Spine
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Retrospective cross-sectional cohort. ⋯ This study offers an objective measurement of muscle health that correlates with HRQOLs for patients with lumbar spine pathology.Level of Evidence: 3.
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A retrospective study. ⋯ Our study revealed a significant association between postoperative GAP score and occurrence of ASD after lumbar fusion surgery. Setting surgical goals according to the GAP score may help reduce the occurrence of ASD, especially for S-ASD.Level of Evidence: 4.
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A retrospective study. ⋯ We present a simple new classification for GSB that strongly correlates with QOL in patients with adult spinal deformity, thereby translating clinical data into meaningful patient outcomes and livelihoods.Level of Evidence: 4.
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An in vitro biological study. ⋯ High concentrations of BMP-2 enhanced osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by promoting RANKL-induced pre-osteoclast differentiation, probably by mediating the cross-talk between BMP canonical and NF-κB signaling pathways.Level of Evidence: N/A.