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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The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the specific level of knowledge on health and back care-related physical activity practice and exercise with low back pain (LBP) in adolescents. ⋯ High school students have a low level of specific knowledge. Back care education in the school curriculum is recommended.
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Intraoperative ultrasound (IUS) has been described in numerous papers as an effective tool for spinal tumor resection, degenerative lesions and Chiari malformation surgery, but has not been routinely adopted by spine surgeons. We herein describe our experience with routine IUS application. ⋯ IUS is safe and easy to use after a short learning curve. When used in indicated cases, it can replace cumbersome fluoroscopy, reduce the incision dimension and laminectomy levels, and demonstrate the extent of decompression. Incorporating IUS in spinal surgery education programs is warranted.