Efficacy of traction for nonspecific low back pain. 12-week and 6-month results of a randomized clinical trial.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the factors of postoperative paralysis in patients who have undergone thoracic ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A higher percentage of thoracic OPLL patients expe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ito Z,Matsuyama Y,Ando M,Kawabata S,Kanchiku T,Kida K,Fujiwara Y,Yamada K,Yamamoto N,Kobayashi S,Saito T,Wada K,Tadokoro N,Takahashi M,Satomi K,Shinomiya K,Tani T

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical trial, aimed at secondary prevention of low-back pain, was performed in 142 hospital employees reporting at least three annual episodes of this condition. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a calisthenics program (CAL) for 3 months with biweekly sessions of flexion exercises, a back...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Donchin M,Woolf O,Kaplan L,Floman Y

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case cohort series. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the outcomes of thoracoscopy in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Traditionally, progressive idiopathic scoliosis has been treated surgically with either an open posterior, anterior, or combined sur...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Norton RP,Patel D,Kurd MF,Picetti GD,Vaccaro AR

更新日期：2007-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Human cadaveric biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the fixation strength of laterally directed, cortical pedicle screws under physiological loads. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lateral trajectory cortical pedicle screws have been described as a means of obtaining improved fixation while minimizing ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Baluch DA,Patel AA,Lullo B,Havey RM,Voronov LI,Nguyen NL,Carandang G,Ghanayem AJ,Patwardhan AG

更新日期：2014-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased complexity of Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation has, as an unexpected side effect, a potential increase in blood loss. A prospective randomized study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that application of a fibrin sealant to exposed cancellous bone can significantly reduce blood loss during Cotrel-Dubo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tredwell SJ,Sawatzky B

更新日期：1990-09-01 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：: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：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. OBJECTIVE.: To investigate the relationship between low back pain (LBP) and metabolic syndrome (Mets) in community-based Japanese subjects. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.: Relatively few reports have demonstrated a relationship between general pain and Mets, and none have addressed the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ono R,Yamazaki S,Takegami M,Otani K,Sekiguchi M,Onishi Y,Hayashino Y,Kikuchi S,Konno S,Fukuhara S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Laboratory investigation, ex vivo. OBJECTIVE:Postoperative complications are common after spinal implantation procedures, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) would be the ideal modality to image these patients. Unfortunately, the implants cause artifacts that can render MRI nondiagnostic. The WARP-turbo ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Griffin JF 4th,Archambault NS,Mankin JM,Wall CR,Thompson JA,Padua A Jr,Purdy D,Kerwin SC

更新日期：2013-11-15 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:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To report the occurrence of a rare complication following revision of a spinal cord stimulator. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Puncture of the dura with placement of an electrode within the spinal cord has not been reported as a complication of spinal cord stimulation. METHODS:A patie...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Meyer SC,Swartz K,Johnson JP

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, prospective, cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To estimate the Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) for the physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component summaries of Short Form SF-12 (SF-12), in patients with low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Quality of life is one of the core dom...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Díaz-Arribas MJ,Fernández-Serrano M,Royuela A,Kovacs FM,Gallego-Izquierdo T,Ramos-Sánchez M,Llorca-Palomera R,Pardo-Hervás P,Martín-Pariente OS

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The major objective of this investigation was to study the effectiveness of the physical conditioning program used at the University of Miami Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center in restoring certain elements of the functional abilities of individuals suffering from chronic low-back pain and to evaluate the ef...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Khalil TM,Asfour SS,Martinez LM,Waly SM,Rosomoff RS,Rosomoff HL

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new screening test and operative technique for the relief of intractable pain in the failed back syndrome has been devised and has yielded a 72% success rate on short-term follow-up (9--30 months) in 26 patients. This syndrome is thought to represent pain emanating from permanently damaged nerve roots and not from t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hoppenstein R

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Anterior single or dual-rod instrumentation may be performed for the treatment of main thoracic, thoracolumbar, or lumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) curves. OBJECTIVE:To compare the results of anterior dual-rod instrumentation in single-major AIS curves with our previous experience using single...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hurford RK Jr,Lenke LG,Lee SS,Cheng I,Sides B,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2006-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to examine survival after surgery for a metastatic spinal tumor using prognostic factors in the new Katagiri score. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Surgery for spinal metastasis can improve quality of life and facilitate treatment of the primary canc...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kobayashi K,Ando K,Nakashima H,Sato K,Kanemura T,Yoshihara H,Hirasawa A,Kato F,Ishiguro N,Imagama S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective clinical study with radiographic and medical chart review. OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical characteristics and outcome of pediatric athletes with low back pain and unilateral tracer uptake on single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) at the pars interarticularis but no defect on rad...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takemitsu M,El Rassi G,Woratanarat P,Shah SA

更新日期：2006-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database analysis. OBJECTIVE:A range of patient-reported outcomes were used to measure disability due to low back pain. There is not a single back pain disability measurement commonly used in all randomized controlled trials. We report here our assessment as to whether different disability m...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Morris T,Hee SW,Stallard N,Underwood M,Patel S

更新日期：2015-05-15 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：STUDY DESIGN:Basic fibroblast growth factor immunoreactivity was studied in disc herniation tissue. OBJECTIVES:The first objective was to analyze in which tissue components, if any, fibroblast growth factor is expressed in the disc herniation. The second objective was to compare such expression with that in fresh cada...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tolonen J,Grönblad M,Virri J,Seitsalo S,Rytömaa T,Karaharju E

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Two cases of lymphangiomatosis of the spine are presented. OBJECTIVES:To report two cases of lymphangiomatosis of the spine requiring surgical intervention and to review the literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION:Lymphangiomatosis is a rare childhood disease characterized by abnormal lymph tissue ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Watkins RG 4th,Reynolds RA,McComb JG,Tolo VT

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective study in two groups of patients selected randomly. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether keeping the outer and inner cortices of the ilium intact, while obtaining bone graft, would result in reduced postoperative bleeding and less postoperative pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Donor site complica...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mirovsky Y,Neuwirth MG

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From June 1978 to May 1988, posterior decompression with posterolateral fusion was performed at Tenri Hospital on 63 cases of cervical myelopathy with instability and/or malalignment including kyphotic and/or S-shaped deformities. Among 46 cases followed up for more than 1 year, 41 cases (89.1%) improved; 21 cases (45...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Miyazaki K,Tada K,Matsuda Y,Okuno M,Yasuda T,Murakami H

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Diagnostic testing. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study is to measure the accuracy and reliability of the Orthoscan (Orthoscan Technologies, Inc.) and to determine whether it can be substituted for radiographs in the surveillance of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:AIS is us...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Knott P,Mardjetko S,Nance D,Dunn M

更新日期：2006-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a cadaver study assessing the accuracy of cervical pedicle screw placement. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the accuracy of the funnel technique of screw placement. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although excellent results have been reported in clinical studies, with no major neurovascular injuries, several c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Karaikovic EE,Yingsakmongkol W,Gaines RW Jr

更新日期：2001-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Analysis of segmental and total lumbar range of motion (ROM) before and after total lumbar disc replacement. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between absolute segmental and total lumbar ROM and evolution of ROM on clinical outcome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:At the moment, data are scarce with regar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cakir B,Schmidt R,Mattes T,Fraitzl CR,Reichel H,Käfer W

更新日期：2009-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of the clinical utility of the clinical diagnostic tests and procedures, what works in spinal disorders, and for whom and how treatment affects a patient's symptoms and function are key questions of outcomes research. This paper describes the advantages and limitations of the main study approaches used....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Liang MH,Andersson G,Bombardier C,Cherkin DC,Deyo RA,Keller RB,Lee CK,Lipscomb B,Shekelle P,Spratt KF

更新日期：1994-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a case report. OBJECTIVE:To report a case of soft-tissue reaction to wear debris and osteolysis around a pedicle screw after posterior spine fusion in a pediatric patient. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Posterior spine fusion with instrumentation is a standard procedure for stabilization and curve co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Botolin S,Merritt C,Erickson M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Review of the literature with analysis of pooled data. OBJECTIVE:To assess common intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) changes that occur during the course of spinal surgery, potential causes of change, and determine appropriate responses. Further, there will be discussion of appropriate application of IO...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Malhotra NR,Shaffrey CI

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Population-based, case-control and case-crossover study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate associations between chiropractic visits and vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke and to contrast this with primary care physician (PCP) visits and VBA stroke. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Chiropractic care is popular for neck...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cassidy JD,Boyle E,Côté P,He Y,Hogg-Johnson S,Silver FL,Bondy SJ

更新日期：2008-02-15 00:00:00