Spine
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ These findings support using preliminary trauma variables for early prognostication of ambulation following a TSCI, allowing for tailored individual interventions.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Our series demonstrate a two-fold reduction of SSI with implementation of PPSA regimen. This benefit was demonstrated separately for both cervical and lumbar regions. Randomized trials and increase in sample size are warranted to elucidate the significance of PPSA in posterior spinal surgery.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Multicenter Study
Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods Graduation: Deformity Control with High Complication Rate.
A multicenter retrospective review of consecutive series of patients. ⋯ Treatment of growing spine deformities with MCGR provides adequate control of spine deformity it is comparable to previously published data about TGR. The overall high complications rate over time and specifically implant related complications.Level of Evidence: 4.
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Two fresh-frozen and six formalin-fixed cadavers were included in the study. ⋯ Our study suggested that application of transferring T9 or T11 VR to L2 VR and T10 or T12 VR to L3 VR in restoring lower limb function is anatomically feasible.Level of Evidence: 5.