Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2012
Radiographic and clinical results of posterior dynamic stabilization for the treatment of multisegment degenerative disc disease with a minimum follow-up of 3 years.
This study aims to compare radiographic and clinical outcomes of Dynesys and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) for the treatment of multisegment disease. ⋯ In conclusion, Dynesys is an acceptable alternative to PLIF for the treatment of multisegment lumbar disease.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2012
Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors of cervical spondylotic myelopathy in diabetic patients.
There have been a few reports on the surgical outcomes of cervical myelopathy in diabetic patients; however, those studies included ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. This study investigated whether surgical outcome of expansive laminoplasty (ELAP) for diabetic patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) differs from that for non-diabetic patients and determined prognostic factors in diabetic patients. ⋯ Diabetic patients experienced benefits from ELAP similar to non-diabetic patients. A negative correlation between RR and preoperative HbA(1c) level suggests that strict blood sugar control is recommended before surgery.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2012
Retraction Of PublicationRetraction note: Outcomes of length-stable fixation of femoral neck fractures.