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Impact of Myelopathy Severity and Degree of Deformity on Postoperative Outcomes in Cervical Spinal Deformity Patients [PDF]
Neurospine, 2021 Objective Malalignment of the cervical spine can result in cord compression, leading to a myelopathy diagnosis. Whether deformity or myelopathy severity is stronger predictors of surgical outcomes is understudied. Methods Surgical cervical deformity (CD)
Peter G. Passias +9 more
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The Impact of Preoperative Myelopathy on Postoperative Outcomes among Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Procedures in the Nonelderly Adult Population: A Propensity-Score Matched Study [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2023 Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Purpose: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common surgical intervention for patients diagnosed with cervical degenerative diseases with or without myelopathy. A thorough understanding of outcomes
Adrian John Rodrigues +4 more
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022 Three juvenile dogs presented with an acute onset of paraspinal hyperesthesia and/or neurologic deficits. These dogs underwent anesthesia for MRI and additional diagnostics.
Kayla M. Fowler +7 more
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Spine Surgery and Related Research, 2022 Introduction: Facet joints are anatomical structures that are known to be crucial for determining spinal biomechanical motion; however, the potential relationship between facet orientation and the development of cervical spondylolisthesis remains unclear.
Hiromi Kumamaru +5 more
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Genetic Odyssey to Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament in the Cervical Spine: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Neurospine, 2022 Despite numerous studies, the pathogenesis of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is still unclear. Previous genetic studies proposed variations in genes related to bone and collagen as a cause of OPLL.
Young Il Won +5 more
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Bariatric Surgery-Associated Myelopathy
Obesity Facts, 2021 Bariatric surgery is gaining acceptance as an efficient treatment modality for adults and adolescents with morbid obesity. The early postbariatric period has the potential to induce an immunomodulatory imbalance due to the development or worsening of ...
Sewar Asakly +9 more
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Cervical Myelopathy Caused by a Split Atlas Anomaly: A Case Report
Case Reports in Orthopedic Research, 2021 An 18-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of paresthesia of both arms and legs after a minor neck trauma. CT scan revealed a partial aplasia of the anterior and posterior arches of the C1 vertebra resulting in a split atlas.
Mehdi Meddeb +4 more
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Annals of Saudi Medicine, 2017 BACKGROUND: Cervical intervertebral disc herniation can lead to myelopathy. Aging is an established variable related to spondylotic myelopathy. Studying this association will help in controlling the increase in spondylotic myelopathy with age. OBJECTIVES:
Nosaiba Tawfik Al-Ryalat +5 more
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Frontiers in Neurology, 2021 Introduction: Diagnosing non-traumatic spinal cord injury (NTSCI) is often challenging. However, clear discrimination from non-spinal pathologies, e.g., “myelopathy-mimics” (MMs), is critical in preventing long-term disability and death.
Leonie Müller-Jensen +4 more
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A case of transverse myelitis post COVID-19 infection in Pakistan [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Neurology, 2022 Background. COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan, China and spread rapidly, becoming a global health pandemic. The condition, apart from its typical respiratory presentation, may also cause neurological complications. Case presentation.
Noor Ul Ain Zameer +2 more
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