European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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To investigate the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) and the association with home posture habits while watching TV and using the computer in adolescents. ⋯ Our findings support the high prevalence and the substantial impact of LBP in late adolescence and add the association with inappropriate home postural habits.
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To discuss the cause and clinical efficacy of revision surgery for secondary deformity after treatment of spinal tuberculosis with debridement, instrumentation, and fusion. ⋯ Recurrence of spinal tuberculosis, incorrect choice of internal fixation strategy, unsuitable fused segments, and poor achievement of sagittal and coronal balance after surgery may lead to secondary deformity postoperatively. Good clinical outcomes were obtained by revision surgery to extend the fused segments, albeit with decreased spinal range of motion.
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To estimate time trends in the prevalence of neck (NP) and low back pain (LBP) from 2009 to 2012; and to determine the socio-demographic features, self-rated health status, co-morbidity, lifestyle-related habits, and health care service associated with NP and LBP in Spanish adults. ⋯ The prevalence of LBP, NP and NP&LBP had increased in the last 3 years in Spain.
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To investigate the association between symptom severity and physical activity participation in people with acute non-specific low back pain (LBP). ⋯ Pain onset causes a significant and immediate decrease in physical activity participation, but this change does not seem to be associated with symptom severity.