Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering Versus Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Outcomes. [PDF]
Abdelaal M +8 more
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3D-printed tantalum artificial vertebral body or titanium mesh in anterior column reconstruction post-spondylectomy for thoracic vertebral tumors: a retrospective comparative cohort study and finite element analysis. [PDF]
Lv H +5 more
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ABSTRACT Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) with adjacent structure invasion (T4b), affecting areas such as the aorta, vertebral body, or trachea, is associated with a poor prognosis, and the optimal treatment strategy remains unclear. While chemotherapy is considered standard, radiation therapy is often avoided due to the risk of severe ...
Yi‐Hsun Chen +6 more
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Strategic Use of Single-Level Vertebral Body Sliding Osteotomy Within a 360-Degree Fusion Construct for the Cervical Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament. [PDF]
Ha LJ +4 more
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ABSTRACT Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures, and denosumab, a non‐kidney‐excreted antiresorptive medication, represents a viable alternative to bisphosphonates for osteoporosis treatment in patients with T2DM. This study aimed to investigate the association among denosumab adherence, renal
Yu‐Chuan Chang +7 more
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ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare efficacy and safety of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) using liposomal (LB) versus conventional bupivacaine (CB), each plus standardized gabapentin, in patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). A total of 116 PHN patients were randomized to ESPB‐LB or ESPB‐CB; both groups received standardized ...
Xia‐Jing Xu +3 more
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An innovative self-stabilised 3D-printed artificial vertebral body designed for clinical application and comparison with the conventional implants. [PDF]
Zhang T +9 more
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How I Do It: The Transtracheal Approach for Awake Cricopharyngeal Botulinum Toxin Injection
This transtracheal technique for cricopharyngeal botulinum toxin injection is a safe and effective option for chemodenervation of this muscle in the awake patient. Its advantages include reduced risk of toxin spread to intrinsic laryngeal muscles, the ability to administer higher doses of botulinum toxin, improved access to the entire length of the ...
Andrew Tritter +2 more
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L1 vertebral body replacement using 3D-printed polylactic acid bioimplants: <i>in vitro</i> cellular evaluation, <i>in vivo</i> rat model assessment, and histological analysis of implant osseointegration. [PDF]
Moura DL +18 more
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The graphical abstract outlines the progressive development and impact of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). Technological Evolution illustrates the transition from brachytherapy with single‐dose, LDR/HDR schedules to fractionated radiotherapy, three‐dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and Gamma Knife ...
Jing Zhang +10 more
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