Spine
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An in vivo experimental study to examine the possibility of using fresh frozen intervertebral disc allograft in disc transplantation. ⋯ Fresh frozen disc allografts can survive and maintain some degree of cell metabolism and segmental mobility at 24 months after transplantation. However, severe disc degeneration is also observed at this stage.
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A case of recurrent idiopathic transverse myelitis occurring after surgery is reported. ⋯ Acute transverse myelitis is an intramedullary spinal cord disorder that may present to the spine specialist during the postoperative period. This diagnosis requires swift and aggressive diagnostic and treatment intervention. Although sometimes difficult, establishment of causation may help to determine therapy and prognosis.