Spine
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A retrospective cohort analysis. ⋯ BAs prevented the development of de novo cervical spine lesions in patients with RA, but failed to inhibit progression of pre-existing RA lesions.
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Retrospective study. ⋯ Si-CaP is an alternative to autogenous bone graft in spinal arthrodesis procedures. At 12-month follow-up, we detected high levels of bony fusion using Si-CaP in combination with various surgical spinal techniques.
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A 12-year prospective study of pre-existing and de novo degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) among community-based female volunteers. ⋯ This study indicated that younger age, smaller L4 size, lower LL, greater DLS angle, and L4 tilt at baseline should be evaluated as predictors of progression of pre-DLS. Early signs of asymmetric disc degeneration and smaller L4 size should also be evaluated as predictors of development of de novo DLS.
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A large-scale analysis of radiographical results of patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy and a review of the literature. ⋯ Sagittal alignment was slightly changed, with only a 1.8° increase in lordosis. The ROM of the cervical spine was preserved by 87.9%. This preservation of alignment and ROM might be attributable to improvements including early removal of the cervical orthosis, postoperative neck exercises, and some surgical modifications.