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Assessment of sagittal spinopelvic parameters in a Taiwanese population with spondylolysis by the EOS imaging system: a retrospective radiological analysis
BackgroundThe impact of sagittal spinopelvic alignment on spondylolysis is well established in Caucasian populations. However, prior studies suggest...
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Does cervical facet degeneration impact surgical outcomes and sagittal balance in patients with radiculopathy?
PurposeIn our present study, we aimed to investigate (1) whether cervical facet degeneration (FD) affects the clinical functional scores of patients...
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The Brainstem and the Cerebellum
The brainstem is the central axis of the encephalon (Fig. 8.1) and is interposed between the spinal cord and the diencephalon (Fig. 8.2). It is...
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Gravity center estimation for evaluation of standing whole body compensation using virtual barycentremetry based on biplanar slot-scanning stereoradiography - validation by simultaneous force plate measurement
BackgroundWhole body standing alignment (WBSA) in terms of biomechanics can be evaluated accurately only by referring the gravity line (GL) which...
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Middle trapezius transfer for treatment of irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears- anatomical feasibility study
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the anatomical feasibility of a middle trapezius transfer below the acromion for treatment of...
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Rhombomere 11 r11
Starting with this chapter, the description of the neuromeres (in caudocranial order rhombomeres 11-1, isthmus, m1/m2) follows. Rhombomere 11 is the...
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Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine
“There is only one good, knowledge and only one evil, ignorance” as Socrates stated. This chapter reviews the functional anatomy and biomechanics of...
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Lumbar spinal stenosis and disc alterations affect the upper lumbar spine in adults with achondroplasia
In achondroplasia, lumbar spinal stenosis arises from congenital dysplasia and acquired degenerative changes. We here aimed to describe the changes...
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Full Endoscopic Posterior Approach ‘Out and In’ Technique
The endoscopic spine surgery has been developed as an effective method of minimally invasive spinal surgery for degenerative spinal canal stenosis....
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Deep learning approach for automatic landmark detection and alignment analysis in whole-spine lateral radiographs
Human spinal balance assessment relies considerably on sagittal radiographic parameter measurement. Deep learning could be applied for automatic...
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Peripersonal encoding of forelimb proprioception in the mouse somatosensory cortex
Conscious perception of limb movements depends on proprioceptive neural responses in the somatosensory cortex. In contrast to tactile sensations,...
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The Neck: Development and Evolution
The history of craniofacial evolution is written on the neck. Here one finds multiple systems communicating between the head and trunk. The invention...
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Indications and limitations of minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion without osteotomy for adult spinal deformity
PurposeThe global alignment and proportion (GAP) score was recently developed to consider proportional analysis of spinopelvic alignment and has been...
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Sacral Neuromodulation
Sacral nerve modulation (SNM) is an approved and validated treatment for overactive bladder syndrome, chronic non-obstructive retention, and chronic...
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Benign Diseases: Does the Robot Make Sense?
Robotic surgery has been successfully applied to treat digestive benign diseases. This chapter is focused on the most interesting and diffuse...
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Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease, one of the most prevalent and devastating diseases among adults, may arise from various sources, including disorders of the...
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Thoracolumbar Spine
The spine is a complex anatomical structure, undergoing huge developmental changes from birth to attain skeletal maturity. At birth the spine is...
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Which parameters are relevant in sagittal balance analysis of the cervical spine? A literature review
IntroductionCervical spine is part of the spine with the most mobility in the sagittal plane. It is important for surgeons to have reliable, simple...
