Spine
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This study is based on a post hoc analysis of data collected from multiple prospective, randomized studies conducted at the same site. ⋯ 2.
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Comparative Study
All-pedicle screw versus hybrid instrumentation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: a comparative radiographical study with a minimum 2-Year follow-up.
Comparative analysis of 2 groups of patients who underwent surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). ⋯ 3.
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Clinical study. ⋯ The endoscopic transoral approach may be a more direct route to C1 and the odontoid than the endoscopic endonasal approach. This approach allows complete resection odontoid to decompress the cervicomedullary junction without increasing the risk of complications such as wound infection, meningitis, and velopharyngeal insufficiency. Usually, the occipitocervical posterior fusion and tracheotomy is less necessary in this approach.
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Cross-sectional, questionnaire study. ⋯ Findings highlight extreme variability in practice associated with a notable lack of standard of care and provide a baseline for utility studies that may lead to more evidence-driven care.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Observational Study
Does opioid pain medication use affect the outcome of patients with lumbar disc herniation?
Subgroup analysis of prospective, randomized cohort. ⋯ 2.