Cervical Footprint Anthropometry in Indian Population: Implications on Design of Artificial Disc Replacement Devices [PDF]
Study DesignCross-sectional study.PurposeTo accurately measure the dimensions of cervical endplates based on computed tomography (CT) scans in Indian population and assess accuracy of match with currently available cervical disc prostheses.Overview of ...
Arvind Gopalrao Kulkarni+3 more
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Research progress on the etiology and pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a complicated three-dimensional spinal deformity with early-onset, receives continuous attention but remains unclear.
Yue Peng+4 more
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Long-Term Effects of Untreated Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Review of the Literature [PDF]
Currently, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is principally regarded as benign, but some researchers have cited serious or extreme effects, including severe pain, cardiopulmonary compromise, social isolation, and even early death.
Hans-Rudolf Weiss+3 more
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BackgroundThe International Scientific Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) produced its first guidelines in 2005 and renewed them in 2011.
S. Negrini+20 more
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Single Incision Tubular Decompression to Treat Multi-level Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Retrospective Review [PDF]
Objective To evaluate the technical feasibility and assess the clinical outcomes of tubular decompression (TD) in cases of multilevel lumbar canal stenosis operated through a single incision. TD has established itself in the surgical management of single
Arvind Gopalrao Kulkarni+2 more
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Determinants of Postoperative Spinal Height Change among Adult Spinal Deformity Patients with Long Construct Circumferential Fusion [PDF]
Study Design Retrospective clinical study. Purpose To describe postoperative height changes and identify the predictive factors of spinal height (SH) changes among patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) who underwent circumferential lumbar fusion ...
Colleen Rentenberger+9 more
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Bowel Injury and Insidious Pneumoperitoneum after Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion [PDF]
Study Design Retrospective review of prospectively collected cases. Purpose To report bowel injury cases and determine the incidence and risk factors of insidious pneumoperitoneum after lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF).
Eui Seung Hwang+7 more
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Development and validation of deep learning algorithms for scoliosis screening using back images
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common spinal disorder in adolescents with a prevalence of 0.5–5.2% worldwide. The traditional methods for scoliosis screening are easily accessible but require unnecessary referrals and radiography exposure ...
Jun-lin Yang+21 more
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Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis [PDF]
Study DesignRetrospective case series.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the incidence of neural axis abnormalities and the relevant risk factors in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).Overview of LiteratureThe use of ...
Choon Sung Lee+6 more
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Background: It is generally accepted that braces can stop curve progression but little evidence exists regarding structural improvement in the spine using spinal bracing.
Nico Tournavitis+2 more
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