Spine
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A retrospective, multicenter study. ⋯ Since the residual apical translation of the main thoracic curve and the lowest instrumented vertebra more cranial to the last touching vertebra were significantly associated with adding-on, surgeons may need to obtain the maximum reduction of the apical translation of the main thoracic curve and to extend the LIV at least to the LTV to avoid postoperative adding-on.
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Review Case Reports Comparative Study
Comparison of untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with normal controls: a review and statistical analysis of the literature.
Review and statistical analysis of studies evaluating health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adolescents with untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) outcomes. ⋯ Pain and self-image tend to be statistically lower among cohorts with AIS than those unaffected. The literature to date suggests that it is only self-image which consistently differs clinically. This should be considered when assessing the possible benefits of surgery.
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Review Case Reports
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of clinical prediction rules for physical therapy in low back pain.
Systematic review. ⋯ There is a lack of good quality randomized controlled trials validating the effects of a clinical prediction rule for LBP. Furthermore, there is no agreement on appropriate methodology for the validation and impact analysis. The evidence for, and development of, the existing prediction rules is generally weak.
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Case report. ⋯ This case report presents the association between suboccipital muscles and AARF, suggesting that the soft tissue release of suboccipital muscle group may facilitate recovery from AARF. More studies are needed to verify the inferences of this case report.
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Prospective cohort study. ⋯ Postoperative STS is a self-limiting process. The magnitude of STS during the postoperative period does not seem to influence the development of chronic dysphagia.