Spine
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Case report. ⋯ To avoid life-altering complications, it is important to evaluate the cervical spine (especially in the elderly), avoid neck extension during intubation, and use careful airway management in patients with suspected stenosis/spondylosis.
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A retrospective study of a cohort of 132 girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). ⋯ A mathematical model was used to demonstrate when height and angle growths tend to stabilize (1 year after menarche for height values and at the time of menarche for angle values) in AIS. In the absence of a brace effect, a significant correlation between both growth rates was noted up until 2.5 years after menarche.
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Case Reports
Spinal cord infarction following therapeutic computed tomography-guided left L2 nerve root injection.
Case report. ⋯ We report the fourth case of spinal cord infarction following nerve root injection. The severity of this complication warrants that it should be considered during patient consent for this procedure.
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Retrospective study with clinical and radiologic evaluation of hemivertebra resection in children with congenital cervical scoliosis. ⋯ Resection of a cervical hemivertebra may be an option in the treatment of congenital cervical scoliosis. A good correction of the local deformity and a complete correction of head tilt are achieved. By early operation in young children, the development of severe secondary deformities in the upper thoracic spine can be avoided.
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Cohort study with follow-up after at least 1.5 years. ⋯ On the long-term, decompressive laminectomy in selected octogenarians results in decreased disability, decline of analgesics usage, and increased quality of life.