Spine
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Retrospective multicenter study. ⋯ The intervertebral level of stenosis did not affect surgical outcomes after posterior decompression for CSM.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Observational Study
A Prospective, 3-year Longitudinal Study of Modic Changes of the Lumbar Spine in a Population-based Cohort: The Wakayama Spine Study.
Large-scale, prospective, population-based, longitudinal observational study. ⋯ This study revealed a high incidence of MCs at the upper lumbar levels and transformation at the lower lumbar levels. Reverse transformation of MCs occurs but are rare.Level of Evidence: 2.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Among ASD patients undergoing long-segment primary fusion to the pelvis, the risk of PJF was lower among patients with less than 1.8 screws per level. This finding may be related to construct rigidity. Residual confounding by other patient and surgeon-specific characteristics may exist. Further biomechanical and clinical studies exploring this relationship are warranted.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Multicenter Study
Assessment of Adult Spinal Deformity Complication Timing and Impact on Two-Year Outcomes Using a Comprehensive Adult Spinal Deformity Classification System.
Retrospective review of prospectively collected multicenter registry data. ⋯ Surgeons should recognize that long-term complications have a substantial negative impact on HRQoL, and should carefully monitor for implant-related and radiographic complications over long-term follow-up.Level of Evidence: 4.