Spine
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Prospective 2-year factor-, cluster-, and reliability-multicenter analysis. ⋯ We found 25 potentially meaningful functional outcomes in the context of objective functional measurements (such as trunk range of motion, dynamic and static balance, strength, and muscle fatigue resistance) and body characteristics. The present framework may help to select appropriate functional outcomes and rate effects beyond the known core set of outcomes.Level of Evidence: 1.
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Retrospective review. ⋯ This is the first study to show that a rapid recovery protocol utilizing single micro-dose ITM with oral analgesics have adequate recovery, significantly better postoperative pain control and superior perioperative outcomes to traditional protocols using PCA in the AIS population following PSF.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Observational Study
Implant Microbial Colonization Detected by Sonication as a Cause for Spinal Device Failure: A Prospective Study.
A prospective single center observational study. ⋯ As clinical presentation of deep implant chronic infection is unspecific, consideration of these factors enables preoperative prediction and risk stratification of implant colonization, thus helping patient's management.Level of Evidence: 3.
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Retrospective study. ⋯ Even if PJK was asymptomatic at initial development, it progressed radiographically with time and eventually gave a negative impact on the clinical outcomes in long-term follow-up.Level of Evidence: 3.