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‘Higher the grade-smaller the pedicle’: a study of pedicle dimensional variations in 100 cases of high grade lytic spondylolisthesis
PurposeTo measure the pedicle dimensions in high grade lytic spondylolisthesis (HGL) and to classify them, which helps the spine surgeon in proper...
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Full-endoscopic foraminotomy in low-grade degenerative and isthmic spondylolisthesis: a patient-specific tailored approach
PurposeTo describe the surgical technique and methodology to successfully plan and execute an endoscopic foraminotomy in patients with isthmic or...
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Utility of a 2D kinematic HASTE sequence in magnetic resonance imaging assessment of adjacent segment degeneration following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
ObjectivesTo evaluate a dynamic half-Fourier acquired single turbo spin echo (HASTE) sequence following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion...
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Modified unilateral iliac screw fixation with partial reduction in the treatment of high-grade spondylolisthesis at L5/S1 in adult patients: introduction of key technique, report of clinical outcomes and analysis of spinopelvic parameters
BackgroundManagement of high-grade spondylolisthesis (HGS) remains challenging. Spinopelvic fixation such as iliac screw (IS) was developed to deal...
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Lumbosacral transitional vertebra in spondylolisthesis: frequency, demographic findings, and clinical characteristics
BackgroundThe association of LSTV with low back pain has been debated in the literature for nearly a century, but the relationship between LSTV and...
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Intradiscal vacuum phenomenon matches lumbar spine degeneration patterns in an ageing population
PurposeIntra-Discal Vacuum phenomenon (IDVP) is well-recognised, yet poorly visualised and poorly understood radiological finding in disc...
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High grade isthmic spondylolisthesis; can reduction always re-align the unbalanced pelvis?
BackgroundRecently, various studies have reported the importance of distinguishing between balanced and unbalanced SL, sustaining the importance of...
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Biomechanical and clinical relationships between lower back pain and knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review
BackgroundOsteoarthritis (OA) and lower back pain (LBP) are most common health problems which lead to pain and disability. This study aimed to...
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Radiographic adjacent segment degeneration and risk factors for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures treated with percutaneous kyphoplasty
PurposeIn this study, we aimed to clarify whether osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) following percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) was...
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Is the presence of foraminal stenosis associated with outcome in lumbar spinal stenosis patients treated with posterior microsurgical decompression
BackgroundWe aim to investigate associations between preoperative radiological findings of lumbar foraminal stenosis with clinical outcomes after...
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Spontaneous Lumbar Interbody Fusion Following Posterolateral Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis of 5-Year Data
BackgroundPosterolateral fusion (PLF) surgery is frequently performed for a range of spinal disorders. However, spontaneous lumbar interbody fusion...
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Leverage of applying diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) indices in assessment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy
BackgroundCervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the most prevalent form of dysfunction in the cervical cord. For best results, CSM must be...
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Relationship of sagittal thoracic postural and inlet parameters with nontraumatic neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectivesNeck pain (NP) is associated with substantial disability as well as economic and psychological distress. T1 slope (T1S) and thoracic inlet...
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Trans-foraminal endoscopic uniportal decompression in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a technical and case report
BackgroundDegenerative spondylolisthesis is a common spinal pathology. Traditionally, spinal fusion is an accepted standard surgical treatment for...
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Lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis: role of sagittal alignment
PurposeTo evaluate the sagittal alignment of the lumbar spine in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis at the L4-5 level.
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Early disc degeneration in radiotherapy-treated childhood brain tumor survivors
BackgroundChildhood brain tumor (BT) survivors have an increased risk of treatment-related late effects, which can reduce health-related quality of...
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Atlantoaxial facet fixation using cervical facet cage: technical case report and review of the literature
In 1994, the use of interfacet spacer placement was for joint distraction, reduction, and fusion to supplement atlantoaxial or occipitocervical...
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Risk factors for ninety-day readmissions following full-endoscopic transforaminal lumbar discectomy for 1542 patients in the biggest spine institutes in Korea
IntroductionEndoscopic techniques are becoming popular among spine surgeons because of their advantages. Though the advantages of endoscopic spine...
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Lordosis loss in degenerative spinal conditions
PurposeTo establish whether common degenerative lumbar spine conditions have a predictable sagittal profile and associated range of lordosis.
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Degenerative lumbar scoliosis: added value of coronal images to routine lumbar MRI for nerve root compromise
ObjectivesRadiating pain in degenerative scoliosis is primary indication for surgery. However, axial and sagittal MR images are limited for...
