Clinical spine surgery
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Clinical spine surgery · Apr 2020
Are Preoperative PHQ-9 Scores Predictive of Postoperative Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion?
This is a retrospective study. ⋯ Patients with worse preoperative mental health reported significantly greater preoperative disability and pain. However, both cohorts demonstrated similar clinical recovery at the 1-year follow-up. These findings suggest patients with worse preoperative mental health can expect significant improvements in PROs following surgery.
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Clinical spine surgery · Apr 2020
Prevalence of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis in the General Elderly Population: A Japanese Cohort Survey Randomly Sampled From a Basic Resident Registry.
This is a Japanese resident cohort study based on a municipal registry. ⋯ This is the first study examining DISH in detail according to age and sex groups on a general population basis. Multivariate analysis revealed HT, male, BMD, and aging to be independent factors associated with DISH in the healthy community-dwelling elderly.
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Clinical spine surgery · Apr 2020
Incidence and Risk Factors of Superior Facet Joint Violation in Percutaneous and Open Instrumentation Using Cortical Bone Trajectory Technique: A Comparison of Different Techniques.
A retrospective study evaluating cranial facet joint violation (FJV) by cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw. ⋯ Level III.
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Clinical spine surgery · Apr 2020
Comparison of Perioperative Complications Between Anterior Decompression With Fusion and Laminoplasty For Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Propensity Score-matching Analysis Using Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination Database.
A retrospective comparative study with a large national database. ⋯ Level III.
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Clinical spine surgery · Mar 2020
Postoperative Complications Associated With Metabolic Syndrome Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.
A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Recognition and awareness of the relationship between metabolic syndrome and postoperative complications following ASD surgery is important for preoperative optimization and perioperative care.