Spine
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Retrospective study. ⋯ 4.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Five-year Follow-up of a Prospective, Randomized Trial Comparing Two Lumbar Total Disc Replacements.
This was a prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter study. ⋯ This prospective, randomized study comparing two TDRs found no significant differences in outcomes during 5-year follow-up. Both provided statistically significant improvements by 6 weeks that were maintained. This results support other studies. Serum ion levels in TDR patients were well below the recommended threshold levels to merit monitoring.
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Review Meta Analysis
Minimally Invasive Versus Open Laminectomy for Lumbar Stenosis - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Systematic review with meta-analysis. ⋯ 1.
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Multicenter Study
Defining Spino-Pelvic Alignment Thresholds: Should Operative Goals in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Account for Age?
Retrospective review of prospective, multicenter database. ⋯ This study demonstrated that sagittal spino-pelvic alignment varies with age. Thus, operative realignment targets should account for age, with younger patients requiring more rigorous alignment objectives.