The role of radiation therapy in bone metastases management [PDF]
, 2017 Bone metastases represent an important complication of malignant tumours. Despite improvement in surgical techniques and advances in systemic therapies, management of patients with bone metastatic disease remains a powerful cornerstone for the radiation ...
DE FELICE, Francesca +3 more
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Laminar Fractures as a Severity Marker in Burst Fractures of the Thoracolumbar Spine
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 Purpose. To assess the correlation between the presence of lamina fractures, narrowing of the spinal canal, and the severity of injury. Methods. Records of 146 men and 44 women aged 13 to 84 (mean, 39) years diagnosed with burst fractures of the ...
Rodrigo A Tisot, Osmar Avanzi
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Role of peripheral quantitative computed tomography in identifying disuse osteoporosis in paraplegia [PDF]
, 2009 Objective: Disuse osteoporosis is a major long-term health consequence of spinal cord injury (SCI) that still needs to be addressed. Its management in SCI should begin with accurate diagnosis, followed by targeted treatments in the most vulnerable ...
A Frotzler +22 more
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Predictable Imaging Signs of Cauda Equina Entrapment in Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Burst Fractures with Greenstick Lamina Fractures [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2014 Study DesignA retrospective study.PurposeThe aim of present study was to investigate imaging findings suggestive of cauda equina entrapment in thoracolumbar and lumbar burst fractures.Overview of LiteratureBurst fractures with cauda equina entrapment can
Toyomi Yoshiiwa +4 more
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The Development of a Universally Accepted Sacral Fracture Classification: A Survey of AOSpine and AOTrauma Members. [PDF]
, 2016 Study Design Survey study. Objective To determine the global perspective on controversial aspects of sacral fracture classifications. Methods While developing the AOSpine Sacral Injury Classification System, a survey was sent to all members of AOSpine ...
Bellabarba, Carlo +15 more
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Predictors for Nonaccidental Trauma in a Child With a Fracture-A National Inpatient Database Study. [PDF]
, 2020 BackgroundDespite heightened awareness and multidisciplinary efforts, a predictive model to help the clinician quantify the likelihood of nonaccidental trauma (NAT) in a child presenting with a fracture does not exist.
Sabharwal, Sanjeev +3 more
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Focus on spinal fractures in the elderly [PDF]
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2013 Indications for surgical intervention in the geriatric spine has been expanded over the last several decades, better meeting the needs of a growing elderly community with increased life expectations and activity level. In contrast to younger patients, injury in this age group is often caused by minor trauma facilitated from osteoporotic bone quality ...
H, Laurer, I, Marzi
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Spinal compression fractures due to pregnancy-associated osteoporosis
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2016 Objectives: To report on unique cases of spinal compression fractures due to pregnancy associated osteoporosis (PAO) and to suggest a satisfactory treatment modality. Materials and Methods: A single center retrospective study. We reviewed the data of 535
R Krishnakumar +2 more
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Structure of spinal injuries in children in regions of the Russian Federation
Хирургия позвоночника, 2017 Objective. To analyze statistical data on children with isolated spinal fractures and those combined with spinal cord injury, and to study the structure of injuries. Material and Methods.
Anna V. Zaletina +5 more
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Death by Facial and Skull Injuries of a Motorcyclist Wearing a Full-Face Helmet: Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
, 2016 We describe a case of death by facial and skull fractures with brain injuries of a motorcyclist wearing a full-face helmet. A 40-year-old man driving a high-powered motorcycle crashed violently into the rear of a stopped car.
Mondello, Cristina +1 more
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