Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Prospective randomized trial of chemonucleolysis compared with surgery for soft disc herniation with 1-year, intermediate, and long-term outcome: part I: the clinical outcome.
A prospective consecutive series of 100 patients computer randomized into 2 groups to have treatment by either chemonucleolysis or surgery. ⋯ 1.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
X-stop versus decompressive surgery for lumbar neurogenic intermittent claudication: randomized controlled trial with 2-year follow-up.
Prospective randomized controlled study. ⋯ 1.
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A rodent model of posterior spinal fusion. ⋯ A new carrier has demonstrated capacity to minimize seroma formation as well as heterotopic ossification associated with rhBMP-2 by reducing the efficacious dose needed for consistent fusion. The results of this study indicate that PEC alginate microbeads may represent a new opportunity to define an efficient rhBMP-2 carrier.
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Review Comparative Study
Arthroplasty versus fusion in single-level cervical degenerative disc disease: a Cochrane review.
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). ⋯ 1.