Anterior reduction of interlocking facets in the lower cervical spine.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographic and chart review. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) range of motion (ROM) and clinical outcome at 8.6-year follow-up. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There are no studies on the relationship between TDR motion and clinical outcomes. M...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Huang RC,Girardi FP,Cammisa FP Jr,Lim MR,Tropiano P,Marnay T

更新日期：2005-06-15 00:00:00

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:Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPDS). OBJECTIVE:Translating, culturally adapting, and validating the Italian version of the NPDS-I. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Great importance is devoted to validated and comprehensive outcome measures to improve intervent...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Monticone M,Baiardi P,Nido N,Righini C,Tomba A,Giovanazzi E

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To report the occurrence of a rare complication following revision of a spinal cord stimulator. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Puncture of the dura with placement of an electrode within the spinal cord has not been reported as a complication of spinal cord stimulation. METHODS:A patie...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Meyer SC,Swartz K,Johnson JP

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study prospectively analyzed gait in 21 patients with flatback and reviewed radiographs and charts. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effect of sagittal imbalance on gait and hip and knee joints. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Loss of lumbar lordosis causes anterior displacement of the center of gravity, which c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sarwahi V,Boachie-Adjei O,Backus SI,Taira G

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcomes and safety of endoscopic laminectomy for central lumbar canal spinal stenosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:.: Spinal endoscopy is mostly used in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, while endoscopic laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis is rarel...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sun F,Liang Q,Yan M,Wang H,Liu Z,Li F,Dong J,Liu T

更新日期：2020-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and long-term follow-up. OBJECTIVES:To answer the question of whether the operation performed was worthwhile and lasting. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Congenital kyphosis due to defects of vertebral body formation has a high incidence of paraplegia if not surgically stabilized. Traditional post...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Winter RB,Turek-Shay LA

更新日期：1997-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, longitudinal cohort (nonrandomized). OBJECTIVE:To compare thoracoplasty (Th), direct vertebral body derotation (DVBD), and Th and DVBD with respect to correction of the rib prominence and Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) self-image scores in patients undergoing surgery for adolescent idiopath...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Samdani AF,Hwang SW,Miyanji F,Lonner B,Marks MC,Sponseller PD,Newton PO,Cahill PJ,Shufflebarger HL,Betz RR

更新日期：2012-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical features, contrast-enhanced lumbar tomographic findings, and biochemical plasma fibrinolytic parameters were critically assessed in 70 patients suffering severe, chronic postsurgical low-back and radicular pain to determine the cause of their persisting symptoms. Patients exhibited gross functional disability...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cooper RG,Mitchell WS,Illingworth KJ,Forbes WS,Gillespie JE,Jayson MI

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biopsy or subtotal resection followed by radiation for intramedullary astrocytomas of the spinal cord offer palliation but not cure. A treatment modality using an ultrasonic suction device has revolutionized the treatment of these tumors and has been extended to include the treatment of intramedullary tumors involving...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Benzel EC,Mirfarkhraee M,Hadden T,Fowler M

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study retrospectively compares the clinical and radiologic outcomes of unilateral transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) with those of transvertebral screw fixation of the lumbosacral spine in high-grade spondylolisthesis. OBJECTIVE:To examine the outcome and perioperative complications of uni...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rodriguez-Olaverri JC,Zimick NC,Merola A,Vicente J,Rodriguez J,Tabuenca A,Loste A,Suñen E,Burgos J,Hevia E,Piza-Vallespir G

更新日期：2008-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of apical lordosating osteotomy (ALO) and minimal segment fixation through a posterior approach for correcting thoracic or thoracolumbar osteoporotic kyphosis (OK). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Current surgical options for OK involve a risk of com...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chang KW,Chen YY,Lin CC,Hsu HL,Pai KC

更新日期：2005-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Pedicle screw fixation for unstable thoracolumbar spine injuries is relatively new. The effect of one or two crosslinks on rotational and lateral bending stiffness was studied. OBJECTIVE:To determine the rotational and bending stiffness values of thoracolumbar fractures fixed by the AO's internal fixation...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lynn G,Mukherjee DP,Kruse RN,Sadasivan KK,Albright JA

更新日期：1997-07-15 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：STUDY DESIGN:Lumbar vertebral segments from a large cross-sectional population of male and female sand rats were assessed for quantitative determination of lumbar endplate bone mineral density (BMD) and radiologic features. OBJECTIVE:To determine radiologic and BMD characteristics in the lumbar spines of males and fem...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gruber HE,Gordon B,Williams C,Norton HJ,Hanley EN Jr

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors developed and validated a measure of health outcome for patients with low back pain. RESULTS:A questionnaire was developed incorporating the type of questions asked when taking a clinical history. After testing on a sample of 568 patients, three questions were discarded from the questionnaire. Th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ruta DA,Garratt AM,Wardlaw D,Russell IT

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Literature review. OBJECTIVE:Provide an overview of biomechanical strengths and weaknesses of long and short fixation constructs applied in thoracolumbar fractures, along with a discussion of specific indications for selecting an instrumentation construct for a given fracture. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:...

journal_title：Spine

authors： McLain RF

更新日期：2006-05-15 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:Critical appraisal of the literature. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to assess if results of back pain trials are statistically significant and clinically important. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There seems to be a discrepancy between conclusions reported by authors and actual results of random...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Tulder M,Malmivaara A,Hayden J,Koes B

更新日期：2007-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In many countries, back problems have been defined as occupational injuries. The belief underlying this injury model is that back symptoms are caused primarily by work-related mechanical factors that damage the structures of the spine, either through a single incident or repeated loading. Although the etiopathogenesis...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Videman T,Battié MC

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since abnormal motion is a quantitative phenomenon and present primarily in the two lowest vertebral spaces, a roentgen examination method yielding the maximum mobility would appear to be suitable. When performing extension-flexion radiographs of the lumbar spine, positioning of patients varies considerably. The prese...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Putto E,Tallroth K

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This cross-sectional study was carried out on 196 adults (98 men and 98 women), aged between 18 and 91 years. OBJECTIVE:To examine whether vertebral hemangiomas (VHs) are associated with other spinal pathologies, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and past trauma, to shed light on their p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Slon V,Peled N,Abbas J,Stein D,Cohen H,Hershkovitz I

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental study of healthy subjects' trunk muscle responses to force perturbations at differing angles and steady state efforts. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether increased preactivation of muscles was associated with decreased likelihood of muscular activation in response to a transient force perturb...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stokes IA,Gardner-Morse M,Henry SM,Badger GJ

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective radiological study. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the course of intra-axial vertebral artery (IAVA) and evaluate the relationship between the 3-dimensional (3D) courses for IAVA with respect to safe trajectory for C2 pedicle screw (C2PS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The VA at the level of C2 has a ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee SH,Park DH,Kim SD,Huh DS,Kim KT

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The authors developed a rat-tail model to investigate the hypothesis that vertebral wedging during growth in progressive spinal deformities results from asymmetric loading in a "vicious cycle." OBJECTIVES:To document growth curves with axial compression or distraction applied to tail vertebrae to determin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stokes IA,Spence H,Aronsson DD,Kilmer N

更新日期：1996-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro study to determine occupational radiation exposure during lumbar fluoroscopy. OBJECTIVES:To assess radiation exposure to the spine surgeon during fluoroscopically assisted thoracolumbar pedicle screw placement. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Occupational radiation exposure during a variety of fluoro...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rampersaud YR,Foley KT,Shen AC,Williams S,Solomito M

更新日期：2000-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To identify, describe, and evaluate common outcome measures in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The treatment of CLBP has been associated with multiple clinical challenges. Further complicating this is the myriad of outcome scores used to...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chapman JR,Norvell DC,Hermsmeyer JT,Bransford RJ,DeVine J,McGirt MJ,Lee MJ

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro accuracy assessment of a novel virtual fluoroscopy system. OBJECTIVES:To investigate a new technology combining image-guided surgery with C-arm fluoroscopy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fluoroscopy is a useful and familiar technology to all musculoskeletal surgeons. Its limitations include radiati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Foley KT,Simon DA,Rampersaud YR

更新日期：2001-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic cervical pain is not always attributable to radiculopathy. Pain may derive from peripheral myofascial syndromes and/or central inflammatory root irritation from degradation of discal proteoglycans. This concept is presented with its application in 30 patients with follow-up observations up to 30 months. Twelve...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rosomoff HL,Fishbain D,Rosomoff RS

更新日期：1992-10-01 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