Spine
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Observational Study
How Sagittal Spinal Parameters Predict Anterolateral Spinal Ossification Severity: A Study Based on Ct Classification.
Retrospective observational study. ⋯ 3.
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Retrospective study. ⋯ The VBQ score was an influential factor associated with lumbar pedicle screw loosening, and a higher VBQ score was significantly correlated with a higher risk of screw loosening. The VBQ score was a better predictor of pedicle screw loosening than the HU value in patients who underwent pedicle screw fixation for degenerative lumbar disease.
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Retrospective analysis of longitudinal data. ⋯ This is the first longitudinal study assessing the relationship between PM and endplate degeneration, demonstrating the association between PM atrophy and the progression of endplate degeneration. This insight may aid in identifying patients at risk for degenerative lumbar conditions and guide research into preventive measures.
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A prospective cohort study. ⋯ This novel investigation documented a three-dimensional characterization of segmental elements of the growing AIS spine and reported these changes across multiple timepoints. Segmental elements are typically deformed from initial presentation, and subsequent changes occur in separate orthogonal planes at unique times.
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Retrospective review of prospectively collected multisurgeon data. ⋯ Level 4.