Spine
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Retrospective study. ⋯ The combination of unfavorable conditions, such as potential spinal cord disorder, cervical malalignment, and excessive expansion of the dura mater after corpectomy, predicts insufficient recovery from C5P.Level of Evidence: 4.
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Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. ⋯ Standard MR-images contains fissure information associated to pain that can be depicted with image features, enabling non-invasive phenotyping of potentially painful annular fissures.Level of Evidence: 2.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ MI-PCF is a safe and effective alternative to ACDF in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy, demonstrating substantial benefit. After final follow-up, MI-PCF demonstrated superior improvements in Visual Analog Scale scores, without increased complication or revision rates.Level of Evidence: 3.
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We combined elements of cohort and crossover-cohort design. ⋯ Among older Medicare beneficiaries who initiated long-term care for cLBP with opioid analgesic therapy, the adjusted rate of escalated care encounters was significantly higher as compared to those who initiated care with spinal manipulative therapy.Level of Evidence: 3.