Limited usefulness of traction-compression films in the radiographic diagnosis of lumbar spinal instability. Comparison with flexion-extension films.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the accuracy of screw fixation using intraoperative three-dimensional fluoroscopy-based navigation (ITFN) and to assess the clinical outcomes of this treatment regimen. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The surgical management of symptomatic os odontoideum poses ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Weng C,Tian W,Li ZY,Liu B,Li Q,Wang YQ,Sun YZ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

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:An in vitro biomechanical investigation to quantify the endplates resistance to compressive loads, in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Comparisons were made to determine the regional strength of the endplate, the optimal size and geometry of interbody support, and the effects of endplate removal on structura...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lowe TG,Hashim S,Wilson LA,O'Brien MF,Smith DA,Diekmann MJ,Trommeter J

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To report a new index, the K-line, for deciding the surgical approach for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). OBJECTIVE:To analyze the correlation between the K-line-based classification of cervical OPLL patients and their surgical outcome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Prev...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fujiyoshi T,Yamazaki M,Kawabe J,Endo T,Furuya T,Koda M,Okawa A,Takahashi K,Konishi H

更新日期：2008-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case series of dual time-point F-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-FDG PET/CT) for the diagnosis of spinal cord sarcoidosis. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to illustrate three cases of spinal sarcoidosis with occult presentation and subsequent identificati...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ordóñez-Rubiano EG,Solano-Noguera DF,Row W,Weinberg J,Tatsui CE,Johnson JM,Gule-Monroe MK

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric analysis. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study wad to develop "Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire Turkish (FreNAQ-T)" and to investigate the validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of FreNAQ-T in the Turkish population with chronic neck pain (CNP). SUM...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Onan D,Gokmen D,Ulger O

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the lumbar intervertebral discs and the maximum isometric strength and size of the trunk muscles of middle-aged healthy volunteers (60 persons) and low back pain patients (48 persons). Disc degeneration was more frequently seen in the patients than in the healthy volunteers. The psoas and ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Parkkola R,Rytökoski U,Kormano M

更新日期：1993-06-01 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：:The role of thermography for diagnosing lumbar radiculopathy was evaluated by literature review and meta-analysis. From 81 relevant citations, 28 studies could be analyzed for diagnostic-accuracy data (sensitivity and specificity) and method. Diagnostic-accuracy data varied significantly between studies; therefore mea...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hoffman RM,Kent DL,Deyo RA

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An intramuscular electromyographic study was performed on trunk rotations during sitting and standing. OBJECTIVE:The aim was to provide new information on activation levels for deep trunk muscles in various unresisted and resisted trunk rotations. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:Frequent daily trunk twisting...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Andersson EA,Grundström H,Thorstensson A

更新日期：2002-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Two thousand consecutive idiopathic scoliosis records and radiographs were reviewed for coronal pattern typing and categorization, based on Scoliosis Research Society definitions of the apical vertebra. Apical frequency was determined for each of the patterns identified, and represents a database from a la...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Coonrad RW,Murrell GA,Motley G,Lytle E,Hey LA

更新日期：1998-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The height development during childhood and puberty was analyzed in 54 girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by the use of the Infancy Childhood Puberty growth model, which is based on healthy Swedish children. This model adjusts adolescent reference values for height for individual age at pubertal maturation. Th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hägglund G,Karlberg J,Willner S

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of fusion failure after anterior screw fixation of type II and rostral shallow type III fractures and to identify related risk factors. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although several studies have reported fusion rates after anterior odontoid screw fix...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cho DC,Sung JK

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report of a solitary osteochondroma of the cervical spine causing myelopathy in a 66-year-old woman. OBJECTIVES:To review the relevant literature and describe a highly unusual clinical manifestation of solitary osteochondroma. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Osteochondromas are common benign bony lesions...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ratliff J,Voorhies R

更新日期：2000-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cross-sectional assessment of the reproducibility and reliability of radiographic parameters. OBJECTIVE:To measure the intra-examiner and interexaminer reproducibility and reliability of salient radiographic features. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The management and treatment of adolescent idi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dang NR,Moreau MJ,Hill DL,Mahood JK,Raso J

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Analysis of spine-related patient education materials (PEMs) from subspecialty websites. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the readability of spine-related PEMs and compare to readability data from 2008. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Many spine patients use the Internet for health information. S...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Eltorai AEM,Cheatham M,Naqvi SS,Marthi S,Dang V,Palumbo MA,Daniels AH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study analyzed the sizes and angles of vertebrae and discs in Chinese subjects. Lateral lumbar spine radiograph films were taken of subjects in upright and 60 degrees flexion positions to evaluate disc height and angle changes. OBJECTIVES:This study sought to gather data regarding the contribution of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chen MW,Yang SW,Lee MC

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a multicenter, prospective adult spinal deformity (ASD) database. OBJECTIVE:We hypothesized that increased age and increased preoperative disability would negatively impact both the length of time needed to achieve maximal recovery and the amount of functional improvement achieved....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Scheer JK,Mundis GM,Klineberg E,Hart RA,Deviren V,Nguyen S,Protopsaltis TS,Gupta M,Bess S,Shaffrey CI,Schwab F,Lafage V,Smith JS,Ames CP,International Spine Study Group (ISSG).

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which patients received either usual care by a general practitioner (information and analgesics), or placebo physiotherapy given by a physiotherapist, or exercise therapy given by a physiotherapist. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of exercise therapy on sickness ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Faas A,van Eijk JT,Chavannes AW,Gubbels JW

更新日期：1995-04-15 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:A retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of local vancomycin powder to prevent wound infection after posterior cervical fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Wound infections are a significant source of morbidity and cost associated with spine surgery. Intraoperative application of vanc...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Strom RG,Pacione D,Kalhorn SP,Frempong-Boadu AK

更新日期：2013-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of a population-based database. OBJECTIVE:To investigate national epidemiological trends of cervical spine surgical procedures from 2002-2009. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Anterior cervical fusion (ACF), posterior cervical fusion (PCF), and posterior cervical decompression (PCD) are ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Oglesby M,Fineberg SJ,Patel AA,Pelton MA,Singh K

更新日期：2013-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:As-treated analysis of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial. OBJECTIVE:To compare baseline characteristics and surgical and nonoperative outcomes in degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) and spinal stenosis (SpS) patients stratified by predominant pain location (i.e., leg vs. back). SUMMARY OF BACKGRO...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pearson A,Blood E,Lurie J,Abdu W,Sengupta D,Frymoyer JW,Weinstein J

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective randomized study to compare the efficacy of facet joint injection with lidocaine and facet joint injection with saline in two groups of patients with low back pain, with and without clinical criteria that were determined in a previous study to implicate the facet joint as the primary source of ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Revel M,Poiraudeau S,Auleley GR,Payan C,Denke A,Nguyen M,Chevrot A,Fermanian J

更新日期：1998-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case-control study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to understand the role of magnetization transfer ratio (MTR) in identifying patients with clinically significant myelopathy and disability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:MTR is a quantitative measure that correlates with myelin loss and neural tissue...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cloney MB,Smith ZA,Weber KA 2nd,Parrish TB

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclic axial compression-tension tests and cyclic torsional tests were performed on ten fresh human L4-5 functional spinal units to investigate the structural effects of the posterior elements on the mechanical properties of L4-5 functional spinal units. The stiffness of the functional spinal unit increased with the i...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Asano S,Kaneda K,Umehara S,Tadano S

更新日期：1992-11-01 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 prospective study on 24 patients with spinal osteoid osteoma treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA). OBJECTIVE:To determine if and when computed tomography (CT)-guided RFA is a safe and effective treatment for spinal osteoid osteomas. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Surgery has been considered the stand...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vanderschueren GM,Obermann WR,Dijkstra SP,Taminiau AH,Bloem JL,van Erkel AR

更新日期：2009-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The standing heights of 40 children with scoliosis and 110 persons from their immediate families were compared with those of a group of 349 contemporary control subjects. Skeletal bone ages and puberty ratings did not differ from normal, but the children with scoliosis were found to be significantly taller than the co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carr AJ,Jefferson RJ,Turner-Smith AR

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Longitudinal case-controlled animal study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate putative cellular mechanisms to explain structural changes in muscle and adipose and connective tissues of the back muscles after intervertebral disc (IVD) injury. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Structural back muscle changes are ubiquitous ...

journal_title：Spine

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

更新日期：2015-07-15 00:00:00