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Biomechanical evaluation of multi-rod constructs to stabilize an S1 pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO): a finite element analysis
PurposeTo develop and validate a finite element (FE) model of a sacral pedicle subtraction osteotomy (S1-PSO) and to compare biomechanical properties...
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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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Biomechanical comparison of multi-rod constructs by satellite rod configurations (in-line vs. lateral) and screw types (monoaxial vs. polyaxial) spanning a lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO): is there an optimal configuration?
PurposeMulti-rod constructs are used commonly to stabilize pedicle subtraction osteotomies (PSO). This study aimed to evaluate biomechanical...
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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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RCC (reinforced criss-cross construct): an easy and effective multi-rod thoraco-lumbar posterior reconstruction technique
Study designSurgical technical note and literature review.
ObjectivesTo describe a technique that uses 4 rod constructs in cases of complex...
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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...
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Comparison of complications, revisions, spinopelvic parameters, and health-related quality of life after posterior spinal fusion using multiple-rod constructs or two-rod constructs for adult spinal deformity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe incidence of mechanical complications is high in patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adult spinal deformity (ASD),...
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Does number of rods matter? 4-, 5-, and 6-rods across a lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy: a finite element analysis
PurposeTo assess biomechanics of a lumbar PSO stabilized with different multi-rod constructs (4-, 5-, 6-rods) using satellite and accessory rods.
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Comparative study of different extendable intramedullary rods combined with surgery in the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia
BackgroundWhen using traditional extensible intramedullary rods to treat congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT), there were cases of...
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Two cases of unilateral cone–rod dysfunction presenting in adult females
PurposeTo describe cases of unilateral cone–rod dysfunction presenting in two middle-aged females.
MethodsThis case series highlights two...
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Occult retinopathy following treatment of Hepatitis C with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (Mavyret)
Background/PurposeMedication-induced ocular toxicity is an important consideration in the differential diagnosis of unexplained visual disturbance....
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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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Assessing the cost-effectiveness of contraceptive methods from a health provider perspective: case study of Kiambu County Hospital, Kenya
BackgroundKenya’s contraceptive prevalence rate at 53% is low, with wide disparity among the 47 counties that make up the country (2–76%)....
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Multiple-rod constructs in adult spinal deformity surgery for pelvic-fixated long instrumentations: an integral matched cohort analysis
PurposeMultiple-rod constructs (Multi-Rod: extra rods for additional pillar support) are occasionally used in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery....
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Transdiagnostic subgroups of cognitive impairment in early affective and psychotic illness
AbstractCognitively impaired and spared patient subgroups were identified in psychosis and depression, and in clinical high-risk for psychosis (CHR)....
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Is routine intraoperative neuromonitoring necessary in growing rod lengthening procedures? A retrospective, observational study
PurposeTo investigate whether intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) may be avoided in growing rod lengthening procedures in early onset scoliosis...
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Mixed uremic osteodystrophy: an ill-described common bone pathology in patients with chronic kidney disease
Renal osteodystrophy (ROD) starts early and progresses with further loss of kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). There are...
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Evaluation of image quality with four positron emitters and three preclinical PET/CT systems
BackgroundWe investigated the image quality of 11 C, 68 Ga, 18 F and 89 Zr, which have different positron fractions, physical half-lifes and positron...
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IgG4-related ophthalmic disease masquerading as ciliary body tumors and scleritis in both eyes: a case report
BackgroundTo report a rare case of IgG4-related ophthalmic disease (IgG4-ROD) manifesting as intraocular masses and scleritis in both eyes in a...
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Health-related quality of life and clinical outcomes for magnetically controlled growing rod patients after treatment termination
PurposeTo determine the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and clinical outcomes of children with early onset scoliosis (EOS) treated with...
