Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2012
Cost effectiveness analysis of graft options in spinal fusion surgery using a Markov model.
Statistical decision model. ⋯ RhBMP is the most cost-effective graft option for L4-L5 fusion for degenerative spondylolisthesis largely due to the reduced rate of revision spine surgery. The increased upfront cost and list of complications associated with RhBMP is offset by the reduced rate of revision surgery.
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A prospective microbiological analysis of intervertebral disk material in surgically treated patients presenting lumbar disk degeneration. ⋯ : Diagnostic level III.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2012
Case ReportsSpine Bull's-Eye Robot guidewire placement with pedicle standard axis view for thoracic and lumbar pedicle screw fixation.
Prospective. ⋯ Use of the Spine Bull's-Eye Robot with PSAV seems be an accurate and feasible approach for guidewire (and thus pedicle screw) placement in the thoracic and lumbar spine.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Oct 2012
Posterior-only approach surgery for fixation and decompression of thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis: a retrospective study.
A retrospective case study series. ⋯ The procedure in safe and has satisfactory results in early active cases of Pott paraplegia with less destruction of vertebral bodies.
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Original article ⋯ The effect of TDR on sagittal balance appears favorable with an increase in global and segmental lumbar lordosis after single level TDR for degenerative disc disease. The degree of postoperative angle of lordosis was not affected by the angle of implant chosen at the operated level and varied independently of the implant angle.