Spine
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An anatomic study of pedicle dimensions was performed for lumbar vertebrae from American subjects. ⋯ 3.
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Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database. ⋯ Relative to primary cases, those undergoing revision correction of spinal deformity have a higher risk of many procedure-related complications with a longer hospital course despite similar baseline comorbidity burden and the in-hospital mortality rate. This study provides clinically useful data for surgeons to educate patients at risk for morbidity and mortality and direct future research to improve outcomes.
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Case report and review of literature. ⋯ 5.
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Cross-sectional study. ⋯ 2.