Spine
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This is an in vitro biomechanical study. ⋯ Pre-existing strength deficits of the subchondral trabecular bone can alter endplate injury morphology, particularly when coupled with high loading rates, but the localized strength deficits that were associated with Schmorl's nodes did not appreciably influence measured joint properties.
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Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. ⋯ 3.
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ The degenerative change at the disc below the LIV, L4-5, and L5-S1 levels was observed following PSI and RD with DVR. Thoracic hypokyphosis may negatively influence intervertebral discs in patients with AIS required for deformity correction. Therefore, the restoration of thoracic kyphosis is important to prevent long-term DD in AIS.
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How Accurate are Anatomical Surface Topography Parameters in Indicating the Presence of a Scoliosis?
Retrospective analysis of a longitudinal cohort. ⋯ The use of fixed anatomical points around the torso, analyzed using logistic regression, has a high accuracy for identifying curves in the thoracic, thoracolumbar/lumbar, and whole spines. While coming from surface topography images, the results raise the future use of digital photography as a tool for the identification of small scoliosis without using other imaging techniques.
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A retrospective case-control study. ⋯ Both CMCT and PCT are often prolonged in compressive lesions of the epiconus and conus medullaris, and MEP latency and CMCT are useful in the diagnosis.