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Basic in vivo research. ⋯ This model was thought to be appropriate for analyzing the pathogenesis of C5P since our findings were comparable to the clinical course of C5P subsequent to posterior cervical decompression. Although a future study for clarifying histological and molecular alterations will be needed, tethering of the anterior rootlets due to posterior cord shift was suggested to be a probable mechanism causing C5P.Level of Evidence: 5.
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Prospective cohort study. ⋯ Preoperative DVT screening by US is advisable for patients with elevated d-dimer levels, lower extremities with MMT < grade 3, or DVT positivity. Postoperative US is advisable for patients with elevated SFMC levels on POD1.Level of Evidence: 3.