Asian spine journal
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Asian spine journal · Sep 2012
Effect of psychological status on outcome of posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery.
Prospective longitudinal study. ⋯ Patients who were classified as distressed somatic preoperatively had a less favorable outcome compared to other groups. This group of patients may benefit from formal psychological assessment before undergoing PLIF surgery.
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Asian spine journal · Sep 2012
Computer-assisted C1-C2 Transarticular Screw Fixation "Magerl Technique" for Atlantoaxial Instability.
A retrospective study. ⋯ It was demonstrated that the CT-based navigation system is an effective support device for Magerl's procedure.
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Asian spine journal · Sep 2012
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation of a Hangman's Fracture Using Intraoperative, Full Rotation, Three-dimensional Image (O-arm)-based Navigation: A Technical Case Report.
Surgical treatment of a hangman's fractures is technically demanding, even when using the standard open procedure. In this case report, a type II hangman's fracture was treated by percutaneous posterior screw fixation, without a midline incision, using intraoperative, full rotation, three-dimensional (3D) image (O-arm)-based navigation. A 48-year-old woman was injured in a motor vehicle accident and diagnosed with a unilateral hangman's fracture associated with subluxation of the C2 vertebral body on C3. ⋯ The operation was successfully completed without technical difficulties or neurovascular complications. This percutaneous procedure requires less dissection of normal tissue, which may allow earlier recovery. However, further validation of this procedure for its effectiveness and safety is required.
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Asian spine journal · Jun 2012
Complications and Morbidities of Mini-open Anterior Retroperitoneal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in 179 Patients.
A retrospective study including 179 patients who underwent oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) at one institution. ⋯ Minimally invasive OLIF can be performed easily and safely in the lumbar spine from L2 to L5, and at L1-2 for selected cases. Up to 3 levels can be addressed through a 'sliding window'. It is associated with minimal blood loss and short operations, and with decreased risk of abdominal wall weakness or herniation.
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Asian spine journal · Jun 2012
Radiological Analysis of the Triangular Working Zone during Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy.
Clinical study. ⋯ We suggest that these radiological measurements should be obtained for safety reasons before endoscopic discectomy surgery.