Distribution of the basic fibroblast growth factor and its receptor gene expression in normal and degenerated rat intervertebral discs.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study of 20 consecutive patients who underwent en bloc tumor excision of sacral chordomas and chondrosarcomas. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the functional and oncological outcomes following en bloc tumor excision for sacral chordomas and chondrosarcomas. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Chordomas and ch...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hsieh PC,Xu R,Sciubba DM,McGirt MJ,Nelson C,Witham TF,Wolinksy JP,Gokaslan ZL

更新日期：2009-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Ninety-six male adult CD-1 mice were randomly divided into sham, spinal cord injury (SCI) + vehicle, and SCI + IPA-3 groups. Expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9, production of tumor necrosis factors (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-1β, tissue edema, blood-spinal cord barrier penetrability,...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ji X,Zhang Y,Zhang L,Chen H,Peng Y,Tang P

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:The thoracolumbar fascia was studied by dissection in ten adult human cadavers. The posterior layer of this fascia was found to consist of two laminae. The superficial lamina is formed by the aponeurosis of latissimus dorsi. The deep lamina consists of bands of fibers passing caudolaterally from the midline. Both lami...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bogduk N,Macintosh JE

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of 260 patients with acute spine fractures treated at a tertiary trauma center from 1989 to 2009. OBJECTIVE:To correlate the Interpedicular distance (IPD) to the percentage of narrowing of the spinal canal and to the presence of neurological deficit and laminar fracture in thoracolu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Caffaro MF,Avanzi O

更新日期：2012-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cell-based assay was developed to identify asymptomatic children at risk of developing idiopathic scoliosis (IS) and to stratify IS patients at an earlier stage in order to better predict their clinical outcome. Clinical validation of this assay was performed by testing IS patients at different stages, h...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Akoume MY,Azeddine B,Turgeon I,Franco A,Labelle H,Poitras B,Rivard CH,Grimard G,Ouellet J,Parent S,Moreau A

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case series of dual time-point F-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-FDG PET/CT) for the diagnosis of spinal cord sarcoidosis. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to illustrate three cases of spinal sarcoidosis with occult presentation and subsequent identificati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ordóñez-Rubiano EG,Solano-Noguera DF,Row W,Weinberg J,Tatsui CE,Johnson JM,Gule-Monroe MK

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Forty-four consecutive thoracic idiopathic adolescent curves surgically treated between 1995 and 1999 at one institution were analyzed. All were thoracic curves; there were no lumbar curves, double major curves, or triple major curves. OBJECTIVES:To study the clinical and radiographic results for these 44...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bridwell KH,Hanson DS,Rhee JM,Lenke LG,Baldus C,Blanke K

更新日期：2002-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:An electronic bone growth stimulator (EBGS) had been devised to facilitate lumbosacral fusion in the early 1970s, using a totally implanted device which delivers a steady 5 microA at each of four cathodes. The use of the device is reserved for patients in whom painful and abnormal motion is demonstrated to be the majo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kane WJ

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Spine Update on the biopsychosocial model. OBJECTIVE:To review and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the application of the model to spine care. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The biopsychosocial model of illness has had (and will continue to have) a significant impact on spine care. It has changed-in ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Weiner BK

更新日期：2008-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A normative, single-group study was conducted. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the flexion relaxation phenomenon in the thoraco-lumbopelvic muscles among a pain-free population when moving from an upright to a slump sitting posture. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The presence of the flexion relaxation phenomenon (F...

journal_title：Spine

authors： O'Sullivan P,Dankaerts W,Burnett A,Chen D,Booth R,Carlsen C,Schultz A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study reports the 7-year follow-up of an L5 vertebral hemangioendothelioma treated with tumor excision and allograft reconstruction stabilized with transpedicular fixation. OBJECTIVES:A review of vertebral hemangioendotheliomas is provided to outline the rationale for surgical excision in such cases....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sybert DR,Steffee AD,Keppler L,Biscup RS,Enker P

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A review of methods to optimize anesthesia and analgesia for minimally invasive spine procedures. OBJECTIVE:To provide information to surgeons and anesthesiologists of methods to provide optimal anesthesia and pain control for minimally invasive spine surgery with an emphasis on preoperative planning. SU...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Buvanendran A,Thillainathan V

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To identify facet tropism as one of the possible risk factors leading to vertebral rotatory subluxation (VRS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:VRS has been considered as one of the prognostic factors for degenerative scoliosis. Although several risk factors of VRS, including...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bao H,Zhu F,Liu Z,Bentley M,Mao S,Zhu Z,Ding Y,Qiu Y

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) as the primary graft material for the surgical treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The clinical and radiographic results using allograft, autograft, and v...

journal_title：Spine

authors： O'Shaughnessy BA,Kuklo TR,Ondra SL

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prospective study was undertaken to find out preoperative or perioperative factors predicting the results of the first surgery for lumbar disc herniation. The results were evaluated 1 and 6 months postoperatively using, in addition to the patient evaluation, indices for pain, activities of daily living (ADL), and ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hurme M,Alaranta H

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knowledge of the normal movements of whole lumbar spine and lumbosacral joint is important for evaluating clinical pathologic conditions that may potentially produce unstable situations in these regions. At present there are few studies that report systemic three-dimensional movement analysis of these regions. The pur...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yamamoto I,Panjabi MM,Crisco T,Oxland T

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to elucidate the association between facet joint orientation and degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Many studies have demonstrated the relationship between sagittal facet orientation and degenerative lumbar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liu X,Zhao X,Long Y,Huang K,Xie D,Wang F,Chen G,Yuan Z,Wang J

更新日期：2018-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The accuracy and interobserver agreement of fine detail radiography and computed tomography (CT) determination of spinal fusion were evaluated in an established animal spine fusion model. OBJECTIVE:To determine the accuracy and interobserver agreement of radiographic determinations of spinal fusion in rab...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yee AJ,Bae HW,Friess D,Robbin M,Johnstone B,Yoo JU

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, prospective analysis of consecutive patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). OBJECTIVE:Identify age-related radiographical parameters associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and treatment preferences for ASD. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Patients with ASD report discrepa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fu KM,Bess S,Shaffrey CI,Smith JS,Lafage V,Schwab F,Burton DC,Akbarnia BA,Ames CP,Boachie-Adjei O,Deverin V,Hart RA,Hostin R,Klineberg E,Gupta M,Kebaish K,Mundis G,Mummaneni PV,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Conditioned media (CM) of cartilaginous endplates (CEPs) of intervertebral discs were analyzed in a bioassay with regard to their influence on matrix turnover and inflammatory factors on nucleus pulposus (NP) cells of the same patient. CEP tissue underwent further histological and ultrastructural analysis....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Neidlinger-Wilke C,Boldt A,Brochhausen C,Galbusera F,Carstens C,Copf F,Schultheiss M,Lazary A,Brayda-Bruno M,Ignatius A,Wilke HJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of acute axis fractures treated at a tertiary referral center. OBJECTIVE:To determine the optimal treatment of axis fractures based on 340 cases from a single institution. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Axis fractures account for almost 20% of acute cervical spine fractures. However, the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Greene KA,Dickman CA,Marciano FF,Drabier JB,Hadley MN,Sonntag VK

更新日期：1997-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar spinal flexion and extension motion was measured radiographically and from the back surface curvature in 42 patients with low-back pain to determine whether the surface measurements provided accurate measurement of the total lumbar spinal motion and its distribution by vertebral level. Also, a biomechanical mod...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stokes IA,Bevins TM,Lunn RA

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To elucidate the cause of late operative site pain in six cases of scoliosis managed with Isola posterior instrumentation that required removal of the implants. METHOD:Microbiologic examination of wound swabs and enriched culture of operative tissue specimens was undertaken in all cases. Histologic study of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gaine WJ,Andrew SM,Chadwick P,Cooke E,Williamson JB

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report and literature review are presented. OBJECTIVE:To describe and review the clinical presentations, characteristic findings from imaging studies, types, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of amyloidoma arising within the vertebrae. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Amyloidoma can occur...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Iplikcioglu AC,Bek S,Gokduman CA,Cosar M,Sav A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

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:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:The present study compared activity of deep and superficial cervical flexor muscles and craniocervical flexion range of motion during a test of craniocervical flexion between 10 patients with chronic neck pain and 10 controls. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Individuals with c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Falla DL,Jull GA,Hodges PW

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental rat study. OBJECTIVE:To assess pain-related behavior and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression induced by nucleus pulposus (NP) applied to nerve roots in rats. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Radiculopathy from disc herniation is caused by nerve compression and chemical inflamma...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Miyoshi S,Sekiguchi M,Konno S,Kikuchi S,Kanaya F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The possible role of phospholipase A2 in an animal model for lumbar radiculopathy and mechanisms of epidural steroid injections were studied. OBJECTIVES:To clarify the pathophysiologic mechanism of the recently proved animal model for lumbar radiculopathy and to characterize further the mechanisms of acti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee HM,Weinstein JN,Meller ST,Hayashi N,Spratt KF,Gebhart GF

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correlations of age, height, weight, lordosis, and kyphosis with noninvasive spinal mobility measurements were studied in 301 men and 175 women, aged 35-55 years, who suffered from chronic or recurrent low back pain (LBP). Correlations of the different spinal movements with the degree of LBP were analyzed, with correc...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mellin G

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00