Relationship among level of distraction, evoked potentials, spinal cord ischemia and integrity, and clinical status in animals.

abstract：:The authors present a comprehensive state-of-the-art and critical review of the finite element models of the human cervical spine. They also focused on the developments in model construction (geometry generation), constitutive law (material property) identification, loading and boundary condition details, and validati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoganandan N,Kumaresan S,Voo L,Pintar FA

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report is presented. OBJECTIVE:To describe a case of severe symptomatic lumbar stenosis in an adult gorilla successfully treated with decompressive surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although spinal degenerative disease is thought to be less common in apes than in humans, gorillas and bonobos are...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wolfla CE,Puckett TA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The histological comparative study was performed on chordoma and notochordal cell rests (NCRs). OBJECTIVE:To understand the histological similarity and homology of chordoma and NCRs, further supplying direct evidence of chordoma origin from NCRs. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although many studies supported...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shen J,Shi Q,Lu J,Wang DL,Zou TM,Yang HL,Zhu GQ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Single institution, single surgeon retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To investigate if the use of titanium mesh cage on the site of infection could be beneficial for successful outcome of the operative treatment for pyogenic spondylitis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is a controversy concerning the opti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Korovessis P,Repantis T,Iliopoulos P,Hadjipavlou A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A histological, biological, and immunohisto-chemical study of human lumbar ligamentum flavum. OBJECTIVE:To analyze changes in the hypertrophied ligamentum flavum and clarify their etiology. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum has been considered a major contributor to the deve...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yabe Y,Hagiwara Y,Ando A,Tsuchiya M,Minowa T,Takemura T,Honda M,Hatori K,Sonofuchi K,Kanazawa K,Koide M,Sekiguchi T,Itoi E

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：:A 24-year-old man presented with severe low-back pain and paraspinal muscle spasm after exertion. Elevation in temperature, white blood cell count, serum muscle enzymes, and urine myoglobin, as well as computer tomographic evidence of paraspinal muscle edema and necrosis, were present. No etiology could be documented,...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carr D,Gilbertson L,Frymoyer J,Krag M,Pope M

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Questionnaires administered to practicing orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons from various regions of the United States and abroad. OBJECTIVES:To determine similarities and differences in the treatment of spinal trauma. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal trauma is generally referred to subspeciali...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Grauer JN,Vaccaro AR,Beiner JM,Kwon BK,Hilibrand AS,Harrop JS,Anderson G,Hurlbert J,Fehlings MG,Ludwig SC,Hedlund R,Arnold PM,Bono CM,Brodke DS,Dvorak MF,Fischer CG,Sledge JB,Shaffrey CI,Schwartz DG,Sears WR,Dickm

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Compliance monitor measurement of orthosis wearing time during laboratory climate tests and normal volunteer subject tests were compared to normal diaries. OBJECTIVE:To develop and test the accuracy and reliability of a device designed to measure spinal orthosis wearing time. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:O...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Havey R,Gavin T,Patwardhan A,Pawelczak S,Ibrahim K,Andersson GB,Lavender S

更新日期：2002-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The effect of degenerative spondylolisthesis on functional performance and self reported quality of life in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis was compared to patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and no degenerative spondylolisthesis. OBJECTIVE:To define the relationship degenerative spondylolisthesis s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Drury T,Ames SE,Costi K,Beynnon B,Hall J

更新日期：2009-12-01 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:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors of adjacent segment disease (ASD) after transforaminal inter-body fusion (TLIF) for degenerative lumbar disease. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:ASD is a major complication after spinal fusion. Many repo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yamasaki K,Hoshino M,Omori K,Igarashi H,Nemoto Y,Tsuruta T,Matsumoto K,Iriuchishima T,Ajiro Y,Matsuzaki H

更新日期：2017-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The personnel at a geriatric hospital were randomized into two groups. One group was allowed to exercise during working hours to improve back muscle strength, endurance, and coordination. The other group did not participate in the exercise program and received no further advice or information. After 13 months, the tra...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gundewall B,Liljeqvist M,Hansson T

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a cadaver study assessing the accuracy of cervical pedicle screw placement. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the accuracy of the funnel technique of screw placement. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although excellent results have been reported in clinical studies, with no major neurovascular injuries, several c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Karaikovic EE,Yingsakmongkol W,Gaines RW Jr

更新日期：2001-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Anatomical study of L4 nerve branch, L5 nerve root, and bony stock in the sacroiliac region was performed in cadaveric specimens to provide anatomical references for anterior fixation of the sacroiliac joint. At 1 cm intervals along the sacro-iliac joint, the distance to the lateral border of the L4 nerve branch (to t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ebraheim NA,Padanilam TG,Waldrop JT,Yeasting RA

更新日期：1994-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a case report. OBJECTIVE:To report a case of soft-tissue reaction to wear debris and osteolysis around a pedicle screw after posterior spine fusion in a pediatric patient. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Posterior spine fusion with instrumentation is a standard procedure for stabilization and curve co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Botolin S,Merritt C,Erickson M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of a patient suffering from an intradural herniated disc associated with the presence of epidural gas. OBJECTIVE:To advise spine surgeons of the possible association of intradural disc herniation and epidural gas, to prevent overlooking intradural disc fragments during surgery. SUMMARY OF B...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hidalgo-Ovejero AM,Garcia-Mata S,Izco-Cabezon T,Garralda-Galarza G,Martinez-Grande M

更新日期：1998-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A literature review and the authors' clinical experience for the indication of fusion in the degenerative lumbar and cervical spine is provided. OBJECTIVE:To establish absolute and relative criteria for the indication for fusion in the degenerative cervical and lumbar spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bambakidis NC,Feiz-Erfan I,Klopfenstein JD,Sonntag VK

更新日期：2005-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, nonblinded, multicenter study of outcomes in patients undergoing single-level anterior lumbar discectomy and interbody fusion with InFUSE Bone Graft. OBJECTIVE:To determine the safety and effectiveness of InFUSE Bone Graft applied to an absorbable collagen sponge in anterior lumbar interbod...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Burkus JK,Transfeldt EE,Kitchel SH,Watkins RG,Balderston RA

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In this study, normal intervertebral disc (IVD) tissues and degenerative human IVD tissues were compared for presence of fibronectin (FN) mRNA splice variants and for FN fragments (FN-f). OBJECTIVE:To further understand FN RNA splice forms and protein fragments in disc degeneration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Anderson DG,Markova D,Adams SL,Pacifici M,An HS,Zhang Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective review of 33 consecutive patients treated with posterior fusion and selective nerve root decompression for the treatment of pseudarthrosis following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. OBJECTIVES:Use standardized outcome measures to evaluate the results of posterior fusion with select...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kuhns CA,Geck MJ,Wang JC,Delamarter RB

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and review of the literature. OBJECTIVE:To report a patient presenting with Brown-Sequard syndrome due to cervical intradural disc herniation after spinal manipulation therapy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) is often used by people with neck pain or discomfort as...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hsieh JH,Wu CT,Lee ST

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This prospective observational study included 22 patients who were diagnosed with symptomatic degenerative disc disease treated via artificial disc replacement (ADR) with a laparoscopic technique. OBJECTIVE:The current study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of ADR using a laparoscopic technique for...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wang W,Liu S,He G,Yan Y,Li X,Ouyang Z,Zuo J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVES:To determine the risk of postlaminectomy thoracolumbar kyphosis in skeletally immature achondroplasts and evaluate the need for concurrent fusion at multilevel decompression. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal stenosis is a relatively common complication of achondroplasia....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ain MC,Shirley ED,Pirouzmanesh A,Hariri A,Carson BS

更新日期：2006-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of fusion failure after anterior screw fixation of type II and rostral shallow type III fractures and to identify related risk factors. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although several studies have reported fusion rates after anterior odontoid screw fix...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cho DC,Sung JK

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Human intervertebral disc tissue from the annulus was obtained in a prospective study investigating the ultrastructural features of disc cells and extracellular matrix. Experimental studies were approved by the authors' Human Subjects Institutional Review Board. Discs were obtained from surgical specimens ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gruber HE,Hanley EN Jr

更新日期：2002-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of spinal angiography on selection of surgical side in patients undergoing thoracolumbar corpectomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The artery of Adamkiewicz provides the major blood supply to the thoracolumbar spinal cord. Its location makes it vulner...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fanous AA,Lipinski LJ,Krishna C,Roger EP,Siddiqui AH,Levy EI,Leonardo J,Pollina J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cadaveric study on fresh unprocessed, nonpreserved, undyed specimens, which has not previously been reported. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to explore the possible topographic correlation of the C5 nerve root with regards to its course and regional relation to C6 Chassaignac tubercle. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rajabian A,Quraishi NA

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study compared preoperative and postoperative saggittal curves and spinal balance in patients undergoing spinal fusion with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for severe kyphosis secondary to Scheuermann's disease. Also determined was patient satisfaction regarding relief of pain and correction of the d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lowe TG,Kasten MD

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A weight-drop device based on a displacement transducer and feedback detection circuitry was designed to produce consistent experimental spinal cord injuries in a rat model. The device was characterized and evaluated based on biomechanical parameters, quantitative histology, and neurologic behavior. OBJEC...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Falconer JC,Narayana PA,Bhattacharjee M,Liu SJ

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00