Spine
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An expert opinion. ⋯ 5.
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Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) are important causes of reoperation for adult spinal deformity (). Reducing junctional complications can improve outcomes and cost-effectiveness of treatment. ⋯ In lumbar degeneration, semirigid fixation has been associated with implant loosening, nonunion, and revision surgery. Rigid fixation is more reliable than semirigid fixation for management of spinal deformity.
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A cross-sectional, community-based study. ⋯ 3.
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Review Meta Analysis
Return to Play in Elite Athletes after Lumbar Microdiscectomy: A Meta-Analysis.
Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of English language studies. ⋯ 3.
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The anterior column realignment (ACR) procedure was retrospectively reviewed. ⋯ 4.