Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · May 2010
Aperius PercLID stand alone interspinous system for the treatment of degenerative lumbar stenosis: experience on 152 cases.
This study is a retrospective clinical investigation of a new interspinous device implanted via a totally percutaneous technique involving 152 consecutive patients. ⋯ These results indicate that Aperius PercLID system offers an easy, safe, and effective treatment for patients with lumbar degenerative stenosis. Thus, this device system treatment represents a valid alternative to the traditional surgical techniques.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · May 2010
Etiology of cervical myelopathy induced by ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: determining the responsible level of OPLL myelopathy by correlating static compression and dynamic factors.
Retrospective study. ⋯ Cervical OPLL myelopathy is induced by static factors, dynamic factors, or a combination of both. The discriminate formula for symptomatic cervical OPLL myelopathy contains both ROM and SAC.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · May 2010
Evaluation of a new spine classification system, does it accurately predict treatment?
The Thoracolumbar Injury Severity Score (TLISS) was introduced as a novel classifications system. Its aim was to simplify classification of thoracolumbar fractures, grade their severity in an ordinal manner as a guide to management. This study attempted to validate the TLISS as a guide to management. ⋯ As a management tool, the TLISS seems to consistently suggest treatment consistent with past treatment recommendations. Multilevel contiguous fractures and extension injuries in the ankylosed thoracic spine appear to be the most consistent exceptions to the TLISS guidelines.