A new approach to the failed, failed back syndrome.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of primary Ewing sarcoma of the lumbar spine is presented. OBJECTIVE:To present and review a rare case of primary Ewing sarcoma of the lumbar spine that required differentiation from spinal infection. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Primary Ewing sarcoma originating from the spinal column is very rare....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Akeda K,Kasai Y,Kawakita E,Seto M,Kono T,Uchida A

更新日期：2009-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Survey. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this research was to help determine whether sedation is indicated before lumbar and cervical interventional pain management procedures, and additionally, to determine whether benzodiazepams are effective at controlling anxiety for these procedures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim N,Delport E,Cucuzzella T,Marley J,Pruitt C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A population-based, prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To identify demographic, job-related, psychosocial, and clinical factors associated with the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) within 6 weeks from injury (early MRI) among workers' compensation claimants with acute occupational low back pain (L...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Graves JM,Fulton-Kehoe D,Martin DP,Jarvik JG,Franklin GM

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To understand whether patients actually perceive increased limitations as compared with their preoperative state due to stiffness after lumbar arthrodesis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar arthrodesis by intention eliminates spinal motion in an attempt to decrease pai...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart RA,Marshall LM,Hiratzka SL,Kane MS,Volpi J,Hiratzka JR

更新日期：2014-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Literature-based topic review. OBJECTIVE:To review the indications and techniques for different sacropelvic fixation methods and to outline important associated complications. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Despite all the advances and new developments in spinal instrumentation techniques, fixation at the lu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kebaish KM

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case series is reported. OBJECTIVE:To improve understanding of the potential mechanisms associated with cerebral microemboli during scoliosis surgery in adolescents. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Paradoxical cerebral fat microembolization during scoliosis surgery has been associated with right-to-left shu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rodriguez RA,Sinclair B,Weatherdon D,Letts M

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective study of the sagittal plane alignment of the spine and pelvis in the normal pediatric population. OBJECTIVES:To document the sagittal alignment of the spine and pelvis and its change during growth in the normal pediatric population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pelvic morphology as well as sagi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mac-Thiong JM,Berthonnaud E,Dimar JR 2nd,Betz RR,Labelle H

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective, case-control, matched cohort. OBJECTIVE:Compare the radiographic and clinical outcomes of adult spinal deformity patients treated with thoracic pedicle screw (TPS) or thoracic hook constructs. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The efficacy of TPS instrumentation for pediatric spinal deformity cor...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bess RS,Lenke LG,Bridwell KH,Cheh G,Mandel S,Sides B

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Two case reports of telangiectatic osteosarcoma treated with complete segmental resection of the spine, including the spinal cord. OBJECTIVES:To report the en bloc tumor excision, including the spinal cord, for telangiectatic osteosarcoma, and discuss the indication of cord transection and influence after...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Murakami H,Tomita K,Kawahara N,Oda M,Yahata T,Yamaguchi T

更新日期：2006-02-15 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：STUDY DESIGN:Randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVES:To compare high- and low-intensity back schools with usual care in occupational health care. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The content and intensity of back schools vary widely and the methodologic quality of randomized controlled trials is generally weak. Until now, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Heymans MW,de Vet HC,Bongers PM,Knol DL,Koes BW,van Mechelen W

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have tested 51 instrumented calf spines in vitro, using a scoliosis simulator, to evaluate the adequacy of fixation and nature of acute failure seen with various methods of scoliosis instrumentation. Tests were performed in compressive loading, rotation, and forward bending on the following instrumentation...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wenger DR,Carollo JJ,Wilkerson JA Jr,Wauters K,Herring JA

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe the microbiology of surgical site infection (SSI) in spine surgery and relationship with surgical management characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:SSI is an important complication of spine surgery that results in signific...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Abdul-Jabbar A,Berven SH,Hu SS,Chou D,Mummaneni PV,Takemoto S,Ames C,Deviren V,Tay B,Weinstein P,Burch S,Liu C

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Immunoblotting study to evaluate aggrecan degradation patterns in rat intervertebral discs (IVDs) subjected to mechanical overload. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of in vivo dynamic compression overloading on aggrecan degradation products associated with matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and aggrecanase a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： latridis JC,Godburn K,Wuertz K,Alini M,Roughley PJ

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the association of Hounsfield unit (HU) measurements with adjacent segment fractures after spinal fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Adjacent segment fracture is a potentially devastating complication after spinal fusion surgery in osteoporotic pat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Meredith DS,Schreiber JJ,Taher F,Cammisa FP Jr,Girardi FP

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Mechanical and microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) study of cadaver spines. OBJECTIVE:To compare porosity and thickness of vertebral endplates with (1) compressive stresses measured in adjacent intervertebral discs and (2) grade of disc degeneration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Endplate porosity is import...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zehra U,Robson-Brown K,Adams MA,Dolan P

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study investigated the effects of the intensive physical rehabilitation program on the trunk and knee extensor muscles in patients with chronic low back pain. At baseline and after 3 months, strength was measured and muscle biopsies were taken. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of strength exercises...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rissanen A,Kalimo H,Alaranta H

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental in vivo and in vitro study of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and the mechanism exploration. OBJECTIVE:This report aims to verify the expression of Sirt1 in IVD degeneration of different grades and explore its potential mechanism in human nucleus pulposus cells. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Guo J,Shao M,Lu F,Jiang J,Xia X

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiographic instability seemingly enjoys the status of a well-defined clinical syndrome. The concept is widely used, and specific treatments, usually spinal fusion, are routinely performed based on the diagnosis. The minimum standards necessary to establish radiographic instability as a legitimate clinical syndrome h...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Spratt KF,Weinstein JN,Lehmann TR,Woody J,Sayre H

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the regional variations in the use of nonoperative therapies in patients diagnosed with a lumbar intervertebral disc herniation 3 months prior to undergoing microdiscectomy surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Regional...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Davison MA,Lilly DT,Desai SA,Vuong VD,Moreno J,Cheng J,Bagley C,Adogwa O

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar intervertebral joints were subjected to compressive and shear forces calculated to simulate walking with a heavy pack on the back. The joints with articular tropism were found to rotate toward the side of the more oblique facet. The mechanics relating the orientation of the articular facets with joint forces an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cyron BM,Hutton WC

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective follow-up study. OBJECTIVE:Evaluation of the diagnostic assessment and clinical significance of the intravertebral cleft in painful, long-standing osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) treated with percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Patients with pain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nieuwenhuijse MJ,van Rijswijk CS,van Erkel AR,Dijkstra SP

更新日期：2012-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Risks and benefits of using a tibial graft for posterior spinal fusion in neuromuscular scoliosis were evaluated in a long-term follow-up study. A consecutive series of 72 patients underwent posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:Radiologic outcome was assessed to evaluate the qua...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zeller RD,Ghanem I,Miladi L,Dubousset J

更新日期：1994-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To identify early independent mortality predictors after spine trauma. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spine trauma consists of spinal cord and spine column injury. The ability to identify early (within 24 hours) risk factors predictive of mortality in spine trauma has th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tee JW,Chan PC,Gruen RL,Fitzgerald MC,Liew SM,Cameron PA,Rosenfeld JV

更新日期：2013-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The goal of the present study was to determine whether neck pain responds differently to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) between patients with cervical radiculopathy and/or cervical myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Many patients who undergo ACDF ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stull JD,Goyal DKC,Mangan JJ,Divi SN,McKenzie JC,Casper DS,Okroj K,Kepler CK,Vaccaro AR,Schroeder GD,Hilibrand AS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 30 patients undergoing Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation, computerized tomography was performed before and after surgery. The RAsag-angle was measured for each vertebral level. Coronal and sagittal translation were evaluated in the same computerized tomographic scans by means of a new method. Based on the hooks used...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Krismer M,Bauer R,Sterzinger W

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Comparvative case series. Data was prospectively entered and retrospectively analyzed. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the need for distal lumbar interbody fusion when sufficient recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) is used posterolaterally at L5-S1 in long spinal constructs for adult deformity ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rahman RK,Buchowski JM,Stephens B,Dorward IG,Koester LA,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although high geographic variation in back surgery rates within the United States have been documented, international comparisons have not been published. METHODS:The authors compared rates of back surgery in eleven developed countries to determine if back surgery rates are higher: 1) in the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cherkin DC,Deyo RA,Loeser JD,Bush T,Waddell G

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty patients with myelographic shortening of a single nerve root sheath without indentation of the dural sac were studied by CT. Lateral disc herniation was diagnosed by CT in 18 patients. The myelograms of these patients were considered suspicious of disc herniation in three patients, uncertain in seven, and misin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Johansen JG

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A new in vivo sheep model was developed that produced disc degeneration through the injection of 5-bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) into the intervertebral disc. This process was studied using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiography, CT/discogram, histology, and biochemistry. OBJECTIVES:To develop a sheep m...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhou H,Hou S,Shang W,Wu W,Cheng Y,Mei F,Peng B

更新日期：2007-04-15 00:00:00