Spine
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A cross-sectional study of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966). ⋯ LSTVs were a common finding within this study, and Castellvi type III LSTVs were associated with LBP. Degenerative findings were associated with LSTV anatomy and occurred more commonly above the transitional level.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Prospective Randomized Control Pilot Study to Compare the Role of Injection Cerebrolysin in Operated cases of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.
Prospective randomized control trial. ⋯ Use of cerebrolysin in postoperative cases of DCM is safe and results in improved hand function.Level of Evidence: 1.
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Cross-sectional study. ⋯ FASD proved to be a valid and reliable clinical scale for evaluation of functional impairments in ASD. Objective information on function and balance might ultimately guide physiotherapeutic treatment toward improved functioning.Level of Evidence: 2.
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Retrospective study of a cohort of consecutive patients. ⋯ Because of their significantly high risk for PJK, in patients with ASD and prone ΔTK >11.5° and supine ΔTK >18.5°, the upper-thoracic spine should be considered for UIV.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Retrospective study. ⋯ ProDisc-C Vivo arthroplasty had satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes at 5-year follow-up.Level of Evidence: 4.