Spine
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Retrospective review of cases in which a single solid rod was used for the anterior correction of thoracolumbar and lumbar idiopathic scoliosis in adults. ⋯ The results of anterior spinal fusion using a single solid rod in adults with idiopathic scoliosis in this series are excellent, with 100% fusion rate, no development of kyphosis, and no incidence of hardware failure.
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A human cadaveric model was used to evaluate balloon vertebroplasty in traumatic vertebral fractures. ⋯ The present study suggests that balloon vertebroplasty may be a safe and feasible procedure for the restoration of traumatic thoracolumbar vertebral fractures.
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Validation of a translated, culturally adapted questionnaire. ⋯ The Spanish version of the RMQ has good comprehensibility, internal consistency, and reliability, and is an adequate and useful instrument for the assessment of disability caused by LBP.
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An amalgamated review of the current state of knowledge about psychosocial factors in low back pain (LBP), as presented at the plenary session at the Fourth International Forum on LBP Research in Primary Care (March 16-18, 2000, Israel). ⋯ In the treatment of psychological factors, the role of clinicians in primary care remains unclear. Further evidence is needed to identify specific psychological risk factors, primary care tools for their identification need developing, and interventions at different stages of LBP by different professionals need to be tested.