Spine
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This is a case report. ⋯ We have presented a case whose migrated L4-S1 femur graft led to perforation of the cecum. We recommend that frequent radiologic follow-up should be done in patients at risk to show complications early enough to avert severe consequences.
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Observational study of a case with a rare complication of lower limb compartment syndrome following total lumbar disc replacement via anterior retroperitoneal approach. ⋯ Total disc replacement in the lumbar spine complicated with an acute compartment syndrome due to the left common iliac vein injury is reported for the first time. A vigilant postoperative work-up in an unconscious patient resulted in the diagnosis and decompression with a successful outcome.
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Case report. ⋯ We believe this is the first case of cervical myelopathy caused by simultaneous anomalies at the level of atlas involving hypoplasia of the posterior arch of the atlas, partial ossification of the transverse atlantal ligament, and hypertrophy of the dens. Surgical intervention improved the neurologic impairment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Degenerative spondylolisthesis versus spinal stenosis: does a slip matter? Comparison of baseline characteristics and outcomes (SPORT).
As-treated analysis of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial. ⋯ Overall, DS and SPS patients had similar baseline characteristics. However, DS patients improved more with surgery than SPS patients. Future studies should probably not combine these heterogeneous patient populations.