Comparison of disc space heights after anterior lumbar interbody fusion.

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 200 patients requiring cervical disc surgery was performed to determine the frequency of coexistent lumbar disc or spine abnormalities. The duration of follow-up ranged from 5 to 25 years, averaging 14 years. Sixty percent were women and 40% were men, their ages ranging from 25-73 years. An...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jacobs B,Ghelman B,Marchisello P

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study investigated the effects of the intensive physical rehabilitation program on the trunk and knee extensor muscles in patients with chronic low back pain. At baseline and after 3 months, strength was measured and muscle biopsies were taken. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of strength exercises...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rissanen A,Kalimo H,Alaranta H

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To investigate the incidence of acute neurologic complications of use of sublaminar wires with third-generation spine instrumentation for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:To assess the safety of sublaminar wires in the surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DAT...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Girardi FP,Boachie-Adjei O,Rawlins BA

更新日期：2000-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A correlation was studied between degenerative spondylolisthesis (DSL) of the cervical spine and spinal-evoked potentials intraoperatively recorded in elderly patients who had surgical treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the functional importance of cervical DSL in elde...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tani T,Kawasaki M,Taniguchi S,Ushida T

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biopsy or subtotal resection followed by radiation for intramedullary astrocytomas of the spinal cord offer palliation but not cure. A treatment modality using an ultrasonic suction device has revolutionized the treatment of these tumors and has been extended to include the treatment of intramedullary tumors involving...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Benzel EC,Mirfarkhraee M,Hadden T,Fowler M

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanics of the muscle-ligament system for a weight lift in man is described. The adaptations of the human spine and the hip to this mechanism are indicated. The efficiency of this mechanism in the human is compared with other primates showing the vast superiority of man in this aspect over his nearest relatives....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Farfan HF

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral arch hypertrophy secondary to congenital absence of lumbar articular facets is a rare condition of still undetermined etiology. Most symptomatic cases had a history of mild trauma. Radiologic criteria using plain films and CAT scan are available to make the diagnosis of unilateral arch hypertrophy and the s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Segal D,Franchi AV

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human spinal column, devoid of musculature, is incapable of carrying normal physiologic loads. In an in vitro experiment, the effect of simulated intersegmental muscle forces on spinal instability was investigated. Intact and sequentially injured fresh lumbar functional spinal units were subjected to three-dimensi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Panjabi M,Abumi K,Duranceau J,Oxland T

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Pragmatic randomized clinical trial. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated differences in the clinical outcomes of public physiotherapy (public PT) versus private physiotherapy (private PT) for general practitioner-referred patients with acute and chronic low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Healt...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Casserley-Feeney SN,Daly L,Hurley DA

更新日期：2012-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic literature review and expert survey OBJECTIVE.: The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with neurologic improvement in patients with neurologic deficits secondary to metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC). Clear understanding of these factors will guide surgical de...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Laufer I,Zuckerman SL,Bird JE,Bilsky MH,Lazáry Á,Quraishi NA,Fehlings MG,Sciubba DM,Shin JH,Mesfin A,Sahgal A,Fisher CG

更新日期：2016-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In many countries, back problems have been defined as occupational injuries. The belief underlying this injury model is that back symptoms are caused primarily by work-related mechanical factors that damage the structures of the spine, either through a single incident or repeated loading. Although the etiopathogenesis...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Videman T,Battié MC

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to analyze the nature and cause of spinal disabilities among military and civil aircrew in India. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Studies suggest that military aircrew may be more prone than nonaviators to develop spinal disabilities. An in-depth analysis of such disabilities can ena...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Taneja N

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Finite element and in vitro study. OBJECTIVE:Finite element calculations to delineate a dynamic fixator and confirmation with an in vitro experiment. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:In the last few years, there was a paradigm shift from rigid to dynamic fixation of spinal segments. However, some so-called dy...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilke HJ,Heuer F,Schmidt H

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational. OBJECTIVE:The authors present a detailed description of 25 skeletally immature patients with Chance fractures with a mean follow-up of 6.4 years. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Since the legislation mandating seat belt usage in Canada was first introduced, the fatality rate of automobile colli...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mulpuri K,Jawadi A,Perdios A,Choit RL,Tredwell SJ,Reilly CW

更新日期：2007-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Investigation of the effects of recombinant human cathepsin L on intervertebral discs and comparison with the effects of chymopapain. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of cathepsin L on intervertebral discs as an agent for chemonucleolysis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Cathepsin L is a typical cysteine protei...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kubo S,Tajima N,Katunuma N,Fukuda K,Kuroki H

更新日期：1999-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retro-prospective study. OBJECTIVES:To identify the incidence and the risk factors associated with the development of Facial pressure ulcers (FPU) in patients underwent spine surgery in prone position for at least 3 hours. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:FPU is a serious complication that can occur after prol...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Techanivate A,Athibai N,Siripongsaporn S,Singhatanadgige W

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty patients with myelographic shortening of a single nerve root sheath without indentation of the dural sac were studied by CT. Lateral disc herniation was diagnosed by CT in 18 patients. The myelograms of these patients were considered suspicious of disc herniation in three patients, uncertain in seven, and misin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Johansen JG

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, prospective, cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To estimate the Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) for the physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component summaries of Short Form SF-12 (SF-12), in patients with low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Quality of life is one of the core dom...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Díaz-Arribas MJ,Fernández-Serrano M,Royuela A,Kovacs FM,Gallego-Izquierdo T,Ramos-Sánchez M,Llorca-Palomera R,Pardo-Hervás P,Martín-Pariente OS

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of surgically treated malignant triton tumor of the L2 nerve root. OBJECTIVES:To discuss treatment methods of the rare malignant triton tumor. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are neoplasms that most often arise in peripheral nerves or in neurofibromas. Ma...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yimaz MR,Bek S,Bekmezci T,Gökduman C,Solak A AS

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The first 50 consecutive patients stabilized with Cotrel-Dubousset rods for lumbar or lumbosacral fusions were followed for an average of 2 years. The occurrence of fusion, maintenance of alignment, and rate of hardware complications were examined. There were 28 men and 22 women, ages 18-87 years, and 133 vertebral le...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mac Millan MM,Cooper R,Haid R

更新日期：1994-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVES:To report primary angiosarcoma of the T8 vertebra, which was successfully managed with en bloc spondylectomy and postoperative chemotherapy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:To the best of our knowledge, the present case is the first documented example of successful treatment of angiosa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kawashima H,Ishikawa S,Fukase M,Ogose A,Hotta T

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study developed and independently applied a spine tumor classification system, referred to as the Weinstein-Boriani-Biagini system, in a retrospective analysis of a series of patients with spinal giant cell tumors from three institutions. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate factors of potential prognostic signific...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart RA,Boriani S,Biagini R,Currier B,Weinstein JN

更新日期：1997-08-01 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：:: Johann Peter Frank (1745-1821) is generally known as one of the founders of the modern Hygiene and Public Health. It is less known his contribution in investigating the pathogenesis of spinal disorders. In his "De Vertebralis Columnae in Morbis Dignitate" (1791), Frank first proposed to use the Latin term "rhachialg...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Riva MA,Anghilieri FM,Belingheri M,Zatti G

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of anterior and posterior fusions for treatment of adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate both the instrumented thoracic and the spontaneous lumbar curve corrections after treatment of the primary thoracic scoliosis by either anterior or posterior fusion. SU...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lenke LG,Betz RR,Bridwell KH,Harms J,Clements DH,Lowe TG

更新日期：1999-08-15 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：STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective review of the epidemiology of contraindications to lumbar total disc replacement (TDR). OBJECTIVE:To define the prevalence of contraindications to lumbar total disc replacement in a cohort of patients undergoing lumbar surgery in the senior author's (F.P.C.) practice. SUMMARY OF B...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Huang RC,Lim MR,Girardi FP,Cammisa FP Jr

更新日期：2004-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report and literature review of the five previous case reports. OBJECTIVES:To outline the features of Torulopsis glabrata spinal osteomyelitis, including its risk factors, diagnosis, and recommended treatments. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fungal infections in general and Torulopsis glabrata in part...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Curran MP,Lenke LG

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study combined the evaluation of retrieved total disc replacements (TDRs) with a biomechanical study using human lumbar spines. Thirty-eight CHARITE TDRs were retrieved from 32 patients after 7.3 years average implantation. All implants were removed because of intractable back pain and/or facet degene...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kurtz SM,Patwardhan A,MacDonald D,Ciccarelli L,van Ooij A,Lorenz M,Zindrick M,O'Leary P,Isaza J,Ross R

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relation between improvement of myelopathy achieved by surgery and postoperative spinal cord morphologic changes was investigated by magnetic resonance imaging in 51 patients with cervical myelopathy. In 22 patients, the cord indentation disappeared completely (Type I), in 23 it partially disappeared (Type II), an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Harada A,Mimatsu K

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00