Spine
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Construct validity and reliability of the Japanese Version of the Lumbar Stiffness Disability Index.
Outcome study to determine the construct validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the Lumbar Stiffness Disability Index. ⋯ The construct validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the LSDI were confirmed. The J-LSDI can be used to evaluate lumbar stiffness and associated disability in Japanese patients following lumbar spinal surgery.Level of Evidence: 2.
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A cross-sectional study with a test-retest design. ⋯ The Nepali versions of the NRS neck pain and NDI can be recommended for assessing pain and disability among patients with neck pain and cervical radiculopathy, but their responsiveness to change remains to be tested.Level of Evidence: 2.
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Single-center retrospective study. ⋯ PESES must be ruled out at diagnosis of a spinal tumor when facing a fast-growing lesion with neurological deficits in a young adult. Thoracoabdominopelvic extension should be carried out. Presurgical biopsy must be performed. In case of PESES, neoadjuvant chemotherapy must be established before considering surgical intervention.Level of Evidence: 4.
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A case-control study. ⋯ Rare mutations in UTS2R were significantly associated with AIS. Expression of UTS2R was significantly increased in AIS patients. The role of UTS2 signaling in the development of AIS is worthy of further investigation.Level of Evidence: N/A.