Pedicle subtraction osteotomy for the corrective surgery of ankylosing spondylitis with thoracolumbar kyphosis: experience with 38 patients. [PDF]
Objective To evaluate the sagittal parameters and clinical outcome of pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) combined with thoracolumbar kyphosis.
Luan H +7 more
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Does the thoracolumbar kyphosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis affect the iliac trajectory of S2AI screw? [PDF]
Background The study aimed to evaluate the influence of thoracolumbar kyphosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis (AS) on parameters of S2AI trajectory and to compare the ideal S2AI trajectory with those of the non-deformity patients with AS, sagittal ...
Zhong XL +4 more
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Rapid measurement of thoracolumbar kyphosis with the integrated inclinometer of a smartphone: a validity and reliability study. [PDF]
The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and time requirements of two methods for measuring thoracolumbar kyphosis: a conventional method using a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and this new method using ...
Huang T +7 more
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This study aims to evaluate the impact of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) and open pedicle screw fixation (OPSF) on the postoperative paraspinal muscle fat infiltration (FI) rate in patients with thoracolumbar fractures through magnetic ...
Yitao Liao +5 more
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Prediction formulae of sagittal alignment in thoracolumbar kyphosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis after osteotomy. [PDF]
To construct and validate prediction formulae of sagittal alignment in thoracolumbar kyphosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis (AS) after osteotomy.
Luo J +7 more
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Radiographic and clinical outcomes of surgical treatment of Kümmell's disease with thoracolumbar kyphosis: a minimal two-year follow-up. [PDF]
Background Up to now in the surgical treatment of Kümmell’s disease combined with thoracolumbar kyphosis, little research has focused on the evaluation of the imaging and clinical outcomes of restoring the normal alignment and sagittal balance of the ...
Cheng H, Wang GD, Li T, Liu XY, Sun JM.
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Analysis of the Effect and Prognostic Factors Associated with Postural and Instrumental Reduction in Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures [PDF]
Background: Axial load on thoracolumbar junction, both mechanical and anatomical transitional zone, causes the compression and flexion of the spine, and consequently thoracolumbar burst fractures. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect and
Babak Pourabbas Tahvildari +2 more
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Analysis of the characteristics of spino-pelvic sagittal parameters in Degenerative Thoracolumbar Kyphosis deformity and the mechanism of sagittal imbalance. [PDF]
Background Degenerative thoracolumbar kyphosis (DTLK) is a subtype of adult spinal deformity. If DTLK progresses further, it can develop into global kyphosis (GK).
Xun R +10 more
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Background Posterior pedicle screw fixation without fusion has been commonly applied for thoracolumbar burst fracture. Implant removal is performed secondarily after bone union.
Masahiro Hirahata +8 more
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TREATMENT OF THORACOLUMBAR FRACTURES BY CLOSED REDUCTION VIA A PERCUTANEOUS SOLID PEDICLE SCREW [PDF]
Objectives: Investigate the effect of closed reduction and per- cutaneous pedicle screw fixation in treating thoracolumbar fractures. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 12 cases of single-segment thoracolumbar spine fractures without spinal cord
Changzhi Cheng +3 more
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