Spine
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A scoping review. ⋯ Only 6 studies have reported methods for documenting inflammation in the FJs. Studies varied in the precise tissues and phenomena included in the grading systems. However, the systems were generally reliable. Future studies should document the reliability of these methods when independent investigators are not involved in developing the classification schemes. Further work might combine one or more of these measures to establish a standard and reliable grading system for inflammatory changes in the FJs, including signal intensity within the joint, bone marrow edema, and soft-tissue inflammation.
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Retrospective case-control study. ⋯ 3.
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Early resolution of preoperative grade 1 ISI on postoperative T2-weighted MRI may be associated with better surgical outcomes in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy undergoing cervical spinal surgery.
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Prospective cohort study. ⋯ In patients with AIS treated with bracing, improved patient experience was positively correlated with better patient reported outcomes, especially if patients' concerns were addressed during treatment and they received supportive care and education on self-care. In contrast, patient experience did not correlate with PROMs in children and adolescents with AIS who were under observation.
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Observational Study
A Simple Preoperative Score Predicting Failure Following Decompression Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.
Proper patient selection is crucial for the outcome of surgically treated degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). Nevertheless, there is still not a clear consensus regarding the optimal treatment option for patients with DLSS. ⋯ Retrospective observational study, Level III.