Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2014
Comparative StudyEffective cervical decompression by the posterior cervical foraminotomy without discectomy.
A retrospective review. ⋯ Despite the surgical and anatomic limitations, PCF with or without discectomy is an effective treatment for cervical disk herniation.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2014
Influence of prone positioning on potential risk of aorta injury from pedicle screw misplacement in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.
A prospective magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study. ⋯ Prone positioning may increase the potential risk of aorta injury in RT-AIS patients, particularly at T5-T6 and T11 even if a left TPS just barely touches the anteriolateral or lateral cortex of the vertebrae. Laterally misplaced TPSs should be removed at these high aorta-at-risk levels.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2014
Is the sacro-femoral-pubic angle predictive for pelvic tilt in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients?
This was a retrospective radiographic study. ⋯ Given the high correlation between PT and SFP angle, the SFP angle should be considered a reliable alternative option to PT, which has routinely excellent visibility in coronal films in AIS patients. The predictability was more accurate for AIS patients with thoracic curves than with lumbar curves.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2014
Comparative StudySagittal plane analysis of selective posterior thoracic spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a comparison study of all pedicle screw and hybrid instrumentation.
To compare sagittal profiles of selective posterior thoracic instrumentation with segmental pedicle screws instrumentation and hybrid (hook and pedicle screw). ⋯ There was no statistically significant difference comparing the sagittal alignment parameter of pedicle screw and hybrid constructs except for selective TK correction have differences. If used properly, both kinds of instrumentation could result in acceptable sagittal profiles when selective thoracic fusions were performed.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jul 2014
Evaluation of quality of life in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with different distal fusion level: a comparison of L3 versus L4.
Retrospective case-control study. ⋯ This study attempted to elucidate the correlation between the length of fusion and functional outcome; however, it could not identify any difference between different fusion levels. On the basis of short-term results, there were no significant differences in the questionnaire scores between the 2 groups.