Spine
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Level IV, prospective case series. ⋯ This study demonstrated that lower educational attainment was associated with increased pain intensity and disability in patients with LSS, which was mediated by the coping mechanism, catastrophizing.
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A matched-pairs animal study. ⋯ The MRI technique is an accuracy means of evaluating multifidus muscle injury and atrophy.
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Review Case Reports
Trachea-thoracic vertebral body fistula causing spinal cord injury: a case report.
A case report and review of the literature. ⋯ To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a trachea-thoracic vertebral body fistula. Because the trachea is adjacent to the anterior aspect of the thoracic vertebrae, in cases of retrosternal esophageal reconstruction, trachea-vertebral body fistula should be a differential diagnosis for destructive changes in thoracic vertebrae without any signs of trauma.
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Review
Cauda equina syndrome: assessing the readability and quality of patient information on the Internet.
A readability and quality control Internet-based study using recognized quality scoring systems. ⋯ Internet information relating to cauda equina syndrome is of variable quality and largely set at an inappropriate readability level. Given this variability in quality, health care providers should direct patients to known sources of reliable, readable online information. Identification of reliable sources may be aided by known markers of quality such as HON-code certification.
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Comparative Study
Comparative analysis of clinical outcomes and complications in patients with degenerative scoliosis undergoing primary versus revision surgery.
Retrospective cohort analysis of prospectively collected data. ⋯ Revision patients achieved the same radiographical and clinical outcomes as primary patients. The complication rates were similar between primary and revision patients. Revision patients benefit from surgery just as much as primary patients at 2-year follow-up.