Spine
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Ahead of Print article withdrawn by publisher.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Does maintained spinal manipulation therapy for chronic nonspecific low back pain result in better long-term outcome?
A prospective single blinded placebo controlled study was conducted. ⋯ SMT is effective for the treatment of chronic nonspecific LBP. To obtain long-term benefit, this study suggests maintenance SM after the initial intensive manipulative therapy.
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The study aims to investigate the dimensions and angular orientations of the pedicles of the first sacral segment at the L5-S1 junctions affected by transitional variations. ⋯ S1 pedicle morphology and angulation in the first sacral segment are different from the normal in L5-S1 transitional situations and hence should be mapped accordingly in screw placements at the region in context of such common variations.
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Cross sectional. ⋯ The SAQ is a valid measure of self-image in patients with AIS with greater correlation to curve magnitude than SRS Appearance and Total score. It also discriminates between patients who require surgery from those who do not.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effects of viewing an evidence-based video decision aid on patients' treatment preferences for spine surgery.
Secondary analysis within a large clinical trial. ⋯ After watching the evidence-based patient decision aid (video) used in SPORT, patients with specific lumbar spine disorders formed and/or strengthened their treatment preferences in a balanced way that did not appear biased toward or away from surgery.