European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Case Reports
Spinal subdural hematoma as a complication of spinal surgery: can it happen without dural tear?
Post spinal surgery subdural hematoma is a rare entity. This is a report of a case of acute post-operative spinal subdural hematoma, without any dural injury. The case was managed expectantly and went on to complete resolution of the hematoma and full clinical recovery.
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Many studies regarding spinal sagittal alignment were focused mainly on above-hip structures, not considering the knee joint. Knee-spine syndrome was proposed earlier, but the mechanism of this phenomenon has not been revealed. The aim of the study was to demonstrate how spinopelvic alignment and sagittal balance change in response to simulated knee flexion in normal non-diseased population. ⋯ The knee flexion resulted in decrease of lumbar lordosis without a significant change of pelvic posture in non-diseased population group.
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Patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) are widely used in spine care. The development of reliable and valid National versions of spine-related disability questionnaires is strongly recommended from both the clinical and scientific points-of-view. The aims of this study were to adapt and validate the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and the Quebec back pain disability scale (QDS) for use with the Hungarian language. ⋯ Translation and cultural adaptation of the ODI and QDS were successful. Hungarian versions of the ODI and QDS proved to be reliable, valid PROMs confirming that they can be used in future clinical and scientific work with Hungarian-speaking spine patients.
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Pure hyperextension thoracolumbar spinal fractures are unusual and occur primarily in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis due to the rigidity of the spine. ⋯ This case reports a rare distractive extension injury in the lower lumbar spine with ureteral impingement. One should be aware of possible complications such as ureteral impingement following a pure hyperextension injury in the lower lumbar spine.
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The Authors illustrate the feasibility of an open biopsy and complete excision of Osteoid Osteoma involving the C2 vertebral body performed via endoscopic anterior cervical approach. ⋯ The endoscopic transcervical surgery represents an interesting option for the treatment of these diseases in difficult areas of the upper cervical spine, also minimizing soft tissue trauma and collateral damage allows patients a faster and complete return to normal function. To our knowledge this is the first report of cervical spine tumor removal using this minimally invasive approach.