Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A randomized trial of combined manipulation, stabilizing exercises, and physician consultation compared to physician consultation alone for chronic low back pain.
A prospective randomized controlled trial. ⋯ The manipulative treatment with stabilizing exercises was more effective in reducing pain intensity and disability than the physician consultation alone. The present study showed that short, specific treatment programs with proper patient information may alter the course of chronic low back pain.
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Clinical Trial
Early radiographic and clinical results of balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
A prospective consecutive cohort study of clinical and radiographic outcomes after kyphoplasty for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. ⋯ Kyphoplasty improves physical function, reduces pain, and may correct kyphotic deformity associated with vertebral compression fractures.
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Comparative Study
Familial disability patterns in individuals with chronic work-related spine injury/illness.
A case control study of familial disability patterns and other potential risk factors identified in a group of individuals with work-related spine injury/illness. ⋯ These data suggest that the presence of a primary family member or spouse with a work-related spine disability may be a risk factor for the development of disability in individuals sustaining a work-related spine injury.
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Clinical and radiologic analyses in elderly patients with cervical myelopathy. ⋯ Retrolisthesis and anterolisthesis are often the cause of myelopathy in elderly patients. Surgical decompression for cervical myelopathy was beneficial even in elderly patients older than 70 years old. Laminoplasty achieves stability of the cervical spine, and this procedure is reasonable for the treatment.