Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Nov 2013
Comparison of Radiofrequency-targeted Vertebral Augmentation with Balloon Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures: 2-year Results.
A retrospective study. ⋯ RF-TVA is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of vertebral compression, fractures when compared to BK. Improvement in pain and functional scores following, RF-TVA are durable through 24 months post-procedure and remained better than, those following BK at long term follow up. Operating time for RF-TVA is shorter and the, risk of cement leakage is lower. Both procedures provided similar results in vertebral, height restoration and reduction in kyphotic angle.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Nov 2013
Radiographic Adjacent Segment Degeneration at Five Years After L4/5 Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Pedicle Screw Instrumentation: Evaluation by Computed Tomography and Annual Screening With Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Retrospective clinical study. ⋯ R-ASD was detected more frequently by CT and MRI than radiography. Preoperative facet joint degeneration and morphology were not always related to progressive disc degeneration or spinal stenosis. Annual MRI suggested that accelerated degeneration was due to lumbar spine fusion, rather than aging degeneration. Decompression with preservation of posterior connective components is recommended to prevent R-ASD.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Nov 2013
Precise Bending Rod Technique a Novel Method for Precise Correction of Ankylosing Spondylitis Kyphosis.
Report of a new technique. ⋯ Precise rod bending technique is a simple, effective method for exact correction of kyphosis caused by ankylosing spondylitis. The surgical result was corresponded with the preoperative planning.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Nov 2013
Effect of An Annular Closure Device (Barricaid) on Same Level Recurrent Disc Herniation and Disc Height Loss After Primary Lumbar Discectomy: Two-Year Results of a Multi-Center Prospective Cohort Study.
Prospective cohort study. ⋯ Implantation of a novel annular repair device was associated with greater maintenance of disc height and improved one-year leg pain, back pain, and low-back disability. Recurrent disc herniation did not occur in any patients after annular repair. Closure of annular defect after lumbar discectomy may help preserve physiologic disc function and prevent long-term disc height loss and associated back and leg pain.