Advances in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of multiple-level noncontiguous spinal fractures [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyMultiple-level noncontiguous spinal fractures (MNSF) are spinal fractures that involve at least 2 sites and are characterized by the presence of one intact vertebra or intact functional spinal unit between the fractured vertebrae. MNSF account for 2.5–19%
Bangmin Luo +5 more
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Diagnostic prediction models for spinal fractures in individuals with spinal pain or trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context [PDF]
EClinicalMedicineSummary: Background: Multivariable diagnostic models are often used to identify spinal fractures in patients with spinal pain and/or trauma. However, their performance and clinical utility remain uncertain.
Daniel Feller +4 more
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The epidemiology of spinal fractures in a level 2 trauma center in Kuwait [PDF]
SAGE Open Medicine, 2021 Objectives: Spinal fractures are a public health issue with high morbidity and mortality, and significant social and economic impact. The burden of disease can be minimized through effective management and preventive strategies based on basic ...
Meshal Alhadhoud, Najla Alsiri
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Radiomics analysis based on plain X-rays to detect spinal fractures with posterior wall injury [PDF]
Digital HealthPurpose Spinal fractures, particularly those involving posterior wall injury, pose a heightened risk of instability and significantly influence treatment strategies.
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Osteoporotic Patients with Thoracolumbar Scoliosis Are at Higher Risk for Developing Thoracolumbar Spinal Fractures [PDF]
JBJS Open AccessBackground:. Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a 3-dimensional deformity that may compromise spinal stability. We hypothesized that this instability increases the risk of spinal fractures in patients with ASD. Methods:.
Gabriel Liu, MBBCh (Ire), MSc (Ire), FRCS (Ire), FRCSEd (Orth) +2 more
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Spinal fractures in the setting of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis conservatively treated via orthosis: illustrative cases. [PDF]
J Neurosurg Case Lessons, 2022 Taher AW +7 more
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Hematology Reports, 2021 Skeletal disease is common in multiple myeloma. We investigated the inter-observer agreement and diagnostic accuracy of spinal fractures diagnosed by computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from 12 myeloma patients. Two radiologists
Viktor Dalen +4 more
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Ankylosing Spondylitis: Patterns of Spinal Injury and Treatment Outcomes [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2016 Study DesignRetrospective review.PurposeWe retrospectively reviewed our patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) to identify their patterns of spinal fractures to help clarify management strategies and the morbidity and mortality rates associated with ...
Idiris Altun, Kasım Zafer Yuksel
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Surgical Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Stabilization for Spinal Fractures in Patients with Ankylosing Spinal Disorders [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2018 Study Design A retrospective study. Purpose To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of ankylosing spinal disorder (ASD) patients with spinal fractures treated by minimally invasive stabilization (MISt) using percutaneous pedicle screws (PPSs).
Kazuhiro Kai +5 more
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Case Reports in Orthopedic Research, 2021 Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an underdiagnosed inflammatory condition in the initial stages of disease that can cause vertebral fractures in young adults after trivial trauma.
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