Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A Comparative Study of A Novel Postural Garment Versus Exercise for Women with Nonspecific Cervical Pain: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial.
Randomized cross-over study. ⋯ In our study, PosturePlusForce showed, at least, a similar effect on pain to exercise, although those with dorsal hyperkyphosis exhibited a greater reduction in pain and related variables with the garment. Pain relievers were less required by those wearing PosturePlusForce than by those performing the exercises.Level of Evidence: 1.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Significant financial savings to health systems can be expected when performing lumbar decompression surgery at a specialty hospital as opposed to a tertiary referral center. Patients who are appropriate candidates for surgery in an OSH can in turn expect faster perioperative times and shorter LOS.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
TRanexamic Acid In Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery (TRIPSS): A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing High Dose and Low Dose Tranexamic Acid in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery.
Prospective randomized double-blinded trial. ⋯ Low-dose TXA was as efficacious as high-dose TXA in reducing blood loss and allogenic blood transfusion for AIS patients undergoing PSF surgery.Level of Evidence: 1.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Patients undergoing ACDF non-electively had higher cost of care and longer LOS, as well as higher rates of postoperative adverse outcomes.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Cross-sectional, epidemiological study. ⋯ Our findings show that neck pain is a prevalent condition with chronicity and severity of symptoms associated with reduced QoL and increased disability. Population sample health scores can serve as potential reference targets in disease management and aid national health care policy-making.Level of Evidence: 3.