Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Automated Segmentation of spinal Muscles from Upright Open MRI Using a Multi-Scale Pyramid 2D Convolutional Neural Network.
Randomized trial. ⋯ This study represents a fundamental step toward the development of an automated spinal muscle properties extraction pipeline, which will ultimately allow clinicians to have easier access to patient-specific simulations, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Prospective cohort study. ⋯ Prognostic level II.
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Observational Study
3D Radiological Outcomes and Quality of Life of Patients with Moderate Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated with Anterior Vertebral Growth Modulation vs Bracing: 2-Year Follow-up.
Observational cohort study. ⋯ Even though these two cohorts are not fully comparable, bracing seems to control progression for a significant portion of patients with moderate scoliosis curves, while AVBGM significantly corrected and maintained 3D deformity parameters at 2-year follow-up.
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A prospective multicenter study. ⋯ Surgeons should recognize the diversity of surgical outcomes after laminoplasty and understand the necessity of pain management even after the surgery to enhance bodily functions and QOL in patients with cervical OPLL.
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Proposal of a new classification system for pediatric congenital kyphosis. ⋯ The proposed classification system provides clear descriptions and surgical options for various types of pediatric congenital kyphotic deformities. The reliability study confirmed that the classification system is both simple and consistent, although further research may be needed to validate the system.