girardi FP

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case-control study. OBJECTIVE:To identify laboratory markers for surgical site infection (SSI) in posterior lumbar decompression surgery, which are not affected by operative factors, and to determine the diagnostic cutoffs of these markers. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Numerous laboratory markers are used ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Iwata E,Shigematsu H,Yamamoto Y,Tanaka M,Okuda A,Morimoto Y,Masuda K,Nakajima H,Koizumi M,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2018-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study of 1,090 patients undergoing corrective spinal deformity surgery for scoliosis (n = 920), kyphosis (n = 77), or a combination of the two (n = 93) at one institution. OBJECTIVES:To ascertain the etiologies and incidence of neurologic deficits occurring at the time of surgery. SUMMARY...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Baldus C,Blanke K

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of long-term outcome of fusion in situ for congenital vertebral anomaly with particular emphasis on cosmesis and the incidence of reoperation. OBJECTIVE:Examination of the success rate of this procedure and of risk factors for failure. BACKGROUND:Fusion in situ is the accepted prophy...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Goldberg CJ,Moore DP,Fogarty EE,Dowling FE

更新日期：2002-03-15 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:An experimental study of cardiovascular complications that arise during vertebroplasty was conducted. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the sequential occurrence of fat embolism and hypotension during vertebroplasty. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Vertebroplasty, the augmentation of vertebrae with polymethylmethacryl...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aebli N,Krebs J,Davis G,Walton M,Williams MJ,Theis JC

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This section of the cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) Spine focus issue collates evidence related to diagnosis, outcome assessment, and genetics. Given that a variety of different disease states can present similarly, a guide for diagnosing and differentiating CSM from other neurological conditions is initially pr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilson JR,Fehlings MG,Kalsi-Ryan S,Shamji MF,Tetreault LA,Rhee JM,Chapman JR

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and clinical discussion. OBJECTIVE:We intend to report a very rare case of a giant spinal hemangioma causing myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Multilevel symptomatic spinal hemangiomas causing acute neurologic symptoms are rare disorders. We found only sporadic reports in English literat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Grau SJ,Holtmannspoetter M,Seelos K,Tonn JC,Siefert A

更新日期：2009-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental study using an in vitro model of compressive injury to isolated adult rat dorsal column axons. OBJECTIVES:To examine the role of extracellular Na+ (Na+e) in mediating secondary injury to spinal cord axons after compressive trauma. The mechanisms of intracellular sodium entry were examined usi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fehlings MG,Agrawal S

更新日期：1995-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective randomized study to compare the efficacy of facet joint injection with lidocaine and facet joint injection with saline in two groups of patients with low back pain, with and without clinical criteria that were determined in a previous study to implicate the facet joint as the primary source of ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Revel M,Poiraudeau S,Auleley GR,Payan C,Denke A,Nguyen M,Chevrot A,Fermanian J

更新日期：1998-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the authors evaluated the stiffness of motion segments in intact spines in two spine fracture models, and with each of five implant systems used for posterior fixation of thoracolumbar spine fractures. The devices represented a cross-section of types, including those employing sublaminar wires with and ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ferguson RL,Tencer AF,Woodard P,Allen BL Jr

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of primary Ewing sarcoma of the lumbar spine is presented. OBJECTIVE:To present and review a rare case of primary Ewing sarcoma of the lumbar spine that required differentiation from spinal infection. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Primary Ewing sarcoma originating from the spinal column is very rare....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Akeda K,Kasai Y,Kawakita E,Seto M,Kono T,Uchida A

更新日期：2009-04-20 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:The histologic and biomechanic characteristics of posterior lumbar fusion with varying rigidity of a novel internal fixation construct in the rabbit were analyzed. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate this rabbit model for future studies of fusion augmentation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies in goats and ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Feighan JE,Stevenson S,Emery SE

更新日期：1995-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of muscle relaxant for muscle blood flow at the trunk muscle in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Paraspinal muscle function is widely believed to play a role and considered to be of etiologic significa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sakai Y,Matsuyama Y,Nakamura H,Katayama Y,Imagama S,Ito Z,Okamoto A,Ishiguro N

更新日期：2008-03-15 00:00:00