abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:A national population-based database was analyzed to characterize the risks of postoperative complications and mortality associated with the patient's body mass index (BMI) after lumbar spinal surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Obesity has been associated with greater p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Marquez-Lara A,Nandyala SV,Sankaranarayanan S,Noureldin M,Singh K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Three-dimensional (3D) analysis of the spinopelvic alignment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). OBJECTIVE:To study the 3D pelvic alignment with respect to the spinal deformities in AIS subgroups. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Spinopelvic alignment is subject to change in scoliosis. Many sacropelvic p...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Pasha S,Aubin CE,Sangole AP,Labelle H,Parent S,Mac-Thiong JM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Meta-analysis methodology was extended to derive comparative effectiveness information on spinal manipulation for low back pain. OBJECTIVE:Determine relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation therapies (SMTs), medical management, physical therapies, and exercise for acute and chronic nonsurgical low ba...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Menke JM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A biomechanical calf cadaver study. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the intradiscal pressure gradient of bridged healthy intervertebral segments in correlation with intraoperative distraction force. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Bisegmental dorsal stabilization and anatomic reduction is...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Spiegl U,Pätzold R,Glasmacher S,Stephan D,Josten C,Bühren V,Gonschorek O,Augat P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Biomechanical cadaveric study. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether augmentation positively influence screw stability or not. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Implantation of pedicle screws is a common procedure in spine surgery to provide an anchorage of posterior internal fixation into vertebrae. Screw performance...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hoppe S,Loosli Y,Baumgartner D,Heini P,Benneker L

更新日期：2014-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Validity and responsiveness study using a randomized clinical trial and prospective cohort study of patients with low back pain (LBP). OBJECTIVE:To provide evidence for construct validity and responsiveness to change of a single-item presenteeism question (SIPQ) in patients with LBP. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUN...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kigozi J,Lewis M,Jowett S,Barton P,Coast J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective radiographical follow-up study of thoracolumbar deformity in 33 children with mucopolysaccharidosis 1 (Hurler syndrome). OBJECTIVE:To report the severity, natural history, risk factors for progression, and results of intervention for thoracolumbar kyphosis in children with Hurler syndrome....

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yasin MN,Sacho R,Oxborrow NJ,Wraith JE,Williamson JB,Siddique I

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective review series. OBJECTIVE:To identify vascular anatomy and esophageal deviations that may interfere with a percutaneous anterior approach in cervical spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The percutaneous anterior approach has been used for minimally invasive interventions of cervical ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Jeon JK,Oh CH,Chung D,Lee J,Choi SH,Choi E,Ji GY

更新日期：2014-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective radiographical review. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome of selective thoracic fusion (STF) by using the Guan-Din method for the treatment of major thoracic compensatory lumbar (MTCL) curves. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Performing STF for MTCL curves is to minimize the loss of lumbar motion ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chang KW,Chen YY,Leng X,Wu CM,Chen TC,Wang YF,Zhang GZ

更新日期：2014-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Animal experimental study with intervention. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to elucidate therapeutic effects of delayed granulocyte colony-stimulating factor treatment for mechanical allodynia induced by chronic constriction injury (CCI) of the sciatic nerve in rats. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Granu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Koda M,Furuya T,Kato K,Mannoji C,Hashimoto M,Inada T,Kamiya K,Ota M,Maki S,Okawa A,Takahashi K,Ishikawa T,Yamazaki M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Animal in vivo study. OBJECTIVE:To test the capability of high-density collagen gel to repair annular defects. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Annular defects are associated with spontaneous disc herniations and disc degeneration, which can lead to significant morbidity. Persistent annular defects after surgi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Grunert P,Borde BH,Hudson KD,Macielak MR,Bonassar LJ,Härtl R

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to compare the outcome of cervical laminoplasty between diabetic patients and nondiabetic patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A few retrospective studies have investigated the outcomes of cervical myelopathy in d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Machino M,Yukawa Y,Ito K,Inoue T,Kobayakawa A,Matsumoto T,Ouchida J,Tomita K,Kato F

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of thoracic scoliosis in patients aged 50 years or older and to investigate the association of adult thoracic scoliosis with age, sex, and thoracic sagittal curve. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The prevalence of adult thoracic scoliosis has not be...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Urrutia J,Zamora T,Klaber I

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective clinical study of a prospective database. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to determine whether revision spinal fusion surgery is worthwhile in patients older than 75 from a risk-benefit perspective. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The benefits of spinal fusion in patients older than 65 is well documen...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chang MS,Chang YH,Revella J,Crandall DG

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical outcomes of 4 different procedures for the treatment of adjacent multisegmental spinal tuberculosis (AMSST) and to investigate the selection strategy of the optimal procedure with respect to focal characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Because ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Li L,Xu J,Ma Y,Tang D,Chen Y,Luo F,Li D,Hou T,Zhou Q,Dai F,He Q,Zhang Z

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak during the thoracic pedicle screw fixation in spinal deformities, the relative intraoperative neuromonitoring changes and the strategy for management. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:CSF leak may occur during the preparation of tra...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Feng B,Shen J,Zhang J,Zhou X,Liang J,Qiu G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To identify the incidence and characteristics of rib anomalies in patients with congenital scoliosis (CS) in a Chinese population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Rib deformities and intraspinal anomalies often coexist in individuals with CS. Rib deformities may assist in diagn...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Xue X,Shen J,Zhang J,Zhao H,Li S,Zhao Y,Liang J,Qiu G,Weng X

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Comparvative case series. Data was prospectively entered and retrospectively analyzed. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the need for distal lumbar interbody fusion when sufficient recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) is used posterolaterally at L5-S1 in long spinal constructs for adult deformity ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rahman RK,Buchowski JM,Stephens B,Dorward IG,Koester LA,Bridwell KH

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Subgroup analysis of a prospective multicenter study. OBJECTIVE:Outcome analysis of nonoperatively treated elderly patients with type II odontoid fractures, including assessment of consequence of a fracture nonunion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Odontoid fractures are among the most common fractures in the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Smith JS,Kepler CK,Kopjar B,Harrop JS,Arnold P,Chapman JR,Fehlings MG,Vaccaro AR,Shaffrey CI

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate 2 cases of delayed distant spinal metastasis from a thymoma with comprehensive immunohisto-chemical analysis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Thymoma is a rare slow-growing cancer arising in the mediastinum. Thymomas usually grow invasively into surrounding structures. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hong B,Nakamura M,Hartmann C,Brandis A,Ganser A,Krauss JK

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The histological comparative study was performed on chordoma and notochordal cell rests (NCRs). OBJECTIVE:To understand the histological similarity and homology of chordoma and NCRs, further supplying direct evidence of chordoma origin from NCRs. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although many studies supported...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shen J,Shi Q,Lu J,Wang DL,Zou TM,Yang HL,Zhu GQ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:The fusion risk score (FRS) is introduced to assess baseline risk of spine fusion surgery preoperatively. An objective method of stratifying risk allows the surgeon to control risk through tailoring intervention and explain differences in complication profile in high-...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hartin NL,Mehbod AA,Joglekar SB,Transfeldt EE

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective study developing diagnostic criteria. OBJECTIVE:To validate 2 computed tomography-based findings, extragraft bone bridging (ExGBB) and intragraft bone bridging (InGBB), as diagnostic criteria for anterior cervical fusion using subsequent surgical confirmation and to demonstrate the different...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Song KS,Chaiwat P,Kim HJ,Mesfin A,Park SM,Riew KD

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To inhibit β-catenin specifically signaling in chondrocytes Col2-ICAT transgenic mice were generated. Anomalies in caudal vertebrae were detected during embryonic and postnatal stages of Col2-ICAT transgenic mice. OBJECTIVE:To determine the role of canonical β-catenin signaling in caudal vertebral develop...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Shu B,Li TF,Li XF,Tang DZ,Zhang Y,Shi Q,Wang YJ,Chen D

更新日期：2013-11-15 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:A prospective molecular mechanism of macrophages infiltration in experimental disc herniation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanisms of macrophages infiltration into the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in a rat model of disc herniation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Macrophages infiltrate the DRG after applica...

journal_title：Spine

authors： You C,Zhu K,Liu X,Xi C,Zhang Z,Xu G,Yan J

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in situ study using whole-organ culture system. OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of disc degeneration at different stages on its rheological and dynamic properties and to investigate the efficacy of exogenous cross-linking therapy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Disc degeneration can involve protein denatura...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hsu YC,Kuo YW,Chang YC,Nikkhoo M,Wang JL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic review. OBJECTIVE:To determine the effectiveness and safety of cervical laminoplasty versus laminectomy and fusion for the treatment of cervical myelopathy, and to identify any patient subgroups for whom one treatment may result in better outcomes than the other. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Cer...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Yoon ST,Hashimoto RE,Raich A,Shaffrey CI,Rhee JM,Riew KD

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This section of the cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) Spine focus issue collates evidence related to diagnosis, outcome assessment, and genetics. Given that a variety of different disease states can present similarly, a guide for diagnosing and differentiating CSM from other neurological conditions is initially pr...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilson JR,Fehlings MG,Kalsi-Ryan S,Shamji MF,Tetreault LA,Rhee JM,Chapman JR

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cadaveric laboratory study. OBJECTIVE:To compare the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of intraoperative cone beam-computed tomography with navigation (O-ARM) with traditional intraoperative fluoroscopy (C-ARM) for the placement of pedicle screws. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Radiation exposure remains a co...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Tabaraee E,Gibson AG,Karahalios DG,Potts EA,Mobasser JP,Burch S

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE:To perform in vitro biomechanical testing on a lumbar spine using a 6-degree-of-freedom machine. To compare the range of motion (ROM), intradiscal pressure, and facet force of different 3-level dynamic stabilization constructs with traditional rigid constructs. T...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lee JK,Gomez J,Michelsen C,Kim Y,Moldavsky M,Chinthakunta SR,Khalil S

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe the microbiology of surgical site infection (SSI) in spine surgery and relationship with surgical management characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:SSI is an important complication of spine surgery that results in signific...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Abdul-Jabbar A,Berven SH,Hu SS,Chou D,Mummaneni PV,Takemoto S,Ames C,Deviren V,Tay B,Weinstein P,Burch S,Liu C

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Automatic measurement of Cobb angle in patients with scoliosis. OBJECTIVE:To test the accuracy of an automatic Cobb angle determination method from frontal radiographical images. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Thirty-six frontal radiographical images of patients with scoliosis. METHODS:A modified charged pa...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Sardjono TA,Wilkinson MH,Veldhuizen AG,van Ooijen PM,Purnama KE,Verkerke GJ

更新日期：2013-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To report a case of lumbar intraneural hemorrhagic cyst after anticoagulation therapy that caused progressive radiculopathy and cauda equina syndrome. The possible pathogenic mechanism, associated diseases, and treatment options are discussed. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Various pat...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hsieh PC,Jung SM,Wu CT,Chen JF,Lee ST

更新日期：2013-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Multicenter, retrospective, consecutive case series. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to identify demographic and radiographical characteristics that influence the decision to perform revision surgery among patients with proximal junctional failure (PJF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Revision rates after PJF rema...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart R,McCarthy I,Oʼbrien M,Bess S,Line B,Adjei OB,Burton D,Gupta M,Ames C,Deviren V,Kebaish K,Shaffrey C,Wood K,Hostin R,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, multicenter, Food and Drug Administration Investigational Device Exemption trial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Coflex interlaminar stabilization compared with posterior spinal fusion in the treatment of 1- and 2-level spinal stenosis and degenerative spondyloli...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Davis RJ,Errico TJ,Bae H,Auerbach JD

更新日期：2013-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We measured the expression and responses of Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR4) activation in the intervertebral disc (IVD) in vitro and in vivo. We hypothesize that stimulation of the IVD with the TLR4 ligand lipopolysaccharide (LPS) results in upregulation of a coordinated set of proinflammatory mediators and in...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Rajan NE,Bloom O,Maidhof R,Stetson N,Sherry B,Levine M,Chahine NO

更新日期：2013-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An in vitro biomechanical study of 3 lumbosacral fixation techniques in human cadaveric lumbar-pelvic spine models. OBJECTIVE:To compare the in vitro biomechanical effect of a novel 4-rod lumbosacral reconstruction technique with conventional techniques in a human cadaveric lumbopelvic model, and to evalu...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wang T,Liu H,Zheng Z,Li Z,Wang J,Shrivastava SS,Yang H

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of the transoral endoscopic odontoidectomy without occipitocervical fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Endoscopic transnasal resection of the odontoid process is less invasive than the conventional transoral odontoidectomy. However, the endonasal a...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Qiuhang Z,Feng K,Bo Y,Hongchuan G,Mingchu L,Ge C,Feng L

更新日期：2013-06-15 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