Spine
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Cross-sectional analysis. ⋯ LSDI scores are low among asymptomatic volunteers, although stiffness-related disability increases with increasing age. Patients with ASD report substantial stiffness-related disability even prior to surgical fusion. Stiffness-related disability correlates with pain- and function-related disability measures among patients with spinal deformity.
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This study is a computed tomographic-based morphometric analysis of the pediatric occipital bones as related to pediatric occipitocervical fusion. ⋯ Our investigation provides insight into the anatomy of occiputs in pediatric population and preoperative CT evaluation must be required to further decrease the risk of occipitocervical fusion.
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Critical review of the current literature OBJECTIVE.: The purpose of this study was to determine frequency, trends and methods of utilization of spine-related PROIsover the last 10 years. ⋯ 4.
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In vivo examination of intradiscal pressure by quantitative discomanometry (QD). ⋯ A large disc injury produced by annular puncture immediately lowered intradiscal pressure when left untreated. Genipin crosslinking can restore intradiscal pressure acutely in vivo without any obvious morbidity associated with the injection.
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A retrospective cohort study with chart review. ⋯ A large cohort of ACDF patients with more than 2 years of follow-up had reoperations for nonunion rates significantly lower than reported in the literature for radiographical nonunions. We think our data add to the literature an important parameter (reoperations for nonunion rates) and provide useful information for patients, spine surgeons, and health care payers.