Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2011
Changes of upper thoracic curve and shoulder balance in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated by anterior selective thoracic fusion using VATS.
A retrospective radiographic analysis. ⋯ Among patients who have DT curve, patients with mild left shoulder elevation (<20 mm) can be treated by anterior correction unless the magnitude of upper thoracic curve or superior portion of lower thoracic curve are ≥30 degrees. For anterior correction, criteria of DT curve might be applied less strictly.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2011
Review Case ReportsEpidural hematoma associated with occult fracture in ankylosing spondylitis patient: a case report and review of the literature.
A case report and review of the literature. ⋯ Patients with ankylosing spondylitis who sustain low-energy injuries should be considered to have a fracture especially if they develop epidural hematoma. A high index of suspicion is necessary in such a case. Imaging studies including magnetic resonance imaging and CT scans should be reviewed carefully to rule out any occult fracture.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2011
Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparative study of kyphoplasty for chronic painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures via unipedicular versus bipedicular approach.
A comparative study of chronic painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs), which underwent kyphoplasty via unipedicular versus bipedicular approach. ⋯ Chronic painful OVCFs should be candidates for KP, and there was no difference in pain relief when treated with either unipedicular or bipedicular KP.Although the bipedicular KP is more efficacious in vertebral height restoration in early stage, the unipedicular KP can maintain the same degree of the restored vertebral height in the long run.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2011
Using side-bending radiographs to determine the distal fusion level in patients with single thoracic idiopathic scoliosis undergoing posterior correction with pedicle screws.
Prospective. ⋯ The method described was effective in obtaining satisfactory curve correction, adequate trunk balance, and preservation of motion segments.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2011
Case ReportsCyclic sciatica in a patient with deep monolateral endometriosis infiltrating the right sciatic nerve.
Case report. ⋯ Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease, potentially infiltrating the somatic nerves. Laparoscopic neurolysis is a therapeutic aetiological therapy, which can relieve neurological symptoms deriving from nerve infiltration/compression.