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• Spine · Jun 2013

  Randomized Controlled Trial

  Effect of mental processing on low back load while lifting an object.

  Biomechanical study using a 3D motion analysis system conducted in a laboratory setting. ⋯ 2.

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• Spine · Jun 2013

  Multicenter Study

  The AOSpine North America Geriatric Odontoid Fracture Mortality Study: a retrospective review of mortality outcomes for operative versus nonoperative treatment of 322 patients with long-term follow-up.

  Retrospective, multicenter cohort study. ⋯ 4.

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• Spine · Jun 2013

  Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with rhBMP-2 in spinal deformity, spondylolisthesis, and degenerative disease--part 2: BMP dosage-related complications and long-term outcomes in 509 patients.

  Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. ⋯ 3.

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• Spine · Jun 2013

  Comparative Study

  What is the incidence of dysphagia after posterior cervical surgery?

  Prospective comparative study. ⋯ Both anterior and posterior cervical surgery may result in long-term dysphagia in a small number of patients, perhaps due to loss of motion or postoperative pain. Surgeons should counsel their patients about possibility for dysphagia prior to all cervical spine surgery.

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• Spine · Jun 2013

  Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with rhBMP-2 in spinal deformity, spondylolisthesis, and degenerative disease--part 1: Large series diagnosis related outcomes and complications with 2- to 9-year follow-up.

  Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. ⋯ 3.

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