Transtubular Anterior Cervical Foraminotomy for the Treatment of Compressive Cervical Radiculopathy: Surgical Results and Complications in a Consecutive Series of Cases [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2021 Study Design This was a retrospective review of patients with compressive cervical radiculopathy treated with a minimally invasive anterior cervical foraminotomy (ACF).
Rodolfo Maduri +5 more
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Subaxial Vertebral Artery Rotational Occlusion Syndrome: An Overview of Clinical Aspects, Diagnostic Work-Up, and Surgical Management [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2021 Extrinsic compression of the subaxial vertebral artery (VA) may cause rotational occlusion syndrome (ROS) and contribute to vertebrobasilar insufficiency potentially leading to symptoms and in severe cases, to posterior circulation strokes.
Sabino Luzzi +6 more
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Early Postoperative Loss of Disc Height Following Transforaminal and Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Radiographic Analysis [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2022 Study Design Retrospective comparative radiological study. Purpose To analyze the difference in early disc height loss following transforaminal and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF and LLIF).
Arun-Kumar Kaliya-Perumal +3 more
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Vertebral Body Sliding Osteotomy as a Surgical Strategy for the Treatment of Cervical Myelopathy: Complications and Pitfalls [PDF]
Neurospine, 2023 Objective This retrospective cohort study has been aimed at evaluating the incidence of complications after vertebral body sliding osteotomy (VBSO) and analyzing some cases.
Dong-Ho Lee +5 more
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Life, 2023 Lumbar spondylosis, characterized by degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, often leads to pain, reduced spinal stability, and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Understanding the impact of lumbar spondylosis on musculoskeletal function, particularly lumbar
Fareed F. Alfaya +10 more
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Results of Four-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Using Stand-Alone Interbody Titanium Cages [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2022 Study Design This is a retrospective study with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Purpose The aim of this study is to assess the long-term outcomes after performing the four-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the treatment of ...
Mohamed Alhashash +3 more
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Cervical spondylosis as a possible hidden reason beyond delayed phrenic nerve distal motor latency
Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 2021 Background Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative condition of the cervical spine that can affect the cervical nerve roots. The origin of the phrenic nerve makes it vulnerable to injury. The purpose of this study is to investigate possible subtle
Rowaida Hamdy Ali +2 more
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The Prevalence of Coexisting Lumbar Spondylosis and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2022 Study Design A systematic review. Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of coexisting lumbar spondylosis (LS) and knee osteoarthritis (KOA), which has clinical implications on the screening, diagnosis, and management of orthopedic patients.
Brjan Kaiji Betzler +3 more
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Image-Based Markers Predict Dynamic Instability in Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis [PDF]
Neurospine, 2020 Objective To identify possible radiographic predictors markers of dynamic instability including disc height (DH), disc degeneration, and spondylosis in the setting of degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS).
William Slikker III +9 more
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Factors Influencing Early Disc Height Loss Following Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2020 Study Design Retrospective radiological analysis. Purpose To analyze the factors influencing early disc height loss following lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). Overview of Literature Postoperative disc height loss can occur naturally as a result of
Arun-Kumar Kaliya-Perumal +3 more
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