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• Spine · Sep 2021

  Comment Letter

  Letter to the Editor regarding the article "Bone metabolism in the healing process of lumbar interbody fusion-Temporal changes of bone turnover markers". By Hyakkan R et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Apr 19. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004075.

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• Spine · Sep 2021

  Comment Letter

  Answer to the Letter to the Editor concerning "Shilla Growth Guidance Compared With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods in the Treatment of Neuromuscular and Syndromic Early onset Scoliosis."

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• Spine · Sep 2021

  The Crooked Rod Sign: A New Radiological Sign to Detect Deformed Threads in the Distraction Mechanism of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods and a Mode of Distraction Failure: Erratum.

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• Spine · Sep 2021

  Observational Study

  Factors Affecting Pedicle Screw Insertional Torque in Spine Deformity Surgery.

  Retrospective observational study of consecutive patients. ⋯ We propose the concept of an optimal S/P ratio for obtaining rigid pedicle screw fixation during spinal corrective surgery, which is different for patients with ASD and patients with AIS. The S/P ratio is useful for deciding the appropriate diameter screw for each case in preoperative planning.Level of Evidence: 4.

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• Spine · Sep 2021

  Surgical Site Infection Following Neuromuscular Posterior Spinal Fusion Fell 72% After Adopting the 2013 Best Practice Guidelines.

  Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ The incidence of surgical site infection in NMS patients decreased significantly (16.1% vs. 4.4%) after the implementation of the strategies mentioned in the 2013 Best Practice Guideline. Further studies are required to continue to decrease the incidence in this high-risk population.Level of Evidence: 3.

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