Spine
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ This study suggests that CDR provides similar clinical outcomes with fewer complications compared to ACDF. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings, particularly considering the variability between different CDR devices and potential for selection bias.
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A retrospective review of a prospective adult spinal deformity data. ⋯ LPA enabled the delineation of three distinct phenotypes among ASD patients, each characterized by unique clinical profiles and distinct long-term recovery trajectories. By pinpointing the crucial variables that uniquely distinguish and predict membership in different phenotypes, the study provides valuable guidance for patient stratification.
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Retrospective Cohort Study. ⋯ T&T optimizes screw accuracy while reducing the increased radiation burden and operative time associated with CAS. The T&T approach incorporates CT-based navigation technology as confirmation, while maintaining surgeon's skill.
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Biomechanical study by using a multi-body simulation approach. ⋯ L1/2 fusion in a tethered spine reduces tether forces in adjacent segments and thus might decrease the rate of tether breakage. However, fusion results in increased intervertebral compression forces by up to 31% compared to an unfused spine. Long-term clinical studies are needed to further analyze and evaluate the biomechanical consequences.