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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Observational Study
Minimum of 10-year follow-up of V-rod technique in lumbar spondylolysis.
To describe and analyze the use of the V-rod technique described by Gillet to repair spondylolysis in both early and late postoperative periods. ⋯ Surgical treatment with V-rod system is associated with a significant improvement in ODI and VAS and radiologic stability, with an equal benefit in obese/overweight patients. This study reports for the first time an improvement that is maintained even 10 years after the initial intervention, associated with a low rate of failure. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
The association between sacroiliac joint-related pain following lumbar spine surgery and spinopelvic parameters: a prospective multicenter study.
To prospectively calculate the incidence of postoperative sacroiliac joint-related pain (SIJP) and investigate the association between spinopelvic parameters and postoperative SIJP after lumbar spine surgery. ⋯ The incidence of postoperative SIJP after lumbar spine surgery was 3.0%. Higher PI values were associated with a higher risk of postoperative SIJP. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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To examine the prospective associations of pubertal development and linear growth with spinal pain frequency and duration in children. ⋯ In young people, pubertal development and linear growth are likely to be independent risk factors for the development of spinal pain. Pubertal development demonstrates evidence of dose-response in its relationship with spinal pain. This knowledge may assist healthcare providers with clinical decision-making when caring for pediatric patients. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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To evaluate the incidence, type and risk factors of cement leakage (CL) with cement-augmented pedicle screw instrumentation (CAPSI) in degenerative lumbosacral disease. ⋯ CAPSI bears a high risk of asymptomatic CL, with a higher rate of leakage into segmental veins and basivertebral veins. As is known, more augmented screws and larger doses of cement are risk factors for veins leakage (type S and type B), while the tip of screw approaching to the midline of the vertebral body is another risk factor to type B. Thus, the CL could be reduced by the amelioration of operative techniques and procedures. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.