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Phenotypic variability in PRPH2 as demonstrated by a family with incomplete penetrance of autosomal dominant cone-rod dystrophy
IntroductionMutations in the peripherin-2 gene ( PRPH2 ) are a common cause of inherited retinal dystrophies well known for their phenotypic...
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Arthroscopic rod technique compared to stress ultrasound in the dynamic evaluation of lateral ligament instabilities of the elbow
IntroductionThe purpose was to compare the arthroscopic rod technique to stress ultrasound in the dynamic assessment of lateral elbow instabilities.
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Hybrid surgery of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery (PTES) combined with OLIF and anterolateral screws rod fixation for treatment of multi-level lumbar degenerative diseases with intervertebral instability
BackgroundOblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) has been used to treat lumbar intervertebral instability, which has some advantages including less...
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Systematic review and meta-analysis for the impact of rod materials and sizes in the surgical treatment of adult spine deformity
PurposeTo assess clinical and safety outcomes associated with different rod materials and diameters in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.
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Sagittal imaging study of the lumbar spine with the short rod technique
PurposeThe short rod technique (SRT) is a novel method for lumbar pedicle screw placement to reduce surgical trauma and avoid damage to the facet...
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A natural history study of autosomal dominant GUCY2D-associated cone–rod dystrophy
PurposeTo describe the natural history of autosomal dominant (AD) GUCY2D-associated cone–rod dystrophies (CRDs), and evaluate associated structural...
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Influence of posterior instrumented correction with pedicle screw dual rod systems on thoracic kyphosis in Lenke 1 and 2 curves: minimum 2 years follow-up
PurposeAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) often correspond with hypo thoracic kyphosis (TK) or even lordosis. The aim of this study was to analyze...
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Correlation of radiographic parameters and patient satisfaction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with posterior screw-dual-rod instrumentation
PurposeIn surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), only a few studies measure both, radiological parameters and PROMs and...
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Radiolucent Zone around Screws is Associated with Position Change of Screw-rod Constructs
PurposeA radiologic assessment method to measure position change of screw-rod constructs over time by superposing the 3‑dimensional images assists in...
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Comparison of degenerative lumbar scoliosis correction and risk for mechanical failure using posterior 2-rod instrumentation versus 4-rod instrumentation and interbody fusion
PurposeFour-rod instrumentation and interbody fusion may reduce mechanical complications in degenerative scoliosis surgery compared to 2-rod...
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Use of extended protocols with nonstandard stimuli to characterize rod and cone contributions to the canine electroretinogram
PurposeIn this study, we assessed several extended electroretinographic protocols using nonstandard stimuli. Our aim was to separate and quantify the...
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Unmatched rod contouring at the proximal end predisposes to occurrence of junctional kyphosis in early-onset scoliosis patients undergoing traditional growing rods treatment
Study designA retrospective case series.
ObjectiveTo investigate whether unmatched rod contouring at the proximal end predisposed to the occurrence...
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Effect of central and peripheral cone- and rod-specific stimulation on the pupillary light reflex
PurposeTo assess the effect of central and peripheral stimulation on the pupillary light reflex. The aim was to detect possible differences between...
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Surgical treatment of neuromuscular Early Onset Scoliosis with a bilateral posterior one-way rod compared to the Spring Distraction System: study protocol for a limited-efficacy Randomized Controlled Trial (BiPOWR)
BackgroundEarly Onset Scoliosis (EOS) is a progressive spinal deformity in children, and a potentially life-threatening disease. “Growth-friendly”...
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The research output of rod-cone dystrophy genetics
Non-syndromic rod-cone dystrophy (RCD) is the most common condition in inherited retinal diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the research...
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Surgical outcomes of tarsofrontalis sling surgery using silicon rod versus supramaximal levator resection in unilateral congenital ptosis with poor levator function
PurposeTo compare the surgical outcomes of tarsofrontalis sling surgery using silicon rod versus supramaximal levator resection in patients of...
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Does a small-diameter rod-type tunneler reduce postoperative swelling? An evaluation using a canine arteriovenous graft model
PurposeSheath-type tunnelers are frequently used to create vascular access using vascular grafts. However, during vascular access creation, tunnelers...
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Rod Link Reducer system in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective observational trial
PurposeThe Rod Link Reducer (RLR) (Globus Medical, PA, USA) allows direct three-dimensional correction of the spine deformity follows the direct...
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A practical method for the retrieval of tulip-head polyaxial pedicle screw by reusing the rod in revision and implants removal surgery: introduction of technique and evaluation of clinical outcomes
BackgroundThe removal of spinal implants is needed in revision surgery or in some cases whose fracture had healed or fusion had occurred. The slip of...
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Multi-rod posterior correction only with halo-femoral traction for the management of adult neuromuscular scoliosis (> 100°) with severe pelvic obliquity: a minimum 5-year follow-up
BackgroundMany patients with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) experience a variety of difficult medical problems that aggravate the development effects...
