Spinal cord injury and spinal fracture in patients with ankylosing spondylitis [PDF]
Background Spinal cord injury (SCI) and spinal fracture are major complications in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) who sustain spinal trauma. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence, predictors, and sequelae of spinal trauma ...
Po-Hsun Tu+7 more
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A Rarely Occurring Spinal Fracture Precipitated by Generalized Spasms of Tetanus Patient with Spondylitis Tuberculosis [PDF]
Fathul Huda,1,2 Paulus Anam Ong,2 Yusuf Wibisono,2 Sofiati Dian,2 Ahmad Rizal Ganiem2 1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; 2Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine ...
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Clinical treatment and medication in decreasing the development of major depression caused by spinal fracture [PDF]
Background Chronic pain and limited activities of daily living after spinal fracture may induce the occurrence of major depression (MD); however, risk factors regarding medications, surgical intervention, and severity of fracture are unclear. We aimed to
Chih-Yu Chang+9 more
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Diagnostic and Treatment of Spinal Fracture and Luxation in Italian Wolves (Canis lupus italicus) [PDF]
The medical records of 14 Italian wolves (Canis lupus italicus) with a vertebral fracture or luxation (SFL) between C1 and L7 treated at Ospedale Veterinario San Michele from 2017 and 2022 were reviewed.
Domenico Fugazzotto+5 more
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Minimally Invasive versus Conventional Open Surgery for Fixation of Spinal Fracture in Ankylosed Spine [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: This was a retrospective study aimed to investigate the perioperative outcomes of long construct minimally invasive spinal stabilisation (MISt) using percutaneous pedicle screws (PPS) versus conventional open spinal surgery in the treatment
Chung WH+4 more
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Trends and disparities in the surgical management of spinal fractures in Sweden during 2008–2023 [PDF]
Background Spinal fractures are a group of complex injuries whose management varies according to a number of factors. The aim of this study was to analyze trends in the management of spinal fracture surgery in Sweden from 2008 to 2023 with a focus on ...
Niklas Barle, Michael Axenhus
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Classification of Shoulder X-Ray Images with Deep Learning Ensemble Models [PDF]
Fractures occur in the shoulder area, which has a wider range of motion than other joints in the body, for various reasons. To diagnose these fractures, data gathered from Xradiation (X-ray), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT) are used. This study aims to help physicians by classifying shoulder images taken from X-ray devices
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Analysis of Associated Spinal Fractures in Cases of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage or Skull Fracture [PDF]
Introduction: Patients with traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) or skull fracture are typically admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery for fear of delayed neurological deterioration.
Yunoki M, Suzuki K, Uneda A, Yoshino K
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Simple Technique for Removing Broken Pedicular Screws [PDF]
The procedure for removing a broken pedicle screw should ideally be technically easy and minimally invasive, as any damage to the pedicle, during removal of the broken screw, may weaken the pedicle, thus compromising on the success of re-instrumentation.
A Agrawal
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Unilateral Cervical Facet Fractures: Relevance of Acute Disc Injury in Conservative Treatment Failure [PDF]
Study Design Case-control study. Purpose Analyze association between imaging factors related to the failure of conservative treatment in isolated subaxial cervical facet fractures.
Juan Ignacio Cirillo Totera+5 more
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