The spondylolytic vertebra and its adjacent segment. Mobility measured before and after posterolateral fusion.

abstract：:A retrospective review of the radiographs of 1215 patients with congenital scoliosis and kyphosis disclosed 298 (25%) to have segmentation defects in the cervical spine. A single level defect was seen in 82 patients, 52 of which were at C2-C3. Of the 298 patients, 235 had scoliosis, (6 cervical, 42 cervicothoracic, 75...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Winter RB,Moe JH,Lonstein JE

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVES:To review the various radiographic parameters currently used to assess traumatic thoracolumbar injuries, emphasizing the validity and technique behind each one, to formulate evidence-based guidelines for a standardized radiographic method of assessment of these fractures. SU...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Keynan O,Fisher CG,Vaccaro A,Fehlings MG,Oner FC,Dietz J,Kwon B,Rampersaud R,Bono C,France J,Dvorak M

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：:The first 50 consecutive patients stabilized with Cotrel-Dubousset rods for lumbar or lumbosacral fusions were followed for an average of 2 years. The occurrence of fusion, maintenance of alignment, and rate of hardware complications were examined. There were 28 men and 22 women, ages 18-87 years, and 133 vertebral le...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mac Millan MM,Cooper R,Haid R

更新日期：1994-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Trunk sway occurring during clinical stance and gait tasks was compared between a group of subjects with a chronic whiplash injury, resulting from an automobile collision, and a normal collective. OBJECTIVES:To examine if population specific trunk sway patterns for stance and gait could be identified for ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sjöström H,Allum JH,Carpenter MG,Adkin AL,Honegger F,Ettlin T

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A sheep cervical spine interbody fusion model was used to determine the effect of combined insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and transforming growth factor-beta-1 (TGF-beta1) applied by a poly-(D,L-lactide) (PDLLA)-coated cage. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a new P...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kandziora F,Schmidmaier G,Schollmeier G,Bail H,Pflugmacher R,Görke T,Wagner M,Raschke M,Mittlmeier T,Haas NP

更新日期：2002-08-15 00:00:00

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:The histologic and biomechanic characteristics of posterior lumbar fusion with varying rigidity of a novel internal fixation construct in the rabbit were analyzed. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate this rabbit model for future studies of fusion augmentation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies in goats and ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Feighan JE,Stevenson S,Emery SE

更新日期：1995-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Investigation of the effects of recombinant human cathepsin L on intervertebral discs and comparison with the effects of chymopapain. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of cathepsin L on intervertebral discs as an agent for chemonucleolysis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Cathepsin L is a typical cysteine protei...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kubo S,Tajima N,Katunuma N,Fukuda K,Kuroki H

更新日期：1999-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multi-institution retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the surgical revision rates of hook, hybrid, anteroposterior, and total pedicle screw constructs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Much debate continues on the safety, efficacy, and cost of thoracic pedicle...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kuklo TR,Potter BK,Lenke LG,Polly DW Jr,Sides B,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A review of a clinical series was performed. OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of orthotic treatment in male patients with idiopathic scoliosis and to compare with published data on female patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although males have been included in bracing studies, the number of males h...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Karol LA

更新日期：2001-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The Dallas Pain Questionnaire (DPQ) was developed to assess the amount of chronic spinal pain that affects four aspects (daily and work-leisure activities, anxiety-depression, and social interest) of the patients' lives. Results of the DPQ's statistical properties suggest that the DPQ is an externally reliable instrum...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lawlis GF,Cuencas R,Selby D,McCoy CE

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental investigation of the dynamics of nerve root circulation. OBJECTIVES:To study the dynamics of lumbosacral nerve root circulation by using seriography in dogs. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The vascular distribution to the nerve root has been discussed mainly from the morphologic aspects, and no ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kobayashi S,Yoshizawa H,Nakai S

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE:To characterize cervical total disc replacement (TDR) kinematics above two-level fusion, and to determine the effect of fusion alignment on TDR response. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cervical TDR may be a promising alternative for a symptomatic adjacent level after p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Martin S,Ghanayem AJ,Tzermiadianos MN,Voronov LI,Havey RM,Renner SM,Carandang G,Abjornson C,Patwardhan AG

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify associations between abnormal coagulation profile and postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing posterior lumbar fusion (PLF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The literature suggests that abnormal coagulation prof...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bronheim RS,Oermann EK,Cho SK,Caridi JM

更新日期：2017-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventeen patients were identified with concomitant thoracolumbar and sacral fractures representing 26% of sacral fractures and 7.7% of pelvic fractures. The thirteen men and four women exhibited a bimodal age distribution. There were thirteen vertical compression thoracolumbar fractures, three transverse process frac...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Albert TJ,Levine MJ,An HS,Cotler JM,Balderston RA

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred five patients with neck pain were evaluated clinically and roentgenographically for a minimum of 10 years after onset of symptoms. Seventy-nine percent had a decrease in pain, and 43% were free of pain; however, 32% had moderate or severe residual pain. Patients who had been injured and initially had sever...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gore DR,Sepic SB,Gardner GM,Murray MP

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A validated nonlinear three-dimensional finite element model of a single lumbar motion segment (L3-L4) was used to evaluate a range of moduli for ideally conforming nucleus replacement devices. OBJECTIVE:The objective of the current study was to determine the biomechanical effects of nucleus replacement t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rundell SA,Guerin HL,Auerbach JD,Kurtz SM

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：STUDY DESIGN:A population-based, prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association of early imaging and health and disability status 1 year following acute low back injury, among a population-based sample of Washington State workers' compensation claimants. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Use of early diagno...

journal_title：Spine

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

更新日期：2012-08-15 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: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：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective study. OBJECTIVE:To identify the impact of laminoplasty on range of motion (ROM) and sagittal alignment of the cervical spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cervical laminoplasty is an effective procedure decompressing multilevel spinal cord compression. Preoperative lordosis of the cervical spi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Suk KS,Kim KT,Lee JH,Lee SH,Lim YJ,Kim JS

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial was performed. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency articular facet denervation for low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Uncontrolled observational studies in patients with low back pain have reported some benefits fro...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Leclaire R,Fortin L,Lambert R,Bergeron YM,Rossignol M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cadaveric study on fresh unprocessed, nonpreserved, undyed specimens, which has not previously been reported. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to explore the possible topographic correlation of the C5 nerve root with regards to its course and regional relation to C6 Chassaignac tubercle. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rajabian A,Quraishi NA

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective cohort study of consecutive patients. OBJECTIVE:Determination of the quality of life (QoL) and prevalence of slip progression in patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis managed nonoperatively. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar spinal stenosis secondary to degenerative lumbar spo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cushnie D,Johnstone R,Urquhart JC,Gurr KR,Bailey SI,Bailey CS

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A study on the efficacy of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2) in a nonhuman primate anterior interbody fusion model. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the efficacy of rhBMP-2 with an absorbable collagen sponge carrier to promote spinal fusion in a nonhuman primate anterior interbody fusion m...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hecht BP,Fischgrund JS,Herkowitz HN,Penman L,Toth JM,Shirkhoda A

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case-control observational study. OBJECTIVE:Determination of dimensional changes in the lumbar spines of athletes between supine and stand-up position in MRI, concerning the lordosis, spinal canal cross-sectional area (SCCA), dural sac cross-sectional area (DSCA), sagittal dural sac diameter (SDSD), the l...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mauch F,Jung C,Huth J,Bauer G

更新日期：2010-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study developing diagnostic criteria. OBJECTIVE:To validate 2 computed tomography-based findings, extragraft bone bridging (ExGBB) and intragraft bone bridging (InGBB), as diagnostic criteria for anterior cervical fusion using subsequent surgical confirmation and to demonstrate the different...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Song KS,Chaiwat P,Kim HJ,Mesfin A,Park SM,Riew KD

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biopsy or subtotal resection followed by radiation for intramedullary astrocytomas of the spinal cord offer palliation but not cure. A treatment modality using an ultrasonic suction device has revolutionized the treatment of these tumors and has been extended to include the treatment of intramedullary tumors involving...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Benzel EC,Mirfarkhraee M,Hadden T,Fowler M

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00