Spine
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Retrospective case series. ⋯ Posterior vertebral column resection is an effective technique providing a successful correction of stiff complex congenital deformities. However, it is a technically demanding procedure, with possible risks for major complications.
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Randomized, controlled study in a laboratory setting. Blinded observations/assessment of study outcomes. ⋯ In this commonly used rabbit posterolateral fusion model, MASTERGRAFT PUTTY in an autograft extender mode produces clinically and radiographically similar results to autograft fusion alone.
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Retrospective clinical data analysis. ⋯ Percutaneous insertion of cannulated pedicle screws in the thoracic and lumbar spine is an acceptable technique with a low complication rate in experienced hands. The overall rate of perforation is below the higher rates reported in the literature for the open technique. Complication rates including pedicle fracture were low.
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Prospective cohort with concurrent controls. ⋯ The Vitronic 3D Body Scanner has sufficient accuracy, reliability, and validity to monitor torso asymmetry due to scoliosis. Scan-based measures differentiate between normal and pathological and between preoperative and postoperative body shape and show good correlation with measures of appearance and quality of life.
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The study design was cross-cultural adaptation and investigation of reliability and validity of the Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (CNFDS). ⋯ Our results suggest that the Turkish version of the CNFDS is a reliable and valid instrument for Turkish people.