Spine
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ The ensemble classifiers successfully predict the prolonged ICU-stay and the prolonged hospital-stay, which showed a high potential of assisting physicians in managing SCI patients in ICU and make full use of medical resources.Level of Evidence: 3.
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This was a retrospective study about sacral giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB). ⋯ Ultra-short course of neo-adjuvant denosumab for sacral GCTB could elicit radiological and histological responses as conventional course did. The less degree of fibrosis and ossification might facilitate nerve-sparing surgery and help to achieve satisfactory local control and functional status.Level of Evidence: 4.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness and Safety of Inelastic vs. Elastic Lumbosacral Orthoses on Low Back Pain Prevention in Healthy Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
A randomized controlled trial. ⋯ Six-month wearing of LSO showed neither a significant difference in preventing LBP nor causing adverse effects to participants.Level of Evidence: 1.
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Retrospective study of data collected prospectively. ⋯ The degree of improvement in symptoms 6 hours after SNRB can predict the degree of improvement in LLRP at 12 months after surgery. However, symptomatic improvement after SNRB does not predict postoperative functional outcome or quality of life.Level of Evidence: 4.
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A porcine cadaveric biomechanical study. ⋯ The Cable Anchor System presented in this study demonstrated a gradual ROM transition zone at the proximal end of a rigid pedicle screw construct similar to TPH and 2-level sublaminar tape semi-rigid junctional fixation constructs, while providing the benefit of preserving the posterior ligament complex.Level of Evidence: 5.