Spine
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Prospective case series. ⋯ 3.
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Retrospective study of prospectively collected data. ⋯ Avulsion-type herniations in patients aged <50 years had a higher CE occupancy rate, which is a potential cause of preoperative motor weakness. Clinical outcomes following discectomy improved regardless of the presence of CEs, however, cartilaginous herniation in patients aged ≥50 years may affect residual LBP at 1 year.
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Retrospective multicenter cohort study. ⋯ We saw a small increase in thoracic kyphosis in the NTB group vs. a small decrease in the FTB group. Eight percent in the NTB group vs 24% in the FTB group showed substantial hypokyphosis after bracing. The impact of minor changes in thoracic kyphosis remains uncertain; however, a threefold difference in the occurrence of hypokyphosis is notable and merits further attention.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ Level III.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Level IV.