Aims. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in spinal imaging characteristics between subjects with or without
Aims. To study the associations of
Neurogenic claudication is most frequently observed
in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. We describe
a patient with
The lordosis distribution index (LDI) describes distribution of
Aims. To report the development of the technique for minimally invasive
Aims.
We compared decompression alone to decompression with fusion surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, with or without degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS). The aim was to evaluate if five-year outcomes differed between the groups. The two-year results from the same trial revealed no differences. The Swedish Spinal Stenosis Study was a multicentre randomized controlled trial with recruitment from September 2006 to February 2012. A total of 247 patients with one- or two-level central lumbar spinal stenosis, stratified by the presence of DS, were randomized to decompression alone or decompression with fusion. The five-year Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes were the EuroQol five-dimension questionnaire (EQ-5D), visual analogue scales for back and leg pain, and patient-reported satisfaction, decreased pain, and increased walking distance. The reoperation rate was recorded.Aims
Methods
Study design. A retrospective study design. Objective. To comprehensively compare the 2-year clinical outcome of
The pelvic girdle and spine vertebral column work as a long chain influenced by pelvic tilt. Spinal deformities or other musculoskeletal conditions may cause patients to compensate with excessive pelvic tilt, producing alterations in the degree of
Background. Lateral
Purpose: To review the sagittal
Aims. People with severe, persistent low back pain (LBP) may be offered
Abstract. Background. Elderly patients with degenerative
Background. Surgical site infection following spine surgery is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and increased cost for the health care system. The reported pooled incidence is 3%. Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis is a key factor in lowering the risk of acquiring an infection. Previous studies have assessed perioperative cefuroxime concentrations in the anterior column of the cervical spine with an anterior surgical approach. However, the majority of surgeries are performed in the posterior column and often involve the
Aims. Repeated
Mechanical failure of spine posterior fixation in the
Aims. The risk factors for abnormal spinopelvic mobility (SPM), defined as an anterior rotation of the spinopelvic tilt (∆SPT) ≥ 20° in a flexed-seated position, have been described. The implication of pelvic incidence (PI) is unclear, and the concept of
Using deep learning and image processing technology, a standardized automatic quantitative analysis systerm of
Hip instability is one of the most common causes for total hip arthroplasty (THA) revision surgery. Studies have indicated that