Spine
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Retrospective review of cohort studies. ⋯ Lower baseline ODI and greater improvements in postoperative ODI are associated with an increased likelihood of patient satisfaction. A relative improvement of ≥66% or achieving a postoperative ODI score of ≤24 were the most indicative thresholds for predicting patient satisfaction, proving more sensitivity and specificity than an absolute change of ≥38 points.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Revision Rates After Single-Level Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: An Observational Study With 5-Year Minimum Follow-Up.
A retrospective case-control study. ⋯ III.
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We conducted a retrospective review of data from patients who underwent surgical treatment for lumbosacral radiculopathy. ⋯ The FTT is a valuable tool for the early detection of lower limb motor dysfunction in lumbosacral radiculopathy, particularly for L5 nerve root impairment, where it aids in timely surgical intervention and may improve postoperative outcomes and quality of life.
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Retrospective review, single-institution cohort studies. ⋯ Earlier and later repeat lumbar surgeries differed in complexity and residual disease compared with no repeat surgery. These findings have implications for patient counseling regarding short-term and long-term postoperative spine health.