Intrathoracic chordoma presenting as a posterior superior mediastinal tumor.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective study was done to assess the diagnostic value of radionuclide imaging (bone scan) in the evaluation of sacroiliac joint syndrome OBJECTIVES:To determine the sensitivity and specificity of radionuclide imaging in establishing a diagnosis of sacroiliac joint syndrome in patients with low back ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Slipman CW,Sterenfeld EB,Chou LH,Herzog R,Vresilovic E

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An observational follow-up. OBJECTIVES:To analyze the role of physical exercise and inactivity on the long-term outcome after active outpatient low back rehabilitation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is considerable evidence documenting the efficacy of exercise in the conservative treatment of chronic ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Taimela S,Diederich C,Hubsch M,Heinricy M

更新日期：2000-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vivo, canine lumbar spine intervertebral motion was measured before and after instrumentation of caudal segments. The three-dimensional kinematics of the intervertebral joint were described using helical axes and Fourier series. OBJECTIVE:The in vivo three-dimensional kinematics of the intervertebral j...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schendel MJ,Dekutoski MB,Ogilvie JW,Olsewski JM,Wallace LJ

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study compared the incidence of facet joint asymmetry between adult and juvenile patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. OBJECTIVES:To determine the different distribution of the facet joint asymmetry between the adult and juvenile patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:As early as 1967, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ishihara H,Matsui H,Osada R,Ohshima H,Tsuji H

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Postal questionnaire to individuals with back pain. OBJECTIVE:To assess the acceptability, validity, and reliability of two existing back pain outcome measures, the Roland-Morris Questionnaire and the Von Korff scales, modified to measure the preceding 4 weeks. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The ideal outcom...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Underwood MR,Barnett AG,Vickers MR

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic ultrasound is used in research and clinical settings to determine the size of the lumbar spinal canal. When the technique was first introduced, measurements were obtained directly from an A-scan while concurrently viewing a B-scan. However, measurements obtained directly from a B-scan are now commonly used ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Battié MC,Hansson TH,Engel JM,Zeh J,Bigos SJ,Spengler DM

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Thirty-five fresh frozen cervical spine specimens underwent vertebral artery cannulization and angiography to determine the static influence of the four stages of subaxial flexion-distraction injuries as described by Allen et al on vertebral artery patency. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the degree of vertebral v...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sim E,Vaccaro AR,Berzlanovich A,Pienaar S

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational study of patients with scoliosis and matched controls. OBJECTIVES:To determine the validity and reliability of the modified Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument (SRS-22) for use in the assessment of deformity in adults. To demonstrate the discriminate validity of the SRS-22 in diff...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Berven S,Deviren V,Demir-Deviren S,Hu SS,Bradford DS

更新日期：2003-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Radiographic review. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether dense cancellous allografts (DCAs) are associated with graft resorption when used in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The ideal graft material for ACDF remains to be identified. Purported advantages of DCA inclu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rhee JM,Patel N,Yoon ST,Franklin B

更新日期：2007-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This cohort study compares motion characteristics during forward bending of a group of chronic female patients either with low back pain (LBP) or pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and healthy subjects using computer-video analysis. OBJECTIVE:This study determines whether subcategories of back pain patients could b...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Wingerden JP,Vleeming A,Ronchetti I

更新日期：2008-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cost-effectiveness analysis. OBJECTIVE:To examine the cost-effectiveness of operative versus non-operative treatment of type-II odontoid fractures in patients older than 64 years old. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Significant controversy exists regarding the optimum treatment of geriatric patients with type...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Barlow DR,Higgins BT,Ozanne EM,Tosteson AN,Pearson AM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between resident involvement in the operating room and 30-day complication rates in patients undergoing single-level anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although an integral part of ac...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim RB,Garcia RM,Smith ZA,Dahdaleh NS

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational longitudinal study. OBJECTIVE:To establish the normal variation over time for active and passive cervical range of motion (ROM) measured with the Flock of Birds electromagnetic tracking system (FOB). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Data about normal variation of cervical ROM over time are scarce...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bergman GJ,Knoester B,Assink N,Dijkstra PU,Winters JC

更新日期：2005-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A general health survey including a cross-sectional study of 404 men and women aged 50 years who underwent follow-up evaluation at ages 60 and 70 years. OBJECTIVES:The participants completed the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory at age 50 and 60 years and were interviewed at age 60 and 70 years ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hansen FR,Biering-Sørensen F,Schroll M

更新日期：1995-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-three patients with unstable burst fractures of the lower thoracic and lumbar spine were treated with a reduction-fixation system. The new system is used both as a reduction and a fixation device for disorders of the lower thoracic and lumbar spine. In treatment of spinal fractures, it provides symmetric lordot...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chang KW

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective comparison study. OBJECTIVE:To compare the postoperative proximal junctional change and revision prevalence as influenced by 3 different proximal levels after adult lumbar deformity instrumented fusion from the distal thoracic/upper lumbar spine (T9-L2) to L5 or S1. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim YJ,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Rhim S,Kim YW

更新日期：2007-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE To clarify the characteristics of respiratory dysfunction associated with chronic-onset cervical myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In acute cervical cord injury, respiratory dysfunction, especially vital capacity (VC), is impaired, which causes respiratory complicatio...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ishibe T,Takahashi S

更新日期：2002-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Two adult patients with craniocervical junction malformations presented with tussive symptom onset. These patients had acute onset of permanent neurologic symptoms. One patient had basilar invagination with tonsilar herniation and the second, a Type 1 Arnold-Chiari malformation with cord widening. Possible mechanisms ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kramer LD,Locke GE,Rasmus SC

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Structural investigation of mechanically induced herniations in ovine lumbar motion segments. OBJECTIVE:This new study addresses the question of whether there are regions other than the posterior and posterolateral aspects that are implicated in the initiation of disc disruption and herniation. SUMMARY O...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Heeswijk VM,Thambyah A,Robertson PA,Broom ND

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:Improving spinal fusion by optimizing scaffold and surface engineering is a topic of interest for both surgeons and researchers. Concerns regarding patient safety with off-label use of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) have increased, and patients are choosing minimally invasive spine surgery to lessen morbidity by avo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chaput CD

更新日期：2016-04-01 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:A retrospective review of 20 patients undergoing circumferential lumbar fusion with coralline hydroxyapatite blocks anteriorly and autograft with transpedicular or translaminar facet screw fixation posteriorly. OBJECTIVES:To examine the efficacy of coralline hydroxyapatite as a bone graft substitute for a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Thalgott JS,Klezl Z,Timlin M,Giuffre JM

更新日期：2002-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective case control analysis of 48 cases of postoperative infection following spinal procedures. OBJECTIVES:Spinal procedures that became infected after surgery were analyzed to identify the significance of preoperative and intraoperative risk factors. Characterization of the nature and timing of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fang A,Hu SS,Endres N,Bradford DS

更新日期：2005-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An intraoperative sonographic study for evaluating spinal cord decompression status was conducted. OBJECTIVES:To analyze the spinal cord decompression status using intraoperative sonography and to evaluate the relation to postoperative neurologic recovery following cervical laminoplasty. SUMMARY OF BACKG...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mihara H,Kondo S,Takeguchi H,Kohno M,Hachiya M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Correlational study. OBJECTIVE:In spine trauma patients, we aimed to assess the correlation of patient-reported outcome measurement information system (PROMIS) physical function (PF), pain interference (PI), and Depression scores with Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) ODI/NDI...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bernstein DN,Greenstein AS,D'Amore T,Mesfin A

更新日期：2020-06-01 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:A cross-sectional and prospective longitudinal study on the anthropometric parameters and growth pattern of girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the growth pattern of girls with AIS with different severities, using cross-sectional and prospective longitudinal data set...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yim AP,Yeung HY,Hung VW,Lee KM,Lam TP,Ng BK,Qiu Y,Cheng JC

更新日期：2012-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A three-dimensional, nonlinear finite element analysis was performed to predict the in situ contact interaction of prosthesis components of the Prodisc-L in a multisegmental lumbar model following total disc replacement (TDR). OBJECTIVE:Efforts were made to investigate how the TDR implant contact characte...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chen WM,Park C,Lee K,Lee S

更新日期：2009-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An analysis of computed tomography images of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the spatial relations between the vertebral body and the thoracic aorta and to verify the safety of anterior instrumentation surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies have suggested...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Maruyama T,Takeshita K,Nakamura K,Kitagawa T

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00