Measurement of lumbar lordosis. Evaluation of intraobserver, interobserver, and technique variability.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The topical capsaicin treatment of the sciatic nerve, which was proved to destroy capsaicin-sensitive primary afferent (CSPA) fibers, was performed to determine the effect on decreases in paw withdrawal mechanical threshold (PWMT) and changes in spatial expression pattern of spinal c-Fos protein induced by...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tang JG,Chen HS,Yuan W,Hou S,Wang X,Zhou X

更新日期：2008-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Patients with cervicobrachial pain were examined in detail with special attention to vertebral artery loop formation. OBJECTIVES:To determine the incidence, short-time natural course and response to a conservative approach to vertebral artery loop formation in a group of patients with cervicobrachial pain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Paksoy Y,Levendoglu FD,Ogün CO,Ustün ME,Ogün TC

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study of posterior hemivertebra resection and osteotomies with transpedicular instrumentation in very young children. OBJECTIVE:Assessment of early intervention in congenital scoliosis with almost complete correction of the main deformity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is a trend to earl...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ruf M,Jensen R,Letko L,Harms J

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The lumbar vertebral canal was measured in two cohorts of 10-year-old children (n = 161) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and compared with obstetric records. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether there are identifiable obstetric factors that determine the size of the lumbar vertebral canal. SUMMARY OF ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jeffrey JE,Campbell DM,Golden MH,Smith FW,Porter RW

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective series of 15 consecutive adult patients with spinal deformity who underwent endoscopic transthoracic release with simultaneous posterior instrumentation while positioned prone. OBJECTIVES:To describe the technique and clinical results of endoscopic transthoracic release performed with the pa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lieberman IH,Salo PT,Orr RD,Kraetschmer B

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective observational study with an 11-year follow-up period was performed. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the influence of education and socioeconomic position on the incidence of permanent disability retirement from back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Early retirement because of back pain is the extr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hagen KB,Holte HH,Tambs K,Bjerkedal T

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of sciatica due to lumbar nerve root compromise remains controversial, probably because few well-controlled studies of conservative management have been performed. This preliminary study assesses the efficacy of epidural injections of 80 mg triamcinolone acetonide plus 0.5% procaine hydrochloride in sal...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bush K,Hillier S

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective minimum 5-year follow-up study of the cervical spine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) initially without cervical involvement. OBJECTIVE:To clarify the incidence and aggravation of cervical spine instabilities and their predictive risk factors in patients with RA. SUMMARY OF BACKGR...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yurube T,Sumi M,Nishida K,Miyamoto H,Kohyama K,Matsubara T,Miura Y,Sugiyama D,Doita M,Kobe Spine Conference.

更新日期：2012-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVES:To compare subjective health complaints in subacute patients with low back pain with reference values from a Norwegian normal population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Comorbidity is common with nonspecific low back pain. We wanted to investigate if these complaints were sp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hagen EM,Svensen E,Eriksen HR,Ihlebaek CM,Ursin H

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study was an exploratory repeated measures design comparing patients undergoing two magnitudes of surgery in the lumbar spine: lumbar herniated disc repair and posterior lumbar fusion. OBJECTIVE:The present study evaluated and compared the effect of perceived pain, perceived stress, anxiety, and mood...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Starkweather AR,Witek-Janusek L,Nockels RP,Peterson J,Mathews HL

更新日期：2006-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Antimicrobial effect of a novel silver-impregnated pedicle screw in rabbits. OBJECTIVE:A novel spine implant model was designed to study the antimicrobial effect of a modified Titanium (Ti) pedicle screws with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in multiple surgical sites in the lumbar spin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hazer DB,Sakar M,Dere Y,Altinkanat G,Ziyal MI,Hazer B

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A clinical case report of two brothers with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome found to have atlantoaxial instability is reported. OBJECTIVES:To report the clinical and radiologic findings and the operative outcome in these patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Both patients had biochemically proven Lesch-Nyhan syndrom...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shewell PC,Thompson AG

更新日期：1996-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Effectiveness of a pre-employment worker fitness evaluation in a sample of grocery warehouse order selectors was studied retrospectively. Implementation of the program began in March 1990 and as of September 10, 1993, 1100 prospective employees have been tested. OBJECTIVES:Identification of prospective em...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Reimer DS,Halbrook BD,Dreyfuss PH,Tibiletti C

更新日期：1994-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vivo rat-tail model was adopted to study the structural changes of degenerated intervertebral disc after different traction protocols. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of traction with different modes and magnitudes on disc with simulated degeneration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Traction has be...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lai A,Chow DH

更新日期：2010-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Rabbits were used as an experimental model in the study of motor-evoked potentials. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effect of nitrous oxide on motor-evoked potentials while monitoring direct muscle and spinal cord responses. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Motor-evoked potential monitoring provides a promising too...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zentner J,Thees C,Pechstein U,Scheufler KM,Würker J,Nadstawek J

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influences of age, sex, disc level, and degree of degenration on the mechanical behavior of 42 fresh cadaver lumbar motion segments are reported. The motions and intradiscal pressure changes that result from the application of flexion, extension, lateral bending, and torsional moments; compression; and anterior, p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nachemson AL,Schultz AB,Berkson MH

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Measurement of radiation dose from C-arm fluoroscopy during a simulated intraoperative use in spine surgery. OBJECTIVE.: To investigate scatter radiation doses to specific organs of surgeons during intraoperative use of C-arm fluoroscopy in spine surgery and to provide practical intraoperative guidelines. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee K,Lee KM,Park MS,Lee B,Kwon DG,Chung CY

更新日期：2012-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized controlled trial with stratified block design. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate a treatment program focusing on whether specific stabilizing exercises for patients with pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy reduce pain, improve functional status, and improve quality of life. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA. : ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stuge B,Laerum E,Kirkesola G,Vøllestad N

更新日期：2004-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1981 and 1990, twenty-two patients with incomplete neurologic deficits after thoracolumbar junction fractures were treated by anterior decompression and stabilization. Two patients were unavailable for follow-up examination, eleven underwent spinal canal decompression within 48 hours of injury (Group A); and n...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Clohisy JC,Akbarnia BA,Bucholz RD,Burkus JK,Backer RJ

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To define the geographic variation in costs of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and posterolateral fusion (PLF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:ACDF and lumbar PLF are common procedures that are used in the treatment of spinal pathologies. To optimize value, both...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Goz V,Rane A,Abtahi AM,Lawrence BD,Brodke DS,Spiker WR

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Combined prospective randomized controlled trial and observational cohort study of intervertebral disc herniation (IDH), an as-treated analysis. OBJECTIVE:To determine modifiers of the treatment effect (TE) of surgery (the difference between surgical and nonoperative outcomes) for intervertebral disc hern...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pearson A,Lurie J,Tosteson T,Zhao W,Abdu W,Mirza S,Weinstein J

更新日期：2012-01-15 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：STUDY DESIGN:We first present 2 cases of spinal arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) successfully treated with the help of intra-arterial indocyanine green (ICG) angiography. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the efficacy of intra-arterial ICG angiography in spinal AVFs compared with the role of intravenous ICG injection and intraope...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Horie N,So G,Debata A,Hayashi K,Morikawa M,Suyama K,Nagata I

更新日期：2012-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a biomechanical study using sheep thoracic spine to investigate the probability of mechanical failure of the thoracic spine with various sizes or locations of tumor metastasis. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to investigate biomechanical effects of not only tumor sizes within the thora...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ebihara H,Ito M,Abumi K,Taneichi H,Kotani Y,Minami A,Kaneda K

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Opportunistic prospective follow-up study. OBJECTIVE:To describe the natural history of low back pain in the community and to model the factors predictive of recovered versus persistent low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A two-phase questionnaire was mailed to adults in the Bradford Metropolitan H...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Waxman R,Tennant A,Helliwell P

更新日期：2000-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vivo model of scoliosis was established in immature goats. OBJECTIVE:To assess the feasibility, reliability, and complications of the innovative animal model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Among the methods of creating a scoliotic model, posterior asymmetric tethering of spine yielded encouraging resu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang YG,Zheng GQ,Zhang XS,Wang Y

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a case report. OBJECTIVE:The purpose was to report a patient whose migrated L4-S1 femur graft led to perforation of the cecum. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Autograft bone use during spinal surgery is quite commonplace nowadays. With time due to infection, technical mishaps, or disease recurrence, t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cakmak A,Gyedu A,Kepenekçi I,Ozcan C,Unal AE

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to describe the biology of spinal lengthening (vertebrodiatasis) in a juvenile goat model. A small Orthofix dynamic fixator was affixed to 5.5 mm pedicular halfpins placed bilaterally at T12, L1, L5 and L6 in six juvenile goats. Distraction was performed across vertebral endplates between ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stefko RM,Cain JE Jr,Lauerman WC 2nd,Brann C,Platenburg RC,Pyka R

更新日期：1993-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental animal study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between pain-related behavior and the expression of neurotrophic factors in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and spinal cord (SC) using a nucleus pulposus (NP) rat model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Neurotrophic factors are released fro...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Seki S,Sekiguchi M,Konno SI

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young patient 13 years of age with traumatic sacrolisthesis at S1-S2 accompanied by neurologic damage was initially treated by traction to reduce the S1 dislocation over S2, and later by posterior arthrodesis using the technique of Luque. The procedure resulted in good stability and the patient showed marked orthope...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rodriguez-Fuentes AE

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00