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Perspectives on the revised Ghent criteria for the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome [PDF]
Three international nosologies have been proposed for the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome (MFS): the Berlin nosology in 1988; the Ghent nosology in 1996 (Ghent-1); and the revised Ghent nosology in 2010 (Ghent-2).
Bannas, Peter +13 more
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OBJECTIVES: To investigate the primary clinical value of atlantoaxial pedicle screw placement assisted by a modified 3D-printed navigation template. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the cases of 17 patients treated from June 2015 to September 2016 ...
Xingwei Pu +4 more
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There is a need to request cervical spine routine radiographs for patients with Down s syndrome before carrying out otorhinolaryngologic surgery? [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: The Down's Syndrome (DS) is a genetic syndrome characterized by several changes and the Atlanto-axial Instability is critical for the otorhinolaryngologist.
Carvalho, Bettina +5 more
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Aim: To study the outcome of a cohort of patients with atlantoaxial instability (AAI) treated with a combination of C1-C2 transarticular screws and C1 lateral mass fixation. Background: Several surgical techniques have been described for stabilization of
Murtuza Sikander +6 more
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Background: Traumatic atlantoaxial dislocation combined with locked atlas lateral mass and odontoid process fracture is a complex injury and is extremely rare. We describe the surgical technique by presenting a clinical case study in managing a traumatic
Wongthawat Liawrungrueang +2 more
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Stereotactic guidance for navigated percutaneous sacroiliac joint fusion. [PDF]
Arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) for surgical treatment of SIJ dysfunction has regained interest among spine specialists. Current techniques described in the literature most often utilize intraoperative fluoroscopy to aid in implant placement ...
Kim, Kee D +4 more
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Dominant Vertebral Artery Injury during Posterior Atlantoaxial Transarticular Screw Fixation in a Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient with Atlantoaxial Subluxation [PDF]
Many authors have reported on iatrogenic vertebral artery (VA) injury, but, to our knowledge, this is the first report of a dominant VA injury with compensatory blood flow from the hypoplastic VA.
Ikuma, Hisanori +5 more
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International guidelines for the management and treatment of Morquio A syndrome. [PDF]
Morquio A syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis IVA) is a lysosomal storage disorder associated with skeletal and joint abnormalities and significant non-skeletal manifestations including respiratory disease, spinal cord compression, cardiac disease, impaired ...
Berger, Kenneth I +8 more
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Posterior cervical spine arthrodesis with laminar screws: a report of two cases [PDF]
We performed fixation using laminar screws in 2 patients in whom lateral mass screws, pedicle screws or transarticular screws could not be inserted. One was a 56-year-old woman who had anterior atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS).
Nakanishi, Kazuo +3 more
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Complementary and Integrative Medicine for the Treatment of Tourette's Syndrome
Abstract Background There is widespread interest in complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) among people with Tourette's syndrome (TS). Objective To perform a systematic review of evidence on the use of CIM to reduce tics and improve tic‐related quality of life.
Tamara Pringsheim +21 more
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