Collagenolytic enzyme systems in human intervertebral disc: their control, mechanism, and their possible role in the initiation of biomechanical failure.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVES:To determine the risk of postlaminectomy thoracolumbar kyphosis in skeletally immature achondroplasts and evaluate the need for concurrent fusion at multilevel decompression. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal stenosis is a relatively common complication of achondroplasia....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ain MC,Shirley ED,Pirouzmanesh A,Hariri A,Carson BS

更新日期：2006-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro wear testing of the Bryan Cervical Disc prosthesis was performed in a cervical spine simulator. The biologic response was assessed in chimpanzee and goat animal models. OBJECTIVE:Determine the wear characteristics of the Bryan disc. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Large joint arthroplasties fail most...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Anderson PA,Rouleau JP,Bryan VE,Carlson CS

更新日期：2003-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of a rare disease entity and review of the literature. OBJECTIVES:To illustrate the occurrence of an unusual disease affecting the spine and spinal canal. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Rosai-Dorman disease is considered an idiopathic benign lymphoproliferative disease that typically occurs in ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hollowell JP,Wolfla CE,Shah NC,Mark LP,Whittaker MH

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of therapeutic spinal injections are performed each year despite little validation in randomized controlled trials. Additional injections are performed for diagnostic purposes of localizing symptomatic nerve roots, again without detailed evaluation of accuracy, specificity, or sensitivity. Drs. Sl...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Slosar PJ Jr,White AH,Wetzel FT

更新日期：1998-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Immunohistological and behavioral analysis of the effect of a tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitor in an injured-nerve model. OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of direct application of a TNF-alpha inhibitor (etanercept) on injured-nerve pain caused by nucleus pulposus. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Norimoto M,Ohtori S,Yamashita M,Inoue G,Yamauchi K,Koshi T,Suzuki M,Orita S,Eguchi Y,Sugiura A,Ochiai N,Takaso M,Takahashi K

更新日期：2008-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Flexibility of the porcine lumbosacral spine was measured after application of six different types of surgical instrumentation, and in a control state. Fifteen adult pig spines were tested with flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation torques applied to the upper end with the pelvis fixed. Instrumentati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Asazuma T,Stokes IA,Moreland MS,Suzuki N

更新日期：1990-11-01 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

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Longitudinal, repeated-measures study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine changes in sagittal spinal posture in older adults during standing and sitting after a Pilates-based exercise program. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pilates exercise is purported to improve posture, however, few peer-rev...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kuo YL,Tully EA,Galea MP

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study OBJECTIVE.: To determine the rate of venous thromboembolism event (VTE) and risk factors for their occurrence in patients with vertebral fractures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism (VTE) events are a significant source of potentially preventa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Samuel AM,Diaz-Collado PJ,Gala RJ,Webb ML,Lukasiewicz AM,Basques BA,Bohl DD,Kim HJ,Grauer JN

更新日期：2018-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro biomechanical study of 3 lumbosacral fixation techniques in human cadaveric lumbar-pelvic spine models. OBJECTIVE:To compare the in vitro biomechanical effect of a novel 4-rod lumbosacral reconstruction technique with conventional techniques in a human cadaveric lumbopelvic model, and to evalu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wang T,Liu H,Zheng Z,Li Z,Wang J,Shrivastava SS,Yang H

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of anterior and posterior fusions for treatment of adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:To delineate the best factors determining final lumbar curve magnitude in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing a selective thoracic anterior or posterior spinal ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dobbs MB,Lenke LG,Walton T,Peelle M,Della Rocca G,Steger-May K,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of prospective data. OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship between MRI signal intensity changes, clinical presentation, and surgical outcome in degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Several studies have sought to assess the extent of spinal cord dysfunct...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nouri A,Martin AR,Kato S,Reihani-Kermani H,Riehm LE,Fehlings MG

更新日期：2017-12-15 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：:A technique using a vascularized rib pedicle graft and femoral neck allograft is presented as a new method of anterior spine fusion in the treatment of symptomatic post-traumatic kyphosis. The cases of six patients are reviewed who were treated surgically from seven months to 24 years following their initial injury. S...

journal_title：Spine

authors： McBride GG,Bradford DS

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial comparing a cylindrical threaded titanium cage to a femoral ring allograft control for anterior lumbar interbody fusion. OBJECTIVE:To compare these two implants with regard to arthrodesis. Secondary outcome measures included pain relief, neurological st...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sasso RC,Kitchel SH,Dawson EG

更新日期：2004-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To report results at a minimum 5 years after pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed sagittal imbalance. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:No one has reported results of pedicle subtraction osteotomies with a 5- to 8-year follow-up. METHOD:Thirty-five consecutive patients with sa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim YJ,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Cheh G,Baldus C

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Linear and angular measurements were performed on 128 vertebrae (16 spines) from C5 to T5. OBJECTIVES:Vertebrae were studied to characterize vertebral shape and size changes in the cervico-thoracic region. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Analysis of vertebral anatomy has been extensive and well characterized....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stanescu S,Ebraheim NA,Yeasting R,Bailey AS,Jackson WT

更新日期：1994-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Immunohistochemistry for tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and protein gene product (PGP) 9.5 in vertebral endplates of patients with discogenic low back pain and Modic Type 1 or Type 2 endplate changes on MRI. OBJECTIVES:To examine whether inflammatory cytokines and nerve in-growth into the vertebral endplate ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ohtori S,Inoue G,Ito T,Koshi T,Ozawa T,Doya H,Saito T,Moriya H,Takahashi K

更新日期：2006-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The "Back-Pain Institute" at Sundsvall offers an advanced rehabilitation program to people with long-standing back pain. This program has been evaluated in a controlled prospective study. Data were gathered from questionnaires mailed on three occasions, from the sick insurance office and from the bureau of employment....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aberg J

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Present disability evaluation schedules for the low back are not scientifically based and produce very great interexaminer differences. The authors have developed a new impairment schedule based on a comprehensive review of the medical literature and the collected opinions of a large number of back specialists. Tests ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Clark WL,Haldeman S,Johnson P,Morris J,Schulenberger C,Trauner D,White A

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective study with 8-year follow-up. OBJECTIVE:To describe the evolution of low back pain from adolescence into adulthood. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:High prevalence rates of low back pain among children and adolescents have been demonstrated in several studies, and it has been theorized that low bac...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hestbaek L,Leboeuf-Yde C,Kyvik KO,Manniche C

更新日期：2006-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographic and clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To examine the long-term outcome of selective thoracic fusion (STF) performed for lumbar "C" modifier curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The efficacy of STF in lumbar "C" false double major curves is controversial...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chang MS,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Cho W,Baldus C,Auerbach JD,Crawford CH 3rd,O'Shaughnessy BA

更新日期：2010-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVES:To report the results and the technique of posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) in fixed lumbosacral deformity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fixed lumbosacral deformity has gross imbalance as well as progressive compensatory thoracolumbar deformity because of the abse...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Suk SI,Chung ER,Lee SM,Lee JH,Kim SS,Kim JH

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Diagnosis, postoperative complications, and surgical results in patients over 70 years old who underwent surgery for lumbar nerve root compression of a degenerative origin were evaluated in a prospective, consecutive study. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Of the 50 patients investigated, 43 suffered from centr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jönsson B,Strömqvist B

更新日期：1994-07-01 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:Retrospective database analysis. OBJECTIVE:A range of patient-reported outcomes were used to measure disability due to low back pain. There is not a single back pain disability measurement commonly used in all randomized controlled trials. We report here our assessment as to whether different disability m...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Morris T,Hee SW,Stallard N,Underwood M,Patel S

更新日期：2015-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of the clinical and radiographic results in adult revision spine deformity surgery using the techniques of osteotomies to effect spine balance and curve correction. OBJECTIVES:To assess the efficacy of multiple vertebral osteotomies in correction of rigid spine deformities in adult pa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Voos K,Boachie-Adjei O,Rawlins BA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because there is increasing concern about low-back disability and its current medical management, this analysis attempts to construct a new theoretic framework for treatment. Observations of natural history and epidemiology suggest that low-back pain should be a benign, self-limiting condition, that low back-disabilit...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Waddell G

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of abnormal findings on cervical spine magnetic resonance image (MRI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Neurological symptoms and abnormal findings on MR images are keys to diagnose the spinal diseases. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nakashima H,Yukawa Y,Suda K,Yamagata M,Ueta T,Kato F

更新日期：2015-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the accuracy of screw fixation using intraoperative three-dimensional fluoroscopy-based navigation (ITFN) and to assess the clinical outcomes of this treatment regimen. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The surgical management of symptomatic os odontoideum poses ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Weng C,Tian W,Li ZY,Liu B,Li Q,Wang YQ,Sun YZ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00