abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cohort study based on the Swedish Spine Register. OBJECTIVE:To determine the relation between smoking status and disability after surgical treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Smoking and nicotine have been shown to inhibit lumbar spinal fusion and promote disc degeneration....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sandén B,Försth P,Michaëlsson K

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study to analyze the effect of decompressive extent on the posterior shift of spinal cord after expansive open-door laminoplasty (ELAP). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of decompressive extent on cord shift distance after ELAP, and determine the morphologic limitations of posterior app...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kong Q,Zhang L,Liu L,Li T,Gong Q,Zeng J,Song Y,Liu H,Wang S,Sun Y,Zhang F,Li M,Chen Z

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between degree of signal changes in the alar ligaments on MRI with respect to pain and disability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Conflicting evidence exists whether areas of high-signal intensity in the alar ligaments on MRI are associated with pa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Myran R,Zwart JA,Kvistad KA,Folvik M,Lydersen S,Ro M,Woodhouse A,Nygaard OP

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective case report. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this article is to report an unusual complication of dry needling. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Epidural hematomas after dry needling are quite unusual and only a few cases of epidural hematoma after acupuncture have been reported in the literature. W...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee JH,Lee H,Jo DJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Behavior, mRNA and immunohistochemical assessment of the expression of fractalkine (CX3CL1) and its receptor (CX3CR1) in a rat model of disc herniation by autologous nucleus pulposus (NP) implantation. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the changes in expression of fractalkine and its receptor in the spinal cord and t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Park HW,Ahn SH,Kim SJ,Seo JM,Cho YW,Jang SH,Hwang SJ,Kwak SY

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross sectional multicenter study in six outpatient Rehabilitation Centers (RCs) in the Netherlands. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to confirm or refute the finding that a strong relationship exists between psychosocial distress and self-reported disability in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Preuper HR,Boonstra AM,Wever D,Heuts PH,Dekker JH,Smeets RJ,Brouwer S,Geertzen JH,Reneman MF

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cadaveric study. OBJECTIVE:Identifying anatomic structures at risk for injury during direct lateral transpsoas approach to the spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Direct lateral transpsoas approach is a novel technique that has been described for anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Potential risks include da...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Banagan K,Gelb D,Poelstra K,Ludwig S

更新日期：2011-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Pre-/poststudy comparing surgical and nonsurgical treatment. OBJECTIVE:To identify whether orthopedic spinal surgery can effectively improve life satisfaction and self-esteem in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There have been many studies about the effect of spin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhang J,He D,Gao J,Yu X,Sun H,Chen Z,Li M

更新日期：2011-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of depressive symptoms on the surgery outcome on 2-year follow-up among lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous research has suggested an association between preoperative depressive symptoms and a poorer su...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sinikallio S,Aalto T,Airaksinen O,Lehto SM,Kröger H,Viinamäki H

更新日期：2011-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro biomechanical study evaluating the effect of fusion levels on simulated S1 screws on calf spines. OBJECTIVE:To measure the stresses of simulated S1 screws as a function of increasing fusion levels in long-fusion construct. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Extension of long fusion to sacrum remains a d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chaudhari R,Zheng X,Wu C,Mehbod AA,Transfeldt EE,Winter RB

更新日期：2011-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, prospective, consecutive clinical series. OBJECTIVE.: To report on the use and outcomes of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a prospective cohort study of 2206 children undergoing posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGR...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Diab M,Landman Z,Lubicky J,Dormans J,Erickson M,Richards BS,members of the Spinal Deformity Study Group.

更新日期：2011-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Histologic analysis of intervertebral disc (IVD) in three types of transgenic mice. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in regulation of IVD development and organization. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:β-catenin dependent Wnt signaling is one of the central regulators in cartilage de...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kondo N,Yuasa T,Shimono K,Tung W,Okabe T,Yasuhara R,Pacifici M,Zhang Y,Iwamoto M,Enomoto-Iwamoto M

更新日期：2011-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro and in vivo rat tail model to assess effects of torsion on intervertebral disc biomechanics and gene expression. OBJECTIVE:Investigate effects of torsion on promoting biosynthesis and producing injury in rat caudal intervertebral discs. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Torsion is an important loading ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Barbir A,Godburn KE,Michalek AJ,Lai A,Monsey RD,Iatridis JC

更新日期：2011-04-15 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

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vivo validation during functional loading. OBJECTIVE:To determine the accuracy and repeatability of a model-based tracking technique that combines subject-specific computed tomographic (CT) models and high-speed biplane x-ray images to measure three-dimensional (3D) in vivo cervical spine motion. SUMM...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Anderst WJ,Baillargeon E,Donaldson WF 3rd,Lee JY,Kang JD

更新日期：2011-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro and modeling study of upper cervical spine (UCS) three-dimensional (3D) kinematics and muscle moment arm (MA) during axial rotation (AR) and flexion extension (FE). OBJECTIVE:To create musculoskeletal models with movement simulation including helical axis (HA) and muscle features. SUMMARY OF BAC...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dugailly PM,Sobczak S,Moiseev F,Sholukha V,Salvia P,Feipel V,Rooze M,Van Sint Jan S

更新日期：2011-03-15 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 controlled animal model. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to determine whether the readministration of human recombinant bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) induces an immune response and inhibits successful fusion in repeat posterolateral spinal surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGR...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Singh K,Dumonski M,Stanley T,Ponnappan R,Phillips FM

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The effects of exogenous 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α, 5-HT + TNF in combination, and autologous nucleus pulposus (NP) at dorsal root ganglion (DRG) were examined using rat models. OBJECTIVE:To examine the interaction of 5-HT with TNF for pain-related behavior in a rat lumbar d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kobayashi H,Kikuchi S,Konno S,Kato K,Sekiguchi M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Immunoblotting study to evaluate aggrecan degradation patterns in rat intervertebral discs (IVDs) subjected to mechanical overload. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of in vivo dynamic compression overloading on aggrecan degradation products associated with matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and aggrecanase a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： latridis JC,Godburn K,Wuertz K,Alini M,Roughley PJ

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:to determine if Anterior/Posterior Combined approach spine surgery is associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism (PE) compared to Posterior Only approach surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:combined anterior/posterior approach spine surgery is associated with ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim HJ,Kepler C,Cunningham M,Rawlins B,Boachie-Adjei O

更新日期：2011-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the relationship among the neurologic status, the Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System (TLICS) score, and the Magerl/AO classification system. SUMMARY OF THE BACKGROUND DATA:A wide range of classification schemes for thoracic and lumbar spine trauma have been...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Joaquim AF,Fernandes YB,Cavalcante RA,Fragoso RM,Honorato DC,Patel AA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental rat study. OBJECTIVE:To assess pain-related behavior and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression induced by nucleus pulposus (NP) applied to nerve roots in rats. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Radiculopathy from disc herniation is caused by nerve compression and chemical inflamma...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Miyoshi S,Sekiguchi M,Konno S,Kikuchi S,Kanaya F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective. OBJECTIVE:With approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injury (SCI) patients in the United States each year, predicting public health outcomes is an important public health concern. Combining all regions of the spine in SCI trials may be misleading if the lumbar and sacral regions (conus) have...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Harrop JS,Naroji S,Maltenfort MG,Ratliff JK,Tjoumakaris SI,Frank B,Anderson DG,Albert T,Vaccaro AR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study comparing normal subjects and patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with sciatica. OBJECTIVE:To simultaneously measure the isokinetic muscle strength of the trunk, knees, and ankles in both groups. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Coordination between the trunk and lower extremity ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chen LC,Kuo CW,Hsu HH,Chang ST,Ni SM,Ho CW

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To identify mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) from degenerate human nucleus pulposus (NP) and compare them with bone marrow (BM) MSC. OBJECTIVE:To test whether MSC obtained from NP and BM from the same subjects share similar biologic characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies have proposed ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Blanco JF,Graciani IF,Sanchez-Guijo FM,Muntión S,Hernandez-Campo P,Santamaria C,Carrancio S,Barbado MV,Cruz G,Gutierrez-Cosío S,Herrero C,San Miguel JF,Briñon JG,del Cañizo MC

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A review of methods to optimize anesthesia and analgesia for minimally invasive spine procedures. OBJECTIVE:To provide information to surgeons and anesthesiologists of methods to provide optimal anesthesia and pain control for minimally invasive spine surgery with an emphasis on preoperative planning. SU...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Buvanendran A,Thillainathan V

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective chart review of prospectively collected data from 2 nonrandomized, nonconcurrent cohorts. OBJECTIVE:Early results of 2 lumbar interbody fusion procedures-open posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and minimally invasive (extreme lateral interbody fusion [XLIF])-were compared in octogenari...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rodgers WB,Gerber EJ,Rodgers JA

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a population-based retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To fully estimate the costs of the Hong Kong scoliosis screening program through a large, population-based study. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:School screening for scoliosis has often been criticized for having high costs. In fact, the screening co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee CF,Fong DY,Cheung KM,Cheng JC,Ng BK,Lam TP,Mak KH,Yip PS,Luk KD

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Report of the use of one segmental artery from the left renal artery as inflow source for reconstructing a spine with recalcitrant osteomyelitis. OBJECTIVE:To describe one difficult case of spinal osteomyelitis and our reconstruction procedure. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The use of a vascularized fibular...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yen YH,Hsieh TS,Hou SM,Wu SJ,Chen SC,Pu CM

更新日期：2010-12-01 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:Literature-based topic review. OBJECTIVE:To review the indications and techniques for different sacropelvic fixation methods and to outline important associated complications. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Despite all the advances and new developments in spinal instrumentation techniques, fixation at the lu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kebaish KM

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database. OBJECTIVE:The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) collects morbidity and mortality (M and M) data from its members. Our objectives were to assess complication rates for 3 common spine procedures, compare these results with prior literature as a mean...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Smith JS,Fu KM,Polly DW Jr,Sansur CA,Berven SH,Broadstone PA,Choma TJ,Goytan MJ,Noordeen HH,Knapp DR Jr,Hart RA,Donaldson WF 3rd,Perra JH,Boachie-Adjei O,Shaffrey CI

更新日期：2010-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a case report of a posterior extrusion of the polyethylene core from a CHARITÉ arthroplasty. This is the first reported case of posterior dislocation of the polyethylene and the revision strategies used to correct this problem. OBJECTIVE:To report a novel failure mechanism and revision strategy fo...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Eskander MS,Onyedika II,Eskander JP,Connolly PJ,Eck JC,Lapinsky A

更新日期：2010-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographic and clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To examine the long-term outcome of selective thoracic fusion (STF) performed for lumbar "C" modifier curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The efficacy of STF in lumbar "C" false double major curves is controversial...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chang MS,Bridwell KH,Lenke LG,Cho W,Baldus C,Auerbach JD,Crawford CH 3rd,O'Shaughnessy BA

更新日期：2010-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Measurement (validity) study. OBJECTIVE:Examine validity and reproducibility of self-report measures of walking capacity for use in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Treatment outcomes in patients with LSS are often determined using data from self-report questionnaire...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tomkins-Lane CC,Battié MC

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a single-center retrospective case-control study of 7 transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) cases and 28 controls in the pediatric spinal surgery population. OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between maternal transfusion and risk of TRALI in pediatric spinal surgery patients. SUMMARY...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dunbar N,Cooke M,Diab M,Toy P

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A total of 12 human cervical spines were tested in vitro in a biomechanical nondestructive set-up to compare the primary stability of different posterior cervical instrumentations after a bilevel corpectomy. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the primary 3-dimensional stability with special focus on the impact of cerv...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Schmidt R,Koller H,Wilke HJ,Brade J,Zenner J,Meier O,Ferraris L,Mayer M

更新日期：2010-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Loads acting in vivo on a vertebral body replacement (VBR) and the shape of the back were measured. OBJECTIVE:To find an explanation for the contradictory results in literature regarding spinal loads for sitting and standing. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In several in vivo studies, the intradiscal pressure...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dreischarf M,Bergmann G,Wilke HJ,Rohlmann A

更新日期：2010-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report and biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to report on a single case of a failed nucleus replacement device and to test the biomechanical properties of the failed device. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The use of spine arthroplasty techniques in the treatment of degener...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lindley EM,Jaafar S,Noshchenko A,Baldini T,Nair DP,Shandas R,Burger EL,Patel VV

更新日期：2010-10-15 00:00:00