Spine Journal
Discectomy post-op pain worse in patients with retrolisthesis
(HealthDay)—The presence of retrolisthesis in patients undergoing decompressive surgery for a lumbar disc herniation may result in significantly worse lower back pain and physical function over four years, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 16, 2013 |
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Classification system would help spinal deformity care
(HealthDay)—The management of adult spinal deformity (ASD) and selection of optimal fusion levels is incompletely defined, according to a review article published in the April issue of The Spine Journal.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 14, 2013 |
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Degeneration doesn't progress to discs adjacent to burst fracture
(HealthDay)—For patients with traumatic burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine who are treated with pedicle screw fixation and direct end-plate restoration, adjacent intervertebral discs do not routinely ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 06, 2013 |
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Ethnic, socioeconomic factors impact scoliosis tx, outcome
(HealthDay)—For hospitalized patients with idiopathic scoliosis, ethnic and socioeconomic variables influence treatment and outcomes, according to a study published in the February issue of The Spine Jo ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 02, 2013 |
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Impact of osteoporosis tx on spinal fusion unclear
(HealthDay)—The effect of osteoporosis therapies (bisphosphonate drugs and intermittent parathyroid hormone [PTH]) on spinal fusion is unclear, according to a review published in the February issue of The Sp ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 01, 2013 |
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rhBMP-2 linked to increased rate of retrograde ejaculation
(HealthDay)—For patients with lumbar spondylosis or spondylolisthesis of the lowest lumbar levels who undergo open anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 29, 2012 |
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Spanish registry IDs predictors of low back pain improvement
(HealthDay)—For patients with acute or chronic low back pain (LBP), predictors have been identified for clinically relevant improvements in LBP, pain down the leg (LP), and disability at three months, according ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 20, 2012 |
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Readmission seen in 7 percent of elective spine surgeries
(HealthDay)—About 7 to 8 percent of Medicare beneficiaries who undergo elective spine surgery for degenerative conditions are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days, according to a study published in ...
Surgery
Dec 11, 2012 |
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Tests don't predict outcome after spine fusion for back pain
(HealthDay)—Currently, there is no test available to reliably predict which patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) will achieve a good clinical outcome after spinal fusion surgery, according to the results ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 15, 2012 |
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Customized disc implant end plates up load distribution
(HealthDay)—Customizing the end plate geometry of intervertebral disc implants correlates with improved load distribution and stiffness, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in The Spine Journal.
Surgery
Oct 30, 2012 |
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Spine society assesses adoption of conflicts of interest policies
(HealthDay)—The North American Spine Society (NASS) has adopted strict divestment and disclosure policies with no detrimental effects, according to research published online Oct. 22 in The Spine Journal.
Other
Oct 29, 2012 |
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High costs for early retirement due to spinal disorders
(HealthDay)—Spinal disorders that trigger early retirement have a significant impact on labor force participation and the gross domestic product (GDP) in Australia, according to a study published online ...
Health
Oct 26, 2012 |
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Dysphagia not tied to post-anterior cervical op swelling
(HealthDay)—Although significant soft-tissue swelling can occur after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures, the width of the prevertebral soft-tissue swelling on radiographic analysis ...
Other
Oct 07, 2012 |
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ProDisc-C device doesn't change facet joint pressures
(HealthDay)—Local facet joint contact pressures are not significantly altered during sagittal bending after the implantation of a ProDisc-C device at the C5 to C6 level in cadaveric human cervical spines, ...
Other
Oct 03, 2012 |
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Radiography unnecessary after spinal fusion surgery
(HealthDay)—In patients who have undergone spinal fusion surgery with intraoperative fluoroscopic guidance and have no postoperative problems, postoperative radiographs do not provide additional clinical ...
Surgery
Sep 17, 2012 |
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