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Spine · Dec 2016

Predicting Cervical Alignment Required to Maintain Horizontal Gaze Based on Global Spinal Alignment.

A retrospective cohort. ⋯ Cervical kyphosis may represent normal alignment in a significant number of patients. However, in patients with SVA >50 and greater thoracic kyphosis, cervical lordosis is needed to maintain the gaze. Cervical alignment can be predicted from underlying TK and lumbar lordosis, which may be clinically relevant when considering correction for thoracolumbar or cervical deformityLevel of Evidence: 3.

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Spine · Dec 2016

A Preliminary Evaluation of the Pathomecahnisms of Dysphagia after Occipitospinal Fusion -Kinematic Analysis by Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study.

Kinematic analysis of swallowing function using videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS). ⋯ 4.

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Spine · Dec 2016

Influence of Sacral Slope on the Loading of Pedicle Screws in Postoperative L5/S1 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Patient: A Finite Element Analysis.

A finite element analysis. ⋯ N/A.

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Spine · Dec 2016

"Sunrise in Venice".

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Spine · Dec 2016

Variations in Sagittal Alignment Parameters based on Age: A Prospective Study of Asymptomatic Volunteers using Full-Body Radiographs.

Cross-sectional cohort study. ⋯ 4.

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