Spine
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Retrospective review. ⋯ In the elderly patient, PSO and VCR can achieve significant restoration of sagittal and coronal balance and significant improvement in quality of life. However, both techniques can lead to serious complications and should be selectively used.
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A descriptive study of the association between demographic factors, and physical characteristics, and degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). ⋯ Heavy manual labor and diabetes mellitus in males and housekeeping (females) play major roles in the genesis of DLSS.
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Nationwide epidemiological cohort study. ⋯ From 2005 to 2008, the overall incidence of C2 fracture rose at a rate that was 3.5 times faster than the elderly population growth.
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Extensive validation of the pain disability index in 3 groups of patients with musculoskeletal pain.
A cross-sectional study design was performed. ⋯ The PDI-Dutch language version is internally consistent as a 1-factor structure, and test-retest reliable. Missing items seem high in sexual and professional items. Using the PDI as a 2-factor questionnaire has no additional value and is unreliable.
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Retrospective consecutive case series. ⋯ "Worsening" and "symptoms combination" are progression characteristics of SDAVF. Patients should undergo spinal magnetic resonance imaging when they are first suspected to have SDAVF. Magnetic resonance angiography and computed tomography angiography as noninvasive angiography are helpful for diagnosis.