Spine
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Case report. ⋯ The authors think that this is an effective method for reduction of these severe fractures.
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Dual-center, retrospective study. ⋯ VBS is effective in controlling curve progression in the high-risk group of children younger than 10 years with idiopathic scoliosis between 30° and 39° in whom bracing may be ineffective.
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Animal study. ⋯ This finding provides a possible neuroanatomical explanation for referred pain in the ASIC from vertebral bodies.
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Case report. ⋯ Accessory C1-C2 joints are possibly a result of genetic aberration giving rise to abnormality in segmentation of C1 sclerotome. These joints are dysmorphic and partially formed as evidenced by the absence of synovial membrane and capsule. The function of such joints remains questionable.
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Single-center retrospective study. ⋯ Extremely wide and asymmetric decompression concomitant with pre-existing C4-C5 foraminal stenosis may cause postoperative C5 palsy. Our findings should be valuable for surgeons considering anterior cervical decompression and fusion that includes the C4-C5 level. Surgeons should consider restriction of the decompression width to less than 15 mm and avoiding asymmetric decompression to reduce the incidence of C5 palsy.