Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Feb 2013
Relationship between the alignment of the occipitoaxial and subaxial cervical spine in patients with congenital atlantoxial dislocations.
Prospective radiographic analysis. ⋯ Changes in OA alignment before and after surgery are associated with changes in the subaxial spine. There is a high incidence of postoperative DDD in the subaxial spine that seems to be related to sagittal alignment after surgery.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Feb 2013
Case ReportsReversal of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with cervical artificial disc replacement: regain motion after 9 years fusion.
Case report and review of the literature. ⋯ This case demonstrates application of a cervical artificial disc replacement to restore motion at a level that was previously grafted and fused. In select cases, cervical artificial disc replacement may represent a reasonable alternative to a repeated attempt at fusion. It is imperative that preoperatively lack of fusion of the facet joints be demonstrated on reconstructed CT scanning.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Feb 2013
Case ReportsMinimal-invasive percutaneous reduction and transsacral screw fixation for U-shaped fractures.
Technical note and case series. ⋯ Percutaneous reduction and transsacral screw fixation offers a less invasive method for treating U-shaped fractures. This can be advantageous in treatment of patients with multiple injuries.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Feb 2013
Apical wiring technique in surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the intermediate outcomes between Lenke types.
Retrospective cohort study of apical wiring technique for surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients. ⋯ Apical wiring technique for surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis provides an average correction of 71.1% at 3.4 years of average follow-up with harmonious sagittal plane correction even with preexisting abnormal thoracic kyphosis.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2012
Validation of the Korean version of the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale.
Prospective study. ⋯ The adapted Korean version of the QDS was successfully translated and showed acceptable measurement properties, and as such, is considered suitable for outcome assessments in the Korean-speaking patients with low back pain.