Spine
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Retrospective functional and radiographic analysis. ⋯ When compared to a control group of equal sex, age, weight, and height, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients had a slightly higher incidence of back pain. When compared to the control group using short form-36 evaluation, the patients had statistically equal scores in all 8 domains. Most patients were able to perform most activities of daily living.
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A retrospective study of microsurgical treatment of intramedullary spinal cord tumors (IMSCT) was conducted. ⋯ Most intramedullary spinal cord tumors need operative treatment as early as possible. The outcome of aggressive surgery now is much better than it has been in the past, and the results are acceptable. For malignant tumors and those where total removal has not been possible radiation therapy is necessary.
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Review Case Reports
False-negative transcranial motor-evoked potentials during scoliosis surgery causing paralysis: a case report with literature review.
Case report. ⋯ From our experience of false-negative MEPs, we conclude that unwanted events with use of MEP in scoliosis or other spinal surgeries. We propose further prospective research on animals to solve this issue.
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Review Case Reports
Primary NK/T-cell lymphoma of the cauda equina: a case report and literature review.
A case report with a review of the literature. ⋯ Although primary lymphoma of the cauda equina is extremely rare, the prognosis of this condition is thought to be poor. Early definitive diagnosis with examination of the cerebrospinal fluid followed by combined treatment with radiotherapy and high-dose methotrexate should be considered.
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A case report of a young male suffering progressive neurologic dysfunction associated with a previously unreported combination of structural bony abnormalities. A review of the literature is also presented. ⋯ Posterior deficiencies of the atlas and axis are rare occurrences in isolation, let alone in the 1 patient. This report broadens the radiographic differential diagnosis of patients presenting with cervical myelopathy, which has been associated with congenital posterior C2 anomalies in only a handful of patients. Surgery is an appropriate option for these patients faced with progressive neurologic dysfunction.