Metaplastic proliferative fibrocartilage as an alternative concept to herniated intervertebral disc.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized clinical trial. OBJECTIVES:To assess the efficacy of motorized continuous traction for low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The available studies on the efficacy of lumbar traction do not allow clear conclusions because of severe methodologic flaws. The current trial aimed to overcome t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Beurskens AJ,de Vet HC,Köke AJ,Regtop W,van der Heijden GJ,Lindeman E,Knipschild PG

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To describe a rare case of tenosynovial giant cell tumor, diffuse type/pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) in a pars defect in a patient with lumbar spondylolysis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATE:PVNS rarely occurred in lumbar spine, and no studies in the English literature have rep...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kimura T,Nishisho T,Sakai T,Miyagi R,Takao S,Iwamoto S,Higashino K,Takata Y,Goda Y,Toki S,Sairyo K

更新日期：2015-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate differences in perioperative outcomes between patients undergoing revision minimally invasive lumbar spine decompression (MIS LD) in the ambulatory and hospital-based surgical settings. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Revision LD has...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hirsch BP,Khechen B,Patel DV,Cardinal KL,Guntin JA,Singh K

更新日期：2019-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cylindrical cages and pedicle screw fixation (PSF) have been used for the setting of a lumbar interbody fusion. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of PSF-nut loosening on lumbar interbody fusion based on the elasto-plateau plasticity of bone characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The stress-strain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim Y,Kim TW

更新日期：2010-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the potential association between fibrinogen, bleeding, and transfusion requirements after scoliosis surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Bleeding complications during and after orthopedic surgery are associated with increased morbidity and mortali...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carling MS,Jeppsson A,Wessberg P,Henriksson A,Baghaei F,Brisby H

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was an experimental study to compare various methods of storing rib autograft between stages of spinal surgery. OBJECTIVE:The authors' goal was to determine the optimum conditions for storing bone graft, while preserving its osteogenic potential. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:It never has been demonstr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Evans CE,Williamson JB

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Diagnostic testing. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study is to measure the accuracy and reliability of the Orthoscan (Orthoscan Technologies, Inc.) and to determine whether it can be substituted for radiographs in the surveillance of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:AIS is us...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Knott P,Mardjetko S,Nance D,Dunn M

更新日期：2006-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey among health professionals working in a Kuwait hospital. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The literature suggests that health professionals are exposed to occupational risk factors that predispose ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Landry MD,Raman SR,Sulway C,Golightly YM,Hamdan E

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective. OBJECTIVE:Assess the impact of varying severity of BMI on 30-day outcomes following posterior spinal fusions in neuromuscular scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Obesity in the pediatric population is shown to be associated with adverse outcomes across varying specialties. The weight-out...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Malik AT,Tamer R,Yu E,Kim J,Khan SN

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental animal study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the interaction between magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGRs) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Growing rod treatment through serial operations results in adverse effects on the patient and high treatment costs. MCG...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Eroglu M,Demirkiran G,Kocyigit IA,Bilgili H,Kaynar MB,Bumin A,Ozcan S,Yazici M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational. OBJECTIVE:To estimate the radiation dose imparted to patients during typical thoracolumbar spinal surgical scenarios. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Minimally invasive techniques continue to become more common in spine surgery. Computer-assisted navigation systems coupled with intraoperative c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lange J,Karellas A,Street J,Eck JC,Lapinsky A,Connolly PJ,Dipaola CP

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study is an investigation into the form of the abdominal pressure reflex in normal individuals under isometric loading of the torso. Various directions of load are imposed, and both flexed and upright postures are adopted. The sensitivity of the pressurization to the applied moment is calculated, the form of the r...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Grew ND

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A portion of the cervical facet joint must be resected to expose and decompress cervical nerve roots from a posterior approach. When posterior fusion is performed, it is common to remove the facet capsule only for the joints being fused. This study was performed to examine the effect of resection of the facet capsule ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zdeblick TA,Abitbol JJ,Kunz DN,McCabe RP,Garfin S

更新日期：1993-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study investigated pre-injury emotional trauma in out-of-work, blue collar patients with chronic back pain (N = 27) who participated in a 30-hour workshop in which a wide range of cognitive skills was taught to help patients with rehabilitation and return them to work. OBJECTIVES:This stud...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Blair JA,Blair RS,Rueckert P

更新日期：1994-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To focus attention of the clinician on the anatomy and (patho)physiology of the vertebral venous system, so as to offer a tool to better understand and anticipate (potential) complications that are related to the application of percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. BACKGROUND:Percutaneous vertebropla...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Groen RJ,du Toit DF,Phillips FM,Hoogland PV,Kuizenga K,Coppes MH,Muller CJ,Grobbelaar M,Mattyssen J

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A family-based study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify rare genetic factors predisposing to Modic changes (MCs). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is one of the contributing factors behind low back pain (LBP). Lumbar MC visualized as bone marrow signal intensity cha...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kraatari M,Skarp S,Niinimäki J,Karppinen J,Männikkö M

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Determination of clinical results at least 2 years after lumbar spine surgery during which spinal stiffness measurements were made. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether spine stiffness is predictive of clinical results after lumbar spine surgery for spinal stenosis, disc herniation, or degenerative spondylolis...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Brown MD,Wehman KF,Heiner AD

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A controlled rabbit model of lumbar posterolateral intertransverse process arthrodesis was used to evaluate a bone graft substitute. OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of demineralized bone matrix gel as an autograft extender, using different ratios of demineralized bone matrix to autograft and to determ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Morone MA,Boden SD

更新日期：1998-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE:To clarify how preoperative global sagittal imbalance influences outcomes in patients with cervical compression myelopathy undergoing cervical laminoplasty. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The influence of sagittal balance on outcomes of cervical laminoplasty remains uncer...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Oshima Y,Takeshita K,Taniguchi Y,Matsubayashi Y,Doi T,Ohya J,Soma K,Kato S,Oka H,Chikuda H,Tanaka S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective molecular mechanism of macrophages infiltration in experimental disc herniation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanisms of macrophages infiltration into the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in a rat model of disc herniation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Macrophages infiltrate the DRG after applica...

journal_title：Spine

authors： You C,Zhu K,Liu X,Xi C,Zhang Z,Xu G,Yan J

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to investigate the dynamic response of human cervical spine ligaments. Uniaxial tensile failure tests were conducted on anterior longitudinal ligament (AL) and ligamentum flavum (LF) structures. These ligaments were tested under in situ conditions by transecting all the elements except the on...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoganandan N,Pintar F,Butler J,Reinartz J,Sances A Jr,Larson SJ

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Preliminary report of new antitumor treatment. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of electrochemotherapy as a novel treatment of spinal metastasis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Electrochemotherapy is a new antitumor treatment that combines systemic bleomycin with electric pulses delivered locally at t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gasbarrini A,Campos WK,Campanacci L,Boriani S

更新日期：2015-12-01 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:An observational prospective cohort study in general practice. OBJECTIVES:To describe the clinical course and to identify predictors of recovery, changes in pain intensity, and changes in functional disability in patients with neck or shoulder symptoms at 3- and 12-month follow-up. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bot SD,van der Waal JM,Terwee CB,van der Windt DA,Scholten RJ,Bouter LM,Dekker J

更新日期：2005-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this article was to undertake a systematic review of the literature to determine whether IOM is able to sensitively and specifically detect intraoperative neurologic injury during spine surgery and to assess whether IOM results in improved outcomes for patients during these procedures. SUMMA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fehlings MG,Brodke DS,Norvell DC,Dettori JR

更新日期：2010-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Posture and motion analysis after a Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the compensation role of pelvis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Few existing studies found no compensation at the lower unfused level but did not investigate the pelvis. METHODS:Thirty patients were analyzed befo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Skalli W,Zeller RD,Miladi L,Bourcereau G,Savidan M,Lavaste F,Dubousset J

更新日期：2006-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Comparative study of prospectively collected radiographic data. OBJECTIVE:To predict physiological alignment of the cervical spine and study its morphology in different postures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is increasing evidence that normal cervical spinal alignment may vary from lordosis to neutra...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hey HWD,Lau ET,Wong GC,Tan KA,Liu GK,Wong HK

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative technical complications of pedicle screw fixation include screw cutout or maldirection and pedicle fracture. The aims of this study were 1) to use computed tomography to determine the average pedicle diameter; and 2) to compare these measurements with the outer diameter measurements of commonly used ped...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bernard TN Jr,Seibert CE

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To report a case and review the literature on glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) with drop-like metastasis to the spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:GBM constitutes the most common adult malignant brain tumor with poor prognosis. Spinal metastases of this malignancy are quite rare and di...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Birbilis TA,Matis GK,Eleftheriadis SG,Theodoropoulou EN,Sivridis E

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Repositioning error of the trunk was tested in 20 subjects with chronic low back pain and in 20 control subjects. The 3Space Tracker (Polhemus, Colchester, VT), a device that measures three-dimensional position in space, was used to determine the subject's trunk position. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether r...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Newcomer K,Laskowski ER,Yu B,Larson DR,An KN

更新日期：2000-01-15 00:00:00