Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2017
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyComparison of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Posterolateral Fusion for the Treatment of Isthmic Spondylolisthesis.
Systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ In conclusion, our meta-analysis suggested that PLF shows significant lower fusion rate compared with PLIF. Although PLIF had more operation time than PLF, there was no significant difference in global assessment of clinical outcome between the 2 fusion procedures. However, future well-designed, randomized-controlled trials are still needed to further confirm our results.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2017
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyComparison of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Posterolateral Fusion for the Treatment of Isthmic Spondylolisthesis.
Systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ In conclusion, our meta-analysis suggested that PLF shows significant lower fusion rate compared with PLIF. Although PLIF had more operation time than PLF, there was no significant difference in global assessment of clinical outcome between the 2 fusion procedures. However, future well-designed, randomized-controlled trials are still needed to further confirm our results.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2015
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyComparison of Anterior Decompression and Fusion With Posterior Laminoplasty for Multilevel Cervical Compressive Myelopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ On the basis of this meta-analysis, anterior decompression and fusion is associated with better recovery of neurological function, better postoperative cervical alignment, higher postoperative complication and reoperation rates, more blood loss, and longer operative times compared with posterior laminoplasty.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Aug 2015
ReviewPediatric Cervical Spine Injuries: A Rare But Challenging Entity.
Injuries to the cervical spine in pediatric patients are uncommon. A missed injury can have devastating consequences in this age group. Because of the lack of routine in diagnosis and management of pediatric cervical spine injuries (PCSI), each of these cases represents a logistic and personal challenge. ⋯ Level IV.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyMeta-analysis of circumferential fusion versus posterolateral fusion in lumbar spondylolisthesis.
Literature review and meta-analysis. ⋯ There was really no difference for clinical satisfaction, complication rate, fusion rate, reoperation rate, operating time, and blood loss. PLF can reduce complication rate and operating time. CF can improve fusion rate for individuals with isthmic spondylolisthesis and restore lumbar alignment. The level of evidence was low.