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Open AccessWhat are the differences in paraspinal muscle morphometry among degenerative spondylolisthesis patients, isthmic spondylolisthesis patients, and healthy individuals? A propensity score matching analysis
To compare the morphometry of paraspinal muscles in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS), isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS), and healthy individuals.
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Comparison of the predictive values of MRI-based vertebral bone quality scores for the determination of osteoporosis in different diseases
The study aimed to examine the consistency of vertebral bone quality (VBQ) scores for assessing osteoporosis across different etiologies and explore the predictive value of various VBQ scores for fragility ver...
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Open AccessReliability and Validity of A Novel Device for Evaluating the Cervical Proprioception
In clinical practice, cervical proprioception is usually evaluated by calculating the cervical joint position error (JPE) with laser pointer devices (LPD) or cervical range-of-motion (CROM) instruments. As tec...
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Open AccessAssessment of the correlation between clinical and radiological outcomes in patients suffering from mild to moderate cervical spine dysfunction symptoms: a prospective study
Neck pain and cervical disc degeneration (CDD) are common findings. Valid data on correlation between clinical scores and radiological grade of CDD in patients with mild to moderate clinical disability are not...
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Ideal entry point and trajectory for C2 pedicle screw placement in children: a 3D computed tomography study
To identify the ideal entry point for pediatric C2 pedicle screw and to obtain parameters of it for the indication of pediatric atlantoaxial fusion arthrodesis.
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Open AccessComprehensive analysis of pedicle screw implantation in the C7 vertebra using computed tomography-based three-dimensional models
From a biomechanical point of view, pedicle screws (PS) are better than other kinds of screws for implantation in the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). However, the application of PS is limited because of the hi...
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Open AccessSpinal cord injury in an adult patient with thoracic butterfly vertebra: a case report and review of the literature
Butterfly vertebrae are a rare congenital vertebral anomaly. An overlap of this spinal anomaly with other diseases has been reported. However, to the authors’ knowledge, the coexistence of butterfly vertebrae ...
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Open AccessChondrogenic Potential of Peripheral Blood Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Seeded on Demineralized Cancellous Bone Scaffolds
As a cell source with large quantity and easy access, peripheral blood mesenchymal stem cells (PBMSCs) were isolated and seeded in porcine demineralized cancellous bone (DCB) scaffolds, cultured in chondrogeni...
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Intraoperative anthropomorphic study of anterior femoral condyles compared with sizing of femoral arthroplasty
The present study was designed to compare the dimensions of the anterior femoral condyle with those of the anterior component flange using intraoperative morphological data.
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Optimal patellar alignment with minimally invasive approaches in total knee arthroplasty after a minimum five year follow-up
Patellofemoral syndrome is still a common complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, the effects of specific surgical approaches on patellar tracking and alignment remain incompletely understoo...
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Open AccessA systematic review of double-bundle versus single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) ruptures are common sports injuries. One of the key controversies in PCL reconstruction is whether double-bundle reconstruction provides biomechanical and clinical outcomes su...
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Does curve convexity affect the surgical outcomes of thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?
Major left thoracic (LT) curve is an atypical type in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and showed independent clinical characteristics and natural history compared to major right thoracic (RT) curve. Howe...