Spine
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Comparative Study
Effectiveness of bracing in male patients with idiopathic scoliosis.
A review of a clinical series was performed. ⋯ Bracing of male patients with idiopathic scoliosis is ineffective. Curves measuring > or =30 degrees are very likely to progress to surgery, especially in immature patients.
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Retrospective review of a consecutive clinical series. ⋯ The transpedicular wedge resection osteotomy is an effective procedure for the management of fixed sagittal deformity and is generalizable for multiple etiologies. Simultaneous correction of coronal deformity is possible. The clinical value of the procedure is demonstrated in high rates of patient satisfaction.
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Case Reports
Transoral resection and reconstruction for primary osteogenic sarcoma of the second cervical vertebra.
A case of primary osteogenic sarcoma at the second cervical vertebra is reported. ⋯ The axis is a very rare location for the occurrence of primary osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma may histologically mimic chondroblastoma. The axis can be surgically exposed, resected, and instrumented transorally. The stabilization must be augmented by posterior occipitocervical fusion.
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A prospective observational study was conducted on the use of the Chinese version of the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire. ⋯ The Chinese version of the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire has been shown to demonstrate very good content validity, a high degree of test-retest reliability, and internal consistency. It also exhibited good construct validity and high sensitivity to changes in severity over time.