Spine
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Review Case Reports
Central retinal artery occlusion after scoliosis surgery with a horseshoe headrest. Case report and literature review.
Central retinal artery occlusion is a well-documented entity that occurs after trauma and embolic, thrombotic, or spasmodic episodes in both children and adults. Its occurrence as a complication of elective surgery is very rare but quite tragic. This report describes a case of central retinal artery occlusion occurring in a child after scoliosis surgery in which a horseshoe headrest was used. Recommendations are given on how to avoid this serious complication.
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Our surveys have shown lifetime prevalence of L. BP. over 30% among schoolchildren. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between back and isokinetic trunk strength, anthropometric parameters, and sports activities. ⋯ Lifetime prevalence of back pain was 44.5% and point prevalence was 13%. In this cross-sectional study, anthropometric and strength profiles were significantly related to age and gender. Non specific low back pain was not correlated to trunk muscle strength and/or sports activities.
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Controversy centers on the determination of surgical fusion in lumbar spinal patients. What method best determines the nature of surgical arthrodesis remains unanswered. Numerous studies have investigated the accuracy of different radiologic tests. ⋯ This finding agrees with the authors' knowledge of osteoid and mineralized bone. The premineralized osteoid may be functionally fused, but appear radiolucent on radiographic film. Once solid trabecular bony bridging occurs radiographic identification of fusion is easier to determine.