Spine
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Thoracoscopic scoliosis surgery affects pulmonary function less than thoracotomy at 2 years postsurgery.
Prospective evaluation of pulmonary function before and 2 years after surgery following anterior scoliosis instrumentation. ⋯ This study shows a clear advantage to the minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach with regards to pulmonary function when compared with the open thoracotomy approaches.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for subacute low back pain: graded activity or workplace intervention or both? A randomized controlled trial.
Population-based randomized controlled trial. ⋯ Workplace intervention is advised for multidisciplinary rehabilitation of subacute LBP. Graded activity or combined intervention is not advised.