Spine
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Experimental study. ⋯ Buckling of the ligamentum flavum coexists with tissue hypertrophy and contributes to perceived ligamentum thickening on imaging. Buckling of the ligamentum flavum tends to occur in less hypertrophied tissues and is associated with the grade of disc degeneration and the presence of other characteristics associated with spinal degeneration.
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This was a retrospective cohort study. ⋯ This study demonstrates that an SVFC is an effective and safe alternative pathway to traditional hospital-based outpatient clinics, ith low-risk for any adverse outcomes.
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Retrospective longitudinal study. ⋯ More advanced and long-lasting DD is associated with lower VBQ indicating less bone marrow fat content and potentially stronger bone. VBQ score as a marker of bone quality seems affected by DD.
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Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. ⋯ Level IV.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Level 3.