Spine
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Retrospective cohort analysis. ⋯ Single-level CID devices had higher perioperative 90-day complications, longer operative time, length of stay, higher EBL compared to laminectomies alone. Similar overall revision and neurologic complication rates were noted compared to laminectomy at last follow-up.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Cross-sectional study. ⋯ Spine surgery fellowship PDs consider the interview, letters of recommendation, and personal connections with the applicant/letter writers to be the most important factors when ranking candidates. These results may be valuable to orthopedic residents and mentors of those pursuing fellowship training in spine surgery.Level of Evidence: 4.
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A prospective study. ⋯ The FA values at subarticular zone can reflect the microstructural changes of the corresponding compressed nerves and well associate with clinical symptoms. Therefore, the DTI parameter FA can be considered an effective tool in clinic to quantitatively evaluate intraspinal LDH-related lumbosacral radiculopathy before and after PTED surgery.Level of Evidence: 3.
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A retrospective review of clinical and radiological parameters. ⋯ TIBG combined with long segmental posterior instrumentation is a safe and effective surgical option for stage III Kümmell disease.Level of Evidence: 4.