Spine
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This is a prospective case-control study. ⋯ This study confirms that even at the initial visit, 3D morphological differences exist between P and NP AIS. It supports the use of 3D reconstructions of the spine in the initial evaluation of AIS to help predict outcome.
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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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Retrospective analysis. ⋯ Overweight and obese patients demonstrated an increased risk of postoperative complications relative to normal weight patients. Despite these findings, a BMI 25 kg/m or more was not associated with a greater risk of mortality. Further studies are warranted to characterize the impact of postoperative complications associated with overweight and obese patients on hospital resource utilization and costs after lumbar spine surgery.
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This study evaluates a series of consecutive endoscopic endonasal odontoidectomies performed since 2008 in our center. ⋯ Endoscopic endonasal odontoidectomy resulted in a safe, effective, and well-tolerated procedure. From our experience, we conclude that the different approaches for odontoidectomy should be considered to be complementary rather than alternative: the endonasal endoscopic can be advantageous in selected cases presenting some anatomical conditions related (micrognathia and macroglossia) to the oral cavity and to high position of the odontoid.
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Retrospective analysis of kinematic magnetic resonance (MR) images. ⋯ Dynamic cord compression was most common at the C5-C6 segment. Cervical segments with greater disc bulge, more severe disc degeneration, greater angular motion, segmental kyphosis, and developmental stenosis may be at risk for missed dynamic stenosis.