Bisphosphonate's and Intermittent Parathyroid Hormone's Effect on Human Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review of the Literature. [PDF]
There has been a conscious effort to address osteoporosis in the aging population. As bisphosphonate and intermittent parathyroid hormone (PTH) therapy become more widely prescribed to treat osteoporosis, it is important to understand their effects on ...
Acosta, Frank L +9 more
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Posterior atlanto-axial fixation with polyaxial C1 lateral mass screws and C2 pars screws [PDF]
Purpose: C1-C2 instability or painful osteoarthritis are recognised indications for posterior atlanto-axial fixation. In the traditional trans-articular C1-C2 screw fixation, up to 20% of patients cannot have safe placement of bilateral screws in the ...
Luzi, M., Payer, M., Tessitore, E.
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Efficacy of Anakinra for Various Types of Crystal-Induced Arthritis in Complex Hospitalized Patients: A Case Series and Review of the Literature [PDF]
International audienceBackground. There are few data on anakinra use after failure of conventional medications for crystal-induced peripheral arthritis and/or crowned dens syndrome among complex hospitalized patients. Methods. We retrospectively analyzed
Aouba, Achille +9 more
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Combined Type II Odontoid Fracture With Axis Anterior Arch Fracture
Associated fractures of the atlas and axis are frequent, particularly in the elderly patients following a simple low-energy fall. This injury can be easily misdiagnosed on initial plain radiographs, and therefore computed tomography scan is a useful ...
Francesc Malagelada MD +5 more
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Risk management for chiropractors and Osteopaths: Imaging guidelines for conditions commonly seen in practice [PDF]
This article is the second in a series of articles dealing with risk management in the practise of chiropractic and osteopathy, prepared by the COCA Risk Management Subcommittee.
French, S.D. +7 more
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Postmortem Multislice Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of odontoid fractures, atlantoaxial distractions and ascending medullary edema [PDF]
Non-invasive imaging methods are increasingly entering the field of forensic medicine. Facing the intricacies of classical neck dissection techniques, postmortem imaging might provide new diagnostic possibilities which could also improve forensic ...
Aghayev, Emin +8 more
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An approximate model for cancellous bone screw fixation [PDF]
This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright @ 2013 Taylor & Francis.This paper presents a finite element (FE) model to identify parameters that affect the performance of an improved ...
A. Day +31 more
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Rationale and design of The Delphi Trial – I(RCT): international randomized clinical trial of rheumatoid craniocervical treatment, an intervention-prognostic trial comparing 'early' surgery with conservative treatment [ISRCTN65076841] [PDF]
Background Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease, which affects 1% of the population. Hands and feet are most commonly involved followed by the cervical spine. The spinal column consists of vertebrae stabilized by an intricate network of
Jasper FC Wolfs +53 more
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Case Report: posterior approach with sub-laminar wiring as management of comminuted fracture of the odontoid process of the axis [PDF]
Carlos Novondo +3 more
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Pediatric cervical spine injuries are rare, and the diagnosis and management can be challenging. Surgical intervention has been recommended in unstable odontoid synchondrosis injuries or those that have failed nonoperative measures.
Ryan J Campbell +5 more
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