Expansive laminoplasty for cervical radiculomyelopathy due to soft disc herniation.

abstract：:This is a retrospective review of 26 patients with chronic intractable pain in which dorsal column stimulation was used as a salvage procedure. On follow-up of 12 to 42.7 months, 21 of the patients had diminished narcotic usage. Seventeen patients subjectively rated their pain relief as good to excellent. Another five...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Racz GB,McCarron RF,Talboys P

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the effectiveness and safety of cervical laminoplasty versus laminectomy and fusion for the treatment of cervical myelopathy, and to identify any patient subgroups for whom one treatment may result in better outcomes than the other. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cer...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoon ST,Hashimoto RE,Raich A,Shaffrey CI,Rhee JM,Riew KD

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To describe an accurate method of intraoperative localization of thoracic spine levels with percutaneously placed radiopaque markers at the pedicle of the level of interest. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intraoperative localization of thoracic spine levels can be difficult in...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Binning MJ,Schmidt MH

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and review of the literature. OBJECTIVE:To report a patient presenting with Brown-Sequard syndrome due to cervical intradural disc herniation after spinal manipulation therapy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) is often used by people with neck pain or discomfort as...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hsieh JH,Wu CT,Lee ST

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro human cadaveric study simultaneously quantifying sagittal plane flexibility and spinal canal stenosis. OBJECTIVE:To compare biomechanical stability and the change in cross-sectional area during flexion and extension after laminectomy and open-door laminoplasty. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Subramaniam V,Chamberlain RH,Theodore N,Baek S,Safavi-Abbasi S,Senoğlu M,Sonntag VK,Crawford NR

更新日期：2009-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Post hoc analysis of data from the National Low Back Pain Study, a prospective observational multicenter study of patients referred for the evaluation and treatment of persistent low back problems. OBJECTIVE:To identify patient characteristics associated with use of particular diagnostic imaging examinati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ackerman SJ,Steinberg EP,Bryan RN,BenDebba M,Long DM

更新日期：1997-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report and literature review of the five previous case reports. OBJECTIVES:To outline the features of Torulopsis glabrata spinal osteomyelitis, including its risk factors, diagnosis, and recommended treatments. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fungal infections in general and Torulopsis glabrata in part...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Curran MP,Lenke LG

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Animal model study of three healthy commercial pigs was conducted. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether near infrared spectroscopic monitoring of the spinal cord is feasible, and whether changes in near infrared spectroscopy correlate with changes in blood flow to the cord or operative maneuvers. SUMMARY OF BA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Macnab AJ,Gagnon RE,Gagnon FA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective cohort study using the National Inpatient Sample database. OBJECTIVE:The objective is to report mortality and complications after lumbar laminectomy in the elderly. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:As the population continues to age in the United States, it is important to consider the ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li G,Patil CG,Lad SP,Ho C,Tian W,Boakye M

更新日期：2008-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes and to investigate who achieved the successful outcomes after lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) using ProDisc II. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There are few evidences regarding the long-term efficacy and safe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Park SJ,Lee CS,Chung SS,Lee KH,Kim WS,Lee JY

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) and neurogenic-motor evoked potentials (NMEPs) were recorded after overdistraction of the spinal cord at T5-T6, T12-L1, or L3-L4. Measures of spinal cord perfusion and clinical status were also administered. Results indicated that stiffer spinal segments allowed less distraction ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Owen JH,Naito M,Bridwell KH

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the accuracy of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) in predicting major adverse cardiac events in patients undergoing spine fusion surgery of 3 levels or more. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Preoperative cardiac testing is extensively guided by the RCRI, w...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carabini LM,Zeeni C,Moreland NC,Gould RW,Hemmer LB,Bebawy JF,Koski TR,McClendon J Jr,Koht A,Gupta DK

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective clinical study with postoperative radiologic control of pedicle screw placement in the cervical spine. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether cervical pedicle screws can be placed safely in a conventional technique when using cannulated screws and separate stab incisions. Also, to evaluate if accuracy...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Richter M,Cakir B,Schmidt R

更新日期：2005-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Between July 1983 and November 1986, 29 patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures underwent a one-stage operation consisting of anterior decompression by subtotal vertebrectomy, reduction, and stabilization with the Slot-Zielke device. The mean follow-up was 3.1 years. Most patients with incomplete neurologic lesion...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Been HD

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A descriptive in vitro study on isolation and differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from the facet joints and interspinous ligaments. OBJECTIVE:To isolate cells from the facet joints and interspinous ligaments and investigate their surface marker profile and differentiation potent...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kristjánsson B,Limthongkul W,Yingsakmongkol W,Thantiworasit P,Jirathanathornnukul N,Honsawek S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To enhance the awareness of physicians treating whiplash patients, findings from previous research regarding cognitive functioning of these patients are discussed and recommendations for assessment provided. Cognitive disturbances (i.e., deficient attentional functioning and impairment of memory) are frequent complain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Radanov BP,Dvorak J

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Camptocormia is a rare low-back disorder involving an abnormal posture of extreme forward flexion. Most reports of camptocormia were of male military recruits during World Wars I and II. The differential diagnosis of the postural deformity, the psychologic formulation of camptocormia as a conversion disorder, and the ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rosen JC,Frymoyer JW

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Longitudinal case-controlled animal study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of an intervertebral disc (IVD) lesion on the proportion of slow, fast, and intermediate muscle fiber types in the multifidus muscle in sheep, and whether muscle fiber changes were paralleled by local gene expression of the pro...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hodges PW,James G,Blomster L,Hall L,Schmid AB,Shu C,Little C,Melrose J

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：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:An established rabbit intertransverse process lumbar fusion model was used to evaluate osteogenic protein (OP)-1 as a potential graft substitute. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether OP-1 is effective in producing intertransverse process lumbar fusion in a rabbit model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Autogenous i...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Grauer JN,Patel TC,Erulkar JS,Troiano NW,Panjabi MM,Friedlaender GE

更新日期：2001-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro experimental study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on the extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis of degenerative human nucleus pulposus cells and explore the molecular mechanism. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:LIPUS has been used successfully for bone fr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang X,Hu Z,Hao J,Shen J

更新日期：2016-03-01 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:A comparative evaluation of outcome instruments and global assessment was performed. OBJECTIVE:To test patient global assessment as a substitute for the use of more comprehensive outcome instruments in treatment trials of chronic low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Treatment outcome can be measured...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hägg O,Fritzell P,Odén A,Nordwall A,Swedish Lumbar Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case series of spinal arthrodesis performed with vascularized fibular grafts is presented. OBJECTIVES:The use of vascularized fibular grafts to obtain anterior spinal fusion in patients with complex spinal disorders and poor fusion environments is described. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The fusion succes...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim CW,Abrams R,Lee G,Hoyt D,Garfin SR

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional registry and imaging cohort study. OBJECTIVES:To study the association between typical symptoms and signs of central spinal stenosis and the minimum cross-sectional area (mCSA) of the cauda equina in patients subsequently undergoing surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Relations between ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ogikubo O,Forsberg L,Hansson T

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVES:To report 2 unusual cases of Pseudomonas aeruginosa epidural abscesses and cervical osteomyelitis after routine dental extractions and to review relevant literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a rare cause of cervical osteomyelitis in patients after denta...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Walters HL,Measley R

更新日期：2008-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:An analysis of 300 randomly drawn orthopaedic spine articles, published between 1970 and 1990, was performed to assess the quality of biostatistical testing and research design reported in the literature. Of the 300 articles, 269 dealt with topics of an experimental nature, while 31 documented descriptive studies. Sta...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vrbos LA,Lorenz MA,Peabody EH,McGregor M

更新日期：1993-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. OBJECTIVE:To identify gaps in opioid prescription immediately prior to spinal fusion and to study the effect of such simulated "opioid weaning/elimination" on risk of long-term postoperative opioid use. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Numerous studies have described preoperative opioid d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jain N,Phillips FM,Malik AT,Khan SN

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This report describes a young patient with a rapidly progressive kyphosis caused by collapse of a severely osteoporotic thoracolumbar spine, which led to impairment of cardiopulmonary function. OBJECTIVES:To highlight the treatment strategy, difficulty of diagnosis, operative stabilization, and outcome. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Noorda RJ,Wuisman PI,Fidler MW,Lips PT,Winters HA

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00