Spinal pain mechanisms.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report is presented. OBJECTIVE:To describe a case of severe symptomatic lumbar stenosis in an adult gorilla successfully treated with decompressive surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although spinal degenerative disease is thought to be less common in apes than in humans, gorillas and bonobos are...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wolfla CE,Puckett TA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study has been made of the mechanism of action of intradiscal injections of preparations of chymopapain in the treatment of sciatica. Such preparations were found to contain at least four distinct proteins, but enzymatically active chymopapain was the component mainly responsible for releasing glycosaminoglycan from...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Buttle DJ,Abrahamson M,Barrett AJ

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Bench-top and retrospective radiographical analyses to determine apical vertebral rotation based on differential rod curvature on the postoperative lateral radiograph. OBJECTIVE:To develop a clinically relevant methodology for measuring apical vertebral rotation on postoperative lateral radiographs in pat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liu RW,Yaszay B,Glaser D,Bastrom TP,Newton PO

更新日期：2012-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors performed six consecutive percutaneous trephine biopsies of the thoracic spine under local anesthesia, using computed tomography to localize lesions and guide needle placement. The details of the technique are illustrated. Complications were not found. The authors conclude that closed large needle biopsy o...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mick CA,Zinreich J

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To examine the demographic characteristics, etiology, and the type and degree of disability of both traumatic and nontraumatic spinal cord injuries (SCIs) managed in a tertiary care hospital in Malaysia. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is a lack of data on the epidemiolo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ibrahim A,Lee KY,Kanoo LL,Tan CH,Hamid MA,Hamedon NM,Haniff J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We used the Climent Quality of Life for Spinal Deformities Scale prospectively in a nonrandomized prospective comparative cohort of operative versus observational management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To compare the change in disease-specific quality of life associated with operating on...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Howard A,Donaldson S,Hedden D,Stephens D,Alman B,Wright J

更新日期：2007-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:Compare outcomes of different treatment methods for intraspinal synovial cysts. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Intraspinal synovial cysts are cited as an increasing cause of back pain and radiculopathy. To date, few studies have compared outcomes of differing treatment methods ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Xu R,McGirt MJ,Parker SL,Bydon M,Olivi A,Wolinsky JP,Witham TF,Gokaslan ZL,Bydon A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We demonstrated the differentiation of notochordal cells by direct observation using a live automated cell imaging system. We also hypothesized that notochordal cells have characteristics of chondrocyte-like cells. OBJECTIVE:To determine characteristics of notochordal cells by matrix protein expression an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim JH,Deasy BM,Seo HY,Studer RK,Vo NV,Georgescu HI,Sowa GA,Kang JD

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of additional vertebral compression fractures diagnosed with repeat MRI immediately before vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Vertebral compression fractures, which occur frequently in the elderly, are more likely in p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Benz BK,Gemery JM,McIntyre JJ,Eskey CJ

更新日期：2009-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the intraoperative use of a somatosensory cortical evoked potential system to monitor spinal cord function during 300 orthopedic surgical procedures. This system requires sophisticated equipment and the establishment of normative data but has performed well with no false negatives noted. The most...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Brown RH,Nash CL Jr,Berilla JA,Amaddio MD

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prior irradiation and scarring can complicate wound closure following spinal surgery. Implanted tissue expanders were used six times in four patients to aid skin closure. Three patients had prior irradiation for cancer, and one had myelomeningocele. The average interval between placement and removal of the expanders w...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Paonessa KJ,Zide B,Errico T,Engler GL

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We present the case study of a 31-year-old lady who had a spontaneous cervical spinal epidural hematoma in the postpartum period and who presented with sudden onset of neck pain and lower limb weakness for which an emergency decompressive laminectomy was performed with neurological recovery. OBJECTIVE:To ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Puah KL,Tow BP,Yue WM,Guo CM,Chen JL,Tan SB

更新日期：2012-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-four patients with traumatic distractive flexion injuries in the mid to lower cervical spine were treated with posterior wire stabilization without bony fusion from January 1981 through May 1987. Fifteen had cord involvement, and nine had root involvement. Ten were neurologically intact. Thirty patients were fo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Feldborg Nielsen C,Annertz M,Persson L,Wingstrand H,Säveland H,Brandt L

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A biomechanical study was designed to assess implant cut-out of three different angular stable anterior spinal implants. Subsidence of the implant relative to the vertebral body was measured during an in vitro cyclic loading test. OBJECTIVES:The objective of the study was to evaluate two prototypes (Synth...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Reinhold M,Schwieger K,Goldhahn J,Linke B,Knop C,Blauth M

更新日期：2006-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis OBJECTIVE.: To identify whether intramuscular local anesthetic infiltration prior to wound closure was effective in reducing postoperative pain and facilitating early discharge following lumbar spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Local anesthetic infiltration prio...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Perera AP,Chari A,Kostusiak M,Khan AA,Luoma AM,Casey ATH

更新日期：2017-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database study. OBJECTIVE:We sought to identify trends in demographics, comorbidities, and postoperative complications among patients undergoing ACDF and PLF. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:As demand for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) surgery co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilson LA,Fiasconaro M,Liu J,Bekeris J,Poeran J,Kim DH,Girardi F,Sama A,Memtsoudis SG

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The personnel at a geriatric hospital were randomized into two groups. One group was allowed to exercise during working hours to improve back muscle strength, endurance, and coordination. The other group did not participate in the exercise program and received no further advice or information. After 13 months, the tra...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gundewall B,Liljeqvist M,Hansson T

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of anterior and posterior fusions for treatment of adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:To delineate the best factors determining final lumbar curve magnitude in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing a selective thoracic anterior or posterior spinal ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dobbs MB,Lenke LG,Walton T,Peelle M,Della Rocca G,Steger-May K,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In this study, normal intervertebral disc (IVD) tissues and degenerative human IVD tissues were compared for presence of fibronectin (FN) mRNA splice variants and for FN fragments (FN-f). OBJECTIVE:To further understand FN RNA splice forms and protein fragments in disc degeneration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Anderson DG,Markova D,Adams SL,Pacifici M,An HS,Zhang Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To identify the incidence and risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with degenerative spinal surgery procedures at the different spinal levels for various pathologies. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinal surgery includes procedures for treatment of v...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoshioka K,Murakami H,Demura S,Kato S,Tsuchiya H

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective radiographic analysis of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to clarify the pathophysiology of CSM, and use the characteristic of global spinal alignment for determining the surgical strategy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Radiographic evaluation of CSM, ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoshida G,Alzakri A,Pointillart V,Boissiere L,Obeid I,Matsuyama Y,Vital JM,Gille O

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a prospective multicenter database evaluating surgical adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to identify risk factors for medical complications in ASD patients undergoing surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:ASD surgery is known for its high complication ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Soroceanu A,Burton DC,Oren JH,Smith JS,Hostin R,Shaffrey CI,Akbarnia BA,Ames CP,Errico TJ,Bess S,Gupta MC,Deviren V,Schwab FJ,Lafage V,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVES:To present a rare case of a previously operated giant schwannoma located in the sacrum, and to make some considerations regarding diagnostic modalities and treatment options. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Large sacral schwannomas with anterior cortex erosion and associated intrapelvi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ortolan EG,Sola CA,Gruenberg MF,Carballo Vazquez F

更新日期：1996-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:When the published data on the radial disc bulge in relation to the axial compression of the motion segment are compared to a simple mechanical model, it follows that an axial inward bulge of the vertebral endplates should occur during compression. The model predicts that the disc height at its center should remain pr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Brinckmann P,Frobin W,Hierholzer E,Horst M

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decisions about when to operate should be based on more than just an arbitrary Cobb measurement. The patient's skeletal maturity, balance, and other parameters of curve size also should be considered. Although it is desirable to fuse as few segments as possible, there is no benefit to fusing short if the top and botto...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bridwell KH

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:: A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:: To evaluate the safety of free-hand pedicle screw placement during revision surgery at levels with a solid posterior fusion mass and/or identified pseudarthroses of the thoracic and lumbosacral spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:: Placement of pedicle screws into previ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim YW,Lenke LG,Kim YJ,Bridwell KH,Kim YB,Watanabe K,Watanabe K

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The intervertebral stability of bony consolidated anteroposterior lumbosacral spondylodesis is evaluated by roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis and direct surgical exploration before and after removal of the internal fixator. OBJECTIVES:To determine the remaining in vivo stability of spinal arthrodesi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pape D,Fritsch E,Kelm J,Müller K,Georg T,Kohn D,Adam F

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of Elvey's "brachial plexus tension test" to identify pain referred from the cervical region was investigated in 50 patients with unilateral shoulder and upper arm pain: 25 reported symptoms commencing after open heart surgery, indicating a high probability of referred pain due to that procedure; 25 were a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Selvaratnam PJ,Matyas TA,Glasgow EF

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVE:To describe a case of traumatic lumbosacral spondyloptosis and present a literature review. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Traumatic spondyloptosis is a very rare injury caused by high-energy trauma. Eight cases of traumatic spondyloptosis of L5-S1 have been reported, including only ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wangtaphan W,Oo M,Paholpak P,Wang Z,Sakakibara T,Kasai Y

更新日期：2012-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A comparison of the electrical thresholds required to evoke myogenic responses from direct stimulation of normal and chronically compressed nerve roots. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether intraoperative electromyographic testing to confirm the integrity of instrumented pedicles should be performed at higher s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Holland NR,Lukaczyk TA,Riley LH 3rd,Kostuik JP

更新日期：1998-01-15 00:00:00