Spine
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Case series. ⋯ Spinal surgery for scoliosis has been performed in selected patients with single ventricle physiology at a single institution without mortality for 25 years. Operative blood loss may be reduced by routine use of TXA. Complications occur most commonly in the postoperative period, and can include pleural effusion.Level of Evidence: 4.
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This prospective cohort study analyzed data from the Locomotive Syndrome and Health Outcomes in the Aizu Cohort Study. ⋯ LSS was associated with severe disability and mortality in community-dwelling older adults. Detection of adults with LSS in the community may contribute to local health promotion.Level of Evidence: 2.
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Retrospective review. ⋯ The odds of major complications after ASD surgery are significantly greater when the procedure has an ASD-SR score ≥90. ASD-SR score can be used to counsel patients regarding these increased odds.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Cross-sectional study conducted between December 2017 and October 2019. ⋯ The prevalence of PPGP in Australian women was high with almost half the sample classified with PPGP, matching data reported worldwide. The identified risk factors associated with PPGP can be included in routine ante-natal care to screen women and identify those at risk of this common and disabling condition.Level of Evidence: 1.