Spine
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ The degenerative change at the disc below the LIV, L4-5, and L5-S1 levels was observed following PSI and RD with DVR. Thoracic hypokyphosis may negatively influence intervertebral discs in patients with AIS required for deformity correction. Therefore, the restoration of thoracic kyphosis is important to prevent long-term DD in AIS.
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Modified Delphi consensus study. ⋯ V-Expert opinion.
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Retrospective review of a single institution cohort. ⋯ ADI and SVI quartile assignment were predictors of MCID achievement. While ADI and SVI may both identify patients at risk for adverse outcomes following lumbar fusion, SVI offers greater granularity in terms of isolating themes of disadvantage impacting MCID achievement.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Level III.