Orthopaedic surgery
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Orthopaedic surgery · Feb 2010
Evaluation of the value of pedicle screws for cervicothoracic fracture-dislocation.
To explore the value of pedicle screw implantation for fracture-dislocation injuries of the cervicothoracic junction (C(6)-T(2)). ⋯ Implantation of pedicle screws is a safe and reliable method for treating fracture-dislocation injuries at the cervicothoracic junction.
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Orthopaedic surgery · Feb 2010
Comparative StudyTreatment of brachial plexus injury with modified contralateral C7 transfer.
To study the curative effects of different surgical methods using a contralateral C(7) transfer technique for treatment of brachial plexus injury induced by root avulsion. ⋯ The method of partial C(7) root transfer results in equally good motor function as does transfer of the whole root, while occurrence of motor and sensory damage is less than that which occurs with transfer of the whole root.
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Orthopaedic surgery · Feb 2010
Treatment of lumbar and lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis with minimally invasive surgery.
To evaluate the outcome of computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous puncture and local chemotherapy for tuberculosis (TB) of the lumbar or lumbosacral spine. ⋯ The majority of cases of lumbar and lumbosacral spinal TB can achieve satisfactory results with minimally invasive surgery. Its clinical application is therefore strongly recommended.
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Orthopaedic surgery · Nov 2009
Comparative StudyCorrelation between radiculalgia and counts of T lymphocyte subsets in the peripheral blood of patients with lumbar disc herniation.
To determine the correlation between the degree of radiculalgia and counts of T lymphocyte subsets in the peripheral blood of patients with lumbar disc herniation. ⋯ Our results suggest that changes in T lymphocyte subsets in peripheral blood take place after prolapse of lumbar intervertebral discs. The current results may provide support for involvement of immunologic mechanisms in low back pain secondary to herniation of the lumbar disc. T lymphocytes may play an important role in the development of symptoms in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.
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Orthopaedic surgery · Nov 2009
Comparative StudyOne-stage anterior release and reduction with posterior fusion for treatment of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation.
To analyze the approach and feasibility of one-stage anterior release and reduction with posterior fusion for irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation. ⋯ Treatment of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation with one-stage anterior release and reduction with posterior fusion is a reliable method.