The reliability of measurements of the lumbar spine using ultrasound B-scan.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Using a rat spondylosis model, the distributions of cells expressing the basic fibroblast growth factor and its receptor were investigated in normal and degenerated intervertebral discs. Cell-proliferating activity in degenerated discs was also assessed. OBJECTIVES:This study was conducted to determine wh...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nagano T,Yonenobu K,Miyamoto S,Tohyama M,Ono K

更新日期：1995-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To report the incidence of and risk factors for intraoperative cardiopulmonary arrest (ICA) in children undergoing spinal deformity surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal deformities in children are associated with comorbidities that can pose substantial risks during s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Menga EN,Hirschfeld C,Jain A,Tran DP,Caine HD,Njoku DB,Karol LA,Sponseller PD

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database. OBJECTIVE:To characterize the utility of obtaining routine postoperative laboratory studies after an anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:ACDF is typically associated with minimal blood loss and morbidity...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Manning BT,Sankaranarayanan S,Hassanzadeh H,Nandyala SV,Marquez-Lara A,Naqvi A,Elboghdady IM,Noureldin M,Singh K

更新日期：2014-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vivo model of scoliosis was established in immature goats. OBJECTIVE:To assess the feasibility, reliability, and complications of the innovative animal model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Among the methods of creating a scoliotic model, posterior asymmetric tethering of spine yielded encouraging resu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang YG,Zheng GQ,Zhang XS,Wang Y

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors performed six consecutive percutaneous trephine biopsies of the thoracic spine under local anesthesia, using computed tomography to localize lesions and guide needle placement. The details of the technique are illustrated. Complications were not found. The authors conclude that closed large needle biopsy o...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mick CA,Zinreich J

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score and inpatient pain and narcotics consumption following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Higher ASA scores have been previously linked to increased posto...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoo JS,Brundage TS,Hrynewycz NM,Singh K

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cadaveric study on fresh unprocessed, nonpreserved, undyed specimens, which has not previously been reported. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to explore the possible topographic correlation of the C5 nerve root with regards to its course and regional relation to C6 Chassaignac tubercle. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rajabian A,Quraishi NA

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of national insurance billing database. OBJECTIVE:To examine trends in reoperation after single-level lumbar discectomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar discectomy is the most commonly performed procedure for treatment of radiculopathy caused by disc herniation. Randomized clinic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Heindel P,Tuchman A,Hsieh PC,Pham MH,D'Oro A,Patel NN,Jakoi AM,Hah R,Liu JC,Buser Z,Wang JC

更新日期：2017-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective multicenter database review. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate national postoperative outcomes and hospital characteristics trends from 2001 to 2010 for advanced age CSM patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies show increases in US cervical spine surgeries and CSM d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jalai CM,Worley N,Marascalchi BJ,Challier V,Vira S,Yang S,Boniello AJ,Bendo JA,Lafage V,Passias PG

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Kinematics of the upper cervical spine during head rotation were investigated using three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in healthy volunteers. OBJECTIVES:To demonstrate in vivo intervertebral coupled motions of the upper cervical spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although various in vivo a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ishii T,Mukai Y,Hosono N,Sakaura H,Nakajima Y,Sato Y,Sugamoto K,Yoshikawa H

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A single large family, in which adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and pectus excavatum (PE) segregate as an autosomal dominant condition, was evaluated. Genome-wide linkage analysis and candidate gene sequencing were performed. OBJECTIVE:To map the disease-causing locus in a large white family in whic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gurnett CA,Alaee F,Bowcock A,Kruse L,Lenke LG,Bridwell KH,Kuklo T,Luhmann SJ,Dobbs MB

更新日期：2009-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Controlled laboratory and cross-sectional study designs. OBJECTIVE:To determine psoas major (PM) muscle architectural properties, in vivo sarcomere-length operating range, and passive mechanical properties. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:PM is an important hip flexor but its role in lumbar spine function is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Regev GJ,Kim CW,Tomiya A,Lee YP,Ghofrani H,Garfin SR,Lieber RL,Ward SR

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report is presented. OBJECTIVE:To describe a case of severe symptomatic lumbar stenosis in an adult gorilla successfully treated with decompressive surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although spinal degenerative disease is thought to be less common in apes than in humans, gorillas and bonobos are...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wolfla CE,Puckett TA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A preliminary study of magnetic resonance features of the interspinous ligament in degenerative lumbar spine. OBJECTIVES:To classify the magnetic resonance imaging features of the interspinous ligaments in relation to the patient's age, disc degeneration, and radiographic instability. Magnetic resonance i...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fujiwara A,Tamai K,An HS,Shimizu K,Yoshida H,Saotome K

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVE:We report on the device failure of a polyetherether-ketone expandable cage device with posterior migration of one of its components. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Posterior migration of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion cage devices has been reported with static devices, and ou...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim PD,Baron EM,Levesque M

更新日期：2012-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Compliance monitor measurement of orthosis wearing time during laboratory climate tests and normal volunteer subject tests were compared to normal diaries. OBJECTIVE:To develop and test the accuracy and reliability of a device designed to measure spinal orthosis wearing time. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:O...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Havey R,Gavin T,Patwardhan A,Pawelczak S,Ibrahim K,Andersson GB,Lavender S

更新日期：2002-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is reported of an isolated posterior column injury secondary to direct mechanical trauma complicating a posterior spinal fusion. This case documents a rare complication of posterior spinal surgery. Intraoperative somatosensory-evoked potential (SEP) monitoring documented the injury whereas two intraoperative wa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ben-David B,Taylor PD,Haller GS

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Analysis of segmental and total lumbar range of motion (ROM) before and after total lumbar disc replacement. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between absolute segmental and total lumbar ROM and evolution of ROM on clinical outcome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:At the moment, data are scarce with regar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cakir B,Schmidt R,Mattes T,Fraitzl CR,Reichel H,Käfer W

更新日期：2009-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologic complications resulting from surgery for 384 cases of cervical myelopathy (cervical soft disc herniation, spondylosis, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament) were reviewed. Surgical procedures performed included 134 anterior interbody fusions (Cloward or Robinson-Smith technique), 70 subtotal ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yonenobu K,Hosono N,Iwasaki M,Asano M,Ono K

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the existence of a motor defect in discogenic sciatica is a sign of severity, the literature does not provide evidence for an immediate requirement for surgery. OBJECTIVE:To assess the course of sciatica with discogenic paresis and to determine possible prognostic factors for recovery or improvemen...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dubourg G,Rozenberg S,Fautrel B,Valls-Bellec I,Bissery A,Lang T,Faillot T,Duplan B,Briançon D,Levy-Weil F,Morlock G,Crouzet J,Gatfosse M,Bonnet C,Houvenagel E,Hary S,Brocq O,Poiraudeau S,Beaudreuil J,de Sauverzac C

更新日期：2002-07-01 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:A retrospective analysis of back pain claim data from two sources, a workers' compensation provider and Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. The Workers' Compensation Provider claim data were examined over a 9-year period, 1987-1995, and the Washington claim data were examined over a 5-year...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Murphy PL,Volinn E

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The effects of electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve on background electromyographic and static stretch reflex activity of the trunk muscles were studied. OBJECTIVES:To verify the hypotheses that sciatic scoliosis is induced reflexively by radiculopathic pain, and that scoliosis might be maintained ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hirayama J,Takahashi Y,Nakajima Y,Takahashi K,Yamagata M,Moriya H

更新日期：2001-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the clinical sign of anterior tenderness of the lumbar spine in patients with low-back pain, the method of examination recommended, and the possible significance of such tenderness. The precise mechanism of this tenderness is not clear because of a lack of knowledge of the neuroanatomy of the ante...

journal_title：Spine

authors： O'Brien JP

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, nonblinded, multicenter study of outcomes in patients undergoing single-level anterior lumbar discectomy and interbody fusion with InFUSE Bone Graft. OBJECTIVE:To determine the safety and effectiveness of InFUSE Bone Graft applied to an absorbable collagen sponge in anterior lumbar interbod...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Burkus JK,Transfeldt EE,Kitchel SH,Watkins RG,Balderston RA

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the lumbar intervertebral discs and the maximum isometric strength and size of the trunk muscles of middle-aged healthy volunteers (60 persons) and low back pain patients (48 persons). Disc degeneration was more frequently seen in the patients than in the healthy volunteers. The psoas and ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Parkkola R,Rytökoski U,Kormano M

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective clinical study on the effect of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) in the treatment of intravertebral pseudarthrosis caused by avascular necrosis of a vertebral body. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of PVP in the treatment of spinal instability associated with avascular necrosis. SUMMA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jang JS,Kim DY,Lee SH

更新日期：2003-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Narrative review. OBJECTIVE:Describe current issues of outcomes assessment in spine research, with a focus on their application to advocacy oriented research. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Outcomes measurement in back pain has advanced substantially over the past decade. METHODS:Qualitative assessment of o...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carey TS,Mielenz TJ

更新日期：2007-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Biomechanical and radiographical study. OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that stiffness and strength at discrete sites of human lumbar vertebrae depend on the 3-dimentional structure and density of the vertebral-body bone elements, and can be evaluated using models based on vertebral bone characteristics ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Noshchenko A,Plaseied A,Patel VV,Burger E,Baldini T,Yun L

更新日期：2013-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Single institution, single surgeon retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To investigate if the use of titanium mesh cage on the site of infection could be beneficial for successful outcome of the operative treatment for pyogenic spondylitis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is a controversy concerning the opti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Korovessis P,Repantis T,Iliopoulos P,Hadjipavlou A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00