abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The development of degenerative spondylosis after successful operative decompression of the affected nerve root was prospectively evaluated in a comparative case series of 100 patients with a herniated lumbar nucleus pulposus. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to compare the relative incidence of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kambin P,Cohen LF,Brooks M,Schaffer JL

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Patients were assessed by independent research teams in six different spine centers after indication for discectomy was established. Six- and twelve-month follow-ups were performed. OBJECTIVES:Objectives of this study were to determine somatic subjective symptoms, objective signs, sociodemographic, and ps...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Junge A,Dvorak J,Ahrens S

更新日期：1995-02-15 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: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:Isometric and isokinetic trunk flexion-extension strengths were studied among 73 subjects (41 males and 32 females) and 10 patients (9 males and 1 female). The isometric strengths were measured in four postures of trunk flexion. The isokinetic trunk strengths were measured through the range of these postur...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kumar S,Dufresne RM,Van Schoor T

更新日期：1995-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a review of criteria-based meta-analyses. OBJECTIVES:To assess the methodological quality of published randomized clinical trials on the efficacy of commonly used interventions in low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:During the last several decades, the number of published randomized clinic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Koes BW,Bouter LM,van der Heijden GJ

更新日期：1995-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study is an analysis of national survey data from 5 sample years. OBJECTIVES:The authors characterized the frequency of office visits for low back pain, the content of ambulatory care, and how these vary by physician specialty. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Few recent data are available regarding ambul...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart LG,Deyo RA,Cherkin DC

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An operator-blinded dual modality trial of measurement of lumbar multifidus muscle cross-sectional area was performed. OBJECTIVE:To compare two imaging modalities used for measurement of the lumbar multifidus muscle. METHODS:Ten normal female subjects aged 21-31 years were imaged on two separate days usi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hides JA,Richardson CA,Jull GA

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The sheep model was used to investigate the development of disc degeneration after outer anular tearing. OBJECTIVES:The authors determined whether plate fixation promotes healing of peripheral anular tears and thereby minimizes disc degeneration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A limited outer anular tear (si...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Moore RJ,Latham JM,Vernon-Roberts B,Fraser RD

更新日期：1994-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The authors prospectively evaluated 40 patients with paralytic scoliosis treated from 1985 to 1990 with bilateral posterior segmental instrumentation, facet fusions, local bone graft, and allograft (mostly fresh frozen) bone supplementation only. OBJECTIVES:The authors report the fusion results for these ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Bridwell KH,O'Brien MF,Lenke LG,Baldus C,Blanke K

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various techniques of percutaneous lumbar disc surgery have become popular for treating lumbar disc herniations. There is a vast and increasing body of literature on this topic that consists mainly of retrospective, uncontrolled clinical studies, technical articles, and case reports. A literature analysis revealed two...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mayer HM

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:Vertebral artery injury is a rarely described complication of anterior cervical decompression. The authors performed a retrospective review of their operative database for the purposes of defining the optimal management of this complication and its avoidance. RESULTS:Four of 1,215 (0.3%) patients undergoing an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Golfinos JG,Dickman CA,Zabramski JM,Sonntag VK,Spetzler RF

更新日期：1994-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Interbody spinal fusion rates were compared in patients with and without direct current stimulation. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether direct current improves interbody fusion rates. BACKGROUND:High pseudarthrosis rates have been reported for anterior lumbar interbody fusions and failure of posterior lumbar...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Meril AJ

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this study were to evaluate the nature of the paraspinal soft tissue mass and the location of the lesion involved using magnetic resonance imaging and to correlate these observations with surgical findings. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In the past, tuberculous spondylitis was diagnosed by plai...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim NH,Lee HM,Suh JS

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:Eleven patients with paralysis, secondary to rheumatoid arthritis of the cervical spine were analyzed postmortem. Neurologic classification (Ranawat) included one Class 2, four Class IIIA, and six Class IIIB. Rheumatologic changes included atlantoaxial subluxation, basilar invagination, and subaxial subluxation...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Delamarter RB,Bohlman HH

更新日期：1994-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A roentgen stereophotogrammetric (RS) technique using metallic markers was used to determine in vivo three-dimensional (3-D) motion data in the post-operative cervical spine. Two patients were examined with RS following fusion for up to 12 months at scheduled intervals. OBJECTIVES:The study was designed t...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee S,Harris KG,Goel VK,Clark CR

更新日期：1994-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study analyzed the use of a coral hydroxyapatite bone substitute for use in ACDF both with and without an anterior cervical plate. STUDY DESIGN:The healing of multilevel anterior cervical fusions was tested using a goat model. Comparisons were drawn with histologic, radiographic, and biomechanical test...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zdeblick TA,Cooke ME,Kunz DN,Wilson D,McCabe RP

更新日期：1994-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study analyzed biomechanical characteristics of the cervical spinal cord, especially in relation to neck flexion. Intramedullary pressure was measured in different neck positions. OBJECTIVES:The results provided a rationale for dynamic changes in intramedullary pressure, with the flexed neck position...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tachibana S,Kitahara Y,Iida H,Yada K

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A 74-year-old man suffered an extensive right hemispheric infarct 72 hours after undergoing anterior corpectomies of the C4 and C5 vertebrae for cervical myelopathy resulting from ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. RESULTS:Angiography revealed proximal right internal caroti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chozick BS,Watson P,Greenblatt SH

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Effectiveness of a pre-employment worker fitness evaluation in a sample of grocery warehouse order selectors was studied retrospectively. Implementation of the program began in March 1990 and as of September 10, 1993, 1100 prospective employees have been tested. OBJECTIVES:Identification of prospective em...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Reimer DS,Halbrook BD,Dreyfuss PH,Tibiletti C

更新日期：1994-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Linear and angular measurements were performed on 128 vertebrae (16 spines) from C5 to T5. OBJECTIVES:Vertebrae were studied to characterize vertebral shape and size changes in the cervico-thoracic region. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Analysis of vertebral anatomy has been extensive and well characterized....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Stanescu S,Ebraheim NA,Yeasting R,Bailey AS,Jackson WT

更新日期：1994-09-15 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：OBJECTIVE:The authors developed and validated a measure of health outcome for patients with low back pain. RESULTS:A questionnaire was developed incorporating the type of questions asked when taking a clinical history. After testing on a sample of 568 patients, three questions were discarded from the questionnaire. Th...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ruta DA,Garratt AM,Wardlaw D,Russell IT

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study compared isokinetic and non-dynamometric tests for their correlation with subjective low back pain symptoms. METHODS:A total of 185 patients with chronic low back pain were examined. RESULTS:The repetitive arch-up and sit-up tests correlated significantly with pain and disability (Million inde...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rissanen A,Alaranta H,Sainio P,Härkönen H

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The effectiveness of Polyactive (Osteotech, Inc., Shrewsbury, NJ), an elastomeric segmental copolymer, as a barrier material for the prevention of perineural scar formation was evaluated in eight adult mongrel dogs. Two animals each were killed at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks postoperation. OBJECTIVE:This study ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cook SD,Prewett AB,Dalton JE,Whitecloud TS 3rd

更新日期：1994-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study compared preoperative and postoperative saggittal curves and spinal balance in patients undergoing spinal fusion with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for severe kyphosis secondary to Scheuermann's disease. Also determined was patient satisfaction regarding relief of pain and correction of the d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lowe TG,Kasten MD

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:For in vitro studies, there is no basis for choosing a "load control study" over a "displacement control" study. This study qualitatively compared results from in vitro and in vivo tests, allowing the authors to address the experimental assumptions that in vitro testing contributes to the understanding of ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dekutoski MB,Schendel MJ,Ogilvie JW,Olsewski JM,Wallace LJ,Lewis JL

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Risks and benefits of using a tibial graft for posterior spinal fusion in neuromuscular scoliosis were evaluated in a long-term follow-up study. A consecutive series of 72 patients underwent posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis. OBJECTIVES:Radiologic outcome was assessed to evaluate the qua...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zeller RD,Ghanem I,Miladi L,Dubousset J

更新日期：1994-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Diagnosis, postoperative complications, and surgical results in patients over 70 years old who underwent surgery for lumbar nerve root compression of a degenerative origin were evaluated in a prospective, consecutive study. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Of the 50 patients investigated, 43 suffered from centr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jönsson B,Strömqvist B

更新日期：1994-07-01 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:A prospective study was conducted in patients who underwent surgeries for sciatica. The results were compared to those of control subjects. OBJECTIVES:This study expanded knowledge about the pathogenesis of back pain and sciatica in disc herniation. METHODS:Nucleus pulposus, retrieved from 10 patients wh...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Spiliopoulou I,Korovessis P,Konstantinou D,Dimitracopoulos G

更新日期：1994-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Patients in the scoliosis screening database were analyzed with respect to curve convexity, severity, and outcome, using standard statistical methods. OBJECTIVES:This study assessed whether left thoracic scoliosis is always pathologic and inquired why this is the case. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Left tho...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Goldberg CJ,Dowling FE,Fogarty EE

更新日期：1994-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although high geographic variation in back surgery rates within the United States have been documented, international comparisons have not been published. METHODS:The authors compared rates of back surgery in eleven developed countries to determine if back surgery rates are higher: 1) in the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Cherkin DC,Deyo RA,Loeser JD,Bush T,Waddell G

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Of 28 patients with dystrophic spinal deformity resulting from neurofibromatosis who were treated surgically since 1968, 25 were studied regarding the outcome of spinal deformity at a mean follow-up of 9.7 years after surgery (mean age at follow-up, 21.5 years). OBJECTIVES:This study sought factors that c...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilde PH,Upadhyay SS,Leong JC

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study investigated pre-injury emotional trauma in out-of-work, blue collar patients with chronic back pain (N = 27) who participated in a 30-hour workshop in which a wide range of cognitive skills was taught to help patients with rehabilitation and return them to work. OBJECTIVES:This stud...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Blair JA,Blair RS,Rueckert P

更新日期：1994-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:A wire-holding frame developed for sublaminar segmental instrumentation (SSI) has been used at the authors' institution for 14 years. RESULTS:In addition to careful technique of sublaminar wire passage, the frame reduces the risk of potential neurologic injury after wire passage by keeping the wires taut again...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Segal LS,Schwentker EP

更新日期：1994-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The Low Back Pain Symptom Check List identifies psychological disturbance in patients with low back pain. This report traces the development of a translation for Hispanic populations. OBJECTIVE:The study explores the reliability and assesses the equivalence of the translation in providing pain and psychol...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Leavitt F,Gilbert NS,Mooney V

更新日期：1994-05-01 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:This study analyzed the relationship of disc degeneration to atherosclerotic changes in the abdominal aorta and stenosis of the ostia of the lumbar and middle sacral arteries, 86 plain radiographs of lumbosacral spines, and the corresponding abdominal aortas were evaluated in connection with routine autops...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kauppila LI,Penttilä A,Karhunen PJ,Lalu K,Hannikainen P

更新日期：1994-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Hereditary and mechanical factors are considered to be the principal etiologic factors of Scheuermann's disease. OBJECTIVES:The authors report identical twins presenting similar lesions of localized lumbar osteochondrosis, which were worse in the one twin that practiced strenuous sports acti...

journal_title：Spine

authors： van Linthoudt D,Revel M

更新日期：1994-04-15 00:00:00