Breast size, thoracic kyphosis, and thoracic spine pain: a correlational survey of Nigerian postpartum mothers [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground Thoracic spine postural dysfunctions are common postpartum-related health problems, compromising breastfeeding efficacy and quality of life among women. Previous studies have particularly associated these conditions with increased breast sizes
Ojukwu Chidiebele Petronilla +2 more
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Effects of adding thoracic spine exercises to routine soccer training on spinal alignment and mobility in professional male soccer players: a randomized controlled study [PDF]
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and RehabilitationBackground Thoracic spine mobility is essential for trunk stability, rotational movement, and athletic performance in soccer players. This study aimed to investigate whether the addition of a six-week thoracic spine exercise program to routine soccer ...
Kazım Bayram, Derya Özer Kaya
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Egyptian Spine Journal, 2012 Background Data: Management of thoracolumbar fractures remains controversial. Little has been published in the literature about the use of percutaneous pedicle screws in the management of thoracic and lumbar spine fractures.
Hossam Taha
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The association between the albumin to globulin ratio and thoracic spine bone mineral density in adolescents: NHANES 2011–2016 [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionBackgroundNumerous studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between osteoporosis and nutritional status and inflammation, while albumin and globulin are important references for nutritional status and inflammation, respectively.
Haoyu Yan +5 more
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Maximal Benefit Zone of Endoscopic Spine Surgery in the Cervical and Thoracic Spine: Rationale of Endoscopic Spine Surgery in the Cervical-thoracic Region [PDF]
Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique, 2023 Complex anatomy, difficult access, and low tolerance of cord manipulation in the cervical and thoracic spine are some of the most challenging aspects of spine surgery.
Hyeun Sung Kim +2 more
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Thoracic Spine Stenosis: Does Ultrasonic Osteotome Improve Outcome in Comparison to Conventional Technique? [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2021 INTRODUCTION: To investigate the efficacy of Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel (UBS) in thoracic spinal stenosis (TSS) in comparison to traditional technique.
Krishnan A +5 more
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Cervical Deformity Arising From Upper Thoracic Malalignment [PDF]
Neurospine, 2020 This study aims to describe the surgical management of cervical deformity arising from outside the cervical spine because of upper thoracic malalignment, using pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO). Cervical spine deformity is a complex topic and it can be
Ibrahim Obeid +2 more
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A Narrative Review of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery in the Cervical and Thoracic Spine: Insights into Its Capabilities, Limitations, and Possibilities [PDF]
Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique, 2023 Biportal spinal endoscopy has been successfully utilized for the surgical treatment of common spinal conditions, mainly in the lumbar spine. Surgeons recently have translated this technique to the cervical and thoracic spine.
Don Young Park, Dong Hwa Heo
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Observer variability in the assessment of disc degeneration on MRI of the lumbar and thoracic spine
, 1995 STUDY DESIGN. Intraobserver and interobserver reproducibility study. OBJECTIVE. This study investigates the variability in the interpretation of degenerative disc findings using magnetic resonance imaging. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.
Battié, M. C. +5 more
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Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, 2021 Objective: Spinal cord ependymomas account for 3–6% of all central nervous system tumors and around 60% of all intramedullary tumors. The aim of this study was to analyze the neurological outcome after surgery and to determine prognostic factors for ...
Oliver Gembruch +11 more
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