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Effect of different loads on facet joint motion during lumbar lateral bending in sitting position
ObjectiveTo study the effect of weight-bearing on lumbar facet joint during lateral bending in sitting position.
MethodsTen normal healthy people (5...
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Ultrasound-guided procedures for the management of chronic thoracic back pain: a technical review
Pain arising from the thoracic region has been reported to be potentially as debilitating as cervical or lumbar back pain, and may stem from a vast...
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Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation and endoscopic neurotomy for lumbar facet joint syndrome: are they good enough?
ObjectiveLumbar facet joint (LFJ) syndrome is one of the common causes of low back pain (LBP). There are different views on percutaneous and...
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Efficacy of radiofrequency in lumbar facet joint pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials
BackgroundLumbar facet joint pain (LFJP) is one of the main causes of chronic low back pain (LBP) and can be treated using radiofrequency (RF)...
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The Accuracy of SPECT/CT for Diagnosing Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Pain: a Systematic Review
PurposeTo determine the accuracy of Tc-99m methylenediphosphonate single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT/CT) for the diagnosis of lumbar...
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Facets of facet joint interventions
Facet joint (FJ) disease is a common cause of axial low back pain with many minimally invasive image-guided treatment options. This article discusses...
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Can facet joint block be a complementary or alternative therapeutic option for patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a meta-analysis
BackgroundRecently facet joint block has been increasingly used to relief the residual pain after vertebral augmentation, but whether it can be a...
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Risk factor analysis of disc and facet joint degeneration after intersegmental pedicle screw fixation for lumbar spondylolysis
BackgroundPatients who do not respond to conservative treatment of the isthmus are often treated with surgery. We used direct repair plus...
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Comparative analysis of the effects of OLIF and TLIF on adjacent segments after treatment of L4 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis
BackgroundThe fusion of the lumbar spine may lead to the degeneration of the adjacent segments. In this study, the effects of OLIF and TLIF on...
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Is there an anatomic basis for the different behavior of Lenke types 1AR and 1AL in idiopathic scoliosis? A study on facet joint tropism influence
IntroductionAIS type 1 Curves are sub-classified based on the tilt of L4 as 1AR and 1AL. These curves are different w.r.t their curve behavior,...
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Intraoperative capsule protection can reduce the potential risk of adjacent segment degeneration acceleration biomechanically: an in silico study
BackgroundThe capsule of the zygapophyseal joint plays an important role in motion segmental stability maintenance. Iatrogenic capsule injury is a...
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End-on versus parallel radiofrequency lesioning for neurotomy of the cervical medial branch nerves: a study protocol of a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial: the “EndPaRL” study
BackgroundCervical facet joint disease is a common source of neck pain and its prevalence increases with aging. Conservative multimodal management...
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How I do it: the trans-laminar, facet-joint sparing minimal invasive approach for ventral dural repair in spontaneous intracranial hypotension—a 2-dimensional operative video
BackgroundWe describe the minimally invasive, facet-sparing postero-lateral approach to the thoracic spine for a ventral dural repair in a patient...
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Deep learning reconstruction for 1.5 T cervical spine MRI: effect on interobserver agreement in the evaluation of degenerative changes
ObjectivesTo investigate whether deep learning reconstruction (DLR) provides improved cervical spine MR images using a 1.5 T unit in the evaluation...
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Multimodal treatment including lumbar facet joint denervation for severe low back pain in patients with neuromuscular disorders
BackgroundSevere low back pain (LBP) is an occasional complaint in patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs). Accurate diagnosis and treatment are...
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The effect of suboccipital muscle dysfunction on the biomechanics of the upper cervical spine: a study based on finite element analysis
ObjectiveMuscle dysfunction caused by repetitive work or strain in the neck region can interfere muscle responses. Muscle dysfunction can be an...
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New classification of facet joint synovial cysts
PurposeFacet cysts develop due to degeneration of the zygapophyseal joints and can lead to radiculopathy and neurogenic claudication. Various...
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Correction to: The Accuracy of SPECT/CT for Diagnosing Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Pain: a Systematic Review
The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake in the authorgroup section. Author Byron Schneider’s family name was...
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Changes in the centre of rotation and the anterior bone loss of the vertebral body in Mobi-C artificial disc replacement segments after cervical hybrid surgery: a retrospective study
ObjectiveTo examine the short-term efficacy and imaging results of using the Mobi-C in cervical hybrid surgery on 2-level cervical spondylolisthesis....
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Applications of Cryoneurolysis in Chronic Pain Management: a Review of the Current Literature
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to evaluate and summarize the literature investigating cryoneurolysis in the treatment of various...