Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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Retrospective, consecutive patient series. ⋯ Our clinical findings indicate that lateral mass fixation can be used safely with minimal complications and low rate of morbidity for cervical myelopathy treatment.
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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
Digital 3-dimensional analysis of the paravertebral lumbar muscles after circumferential single-level fusion.
A retrospective controlled cohort study was performed for postoperative 3-dimensional muscle evaluation. ⋯ We established a 3-dimensional image analysis method for evaluating postoperative changes in the lumbar paravertebral muscles of patients, after circumferential single-level fusion, consistently accounting for implant-associated artifacts. We were able to demonstrate volume atrophy and an increase of fatty degeneration after 12 months compared with 1 week postoperatively.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2011
Clinical TrialAnterior percutaneous endoscopic cervical discectomy for cervical intervertebral disc herniation: outcome, complications, and technique.
Clinical study of percutaneous endoscopic surgery for cervical intervertebral disc herniation (CHIVD). ⋯ APECD is not only minimally invasive but can also avoid the morbidities of conventional open cervical discectomy. Patients have a more rapid postoperative recuperation. Nevertheless, it carries the risk of major complications. With careful patient selection and use of meticulous surgical techniques, it is still a safe and effective alternative to open surgical modalities for CHIVD.