Spine
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A computed tomography (CT) study. ⋯ Different anatomic patterns of PT curves could cause different altered positions of esophagus relative to spine and result in different potential risks of esophageal injuries during TPS insertion. Spine surgeons should choose appropriate pedicle screw length to avoid anterior cortical perforation in the PT region of AIS patients.
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A finite element analysis on osteoporotic vertebrae. ⋯ This work underlines the potential of low-dose biplanar x-ray devices to make subject-specific FEMs for prediction of vertebral strength.
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A retrospective review and analysis of consecutive patients who underwent single-level vertebroplasty at our institute between March 2002 and March 2006. ⋯ Most subsequent fractures occurred at the adjacent level within the first 3 months. Patient preoperative condition did not help predict refracture. Although a greater volume of bone cement injected when performing vertebroplasty contributed to the risk of subsequent adjacent fracture, it resulted in a greater improvement of kyphosis.
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In this study, the effect of calcitonin on lumbar spinal fusion was studied in a New Zealand rabbit model. ⋯ Calcitonin can enhance lumbar spinal fusion. One mechanism might be through upregulating genes involved in osteogenesis and angiogenesis.
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Molecular biological and immunohistological examinations. ⋯ These results suggest PGE2 and IL-6 play a pivotal role in the interaction between degenerated discs and macrophages.