Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A multiple-comparative study between normal and low back pain (LBP) patients before and after rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE:To examine whether there is a change in flexion-relaxation phenomenon in sitting in LBP patient following a rehabilitation treatment. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is an association ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mak JN,Hu Y,Cheng AC,Kwok HY,Chen YH,Luk KD

更新日期：2010-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro and in vivo study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP2) on breast cancer cell (MDA-MB-231 cells) growth. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are expressed in a variety of human carcinoma cell lines and are known to pr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ye S,Park BH,Song KJ,Kim JR,Jang KY,Park HS,Bae JS,Brochmann EJ,Wang JC,Murray SS,Lee KB

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective consecutive series. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of minimal invasive surgery for acute lumbar fractures by means of balloon kyphoplasty with calcium phosphate plus segmental short posterior instrumented fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In the surgical treatment of lumbar fractures wit...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Korovessis P,Hadjipavlou A,Repantis T

更新日期：2008-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Original report. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the putative negative correlation between the duration of symptoms (DOS) and outcome after surgery for chronic low back pain (CLBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a well established treatment for CLBP. Anecdotally, a prolo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marshman LA,Kasis A,Krishna M,Bhatia CK

更新日期：2010-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective clinical and radiologic evaluation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of a 1-stage combined posterior and anterior approaches for excising thoracolumbar and lumbar tumors with the patient lying in the lateral position. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Traditional anteroposterior approaches...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hu Y,Xia Q,Ji J,Miao J

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：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:Cervical pedicle morphology was investigated using manual and computed tomography measurements. OBJECTIVES:Normal anatomic variations of the cervical pedicles were measured to evaluate their safety as anchors for posterior cervical fixation systems. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There have been no cervical ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Karaikovic EE,Daubs MD,Madsen RW,Gaines RW Jr

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental dog model of acute spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVE:To compare the relative value of methylprednisolone, surgical decompression, or both for the treatment of traumatic spinal cord injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Acute spinal cord injury results from both primary damage to the spinal cord at ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rabinowitz RS,Eck JC,Harper CM Jr,Larson DR,Jimenez MA,Parisi JE,Friedman JA,Yaszemski MJ,Currier BL

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Human cadaveric. OBJECTIVES:Compare the accuracy of electromagnetic field (EMF)-based image-guided lumbar pedicle screw insertion to conventional techniques using anatomic landmarks, and fluoroscopy. BACKGROUND:Image-guided surgical systems that aid in spinal instrumentation seek to minimize radiation ex...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sagi HC,Manos R,Benz R,Ordway NR,Connolly PJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to investigate the relative strengths of dural repair using standard suture techniques, suture supplemented with tissue adhesive, and tissue adhesive alone. Uniform 2 mm dural defects were created in adult beagles, repaired, and then subjected to pressurization testing. Defects repaired with ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cain JE Jr,Rosenthal HG,Broom MJ,Jauch EC,Borek DA,Jacobs RR

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective trial of preoperative MRI study in patients with "idiopathic" scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the prevalence of neural axis malformations and the clinical relevance of MRI in the evaluation of patients with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing surgical intervention. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Inoue M,Minami S,Nakata Y,Otsuka Y,Takaso M,Kitahara H,Tokunaga M,Isobe K,Moriya H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To evaluate the capacity of porcine small intestine submucosa to support the in vitro proliferation of human disc cells and the synthesis of extracellular matrix that could restore the biochemical properties of the disc. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate if porcine small intestine submucosa is a potential bioactive s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Le Visage C,Yang SH,Kadakia L,Sieber AN,Kostuik JP,Leong KW

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The possible role of phospholipase A2 in an animal model for lumbar radiculopathy and mechanisms of epidural steroid injections were studied. OBJECTIVES:To clarify the pathophysiologic mechanism of the recently proved animal model for lumbar radiculopathy and to characterize further the mechanisms of acti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee HM,Weinstein JN,Meller ST,Hayashi N,Spratt KF,Gebhart GF

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six chemical agents were evaluated for their efficacy in preventing epidural scar formation following laminectomy in rabbits. One agent was carboxymethylcellulose and the other five agents represented various compositions of modified carboxymethylcellulose. Four weeks after laminectomy, spines were harvested and decal...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kitano T,Zerwekh JE,Edwards ML,Usui Y,Allen MD

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, randomized, patient-assessor blind, sham-controlled clinical trial. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture treatment with individualized setting for reduction of bothersomeness in participants with chronic low back pain (cLBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Low back pain is one of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cho YJ,Song YK,Cha YY,Shin BC,Shin IH,Park HJ,Lee HS,Kim KW,Cho JH,Chung WS,Lee JH,Song MY

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial motor and sensory examinations were conducted on 90 patients with bullet fragments lodged in the spinal canal. Annual follow-up examinations were completed on 66 patients. Despite the fact that approximately 20% of the bullets had perforated the alimentary canal, no cases of infection were noted. Statistical an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Waters RL,Adkins RH

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical practice guidelines and protocols are a seductive way of trying to improve the standard of clinical practice. If these are to be most effective, they must evaluate rigorously the evidence supporting a particular management strategy and make appropriate recommendations based on this information. This process n...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Steven ID,Fraser RD

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Study for feasibility of commercially available action cameras in recording video of spine. OBJECTIVE:Recent innovation of the wearable action camera with high-definition video recording enables surgeons to use camera in the operation at ease without high costs. The purpose of this study is to compare the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee CK,Kim Y,Lee N,Kim B,Kim D,Yi S

更新日期：2017-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective study with follow-up by a postal questionnaire to 6626 men nearly 40 years of age who had been examined for the first time at the age of 18. OBJECTIVES:To study the predictability of frequent musculoskeletal problems, health, lifestyle, and work situation from the examination 20 years earlier....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hellsing AL,Bryngelsson IL

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical outcomes of 4 different procedures for the treatment of adjacent multisegmental spinal tuberculosis (AMSST) and to investigate the selection strategy of the optimal procedure with respect to focal characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Because ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li L,Xu J,Ma Y,Tang D,Chen Y,Luo F,Li D,Hou T,Zhou Q,Dai F,He Q,Zhang Z

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To compare morbidity and mortality between nonagenarians and other older adult patients who underwent elective spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is a lack of information of the perioperative risks of nonagenarians undergoing spine surgery. METHODS:Data...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Oichi T,Oshima Y,Matsui H,Fushimi K,Tanaka S,Yasunaga H

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Review article. OBJECTIVES:To identify decision-making principles for selecting fusion levels in adult spinal deformity, with particular attention to lumbar curves and double major curves. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although numerous articles have been published on the selection of fusion levels for adol...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kuklo TR

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study with repeated measures design. OBJECTIVE:To compare the myosin heavy-chain isoform distribution within and between paraspinal muscles and to test the theory that fiber-type gradients exist as a function of paraspinal muscle depth. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is still uncertaint...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Regev GJ,Kim CW,Thacker BE,Tomiya A,Garfin SR,Ward SR,Lieber RL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The effectiveness of Polyactive (Osteotech, Inc., Shrewsbury, NJ), an elastomeric segmental copolymer, as a barrier material for the prevention of perineural scar formation was evaluated in eight adult mongrel dogs. Two animals each were killed at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks postoperation. OBJECTIVE:This study ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cook SD,Prewett AB,Dalton JE,Whitecloud TS 3rd

更新日期：1994-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A 2-year follow-up prospective randomized electrophysiologic and clinical study of patients with spondylotic cervical myelopathy. OBJECTIVE:To assess the value of somatosensory- and motor-evoked potentials in the evaluation and prediction of the effect of therapy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous stud...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bednarík J,Kadanka Z,Vohánka S,Stejskal L,Vlach O,Schröder R

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:As-treated analysis of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial. OBJECTIVE:To compare baseline characteristics and surgical and nonoperative outcomes in degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) and spinal stenosis (SpS) patients stratified by predominant pain location (i.e., leg vs. back). SUMMARY OF BACKGRO...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pearson A,Blood E,Lurie J,Abdu W,Sengupta D,Frymoyer JW,Weinstein J

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Longitudinal repeated-measures; within-subject control. OBJECTIVE:We examined the extent to which an isometric plantar flexion training protocol attenuates bone loss longitudinally after SCI. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:After spinal cord injury (SCI), bone mineral density (BMD) of paralyzed extremities ra...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shields RK,Dudley-Javoroski S,Law LA

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective, multicenter, case-controlled study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiographical differences between thoracic idiopathic spinal cord herniation (ISCH) and spinal arachnoid cyst (SAC). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:ISCH and SAC are relatively rare diseas...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nakashima H,Imagama S,Yagi H,Kato F,Kanemura T,Sato K,Kawakami N,Kamiya M,Yoshihara H,Ito K,Matsuyama Y,Nishida Y,Ishiguro N

更新日期：2017-08-15 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