Impact of Living With Scoliosis: A utility Outcome Score Assessment.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The histology of lumbar intertransverse process spinal fusion was studied in an experimental model in rabbits. OBJECTIVES:To qualitatively and quantitatively analyze the sequential histology of spinal fusion using a previously validated animal model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Few previous studies have d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Boden SD,Schimandle JH,Hutton WC,Chen MI

更新日期：1995-12-15 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:A subgroup analysis of a prospective, randomized controlled trial was performed. OBJECTIVE:To describe the cost effectiveness of periradicular infiltration with steroid in subgroups of patients with sciatica. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A recent trial on periradicular infiltration indicated that a methylp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Karppinen J,Ohinmaa A,Malmivaara A,Kurunlahti M,Kyllönen E,Pienimäki T,Nieminen P,Tervonen O,Vanharanta H

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A laboratory study using isolated ligamentous human cadaveric cervical spines to investigate canal occlusion during (transient) and after (steady-state) axial compressive fracture. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether differences exist between transient and postinjury canal occlusion under axial compressive lo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carter JW,Mirza SK,Tencer AF,Ching RP

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not computerized tomography myelography (CTM) gave an actual size and shape of the cervical spinal cord, and whether such dimensions reflected pathology of the spinal cord in cases suffering from compression myelopathy. Spinal cord transverse area and compression r...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fujiwara K,Yonenobu K,Hiroshima K,Ebara S,Yamashita K,Ono K

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the development of a technique for reduction and fusion of spondylolisthesis that includes posterior mobilization with alartransverse fusion, halo-femoral traction with the patient in some extension, and finally, anterior interbody fusion of the lumbosacral joint. The report emphasizes the techni...

journal_title：Spine

authors： McPhee IB,O'Brien JP

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Survival analysis techniques were used to compare the fatigue failure responses of elderly motion segments to a middle-aged sample. OBJECTIVES:To compare fatigue life of a middle-aged sample of lumbosacral motion segments to a previously tested elderly cohort. An additional objective was to evaluate the i...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gallagher S,Marras WS,Litsky AS,Burr D,Landoll J,Matkovic V

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：:The purpose of the present study of experimental spinal metastasis, developed in rats by inoculation of tumor cells through the spinous process, was to find the factor that causes the initial damage to the cord in this disorder. In the early stage of paralysis, the degenerated posterior funiculus originated from a sma...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Manabe S,Tanaka H,Higo Y,Park P,Ohno T,Tateishi A

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Behavior, mRNA and immunohistochemical assessment of the expression of fractalkine (CX3CL1) and its receptor (CX3CR1) in a rat model of disc herniation by autologous nucleus pulposus (NP) implantation. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the changes in expression of fractalkine and its receptor in the spinal cord and t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Park HW,Ahn SH,Kim SJ,Seo JM,Cho YW,Jang SH,Hwang SJ,Kwak SY

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Computer tomography (CT) presents a method of determining longitudinal axis vertebral rotation and vertebral, spinal, and rib case deformity. Different rotation angles, distances, and indexes are defined and discussed. Radiation risks were evaluated and considered exceedingly small when compared to the ordinary spinal...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aaro S,Dahlborn M

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A 12-year prospective study of pre-existing and de novo degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) among community-based female volunteers. OBJECTIVE:To investigate serial entire spine radiographs of healthy female volunteers and to clarify radiographical characteristics and predictors of pre-existing and de nov...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jimbo S,Kobayashi T,Aono K,Atsuta Y,Matsuno T

更新日期：2012-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Survey. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this research was to help determine whether sedation is indicated before lumbar and cervical interventional pain management procedures, and additionally, to determine whether benzodiazepams are effective at controlling anxiety for these procedures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim N,Delport E,Cucuzzella T,Marley J,Pruitt C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To identify mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) from degenerate human nucleus pulposus (NP) and compare them with bone marrow (BM) MSC. OBJECTIVE:To test whether MSC obtained from NP and BM from the same subjects share similar biologic characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies have proposed ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Blanco JF,Graciani IF,Sanchez-Guijo FM,Muntión S,Hernandez-Campo P,Santamaria C,Carrancio S,Barbado MV,Cruz G,Gutierrez-Cosío S,Herrero C,San Miguel JF,Briñon JG,del Cañizo MC

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between degree of signal changes in the alar ligaments on MRI with respect to pain and disability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Conflicting evidence exists whether areas of high-signal intensity in the alar ligaments on MRI are associated with pa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Myran R,Zwart JA,Kvistad KA,Folvik M,Lydersen S,Ro M,Woodhouse A,Nygaard OP

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric testing of self-report outcome measurements. OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to adapt the Functional Rating Index (FRI) to Brazilian-Portuguese and to test the psychometric properties of this new questionnaire and the Brazilian-Roland Morris D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Costa LO,Maher CG,Latimer J,Ferreira PH,Pozzi GC,Ribeiro RN

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled study. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the use of 2 doses of tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce perioperative blood loss and blood transfusions in low-risk adult patients undergoing complex laminectomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Complex laminectomy (multil...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Raksakietisak M,Sathitkarnmanee B,Srisaen P,Duangrat T,Chinachoti T,Rushatamukayanunt P,Sakulpacharoen N

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The role of bone graft force in stabilizing an instrumented cervical spine was evaluated for one-level and three-level corpectomy models using in vitro experiments. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the role of bone graft force in enhancing stability of anterior cervical plate, and to study effects of fatigue loa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wang JL,Panjabi MM,Isomi T

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro study to characterize the flexibility of a new total posterior-element system when instrumented to L4-L5 segments. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this in vitro study was to investigate whether an optimized version of the TOPS implant (Impliant Ltd., Ramat Poleg, Israel) is capable to restore the physiolog...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilke HJ,Schmidt H,Werner K,Schmölz W,Drumm J

更新日期：2006-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We first present 2 cases of spinal arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) successfully treated with the help of intra-arterial indocyanine green (ICG) angiography. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the efficacy of intra-arterial ICG angiography in spinal AVFs compared with the role of intravenous ICG injection and intraope...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Horie N,So G,Debata A,Hayashi K,Morikawa M,Suyama K,Nagata I

更新日期：2012-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Use of a rule-based automated algorithm to determine sources of variability in radiographic classification. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether unambiguous rules encoded in a computer program would ensure reliable classification. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Reliability problems have been identified in classif...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stokes IA,Aronsson DD

更新日期：2002-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the natural history of sciatica due to lumbosacral nerve root compromise and to evaluate the pathomorphologic changes that accompany the natural resolution of the disease. One hundred sixty-five consecutive patients, 114 males and 51 females, with an average age of 41 years (ran...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bush K,Cowan N,Katz DE,Gishen P

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have reviewed the records of 36 patients with idiopathic scoliosis who underwent a single-stage anterior spinal fusion with Zielke instrumentation to determine if any adverse frontal or secondary sagittal deformities or changes in balance resulted from the surgery. Spontaneous correction of uninstrumented ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lowe TG,Peters JD

更新日期：1993-03-15 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:Retrospective analysis of lumbosacral radiculography using 3-dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance (MR) rendering in patients with extraforaminal disc herniation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the significance of lumbosacral radiculography as depicted by 3D MR rendering in the diagnosis of symptomatic extraforam...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Byun WM,Jang HW,Kim SW

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:A national population-based database was analyzed to characterize the risks of postoperative complications and mortality associated with the patient's body mass index (BMI) after lumbar spinal surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Obesity has been associated with greater p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marquez-Lara A,Nandyala SV,Sankaranarayanan S,Noureldin M,Singh K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective review of spinal deformity in patients with congenital heart disease surgically treated through a median sternotomy before the age of 8 years. Assessment was done on chest roentgenograms at skeletal maturity. OBJECTIVES:To determine if patients surgically treated through a median sternotom...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ruiz-Iban MA,Burgos J,Aguado HJ,Diaz-Heredia J,Roger I,Muriel A,Sanchez PA

更新日期：2005-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Critical appraisal of the literature. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to assess if results of back pain trials are statistically significant and clinically important. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There seems to be a discrepancy between conclusions reported by authors and actual results of random...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Tulder M,Malmivaara A,Hayden J,Koes B

更新日期：2007-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Basic fibroblast growth factor immunoreactivity was studied in disc herniation tissue. OBJECTIVES:The first objective was to analyze in which tissue components, if any, fibroblast growth factor is expressed in the disc herniation. The second objective was to compare such expression with that in fresh cada...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tolonen J,Grönblad M,Virri J,Seitsalo S,Rytömaa T,Karaharju E

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Immunohistochemical study of tumor necrosis factor alpha expression in autopsy and surgical specimens of human lumbar intervertebral discs. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the occurrence and localization of tumor necrosis factor alpha in intervertebral disc tissue and to correlate its expression with age and th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Weiler C,Nerlich AG,Bachmeier BE,Boos N

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00