Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Clinical and radiographic analysis of c5 palsy after anterior cervical decompression and fusion for cervical degenerative disease.
A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ This study suggests that improved lordosis of the cervical spinal column can result in traction injury to the spinal cord and C5 nerve roots and that reoperation does not always produce good results. Methods of preventing and treating C5 palsy after anterior decompression and fusion require more evaluation.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialHemostatic techniques following multilevel posterior lumbar spine surgery: a randomized control trial.
This was a prospective, randomized controlled clinical study. ⋯ Application of absorbable gelatin sponge at the end of multilevel posterior lumbar fusion can significantly decrease postoperative drain output and length of hospital stay.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Misplacement pattern of pedicle screws in pediatric patients with spinal deformity: a computed tomography study.
A retrospective study. ⋯ PSs insertion in pediatric patients with congenital scoliosis was less accurate than that in adult patients. However, the safety of placement was quite satisfactory. The possibility of pedicle breaching increased when placing PSs at deformed vertebra, on the apex of the curve, and in the thoracic spine, which reminds surgeons to be more cautious when placing PSs in these regions.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
Continuous irrigation and drainage for early postoperative deep wound infection after posterior instrumented spinal fusion.
A retrospective study of clinical cases. ⋯ Continuous irrigation and drainage is an effective and safe method for the treatment of early postoperative deep wound infection after posterior instrumented spinal fusion.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
A porcine early-onset scoliosis model created using a posterior mini-invasive method: a pilot study.
An animal study. ⋯ A 3-dimensional rapidly progressive scoliosis model, that is closely approximate to human EOS, can be successfully created in pigs by unilaterally tethering the thoracolumbar spine and the ribcage. This model provides an equivalent EOS-like deformity and leaves adequate skeletal growth potential for biomechanical research as well as validation of fusionless scoliosis correction systems.