Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Results of surgery for discogenic low back pain: a randomized study using discography versus discoblock for diagnosis.
Randomized, controlled study. ⋯ Pain relief after injection of a small amount of bupivacaine into the painful disc was a useful tool for the diagnosis of discogenic LBP compared with discography.
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A retrospective cohort study to identify rates and analyze the risk factors for postoperative spinal wound infection. ⋯ SSI is commonly seen after spinal surgery. In our study, we identified independent risk factors for both deep and superficial SSI. Identification of these risk factors should allow us to design protocols to decrease the risk of SSE in future patients.
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Comparative Study
Clinical and radiological outcomes of minimally invasive versus open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.
Prospective study. ⋯ MIS TLIF has similar good long-term clinical outcomes and high fusion rates of Open TLIF with the additional benefits of less initial postoperative pain, early rehabilitation, shorter hospitalization, and fewer complications.
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Cross-cultural translation and psychometric testing. ⋯ The data showed that the process of translation and cross-cultural adaptation were successful and that the adapted instrument demonstrated excellent psychometric properties.