Spine
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Retrospective longitudinal cohort study. ⋯ Our findings indicate an association between scoliosis and axSpA. Additional studies should be performed to explain this phenomenon.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Prospective cohort study. ⋯ In the setting of meticulous preoperative evaluation in establishing a precision diagnosis, clinically and statistically equivalent results can be achieved when treating symptomatic DDD through single-level TDA, multi-level TDA, and hybrid constructs. These results are sustained at mid- to long-term follow-up.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Retrospective longitudinal cohort study. ⋯ FJO at both index decompression level and multiple level were predictors of poor outcomes; patients with FJOs require careful surgical planning or special follow-up.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Observational Study
Cervical Sagittal Alignment in Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: An Observational Study from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network.
Prospective cohort study. ⋯ Increased cSVA and T1 slope were associated with inferior health-related quality of life at presentation among patients with CSM, but no significant associations were observed following surgical treatment.Level of Evidence: 3.
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A prospective nutritional intervention study for adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. ⋯ Nutritional intervention with guidance and supplements reduced postoperative medical complications in malnourished patients. The nutritional status of ASD patients requiring surgery also naturally worsened, suggesting that ASD may contribute to malnutrition. Nutritional intervention may reduce the nutritional status deterioration.Level of Evidence: 3.