Spine
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Retrospective study. ⋯ A significant difference was observed between BI patients and asymptomatic subjects. BI patients have craniums tilted forward and downward, smaller upper cervical lordosis, larger lower cervical lordosis, and smaller thoracic inlet angle. In BI patients, the SVA C2-C7 is an important parameter in cervical sagittal alignment. In both individuals with congenital anomalies of the craniovertebral junction and the asymptomatic population, cervical spine alignment is significantly associated with cranial alignment, particularly thoracic inlet alignment.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Elevated BMI was associated with decreased FI in patients with major thoracolumbar/lumbar curves. Patients with a high BMI and high FI were associated with the greatest risk of postoperative complication.
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Single-center, multisurgeon, retrospective review. ⋯ Most patients return to activity following MI-L and MI-TLIF. These findings serve as an important compass for preoperative counseling.
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A retrospective cohort comparison study. ⋯ 3.