Spine
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A prospective interventional trial, using a rat model of lumbar interbody fusion. ⋯ Our study suggests that using PRP with HA was beneficial for spine fusion. This combination may promote bone union and also decrease inflammatory neuropeptide in sensory neurons innervating the discs.
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Ahead of Print article withdrawn by publisher.
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Case Reports
Paraplegia in pregnancy: a case of spinal vascular malformation with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
A case report. ⋯ Pregnancy complicated by paraplegia is thought to be secondary to venous engorgement and to the resulting spinal cord ischemia in this case. Her neurological symptoms and signs gradually improved over the few days after cesarean delivery.
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A retrospective review. ⋯ There is a significant relationship between patient diagnosis and blood loss during posterior spinal fusion surgery in children.