Morphometry of the cervical spinal cord and its relation to pathology in cases with compression myelopathy.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographical study. OBJECTIVE:To compare the sex differences in curve patterns and radiographical characteristics in patients who have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Sex differences in AIS have been documented in the incidence of curve progression, respo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wang W,Zhu Z,Zhu F,Sun C,Wang Z,Sun X,Qiu Y

更新日期：2012-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE:To characterize cervical total disc replacement (TDR) kinematics above two-level fusion, and to determine the effect of fusion alignment on TDR response. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cervical TDR may be a promising alternative for a symptomatic adjacent level after p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Martin S,Ghanayem AJ,Tzermiadianos MN,Voronov LI,Havey RM,Renner SM,Carandang G,Abjornson C,Patwardhan AG

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVE:To describe an effective surgical option for sacral tuberculosis (TB). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Sacral TB is a rare cause of low back pain. A differential diagnosis of TB should always be made, especially in India where TB cases are on a rampant rise with increasing drug resist...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shah SP,Kulkarni AG

更新日期：2012-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In a single blinded procedure, quantified cervical clinical tests were performed on machine operators with and without subjective reports of neck pain. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether subjective reports of neck pain are associated with limited and painful cervical spine mobility. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DAT...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hagen KB,Harms-Ringdahl K,Enger NO,Hedenstad R,Morten H

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a report of two cases. OBJECTIVE:To document the occurrence and association of spondylolysis and Arnold-Chiari malformation Type I. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The association of spinal dysraphism has been reported with Arnold-Chiari Type II, but not with Arnold-Chiari Type I. METHODS:The senior ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bowen JD,Malanga GA

更新日期：1997-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This case report illustrates a rare presentation of spinal osteomyelitis that initially manifested as a life-threatening pleural empyema leading to misdiagnosis. OBJECTIVES:A high index of suspicion is required to make the correct diagnosis of spinal osteomyelitis, especially with unusual presentations. A...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jari S,el-Gamel A,Meadows TH,Campbell C

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a prospectively collected, multicentered database from the Scoliosis Research Society. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate incidences of complications in a series of spinal fusions for Scheuermann kyphosis (SK) and to assess whether the incidence of complications is associated with patient age ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Coe JD,Smith JS,Berven S,Arlet V,Donaldson W,Hanson D,Mudiyam R,Perra J,Owen J,Marks MC,Shaffrey CI

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Expression of light chain 3 (LC3), a characteristic marker of autophagy, was examined by immunohistochemistry and Western blot using a spinal cord injury (SCI) model in mice. Electron microscopic analysis was also performed to examine the anatomic formation of autophagy and autophagic cell death in the inj...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kanno H,Ozawa H,Sekiguchi A,Yamaya S,Itoi E

更新日期：2011-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This case study describes the usefulness of high-resolution 18F-2-fluoro-deoxy-D-glucose (18FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET) for metabolic neuroimaging of the cervical spinal cord in patients with compressive myelopathy. OBJECTIVE:To examine whether 18FDG-PET imaging could visualize deterioration o...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Baba H,Uchida K,Sadato N,Yonekura Y,Kamoto Y,Maezawa Y,Furusawa N,Abe Y

更新日期：1999-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-two cases of primary neoplasms of the spine, diagnosed and treated at the University of Iowa, were reviewed in an attempt to identify features of diagnostic and prognostic importance, and to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical treatment with respect to survival. Thirty-one benign and 51 malignant tumors were...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Weinstein JN,McLain RF

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of lumbar metastasis of a choriocarcinoma is presented. OBJECTIVE:To present and review a rare case of metastatic choriocarcinoma in the lumbar spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Choriocarcinoma is a highly anaplastic malignancy derived from trophoblastic cells characterized by the secretion of hum...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Naito Y,Akeda K,Kasai Y,Matsumine A,Tabata T,Nagao K,Uchida A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vivo study examining the functional osseointegration of smooth, rough, and porous surface topographies presenting polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) or titanium surface chemistry. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of surface topography and surface chemistry on implant osseointegration. SUMMARY OF BAC...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Torstrick FB,Lin ASP,Safranski DL,Potter D,Sulchek T,Lee CSD,Gall K,Guldberg RE

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Laboratory study. OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the effect of substance P (SP) on an intervertebral disc rat organ culture model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Monolayer cell experiments have demonstrated that exposure intervertebral disc tissue cells to SP leads to upregulation in inflammatory cytokine expression; ho...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Koerner JD,Markova DZ,Schroeder GD,Rihn JA,Hilibrand AS,Vaccaro AR,Anderson DG,Kepler CK

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The relative risk of blood contamination during spine surgery was studied using data collected from 324 procedures. OBJECTIVES:To analyze demographic factors that predict blood-borne pathogens in the population of spine surgery patients, study the rates and patterns of blood contamination in health care w...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wong DA,Jones AA,Lange K

更新日期：1998-06-01 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：STUDY DESIGN:Anulus fibrosus (AF) cells obtained from patients undergoing surgery were cocultured with macrophage-like cells and production of inflammatory mediators was analyzed by quantitative assay. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of macrophages in AF cell production of inflammatory mediators by cytokines stimula...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim JH,Studer RK,Sowa GA,Vo NV,Kang JD

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The biomechanical, histopathologic, and histomorphometric characteristics of cervical disc replacement were assessed in a caprine animal model. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the biomechanical, porous ingrowth, and histopathologic characteristics of the Porous Coated Motion (PCM) Cervical Disc replacement (Cerv...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hu N,Cunningham BW,McAfee PC,Kim SW,Sefter JC,Cappuccino A,Pimenta L

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:To determine, in pediatric patients with neuromuscular deformity undergoing vertebral column resection (VCR), the (1) characteristics of the surgery performed; (2) amount of pelvic obliquity restoration, and coronal and sagittal correction achieved; (3) associated blood l...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sponseller PD,Jain A,Lenke LG,Shah SA,Sucato DJ,Emans JB,Newton PO

更新日期：2012-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The canal space of burst-fractured, human cervical spine specimens was monitored to determine the extent to which spinal position affected post-injury occlusion. OBJECTIVE:To test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in spinal canal occlusion as a function of spinal positioning for a burst-frac...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ching RP,Watson NA,Carter JW,Tencer AF

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of intradural venous varix producing a mass-like lesion in the lumbar spine is reported. OBJECTIVE:To present a rare cause of an intradural mass lesion along the cauda equina. To present radiologic findings of this entity and to offer a hypothesis for its formation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Epid...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Moonis G,Hurst RW,Simon SL,Zager EL

更新日期：2003-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro study of the wear rates of the CHARITÉ lumbar total disc replacement (TDR). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of anterior-posterior shear on the in vitro wear rates of the CHARITÉ lumbar TDR. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Current standards prescribe only 4-degrees of freedom (DOF) inputs for e...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vicars R,Prokopovich P,Brown TD,Tipper JL,Ingham E,Fisher J,Hall RM

更新日期：2012-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Survey. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to objectify the burden of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) to better advocate for scoliosis care in the future. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:AIS is a common spinal deformity that can affect individuals on many levels. Patients with big curves usually seek m...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aldebeyan S,Sinno H,Makhdom A,Ouellet JA,Saran N

更新日期：2017-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of cauda equina syndrome is reported. OBJECTIVE:To recognize a serious complication related to the use of Gelfoam in the lumbar spine. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:Absorbable hemostatic gelatin sponges have long been used to control bleeding around the spinal cord. Despite widespread use and a safe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Friedman J,Whitecloud TS 3rd

更新日期：2001-10-15 00:00:00

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:This clinical study examined the association between pulmonary function and thoracic cage deformities in scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To determine the factors in spinal and thoracic cage deformities that affect pulmonary function in scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pulmonary function in scoliosis has genera...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takahashi S,Suzuki N,Asazuma T,Kono K,Ono T,Toyama Y

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Animal scoliosis model associated with syringomyelia. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the pathogenesis of scoliosis produced in dogs with kaolin-induced syringomyelia. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Kaolin injected into the cisterna magna produces basilar arachnoiditis, leading to hydrocephalus and syringomyelia. T...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chuma A,Kitahara H,Minami S,Goto S,Takaso M,Moriya H

更新日期：1997-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This case report shows primary natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma originating in the spine as the first case of successful treatment with autologous stem cell transplantation, along with case presentation and literature review. OBJECTIVE:For the proper treatment of this spinal tumor, the pathologic confi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim KT,Kim YB,Kim HJ,Cha YJ,Lee SJ,Park E

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, longitudinal cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To examine the incidence of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2 antibody formation in lumbar spine applications and to determine the clinical significance of an antibody response. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Immune responses can affect the safety and effica...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Burkus JK,Gornet MF,Glassman SD,Slosar PJ,Rosner MK,Deckey JE,Nowak J,Hatcher BM

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The phenotype of patients with sciatica who have the Trp2 allele is characterized cross-sectionally. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether it is possible to differentiate patients with the Trp2 allele clinically or by magnetic resonance imaging. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Several studies have indicated a positi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Karppinen J,Pääkkö E,Räinä S,Tervonen O,Kurunlahti M,Nieminen P,Ala-Kokko L,Malmivaara A,Vanharanta H

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective radiographic analysis of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to clarify the pathophysiology of CSM, and use the characteristic of global spinal alignment for determining the surgical strategy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Radiographic evaluation of CSM, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoshida G,Alzakri A,Pointillart V,Boissiere L,Obeid I,Matsuyama Y,Vital JM,Gille O

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00