Fokus auf der Untersuchung des Einflusses biometrischer Faktoren auf das Ergebnis der nTMS Messung sprachrelevanter Areale neurochirurgischer Patienten [PDF]
, 2019 Objective: Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) is a non-invasive mapping tool to locate functional areas of the brain, gaining importance as a preoperative diagnostic device. This is a summary of three studies, Schwarzer et al., Rosenstock
Schwarzer, Vera
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The chaperone protein clusterin may serve as a cerebrospinal fluid biomarker for chronic spinal cord disorders in the dog [PDF]
, 2014 Chronic spinal cord dysfunction occurs in dogs as a consequence of diverse aetiologies, including long-standing spinal cord compression and insidious neurodegenerative conditions. One such neurodegenerative condition is canine degenerative myelopathy (DM)
A Brodbelt +39 more
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High prevalence of bronchiectasis is linked to HTLV-1-associated inflammatory disease. [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1), a retrovirus, is the causative agent of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (ATLL).
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Clinical spectrum and importance of evaluation systems in degenerative cervical myeloradiculopathy
Indian Spine Journal, 2019 Degenerative cervical myelopathy includes facet joint arthropathy and/or intervertebral disc prolapse, as well as aberration (hypertrophy, calcification, or ossification) in the ligamentum flavum, and/or posterior longitudinal ligament.
Ganesh Swaminathan +2 more
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Double Dome Laminoplasty: A Novel Technique for C2 Decompression [PDF]
Neurospine, 2021 Objective To introduce a new surgical technique - double dome laminoplasty for decompression of the entire C2 lamina and preservation of an extensor muscle insertion.
Dong-Ho Lee +6 more
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Clinical and Radiological Parameters Predict Functional Improvement following Surgical Intervention [PDF]
, 2020 Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), defined as "compression of the spinal cord in the cervical area of the spine", which ranges widely in severity and mechanism.
Sheehan, Erin
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Utilization of a novel digital measurement tool for quantitative assessment of upper extremity motor dexterity: a controlled pilot study. [PDF]
, 2014 BackgroundThe current methods of assessing motor function rely primarily on the clinician's judgment of the patient's physical examination and the patient's self-administered surveys.
Espinal, Marie +16 more
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Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 1992 DM in the German Shepherd is an immune-related disorder whose clinical signs are explained by a widespread degeneration of the white matter pathways in the thoracolumbar spinal cord. Therapy includes exercise, vitamin supplementation, and EACA medication.
From the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, Florida ( host institution ) +1 more
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Posterior surgical options for spondylotic cervical myelopathy
Indian Spine Journal, 2019 Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a common presentation in the middle-aged to elderly population. The cause of myelopathy is multifactorial, and cervical spondylosis is the most common cause. This review looks into the treatment options, timing of
Shankar Acharya, Nikhil Jain
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An update on hemilaminectomy of the cranial thoracic spine: Review of 6 cases [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2020 Background: The optimal surgical approach to relieve spinal cord compression in the cranial thoracic spine is not well described, and the anatomy of the cranial thoracic vertebrae creates added surgical difficulty.
Kathryn Y. Bray +3 more
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