Spine
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A clinical trial on patients receiving neck/shoulder physical examinations. ⋯ Our sensitivity test was the most reliable and also exempt from bias and should be studied further. Some common tests may not be reliable. History had no impact on reliability of our tests but increased the prevalence of positive findings. Neurogenic dysfunction seems very common in patients with neck and/or shoulder problems and should be screened for.
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Clinical Trial
Early radiographic and clinical results of balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
A prospective consecutive cohort study of clinical and radiographic outcomes after kyphoplasty for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. ⋯ Kyphoplasty improves physical function, reduces pain, and may correct kyphotic deformity associated with vertebral compression fractures.
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Clinical and radiologic analyses in elderly patients with cervical myelopathy. ⋯ Retrolisthesis and anterolisthesis are often the cause of myelopathy in elderly patients. Surgical decompression for cervical myelopathy was beneficial even in elderly patients older than 70 years old. Laminoplasty achieves stability of the cervical spine, and this procedure is reasonable for the treatment.
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Comparative Study
Familial disability patterns in individuals with chronic work-related spine injury/illness.
A case control study of familial disability patterns and other potential risk factors identified in a group of individuals with work-related spine injury/illness. ⋯ These data suggest that the presence of a primary family member or spouse with a work-related spine disability may be a risk factor for the development of disability in individuals sustaining a work-related spine injury.