The primary aim of this pilot study was to assess and evaluate the SpineCor Pain Relief Brace as a method of reducing the pain experienced by patients diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis Participants (n=24) with an average age of 67 (+/− 8) old that fulfilled the study inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into either a treatment or control group. Both sets of participants received questionnaires (ODI, SF 36v2 and EQ5D-5L) at 1,3,6,9 and 18 months. In addition to the questionnaires the treatment group also received the SpineCor Pain Relief Brace and took part in a semi structured interview.Aim
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To investigate the views and experiences of patients with sciatica who have undergone a bespoke physiotherapy programme whilst awaiting primary lumbar microdiscectomy. This is a qualitative study, nested within a preliminary RCT. All patients were listed for primary, single-level microdiscectomy surgery. In the experimental arm of the study 29 patients had up to 6 sessions of physiotherapy over an 8 week period while on the waiting list for lumbar microdiscectomy. After surgery, they were invited to participate in an in-depth semi-structured interview. At this time patients had either decided not to have the surgery, or had undergone surgery. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and thematically analysed. Two researchers were involved in the analysis of the data to ensure the interpretation of the findings was robust, credible and trustworhy.Objectives
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Lumbar spondylolysis is a fatigue fracture of the pars interarticularis and correlates with Spina Bifida Oculta (SBO) in 67%. Load is normally transferred across the arch in axial rotation. Bifid arch results in increased strain across the isthmus of the loaded inferior articular process.Introduction
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Due to absence of fusion in guided-growth devices for EOS (growing rods, Shilla, LSZ) movement of the rods against their attachment is possible resulting in wear debris formation. It is important to understand the wear resistance of materials used in these devices under appropriate conditions. The aim of our work was to investigate wear resistance of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V and superelastic Nitinol. Nitinol has been used recently for correcting scoliosis and may provide a better and more gradual correction than other materials.Introduction:
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Aim:. To Determine Whether Maximal Rib Prominence Measured On Lateral Radiographs Can Be Used As A Surrogate To Rib Rotation Determined By Surface Tomography (Quantecscanning) In Assessment Of Spinal Rotation. Method:. Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Underwent Plain Lateral Radiographs And Quantec Scans. Maximal Rib Prominence On The Lateral Radiograph Was Defined Pre- And Post-Operatively By Distance From Most Posterior Aspect Of The Rib To The Facet Joint And Instrumented Rod, Respectively. Rib Rotation Was Measured By Surface Tomography Quantec Scan Using The Suzuki Method. This Was Then Repeated At A Later Time And By An Additional Investigator To Assess Intra- Observer And Inter-Observer Variability. The Correlation Between Maximal Rib Prominence And The Suzuki Ratio Was Determined. Results:. 20 Patients, Median Age 15 Years, Were Evaluated. The Correlation Coefficient Between Radiograph Determined Maximal Rib Prominence And Quantec Derived Suzuki Ratio Was 0.68, R2=0.46 (See Figure). Discussion:. There Was A Weak Positive Correlation Between Radiograph Determined Maximal Rib Prominence And Quantec Derived Suzuki Ratio. Further
The aims of this study were to determine the diagnostic yield of image-guided biopsy in providing a final diagnosis in patients with suspected infectious spondylodiscitis, to report the diagnostic accuracy of various microbiological tests and histological examinations in these patients, and to report the epidemiology of infectious spondylodiscitis from a country where tuberculosis (TB) is endemic, including the incidence of drug-resistant TB. A total of 284 patients with clinically and radiologically suspected infectious spondylodiscitis were prospectively recruited into the study. Image-guided biopsy of the vertebral lesion was performed and specimens were sent for various microbiological tests and histological examinations. The final diagnosis was determined using a composite reference standard based on clinical, radiological, serological, microbiological, and histological findings. The overall diagnostic yield of the biopsy, and that for each test, was calculated in light of the final diagnosis.Aims
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We performed a systematic review of the literature to determine the safety and efficacy of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) compared with bone graft when used specifically for revision spinal fusion surgery secondary to pseudarthrosis. The MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were searched using defined search terms. The primary outcome measure was spinal fusion, assessed as success or failure in accordance with radiograph, MRI or CT scan review at 24-month follow-up. The secondary outcome measure was time to fusion.Objectives
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