Spine
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Comparative Study
A population-based analysis of healthcare utilization of persons with back disorders: results from the Canadian Community Health Survey 2000-2001.
A retrospective, population-based analysis. ⋯ With increasing disability as indicated by the presence of pain and functional limitations, and the presence of depressive symptoms, the higher the utilization of physician and nonphysician resources, with the exception of chiropractic care, which appears to be used by those with less severe symptoms. Lower socioeconomic status was associated with significantly lower receipt of services for almost all healthcare providers.
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Comparative Study
Postlaminectomy kyphosis in the skeletally immature achondroplast.
Retrospective review. ⋯ Skeletally immature achondroplasts are at high risk for developing postlaminectomy thoracolumbar kyphoses. Therefore, concurrent spinal fusion is indicated in skeletally immature achondroplasts who undergo thoracolumbar laminectomies of at least 5 levels.
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A C1-C2 operation by the transoral approach was simulated to study the anatomic stratification, various structures, and adjacent relationships. The anatomic parameters in relation to transoral atlantoaxial reduction plate (TARP) internal fixation were measured. ⋯ An atlantoaxial surgery through transoral approach is safe and feasible. This approach is suitable for an anterior TARP internal fixation, and the design of the internal fixation system should be based on the above anatomic data.
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Case Reports
Segmental spinal dysgenesis: case report of a 50-year follow-up after surgery at age 3 years: case report.
Case report with ultra long-term follow-up. ⋯ Arthrodesis at age 3 years provided an optimal ultra long-term follow-up.
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Comparative Study
Kinematics of the cervical spine in lateral bending: in vivo three-dimensional analysis.
Kinematics of the cervical spine during lateral bending were investigated using a novel system of three-dimensional motion analysis. ⋯ We succeeded in identifying in vivo coupled motions of the cervical spine in lateral bending for the first time.