Spondylothoracic dysplasia. A report of ten cases with follow-up.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVES:To compare subjective health complaints in subacute patients with low back pain with reference values from a Norwegian normal population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Comorbidity is common with nonspecific low back pain. We wanted to investigate if these complaints were sp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hagen EM,Svensen E,Eriksen HR,Ihlebaek CM,Ursin H

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:We present a case of isolated primary epidural lumbar Ewing sarcoma and review the current literature on the standard management. We also propose laminoplasty as safe procedure in this patient population that can provide good stabilization in young people. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DAT...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Giner J,Isla A,Cubedo R,Tejerina E

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Computerized tomography (CT) of the lumbar spine cadaveric specimens was used to evaluate the effect of increasing the height of the disc space in the lumbar spine to the facet joint articulation in the sagittal plane. OBJECTIVE:To show how the facet joint articulation is affected by increasing the height...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liu J,Ebraheim NA,Haman SP,Shafiq Q,Karkare N,Biyani A,Goel VK,Woldenberg L

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To report a case of lumbar intraneural hemorrhagic cyst after anticoagulation therapy that caused progressive radiculopathy and cauda equina syndrome. The possible pathogenic mechanism, associated diseases, and treatment options are discussed. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Various pat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hsieh PC,Jung SM,Wu CT,Chen JF,Lee ST

更新日期：2013-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports a prospective, randomized, multicentered study documenting changes in the intensity and location of low-back and referred pain to repeated end-range lumbar flexion and extension movements performed first while standing and then while recumbent during a single clinical patient evaluation. Significa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Donelson R,Grant W,Kamps C,Medcalf R

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a biomechanical study using sheep thoracic spine to investigate the probability of mechanical failure of the thoracic spine with various sizes or locations of tumor metastasis. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to investigate biomechanical effects of not only tumor sizes within the thora...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ebihara H,Ito M,Abumi K,Taneichi H,Kotani Y,Minami A,Kaneda K

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship betewwn compensation and three variables--psychologic disturbance, organic status, and pain report characteristics--was assessed. Patients on compensation were clinically similar to patients not on compensation in the relative frequency of cases of psychologic disturbance and nonorganic findings in ea...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Leavitt F,Garron DC,McNeill TW,Whisler WW

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Independent evaluation by two observers of 132 lumbar discs in 45 patients with chronic low back pain investigated by both magnetic resonance imaging and discography. OBJECTIVES:To assess some of the fundamental differences between lumbar disc protrusions, disc bulges, and discs with normal contour but ab...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Milette PC,Fontaine S,Lepanto L,Cardinal E,Breton G

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Pain drawings were scored and their relationship to discographic pain responses was investigated. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between patients indicating pain in nonanatomic patterns on pain drawings (possibly suggestive of a tendency to overreport pai...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ohnmeiss DD,Vanharanta H,Guyer RD

更新日期：1995-03-15 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:Loads acting in vivo on a vertebral body replacement (VBR) and the shape of the back were measured. OBJECTIVE:To find an explanation for the contradictory results in literature regarding spinal loads for sitting and standing. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In several in vivo studies, the intradiscal pressure...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dreischarf M,Bergmann G,Wilke HJ,Rohlmann A

更新日期：2010-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective study of 50 patients who underwent posterior thoracic or thoracolumbar instrumented spinal surgery from June 1998 through June 1999. OBJECTIVES:To highlight the advantages and disadvantages of neurogenic mixed evoked potential (NMEP) data obtained with three methods of stimulation: epidural,...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilson-Holden TJ,Padberg AM,Parkinson JD,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Bassett GS

更新日期：2000-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a prospective, randomized study. OBJECTIVE:To compare the ability of three methods of internal fixation (Harrington rods, AO internal fixator, posterior segmental fixator) to obtain reduction of intracanal fragments in thoracolumbar vertebral compression burst fractures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vornanen MJ,Böstman OM,Myllynen PJ

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Examination of ADAMTS-4 expression, and cellular lineages, distribution, and numbers of ADAMTS-4 (aggrecanase-1) expressing cells in herniated lumbar intervertebral discs. OBJECTIVE:To determine the expression of ADAMTS-4, a metalloproteinase capable of digesting aggrecan, and its role in herniated lumbar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hatano E,Fujita T,Ueda Y,Okuda T,Katsuda S,Okada Y,Matsumoto T

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To describe an accurate method of intraoperative localization of thoracic spine levels with percutaneously placed radiopaque markers at the pedicle of the level of interest. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intraoperative localization of thoracic spine levels can be difficult in...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Binning MJ,Schmidt MH

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental animal study. OBJECTIVE.: Evaluate osteopromotive properties of a beta-tricalcium phosphate (TCP) implant with different osteogenic substances in an animal study. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Current research in spine surgery is focusing on resorbable bone implants because of the high morbidity...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Becker S,Maissen O,Ponomarev I,Stoll T,Rahn B,Wilke I

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the perioperative complications for patients undergoing single stage, multilevel, anterior, and posterior cervical fusions crossing the cervico-thoracic junction. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cervical spinal stenosis with kyphosis involving 3 or more disc levels...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart RA,Tatsumi RL,Hiratzka JR,Yoo JU

更新日期：2008-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A 5-year clinical follow-up assessment of a prospective randomized study of chemonucleolysis using chymopapain (4000 IU) or collagenase (400 ABC units) was performed. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intradiscal therapy can be performed for patients with contained discs by chemonucleolysis, percutaneous discect...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wittenberg RH,Oppel S,Rubenthaler FA,Steffen R

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A 5-year observational cohort design using data from a randomized controlled trial of calcium intervention. OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology of back pain and determine the association of back pain frequency to mortality, coronary heart events, mobility, and quality of life in elderly women. SUMMARY...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhu K,Devine A,Dick IM,Prince RL

更新日期：2007-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective clinical study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for postoperative distal adding-on in Lenke 1A adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Distal adding-on is a postoperative complication associated with the Lenke type 1A curve. Although va...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Joo YS,Hwang CJ,Cho JH,Baik JM,Cho NI,Lee DH,Lee MY,Yoon SJ,Lee CS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microlumbar discectomy is a new surgical technique for the treatment of herniated lumbar disc. The operating microscope and special instruments enable the surgeon to remove the herniated portion of the disc without laminectomy through a 1-inch skin incision. A transfusion was never necessary. In a followup study of 14...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Goald HJ

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mixed results of two studies on intradiscal therapy with collagenase versus chymopapain are presented. The first study was performed from January 1983 to March 1984 and consisted of 71 patients treated with collagenase injection (600 ABC units) and 93 patients treated with chymopapain injection (4,000 units) into ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hedtmann A,Steffen R,Krämer J

更新日期：1987-05-01 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：:Double level compression of nerve roots has been known to exist for a long time, but only in recent years the clinical significance of such conditions has been discussed. In the current study, nerve root function in double level compression was analyzed by measurements of tail muscle electromyogram, after stimulations...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Matsui H,Olmarker K,Cornefjord M,Takahashi K,Rydevik B

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Anterior single or dual-rod instrumentation may be performed for the treatment of main thoracic, thoracolumbar, or lumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) curves. OBJECTIVE:To compare the results of anterior dual-rod instrumentation in single-major AIS curves with our previous experience using single...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hurford RK Jr,Lenke LG,Lee SS,Cheng I,Sides B,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2006-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We performed a retrospective study of 668 consecutive patients with congenital spine deformities. OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of Goldenhar conditions in patients with congenital spine deformities, and describe the types of vertebral abnormalities and their treatment. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tsirikos AI,McMaster MJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 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 describing chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) with initial presentation limited to spine, successfully treated by anti-TNF-alpha therapy after failure of conventional treatment methods. OBJECTIVE:To describe an unusual manifestation and treatment of a rare disease. SUMMARY OF...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marangoni RG,Halpern AS

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The height development during childhood and puberty was analyzed in 54 girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by the use of the Infancy Childhood Puberty growth model, which is based on healthy Swedish children. This model adjusts adolescent reference values for height for individual age at pubertal maturation. Th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hägglund G,Karlberg J,Willner S

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00