Spine
The most recent articles from:
Spine
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ 4.
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Retrospective study. ⋯ Patients who sustain a fragility fracture prior to lumbar fusion have an increased risk of revision, pseudoarthrosis, and mechanical failure within eight years. Surgeons should be aware of this high-risk patient population and consider bone health screening and treatment to reduce these preventable complications.
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Retrospective cross-sectional study. ⋯ The observed positive correlation between upper segment LFS and multifidus muscle atrophy points towards compromised innervation. This necessitates further research to establish the causal relationship and guide prevention efforts.