Spine
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Case Reports
Fracture of the Dens Axis Due to Spinal Manifestation of Sarcoidosis: Treatment Option and Review of the Literature.
Case report and literature review. ⋯ Sarcoidosis-induced odontoid fractures can be managed successfully using a semiconservative approach, consisting of transoral-transmucosal, minimally invasive surgical procedure for debridement of the lesion and transplantation of cancellous bone with additional halo-immobilization. Permanent fusion of C1-2 with loss of the cervical range of motion is avoided. Despite performing bone surgery in a potentially markedly contaminated site, bacterial infection was not an issue, possibly supported by the temporary discontinuation of immunosuppressive agents and the prudent use of antibiotics.Level of Evidence: 4.
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A retrospective review of clinical and radiological parameters. ⋯ TIBG combined with long segmental posterior instrumentation is a safe and effective surgical option for stage III Kümmell disease.Level of Evidence: 4.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Both subacute and chronic use of common lower-dose opioid medications is associated with increased reoperations after single-level ACDF in nonmyelopathic patients. This information is critical when counseling patients preoperatively and developing preoperative opioid cessation programs.Level of Evidence: 3.
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A retrospective comparative study. ⋯ Scoliosis was a common phenotypical trait in children with Sotos syndrome and its presence as well as progression were higher in cases with NSD1 microdeletions. Although all Sotos syndrome patients should be monitored for scoliosis, clinicians should be made aware that patients with NSD1 microdeletions have a higher probability of scoliosis development and progression that may require early intervention.Level of Evidence: 3.