Spine
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A retrospective study of 2 patients with traumatic lumbosacral dislocation. ⋯ Meticulous clinical examination and careful imaging assessment, including CT and MRI, assist an early diagnosis in cases of lumbosacral dislocation. Open reduction and circumferential bony fusion restore segmental stability and painless function.
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Clinical and radiologic findings of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and lumbar disc herniation presenting with neuropathic bladder were prospectively analyzed. ⋯ The prevalence of neuropathic bladder is more significantly associated with dural sac anteroposterior diameter than with the cross-sectional area of dural sac. Therefore, dural sac anteroposterior diameter might be an important factor predicting the existence of neuropathic bladder.
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Historical cohort study. ⋯ Contrary to Functional Capacity Evaluation theory, better Functional Capacity Evaluation performance as indicated by a lower number of failed tasks was associated with higher risk of recurrence. The validity of Functional Capacity Evaluation's purported ability to identify claimants who are "safe" to return to work is suspect.
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A single group design to examine reliability and validity of the Back Performance Scale. ⋯ The Back Performance Scale appears to be a reliable and valid outcome measure of activity limitation.