Spine
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Retrospective study. ⋯ To reduce UIVF, screw length should be set with a target ORPS of 80% or higher. If the screw penetrates the anterior wall of the vertebral body, the risk of UIVF is greater.
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Observational Study
Why Are Some Intervertebral Discs More Prone to Degeneration?: Insights Into Isolated Thoracic "Dysgeneration".
Prospective observational study. ⋯ 1.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ 3.
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Prospective cohort. ⋯ This study found no association between distal fusion level and postoperative sports participation. Even though many patients may elect to change sports, nearly all patients returned to sports, and the majority of patients returned to the same level of sports competition or higher after PSF for AIS.
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Observational Study
Risk Factors for Ambulatory Surgery Conversion to Extended Stay Among Patients Undergoing One- or Two-Level Posterior Lumbar Decompression.
A retrospective observational study. ⋯ Several surgical factors along with patient-specific factors were significantly associated with AMS conversion. Addressing modifiable surgical factors might reduce the AMS conversion rate and be beneficial to patients and facilities.