Intermittent distracting rod for correction of high neurologic risk congenital scoliosis.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An observational follow-up. OBJECTIVES:To analyze the role of physical exercise and inactivity on the long-term outcome after active outpatient low back rehabilitation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is considerable evidence documenting the efficacy of exercise in the conservative treatment of chronic ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Taimela S,Diederich C,Hubsch M,Heinricy M

更新日期：2000-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty patients with myelographic shortening of a single nerve root sheath without indentation of the dural sac were studied by CT. Lateral disc herniation was diagnosed by CT in 18 patients. The myelograms of these patients were considered suspicious of disc herniation in three patients, uncertain in seven, and misin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Johansen JG

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental study. OBJECTIVES:To compare two devices for measuring cervical range of motion, a three-dimensional ultrasound motion device (Zebris) and a gravity-reference goniometer (Myrin). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Assessment of cervical range of motion is used to evaluate the effect of different tre...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Malmström EM,Karlberg M,Melander A,Magnusson M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of the progression of adult scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To establish an individual prognosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Most studies have investigated the adolescent scoliosis after skeletal maturity, but the results are discordant. METHODS:Two senior physicians measured all the radio...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marty-Poumarat C,Scattin L,Marpeau M,Garreau de Loubresse C,Aegerter P

更新日期：2007-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Three transaxial slices, dividing each disc into four layers of equal thickness, were made in each of 19 T12-L1 discs. Naked-eye and stereoscopic examination was used to record abnormalities of the T12 (superior) surface of the upper slice, opposing surfaces of the central slice, and the L1 (inferior) surf...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Vernon-Roberts B,Fazzalari NL,Manthey BA

更新日期：1997-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A literature review and the authors' clinical experience for the indication of fusion in the degenerative lumbar and cervical spine is provided. OBJECTIVE:To establish absolute and relative criteria for the indication for fusion in the degenerative cervical and lumbar spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Fu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bambakidis NC,Feiz-Erfan I,Klopfenstein JD,Sonntag VK

更新日期：2005-08-15 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:A case of bilateral symptomatic facet joint synovial cysts arising in association with calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease is reported. OBJECTIVE:To present a previously unreported cause for symptomatic synovial cysts of the lumbar spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Synovial cysts of the facet joints...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Gadgil AA,Eisenstein SM,Darby A,Cassar Pullicino V

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database review of a prospectively maintained neurosurgical database. OBJECTIVE:The surgical management of cervical spinal epidural abscesses (CSEA) is reviewed examining the shift from single to staged anteroposterior decompression and stabilization. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:CSEA managem...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ghobrial GM,Viereck MJ,Margiotta PJ,Beygi S,Maulucci CM,Heller JE,Vaccaro AR,Harrop JS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors reviewed the results of the combined ventral derotation system (VDS) and Harrington operation in 34 selected patients with idiopathic scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis of double major curve pattern. The use of both VDS and Harrington instrumentation gives better correction and stabilization of the particular cu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Korovessis P

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of cerebrospinal fistula secondary to a dural tear during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. OBJECTIVES:To report a quite rare complication associated with anterior cervical discectomy and remind the spinal surgeons that this infrequent complication can easily become a very serious one. SUMM...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fountas KN,Kapsalaki EZ,Johnston KW

更新日期：2005-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Survey, subgroup analysis, Q-analysis, and analysis of e-mail exchanges. OBJECTIVE:To assess what influences the choice of priorities for interventions to prevent back-related disability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Back-related disability results from interaction of physical, psychological, occupational,...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Guzman J,Jones D,Cassidy JD,Furlan AD,Loisel P,Frank JW

更新日期：2007-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study investigated the effects of the intensive physical rehabilitation program on the trunk and knee extensor muscles in patients with chronic low back pain. At baseline and after 3 months, strength was measured and muscle biopsies were taken. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of strength exercises...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rissanen A,Kalimo H,Alaranta H

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective case control analysis of 48 cases of postoperative infection following spinal procedures. OBJECTIVES:Spinal procedures that became infected after surgery were analyzed to identify the significance of preoperative and intraoperative risk factors. Characterization of the nature and timing of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fang A,Hu SS,Endres N,Bradford DS

更新日期：2005-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Single institution, single surgeon retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To investigate if the use of titanium mesh cage on the site of infection could be beneficial for successful outcome of the operative treatment for pyogenic spondylitis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is a controversy concerning the opti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Korovessis P,Repantis T,Iliopoulos P,Hadjipavlou A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:To analyze a large consecutive cohort of patients who had undergone spinal instrumentation surgery, to characterize a patient population with surgical site infections (SSI), and to identify preoperative risk factors associated with SSI. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND D...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kobayashi Y,Inose H,Ushio S,Yuasa M,Hirai T,Yoshii T,Okawa A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective cohort analysis. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine if there is a difference in the revision rate in patients who undergo a multilevel posterior cervical fusions ending at C7, T1, or T2-T4. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Multilevel posterior cervical decompression and fusion is ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schroeder GD,Kepler CK,Kurd MF,Mead L,Millhouse PW,Kumar P,Nicholson K,Stawicki C,Helber A,Fasciano D,Patel AA,Woods BI,Radcliff KE,Rihn JA,Anderson DG,Hilibrand AS,Vaccaro AR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcomes and safety of endoscopic laminectomy for central lumbar canal spinal stenosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:.: Spinal endoscopy is mostly used in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, while endoscopic laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis is rarel...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sun F,Liang Q,Yan M,Wang H,Liu Z,Li F,Dong J,Liu T

更新日期：2020-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To identify, describe, and evaluate common outcome measures in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The treatment of CLBP has been associated with multiple clinical challenges. Further complicating this is the myriad of outcome scores used to...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chapman JR,Norvell DC,Hermsmeyer JT,Bransford RJ,DeVine J,McGirt MJ,Lee MJ

更新日期：2011-10-01 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:To demonstrate the existence of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in ligamentum flavum (LF) and their pathogenic role in LF hypertrophy. OBJECTIVE:To isolate and characterize LF-derived MSCs and their response to transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) and trichostatin A (TSA), a histone deacetylase inhibi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chen YT,Wei JD,Wang JP,Lee HH,Chiang ER,Lai HC,Chen LL,Lee YT,Tsai CC,Liu CL,Hung SC

更新日期：2011-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Disc herniation into the intervertebral foramen (IVF) or osteophytic outgrowths from the margins of the apophyseal joints that project into the IVF may compress the neural structures, but in this cadaveric study of 160 lumbar foramens (age range, 35-91 years), the authors have found that they were much more commonly a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hoyland JA,Freemont AJ,Jayson MI

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and clinical discussion. OBJECTIVE:To describe a rare case of metastatic pulmonary intimal sarcoma presenting as cauda equine syndrome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pulmonary artery sarcoma is a rare tumor, frequently misdiagnosed as pulmonary embolism, and although it is highly aggressive, met...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rashid A,Molloy S,Lehovsky J,Tirabosco R,Hughes R,Butt S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Animal experimental study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the optimal time of hydrogel injection for regenerating intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) based on T1ρ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Currently, different approaches are being pursued to regen...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liu Z,Li J,Hu M,Wang X,Chen N,Cui S,Li S,Liu H,Chen G,Pan X,Sun H,Liu S,Wei F

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective review of a case of coccygodynia caused by a previously unreported coccygeal morphology. OBJECTIVES:To draw attention to a previously undiagnosed pathology. BACKGROUND:This case adds to the recently described variants of coccygeal anatomy. METHODS:The authors present the case of a 42-yea...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dennell LV,Nathan S

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro biomechanics. OBJECTIVE:To determine if osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (VCF) augmentation increases adjacent level load transfer. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Osteoporotic VCF subsequent to augmentation may result from disease progression or increased adjacent level load transfer, or ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kayanja MM,Evans K,Milks R,Lieberman IH

更新日期：2006-10-01 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: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：:An electronic bone growth stimulator (EBGS) had been devised to facilitate lumbosacral fusion in the early 1970s, using a totally implanted device which delivers a steady 5 microA at each of four cathodes. The use of the device is reserved for patients in whom painful and abnormal motion is demonstrated to be the majo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kane WJ

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the potential association between fibrinogen, bleeding, and transfusion requirements after scoliosis surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Bleeding complications during and after orthopedic surgery are associated with increased morbidity and mortali...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carling MS,Jeppsson A,Wessberg P,Henriksson A,Baghaei F,Brisby H

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00