Spine
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Retrospective comparative study. ⋯ From this study a low PI was identified as a risk factor for the occurrence of PJK in Lenke type 5 AIS patients. The occurrence of PJK is influenced by lordotic changes in the fused area and the limited compensatory capacity of the pelvis in patients with a low PI.
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Retrospective review, single-institution cohort studies. ⋯ Earlier and later repeat lumbar surgeries differed in complexity and residual disease compared to no repeat surgery. These findings have implications for patient counseling regarding short and long-term postoperative spine health.
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A retrospective diagnostic test study. ⋯ ISM can serve as an alternative to CT for assessing fusion, with ISM-dis at a 1.50 mm cutoff and ISM-ang at 1.75° demonstrating high diagnostic accuracy.
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Retrospective cohort. ⋯ This study suggests that in patients with T2DM, semaglutide treatment is not associated with higher rates of short-term adverse events after CSDF. The effect of semaglutide use on long-term outcomes remains unknown.