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 report the surgical outcome of synovial osteochondromatosis, a rare tumor of the cervical spine, in a 6-year-old boy. ⋯ Synovial osteochondromatosis of the cervical spine in children is rare, and this is the first report of its regrowth after surgery. Synovial osteochondromatosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of pediatric cervical spine tumors.
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the association between quantitatively assessed trunk extensor strength and gait-induced back pain (GIBP) in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). ⋯ The results of the present study strongly indicate that trunk extensor strength is a valuable factor associated with GIBP in patients with ASD.
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Observational Study
Normal spinopelvic parameters and correlation analysis in 217 asymptomatic children.
Understanding spinal sagittal balance is crucial for assessing and treating spinal deformities in pediatric populations. ⋯ Significant variations in PT and cSVA across diverse age cohorts highlights notable disparities in the distribution of PT and cSVA values within the pediatric population. Gender-based differences in PT, LL, and TK and correlation in spinopelvic parameter could enhances our understanding of compensatory mechanisms.
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Split cord malformation (SCM) is a rare congenital malformation of the spinal cord in which the cord is split longitudinally. Identification and diagnosis in adulthood is rare, with the majority of cases diagnosed in the paediatric population. Isolated segmental cervical SCM is rarer still. ⋯ The case serves to highlight the importance of knowledge of this rare congenital condition to surgeons, physicians and radiologists involved in the care of both adult and paediatric patients presenting with spinal pathology.
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Baastrup's disease is characterized by abnormal contact between adjacent spinous processes. Our study is the first to systematically incorporate the STIR sequence, recognized for its heightened sensitivity to fluid and edema, into the MRI protocol for diagnosing Baastrup's disease in symptomatic individuals. The objective is to determine its prevalence and association with lumbar spinal degenerative changes. ⋯ Baastrup's disease is more commonly observed than being considered rare, displaying an incremental occurrence with increasing age in symptomatic individuals notably discernible on the STIR sequence. Using the STIR sequence seems to promote a consensus among radiologists, irrespective of their experience levels.