Spine
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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.
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Epidemiological study. ⋯ Female sex, enlisted rank groups, service in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, age greater than 40 years, and a marital status of married were all risk factors for low back pain.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Is behavioral graded activity cost-effective in comparison with manual therapy for patients with subacute neck pain? An economic evaluation alongside a randomized clinical trial.
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Review Case Reports
Surgical treatment of chronic C1-C2 dislocation with absence of odontoid process using C1 hooks with C2 pedicle screws: a case report and review of literature.
A case report. OBJECTIVE.: A rare case of chronic C1-C2 dislocation with absence of odontoid process that underwent posterior C1-C2 arthrodesis using C1 hooks and C2 pedicle screws. ⋯ In clinical evaluation of patients who present with neck pain and limited cervical motion with or without neurologic deficits, C1-C2 dislocation should be considered. If the patient has no history of trauma or infection, congenital C1-C2 deformity, especially odontoid malformation, has to be included as a possible factor. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, posterior C1-C2 arthrodesis may become necessary for stabilizing C1-C2 and preventing it from deterioration or new development of neurologic symptoms.