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• Spine · Oct 2016

  Comparative Study

  Evaluating Osseointegration into a Deeply Porous Titanium Scaffold: A Biomechanical Comparison with PEEK and Allograft.

  This was a biomechanical push-out testing study using a porcine model. ⋯ N/A.

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• Spine · Oct 2016

  Application of Laparoscopic Lumbar Discectomy and Artificial Disc Replacement: At Least Two Years of Follow-Up.

  This prospective observational study included 22 patients who were diagnosed with symptomatic degenerative disc disease treated via artificial disc replacement (ADR) with a laparoscopic technique. ⋯ Lumbar ADR using a laparoscope represents a novel, minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic degenerative disc disease and severe lumbar discogenic pain.

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• Spine · Oct 2016

  Reoperation Rates after Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Spine Disease According to Different Surgical Procedures: National Population-Based Cohort Study.

  National population-based cohort study. ⋯ 3.

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• Spine · Oct 2016

  Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for L5-S1 Disc Herniation via an Interlaminar Approach versus a Transforaminal Approach: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study with 2-year Follow-up.

  A prospective, randomized controlled study of patients with L5-S1 lumbar disc herniations, operated with endoscopic discectomy through an interlaminar or transforaminal approach. ⋯ 4.

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• Spine · Oct 2016

  Direct Repair of Lumbar Pars Interarticularis Defects by Utilizing Intraoperative O-Arm-Based Navigation and Microendoscopic Techniques.

  A retrospective analysis of the clinical outcomes of eight patients with the lumbar pars interarticulars defects treated by direct repair with the aid of intraoperative O-arm based navigation and microendoscopic techniques. ⋯ 4.

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