Asian spine journal
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Asian spine journal · Mar 2012
Myelopathy and Quadriparesis due to Spinal Cord Compression of C1 Laminar Osteochondroma.
The aim of this paper is to show that osteochondromas of the cervical vertebrae can cause myelopathy and neck pain. The reported etiology, diagnosis, treatment and differential diagnosis were reviewed. Osteochondromas may present as a solitary lesion with no genetic component or as multiple lesions as a part of a genetic disorder known as hereditary multiple exostosis. ⋯ Although unusual, osteochondromas of the cervical spine must be considered in patients with persistent neck pain and progressive symptoms of myelopathy. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in conjunction with plain radiograms is the neuroradiological modality of choice. The diagnosis and surgical excision of these tumors are important because they can cause spinal stenosis resulting in neural tissue compression and myelopathy.
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Asian spine journal · Dec 2011
MRI changes of the spinal subdural space after lumbar spine surgeries: report of two cases.
Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is frequently used to assess the lumbar spine, there are few reports in the medical literature that have evaluated using MRI immediately following spinal surgery. Furthermore, descriptions of the subdural changes after lumbar spine surgery are also infrequent. ⋯ Both the patients had mild symptoms that resolved spontaneously, and the follow-up MRI scans showed resolution of the subdural changes. Subdural changes should be considered as one of the possible causes of unexpected symptoms in patients following lumbar spinal surgery.
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Asian spine journal · Jun 2011
Adjacent Segment Degeneration after Single-Level PLIF: Comparison between Spondylolytic Spondylolisthesis, Degenerative Spondylolisthesis and Spinal Stenosis.
A retrospective study. ⋯ Spondylolytic spondylolisthesis with total laminectomy and single-level PLIF showed no significant difference in the superior adjacent segment degeneration and instability, and the clinical outcome as compared to that of partial laminectomy with single-level PLIF for treating degenerative spondylolisthesis or spinal stenosis.
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Asian spine journal · Jun 2011
The clinical and radiological outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody single level fusion.
This is a retrospective study that was done according to clinical and radiological evaluation. ⋯ We think that if surgeons become familiar with the surgical techniques, this is a useful method for minimally invasive spinal surgery.
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Asian spine journal · Mar 2011
Revisional percutaneous full endoscopic disc surgery for recurrent herniation of previous open lumbar discectomy.
A retrospective study. ⋯ Percutaneous full-endoscopic revisional disc surgery without additional structural damage is feasible and effective in terms of there being less chance of fusion and bleeding. This technique can be an alternative to conventional repeated discectomy.