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En Block Resection of the Sacrum
En bloc resection of sacrum tumors may provide a cure for the patient. However, such a surgery especially if it is planned at S1 and upper levels... -
Sacrum and Coccyx Shape Changes During Pregnancy and After Delivery
Remodeling of the sacrum and coccyx to accommodate pregnancy and delivery has been hypothesized but not directly quantified. This study aimed to...
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Effect of denosumab in treatment of unresectable spine and sacrum giant cell tumor of bone
Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) is a rare tumor of the bone that is locally invasive. Surgery is the primary treatment that is usually done by...
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Retrospective evaluation of percutaneous 3D-navigated screw fixation for fragility fractures of the sacrum: technical notes and four-year experience
The incidence of fragility fractures of the sacrum is increasing due to demographic changes. In this study, we introduce the 3D-navigated monoportal...
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Intralesional nerve-sparing surgery versus non-surgical treatment for giant cell tumor of the sacrum
BackgroundThere is no standard treatment for giant cell tumors of the sacrum. We compared the outcomes and complications in patients with sacral...
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Trans-sacral interbody fixation in long fusions to the sacrum for adult spinal deformity: complications and fusion rates at minimum two years follow-up
PurposeThis study aims to investigate the fusion rate and complications associated with trans-sacral interbody fusion (TSIF) in long fusions to the...
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Isolated cryptococcal osteomyelitis of the sacrum in an immunocompetent patient: a case report and literature review
BackgroundCryptococcus neoformans , an opportunistic fungal pathogen, seldom causes infection in immunocompetent people. Cryptococcal osteomyelitis...
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Overview of the Different Approaches and Different Techniques of the Sacrum and the Sacroiliac Joint
The sacroiliac joint and the sacrum form part of the spinal column. Both structures form the base of the spinal column. The sacroiliac joint is a... -
Combining morphological and functional imaging parameters to diagnose primary bone neoplasms in the skull base, spine and sacrum
PurposeMorphological magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) features are used in combination with histology for diagnosis and treatment...
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Does primary tumor resection improve survival for patients with sarcomas of pelvic bones, sacrum, and coccyx who have metastasis at diagnosis ?
BackgroundRecent studies demonstrated that primary tumor resection (PTR) improves survival of patients with metastatic bone sarcomas. However, it...
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High dose image-guided, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) for chordomas of the sacrum, mobile spine and skull base: preliminary outcomes
PurposeTo report preliminary outcomes of high dose image-guided intensity modulated radiotherapy (IG-IMRT) in the treatment of chordomas of the...
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Rod fractures after multi-rod constructs in adult spinal deformity patients fused to the sacrum/pelvis: where do they occur and why?
Purpose(1) To describe the use of multi-rod constructs (MRCs) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, (2) to report rod fractures occurring at MRC...
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Robotic guidance for percutaneous placement of triangular osteosynthesis in vertically unstable sacrum fractures: a single-center retrospective study
BackgroundTo evaluate the effectiveness and safety of robot-aided percutaneous triangular osteosynthesis combined with close reduction for vertically...
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Distal sacral nerve roots severed by a fragility fracture of the sacrum: a case report
BackgroundOwing to the aging population, fragility fractures of the pelvis are occurring more frequently. Fixation of the fracture and stabilization...
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Comparative outcome of different treatment options for fragility fractures of the sacrum
BackgroundFragility fractures of the sacrum (FFS) have been detected more and more frequently in recent times, and the incidence will continue to...
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Perioperative outcome of minimally invasive stabilisation of bilateral fragility fractures of the sacrum: a comparative study of bisegmental transsacral stabilisation versus spinopelvic fixation
PurposePelvic fragility fractures have steadily risen over the past decades. The primary treatment goal is the fastest possible mobilisation. If...
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Pediatric Surgery
This chapter outlines pertinent embryology, anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of benign and malignant pathologies of the pediatric... -
Distal fusion level, complications, and reoperations in individuals with cerebral palsy undergoing surgery for scoliosis
PurposeTo compare radiological outcome, complications and reoperations in individuals with cerebral palsy and scoliosis fused to the fifth lumbar...
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Long spine fusions to the sacrum-pelvis are associated with greater post-operative proximal junctional kyphosis angle in sitting position
Study designA single-centre retrospective study.
Background and PurposeAlthough adult patients spend most of their time in sitting positions, the...
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Spinal Surgery and Neurocritical Care
Spinal surgery is associated with a high rate of systemic complications. Systematic reviews have found that the overall rate of early complications...