Spine
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A retrospective data analysis. ⋯ VTE-related morbidity and mortality have heightened the awareness within the spine community to the perioperative management of patients undergoing major spinal reconstruction. Prophylactic IVC filter placement significantly lowers VTE-related events, including PE development, than population controls.
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Case Reports
Implant failure of Bryan cervical disc due to broken polyurethane sheath: a case report.
A case report. ⋯ This case demonstrates the unique incident of broken Bryan disc after 8 years of implantation. Follow-up imaging shortly after the procedure should be mandatory to monitor such potential complication.
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Experimental animal study of spinal cord injury (SCI), using a cell delivery system. ⋯ The combination of intrathecal transplantation of CD133 cells and application of a magnetic field at the site of injury is a possible therapeutic strategy to treat rat SCI and may therefore find application in clinical settings.