Spine
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Retrospective study of prospectively collected data. ⋯ Avulsion-type herniations in patients aged <50 years had a higher CE occupancy rate, which is a potential cause of preoperative motor weakness. Clinical outcomes following discectomy improved regardless of the presence of CEs, however, cartilaginous herniation in patients aged ≥50 years may affect residual LBP at 1 year.
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Retrospective multicenter cohort study. ⋯ We saw a small increase in thoracic kyphosis in the NTB group vs. a small decrease in the FTB group. Eight percent in the NTB group vs 24% in the FTB group showed substantial hypokyphosis after bracing. The impact of minor changes in thoracic kyphosis remains uncertain; however, a threefold difference in the occurrence of hypokyphosis is notable and merits further attention.
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Psychometric study. ⋯ The YouthBAQ is a quick and easily understood measure of function with good validity and reliability in adolescents with LBP. The YouthBAQ is a more appropriate measure of functional ability than the ODI or MFS in this population.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Level IV.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Efficacy of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Ceramic With a Needle-shaped Surface Topography Versus Autograft in Instrumented Posterolateral Spinal Fusion: A Randomized Trial.
A multicenter randomized controlled noninferiority trial with intrapatient comparisons. ⋯ This clinical trial demonstrates noninferiority and indicates superiority of MagnetOs Granules as a standalone ceramic when compared to autograft for posterolateral spinal fusion. These results challange the belief that autologous bone is the most optimal graft material.