Spine
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Correlation of torso scan and three-dimensional radiographic data in 65 scans of 40 subjects. ⋯ Neural-network analysis of full-torso scan imaging shows promise to accurately estimate scoliotic spinal deformity in a variety of patients.
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Clinical Trial
Initial outcome and efficacy of "kyphoplasty" in the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
An Institutional Review Board-approved Phase I efficacy study of inflatable bone tamp usage in the treatment of symptomatic osteoporotic compression fractures. ⋯ The inflatable bone tamp was efficacious in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. Kyphoplasty is associated with early clinical improvement of pain and function as well as restoration of vertebral body height in the treatment of painful osteoporotic compression fractures.
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A retrospective follow-up study of conservatively treated patients with mild cervical myelopathy caused by cervical soft disc herniation. ⋯ Conservative treatment is an effective treatment option for mild cervical myelopathy caused by cervical soft disc herniation. A good outcome can be expected in patients with a median-type and/or diffuse-type herniation on magnetic resonance imaging.
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Comparative Study
A comparison between bipedal and quadrupedal rats: do bipedal rats actually assume an upright posture?
A basic science animal investigation. ⋯ This study quantifiably indicates that bipedal rats do not assume a more erect posture and spend no more time in an upright position compared with quadrupedal rats. The upright posture may not be the cause of some previously reported anatomic changes observed in the bipedal rat.
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Literature review. ⋯ Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are safe and effective, and have a useful role in the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures that do not respond to conventional treatments. Kyphoplasty offers the additional advantage of realigning the spinal column and regaining height of the fractured vertebra, which may help decrease the pulmonary, GI, and early morbidity consequences related to these fractures. Both procedures are technically demanding.