Spine
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Randomized clinical trial. ⋯ According to our results, both braces are equally effective in avoiding the progression of the deformity and need for surgery. However, FT brace has a higher impact on self-image and pain compared to NT brace.
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Secondary analysis of a prospective single-center study. ⋯ Untreated osteoporosis is common before LFS, especially in men, with the untreated having lower BMD and higher bone resorption marker levels than treated patients. Identification of osteoporotic cases and subsequent osteological optimization could potentially reduce the risks of adjacent fractures or screw loosening.
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Retrospective Cohort. ⋯ Postoperative complications, readmission, reoperation rate, patient satisfaction, and PROMs did not significantly differ between octogenarians and non-octogenarians undergoing cervical spine surgery. These findings suggest that age alone should not be a determining factor in surgical decision-making for elective cervical spine procedures, as octogenarians can achieve comparable outcomes to their younger counterparts.
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Retrospective. ⋯ Time-resolved CE-MRA could accurately evaluate SVM and reduce the number of catheterized vessels during spinal vascular DSA.
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Secondary analysis of prospective study. ⋯ Patients with prior concomitant TKA and THA have higher odds of ODI non-improvement two years postoperatively, suggesting that concurrent musculoskeletal degeneration of the spine and lower extremities may negatively impact improvement after lumbar surgery. These results highlight the connection not only between the hip but also the knee and spine.