Spine
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A prospective in vivo animal study. ⋯ HSV-mediated gene transfer provides a novel method for treating chronic neuropathic pain related to lumbar root injury in rodents.
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Psychometric testing of a translated, culturally adapted questionnaire. ⋯ The ODI-G is valid, reliable, and responsive. It may be used to measure current state as well as changes in health status, and allows for cross-cultural comparisons. Further research comparing the 2 versions in German language seems to be necessary.
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Cross-cultural translation and psychometric testing were performed. ⋯ The Persian versions of the ODI, RDQ, and QDS are reliable and valid instruments to measure functional status in Persian-speaking patients with LBP. They are simple and fast scales, and the use of them can be recommended in a clinical setting and future outcome studies in Iran.
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Prospective cohort study. ⋯ Poor overall physical function and depression symptomatology are associated with LBP and consequences of LBP in persons 70 years of age and older.