Spine
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Retrospective cohort analysis. ⋯ Single-level CID devices had higher perioperative 90-day complications, longer operative time, length of stay, higher EBL compared to laminectomies alone. Similar overall revision and neurologic complication rates were noted compared to laminectomy at last follow-up.Level of Evidence: 3.
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A prospective study. ⋯ The FA values at subarticular zone can reflect the microstructural changes of the corresponding compressed nerves and well associate with clinical symptoms. Therefore, the DTI parameter FA can be considered an effective tool in clinic to quantitatively evaluate intraspinal LDH-related lumbosacral radiculopathy before and after PTED surgery.Level of Evidence: 3.
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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.