Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2014
Controlled Clinical TrialTwo-year follow-up after decompressive surgery with and without implantation of an interspinous device for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective controlled study.
Two-arm prospective controlled study. ⋯ The results of this first prospective controlled study indicate that the additional placement of a Coflex interspinous device does not improve the already good clinical outcome after decompressive surgery for LSS in the 24-month follow-up interval.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2014
Case ReportsFunctional outcomes and height restoration for patients with multiple myeloma-related osteolytic vertebral compression fractures treated with kyphoplasty.
A retrospective review of pathologic vertebral fractures related to multiple myeloma. ⋯ Kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures due to multiple myeloma is a safe and effective procedure that can lead to pain relief and vertebral height restoration.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2014
Radiographic analysis of PEEK cage and FRA in adult spinal deformity fused to sacrum.
Retrospective radiographic study. ⋯ Both PEEK cages and FRAs can significantly increase disk space height and achieve similar clinical outcomes in treating adult spinal deformity fused to the sacrum. The radiographic results of PEEK cages were superior to FRAs in terms of an earlier solid fusion, and greater restoration of segmental lordosis.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2014
Function-preserving reduction and fixation of unstable Jefferson fractures using a C1 posterior limited construct.
This is a retrospective, clinical, and radiologic study of posterior reduction and fusion of the C1 arch in the treatment of unstable Jefferson fractures. ⋯ C1 posterior limited construct is a valid technique and a feasible method for treating unstable Jefferson fractures, which allows preservation of the function of the craniocervical junction, without significant morbidity.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2014
Mortality in elderly patients following operative and nonoperative management of odontoid fractures.
Retrospective matched cohort study. ⋯ There was no significant difference between 1- and 5-year mortality in patients treated operatively or nonoperatively. Regardless of treatment Charlson score had a significant impact on mortality. Age significantly affected mortality in patients treated surgically.