Bilateral interconnected latissimus dorsi-gluteus maximus muscular cutaneous flaps for closure of subfascial infections in lumbar spinal surgery. A technical note.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Repeated cross-sectional analysis using national Medicare data from the Dartmouth Atlas Project. OBJECTIVE:To describe recent trends and geographic variation in population-based rates of lumbar fusion spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar fusion rates have increased dramatically during the 198...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Weinstein JN,Lurie JD,Olson PR,Bronner KK,Fisher ES

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Questionnaire-based survey. OBJECTIVES:To poll the members of the Scoliosis Research Society regarding their opinions and experience with athletic activity after spine surgery performed on children and adolescents. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Athletic activity is increasingly important in society. Patient...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rubery PT,Bradford DS

更新日期：2002-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The lumbar intervertebral discs of 135 subjects after autopsy were immunostained with antihuman heat shock protein 27 (HSP27) monoclonal antibody and antihuman heat shock protein 72 (HSP72) polyclonal antibody. OBJECTIVES:To present the data on metabolic changes that occurred in the chondrocytes of interv...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takao T,Iwaki T

更新日期：2002-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro biologic study of the effects of adenovirus expressing bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) and adenovirus expressing Sox9 on extracellular matrix metabolism by bovine nucleus pulposus cells. OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of recombinant adenoviral vectors expressing various BMPs (2, 3, 4, 5, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang Y,An HS,Thonar EJ,Chubinskaya S,He TC,Phillips FM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This retrospective study analyzes the timing of spinal metastases and the survivability of patients with cancer after the detection of spinal metastases. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the timing of spinal metastases in primary lesions and the survivability of patients with metastatic spinal tumors. SUMMARY OF BA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tatsui H,Onomura T,Morishita S,Oketa M,Inoue T

更新日期：1996-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective clinical research article. OBJECTIVE:The primary goals were to determine (1) radiation exposure to the spine surgeon with the use of an intraoperative 3-dimensional imaging system and (2) to define the safe distance from the computed tomographic scanner. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND:Intraoperative...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Abdullah KG,Bishop FS,Lubelski D,Steinmetz MP,Benzel EC,Mroz TE

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The primary objective of our study was to evaluate the surgical outcomes and complications of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) versus open surgery in the management of intermediate to high grade spondylolisthesis, and secondarily to compare the outcomes following MIS ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lak AM,Abunimer AM,Rahimi A,Tafel I,Chi J,Lu Y,Groff M,Zaidi HA

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cadaveric in vitro computed tomography (CT) imaging study. OBJECTIVE:To examine minimum pedicle diameter from transverse and coronal CT reconstructions of thoracolumbar spine specimens and compare their degree of disparity, if any. Pedicle angulation in coronal and transverse planes was measured and their...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Simpson V,Clair B,Ordway NR,Albanese SA,Lavelle WF

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Survey. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to objectify the burden of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) to better advocate for scoliosis care in the future. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:AIS is a common spinal deformity that can affect individuals on many levels. Patients with big curves usually seek m...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aldebeyan S,Sinno H,Makhdom A,Ouellet JA,Saran N

更新日期：2017-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of abnormal findings on cervical spine magnetic resonance image (MRI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Neurological symptoms and abnormal findings on MR images are keys to diagnose the spinal diseases. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nakashima H,Yukawa Y,Suda K,Yamagata M,Ueta T,Kato F

更新日期：2015-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A large animal study comparing interbody fusion of a bioresorbable scaffold loaded with either low-dose recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2) or bone marrow-derived multipotent stromal cells (BMSCs). OBJECTIVE:To compare the quality of fusion resulting from implantation of medical grade...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Abbah SA,Lam CX,Ramruttun AK,Goh JC,Wong HK

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:T1rho relaxation was quantified and correlated with intervertebral disc degeneration and proteoglycan content in cadaveric human lumbar spine tissue. OBJECTIVE:To show the use of T1rho-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the assessment of degeneration and proteoglycan content in the human interv...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Johannessen W,Auerbach JD,Wheaton AJ,Kurji A,Borthakur A,Reddy R,Elliott DM

更新日期：2006-05-15 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:A histological, biological, and immunohisto-chemical study of human lumbar ligamentum flavum. OBJECTIVE:To analyze changes in the hypertrophied ligamentum flavum and clarify their etiology. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum has been considered a major contributor to the deve...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yabe Y,Hagiwara Y,Ando A,Tsuchiya M,Minowa T,Takemura T,Honda M,Hatori K,Sonofuchi K,Kanazawa K,Koide M,Sekiguchi T,Itoi E

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the effect of angled insertion of halo pins on the biomechanical characteristics of the halo pin-calvarium complex. Halo pins were inserted into isolated calvarium sections at 90 degrees, 75 degrees, and 60 degrees to the surface of the bone at an insertional torque of 0.68 N-m (6 inch-pounds). In...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Triggs KJ,Ballock RT,Lee TQ,Woo SL,Garfin SR

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmental spinal instability was evaluated with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, computed tomography (CT), and conventional radiography in 33 patients who had undergone surgical spinal fusion. In 16 of the 19 patients who had a diagnosis of solid fusion, the immobilized vertebral bodies demonstrated areas of high sign...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lang P,Chafetz N,Genant HK,Morris JM

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-hundred-and-one patients with femoral shaft fractures were identified in a 5 year period at three institutions. Seven patients (3.5%) were found to have associated thoracic or lumbar fractures of various types. All resulted from high-velocity trauma. Four (57%) of these patients had thoracic or lumbar fractures th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rupp RE,Ebraheim NA,Chrissos MG,Jackson WT

更新日期：1994-03-01 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：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study with repeated measures design. OBJECTIVE:To compare the myosin heavy-chain isoform distribution within and between paraspinal muscles and to test the theory that fiber-type gradients exist as a function of paraspinal muscle depth. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is still uncertaint...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Regev GJ,Kim CW,Thacker BE,Tomiya A,Garfin SR,Ward SR,Lieber RL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Vertebral growth plates at different postnatal ages were assessed for active intercellular signaling pathways. OBJECTIVE:To generate a spatial and temporal map of the major signaling pathways active in the postnatal mouse lumbar vertebral growth plate. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The growth of all long bo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dahia CL,Mahoney EJ,Durrani AA,Wylie C

更新日期：2011-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:: A formal systematic review of the literature for conservative treatment of adult deformity was performed. OBJECTIVE:: To evaluate evidence for the efficacy and effectiveness of proposed conservative treatment options in adult deformity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:: Adult deformity is a major demographi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Everett CR,Patel RK

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Randomized prevention trial. OBJECTIVE:To compare the long-term effect of strengthening versus flexibility exercises and to evaluate the additional effect of abdominal bracing in recurrent low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:No conclusions could be made regarding appropriate exercise types or...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aleksiev AR

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This case report illustrates a patient with arachnoiditis ossificans of the cauda equina of sufficient severity to be demonstrable on a computed tomography scout view. OBJECTIVES:The diagnosis of extensive arachnoiditis ossificans by computed tomography does not necessitate surgical intervention. The auth...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ng P,Lorentz I,Soo YS

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Pain drawings were scored and their relationship to discographic pain responses was investigated. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between patients indicating pain in nonanatomic patterns on pain drawings (possibly suggestive of a tendency to overreport pai...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ohnmeiss DD,Vanharanta H,Guyer RD

更新日期：1995-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report is described. OBJECTIVE:To describe the very rare complication of destroyed lung syndrome after scoliosis correction. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The destroyed lung syndrome has, to our knowledge, never been associated with scoliosis in the literature. Bronchial kinking and compression by th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Ooij A,van Belle A,Timmer R,van Rhijn L

更新日期：2002-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the 90-day complication rate and 90-day and 1-year mortality in patients 80 years of age and older who were treated with posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion surgery and to compare these rates against those of elderly patients ages 65 to 79. SUMMARY OF...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Puvanesarajah V,Jain A,Shimer AL,Li X,Singla A,Shen F,Hassanzadeh H

更新日期：2017-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In silico finite element study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of six construct factors on apical rod strain in an in silico pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) model: traditional inline and alternative Ames-Deviren-Gupta (ADG) multi-rod techniques, number of accessory rods (th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gelb DE,Tareen J,Jazini E,Ludwig SC,Harris JA,Amin DB,Wang W,Van Horn MR,Patel PD,Mirabile BA,Bucklen BS

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen variations of posterior instrumentation were tested experimentally, using models based on polyester imitation vertebrae, to determine the most effective method for stabilization of a section of the spine following fracture and, in particular, pathologic fracture. The most rigid construction was a well-fitting...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fidler MW

更新日期：1986-05-01 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:Three segment (L3-L5) pedicle screw constructs were implanted in caprine spines, and the resulting ankylosis evaluated mechanically and compared 12 weeks after surgery. OBJECTIVES:To determine if a construct of maximal stiffness could impair the biologic process of spinal arthrodesis by "stress-shielding....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Johnston CE 2nd,Welch RD,Baker KJ,Ashman RB

更新日期：1995-11-15 00:00:00