Spine
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A retrospective multicenter cohort study. ⋯ The present multicenter study identified for the first time the incidence and risk factors for UPROR with minimum 2-year follow-up after primary definitive fusion surgery for pediatric spinal deformity with every etiology.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy versus Open Microdiscectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ There is moderate quality evidence suggesting no difference in leg pain or functional status at intermediate and long-term follow-up between PTED and OM in the treatment of LDH. High quality, robust studies reporting on clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness on the long term are lacking.Level of Evidence: 2.
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Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis. ⋯ We did not identify any moderators that enable clinicians to identify which patients are likely to benefit more from SMT compared to other treatments.Level of Evidence: 2.
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A retrospective case series. ⋯ Our simulation of anterior implant impingement and subsequent adjustment of the degree of spinal correction was useful to prevent dislocation. However, this method did not prevent dislocation in some patients.Level of Evidence: 4.
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Retrospective. ⋯ The findings in this study indicate that PCF LIV selection may play a significant role in the development of mechanical complications and need for revision surgery. T2 LIV selection demonstrated a significantly lower rate of mechanical failure and revision surgery. Postoperative PROs up to 36 months are needed to evaluate effect of LIV selection on PROs.Level of Evidence: 3.