Spine
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Systematic review. ⋯ EQ-5D performs well in LBP population and its scores seem to be suitable for economic evaluation of LBP interventions. However, the paucity of information on the other instruments makes it impossible to determine its relative validity and responsiveness compared with them.
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Review Case Reports
Unilateral Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma After Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature.
A case report and literature review is presented of a patient that developed acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) after undergoing spine surgery in the prone position. ⋯ 5.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of 1-Level Versus 2-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Clinical and Radiographic Follow-Up at 60 Months.
This study represents a posthoc analysis of data collected from 2 control arms of a prospective, randomized study. ⋯ One- and 2-level ACDF groups improved significantly and maintained improvement throughout 60 month follow-up. When comparing groups, outcomes were often similar, though the 1-level group demonstrated higher fusion rates at 6 and 12 months, greater improvement in NDI scores from 18 to 60-month follow-up, and greater improvement in SF-12 PCS from 12 to 60 months.
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Retrospective cross-sectional study. ⋯ 4.
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A retrospective study. ⋯ 4.