Spine
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Comparative Study
Use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 with local bone graft instead of iliac crest bone graft in posterolateral lumbar spine arthrodesis.
Prospective clinical study. ⋯ 4.
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Cross sectional population-based survey. ⋯ That the odds of seeking care are higher in fear-avoidant individuals, even when controlling for other established predictors, emphasizes the importance of addressing such beliefs during the consultation; public health education programs may serve to underpin the delivery of positive messages, ultimately reducing health care demands.
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A genetic association study of the transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFB1) gene with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in Russian population. ⋯ This study, for the first time, highlights the importance of TGFB1 gene for the development and progress of AIS. We hypothesize several mechanisms by which the TGFB1 gene may contribute to spinal deformity in patients with AIS.
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Comparative Study
Transforaminal versus anterior lumbar interbody fusion in long deformity constructs: a matched cohort analysis.
Prospectively enrolled, retrospectively analyzed matched cohort analysis. ⋯ Spinal deformity surgery used TLIFs rather than ALIFs resulted in shorter operative time with no difference in complication rates. ALIFs provided more segmental lordosis, whereas TLIFs afforded better correction of scoliotic curves.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ 4.