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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Review Meta Analysis
Impact of pedicle subtraction osteotomy on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures in patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ This meta-analysis did find improvements in the health-related quality of life in patients undergoing PSO surgery for adult spinal deformity.
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Review Meta Analysis
The prevalence of adult de novo scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Primary degenerative scoliosis represents a new scoliosis developing in patients with no prior history of spinal curvature. Researchers sought to determine the prevalence of this type of scoliosis. ⋯ Primary degenerative scoliosis is a highly prevalent condition, especially in females. Further research targeting this type of scoliosis is required to obtain more precise global prevalence estimates and to understand the influence of age and sex.
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Review Meta Analysis
Cancer and mortality risks of patients with scoliosis from radiation exposure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The study aimed for unraveling the long-term health impact of cumulative radiation exposure from full-spine radiographs on children/adolescents with scoliosis. ⋯ Based on 35,641 participants with over 20 years' observations from 1912 to 1990, repeated radiographs and pertaining cumulative radiation dose resulted in elevated rates of cancer, breast cancer and cancer mortality for children/adolescents with scoliosis in comparison with matched general population. It is recommended that low-radiation or radiation-free and efficient methods should be used to monitor the evolution of children/adolescents with scoliosis.
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Review Meta Analysis
Clinical outcomes of sacroplasty for metastatic sacral tumours: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
A systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ Sacroplasty in the management of secondary sacral tumours is a safe procedure that can achieve a significant reduction in pain, as quantified by VAS scores, and low complication rate.