Spine
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A radiographical follow-up and analysis. ⋯ LIV-CSVL distance could be an ideal parameter for measuring the extent of distal adding-on. Distal adding-on can be determined when the LIV-CSVL distance increases by 10 mm in the postoperative period.
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Retrospective study with prospectively collected outcomes data. ⋯ Sagittal balance improvement is the strongest predictor of improved outcomes in patients with combined coronal and sagittal imbalance. In patients with coronal imbalance alone, improvement in coronal balance was not a factor for predicting improved functional outcomes.
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Retrospective review. ⋯ Longstanding diabetes, poor glycemic control, and insulin use might be associated with poor postoperative improvement.
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Prospective radiographical analysis of cranial center of mass (CCOM), C2, and C7 plumb lines in young and elderly asymptomatic individuals. ⋯ Spinopelvic alignment in conjunction with CCOM has increased our understanding of spinal balance by including the head and may better represent true global spinal balance. CCOM is an easily measured parameter by using the nasion-inion technique.