Spine
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Ahead of Print article withdrawn by publisher.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Does maintained spinal manipulation therapy for chronic nonspecific low back pain result in better long-term outcome?
A prospective single blinded placebo controlled study was conducted. ⋯ SMT is effective for the treatment of chronic nonspecific LBP. To obtain long-term benefit, this study suggests maintenance SM after the initial intensive manipulative therapy.
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Observational cross-sectional study. ⋯ This study showed that the Simplified Chinese versions of back pain beliefs questionnaires are valid and reliable. Therefore, these questionnaires can be used in research involving Chinese health care professionals living in mainland China.
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The study aims to investigate the dimensions and angular orientations of the pedicles of the first sacral segment at the L5-S1 junctions affected by transitional variations. ⋯ S1 pedicle morphology and angulation in the first sacral segment are different from the normal in L5-S1 transitional situations and hence should be mapped accordingly in screw placements at the region in context of such common variations.
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Cross sectional. ⋯ The SAQ is a valid measure of self-image in patients with AIS with greater correlation to curve magnitude than SRS Appearance and Total score. It also discriminates between patients who require surgery from those who do not.