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Viscoelastic finite element analysis of roll transfer process with rate-dependent adhesion behavior and multi-element cohesive interaction
In this study, we introduced a multi-element cohesive interaction (MECI) approach for viscoelastic finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate roll transfer processes that involve the rate-dependent adhesion of ...
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Effect of saline irrigation temperature difference on postoperative acute pain and hypothermia during biportal endoscopic spine surgery
Recently, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have attracted attention; they emphasize on avoiding intraoperative hypothermia while performing lumbar fusion surgery. However, none of the studies h...
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Open AccessComparing the efficacy and safety of minimally invasive biportal endoscopic spine surgery versus conventional microscopic discectomy in single-level lumbar herniated intervertebral disc (ENDO-BH Trial): a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled equivalence trial study protocol
Biportal endoscopic surgery has recently been performed in lumbar discectomy, with advantages over conventional surgery, such as less skin scarring and muscle damage. However, the clinical results have not bee...
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Open AccessEvaluation of the efficacy and safety of conventional and biportal endoscopic decompressive laminectomy in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (ENDO-B trial): a protocol for a prospective, randomized, assessor-blind, multicenter trial
Recent studies on biportal endoscopic spine surgery in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis have reported good clinical results. However, these studies have been limited by the small sample sizes and use of a ...
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Open AccessIncidence & Risk Factors of Postoperative Delirium After Spinal Surgery in Older Patients
Although postoperative delirium is a common complication in older patients, few papers have described risk factors after of spinal surgery. The purpose of this study was to analyze various perioperative risk f...
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Bone union after spinal fusion surgery using local bone in long-term bisphosphonate users: a prospective comparative study
Bisphosphonates are the most commonly used drugs for osteoporosis and long-term use of bisphosphonates may affect fusion rate after spinal fusion surgery. There was significant delayed union after 6 months in ...
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Open AccessSAC3D1: a novel prognostic marker in hepatocellular carcinoma
Centrosome-associated proteins are recognized as prognostic factors in many cancers because centrosomes are critical structures for the cell cycle progression and genomic stability. SAC3D1, however, is associa...
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A prospective randomized comparative study of postoperative pain control using an epidural catheter in patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion
To assess the efficacy of continuous epidural infusion analgesia (ED) with 0.2 % Ropivacaine versus IV PCA (Fentanyl) in spinal fusion surgery patients.
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Short apical rib resections thoracoplasty compared to conventional thoracoplasty in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery
To introduce a modified technique of thoracoplasty (short apical rib resection thoracoplasty (SARRT)) and compare its clinical, functional radiological outcomes and postoperative lung functions with convention...
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Analysis of factors that affect shoulder balance after correction surgery in scoliosis: a global analysis of all the curvature types
To identify factors that can affect postoperative shoulder balance in AIS.
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Anterior cruciate ligament rupture in gouty arthritis
A 34-year-old male presented with right knee instability without any trauma. He had been diagnosed with right knee gouty arthritis 2 years prior. An arthroscopic examination revealed abundant calcific material...
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Insufficient bilateral femoral subtrochanteric fractures in a patient receiving imatinib mesylate
We present a case of insufficient bilateral femoral subtrochanteric fractures in a patient who was treated with imatinib mesylate, an anticancer drug, for 1 year after a diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukem...
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Open AccessEpidural cement leakage through pedicle violation after balloon kyphoplasty causing paraparesis in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures - a report of two cases
Kyphoplasty is advantageous over vertebroplasty in terms of better kyphosis correction and diminished risk of cement extravasations. Literature described cement leakage causing neurological injury mainly after...
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Influence of a stacked-CuPc layer on the performance of organic light-emitting diodes
Vacuum deposited copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) was placed as a thin interlayer between indium tin oxide (ITO) electrode and a hole transporting layer (HTL) in a multi-layered, organic, light-emitting diode (OLE...
