The Evaluation and Observation of “Hidden” Hypertrophy of Cervical Ligamentum Flavum, Cervical Canal, and Related Factors Using Kinetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Conclusion The “hidden” hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum was significant at C4–C5 and C5–C6 and significantly contributes to the stenosis of cervical spinal canal in the extension position.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - July 9, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zeng, ChengXiong, JianWang, Jeffrey C.Inoue, HirokazuTan, YanlinTian, HaijunAghdasi, Bayan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Reliability Analysis of the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification for Assessing Skeletal Maturity for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Conclusions The DRU classification scheme has been shown to be accurate in determining the peak growth phase and growth cessation. It has now been confirmed to be a reliable tool. Future prospective studies should be performed to investigate its application in deciding when to apply bracing or operative treatment.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - July 9, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cheung, Jason Pui YinSamartzis, DinoCheung, Prudence Wing HangCheung, Kenneth Man CheeLuk, Keith Dip-Kei Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Outcomes of Nonoperative and Operative Management
Conclusions OPLL commonly presents with myelopathy and radiculopathy. Spine providers should consider OPLL in their differential diagnosis and when reviewing images. If surgical intervention is pursued, imaging-based measurements and findings can help in choosing an anterior versus posterior surgical approach.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 30, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Abiola, RasheedRubery, PaulMesfin, Addisu Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The Effect of an Educational Intervention Program on the Adoption of Low Back Pain Preventive Behaviors in Nurses: An Application of the Health Belief Model
Conclusion The results of the current study revealed that the educational intervention based on the HBM was effective in improving the nurses' scores of knowledge and HBM constructs; therefore, theory-based health educational strategies are suggested as an effective alternative to traditional educational interventions.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 26, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sharafkhani, NaserKhorsandi, MahboobehShamsi, MohsenRanjbaran, Mehdi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Improvement in Health State Utility after Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: Comparison to Normal Populations
Conclusions Quality of life is markedly impaired in patients with SIJ pain compared with age- and gender-matched cohorts. SIJ fusion in this cohort resulted in a substantial improvement in health state utility, bringing the population back toward the expected levels of overall health. The quantile approach helps to explain the degree to which health is improved compared with age- and gender-matched cohorts.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 25, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cher, Daniel J.Polly, David W. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Incidence and Risk Factors for Late Neurologic Deterioration after C3–C6 Laminoplasty for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Conclusions In patients with CSM with more severe developmental spinal canal stenosis at C7, accelerated degeneration at the caudal segment resulting from restricted C3–C6 ROM after C3–C6 laminoplasty might lead to LND.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 24, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sakaura, HironobuMiwa, ToshitadaKuroda, YusukeOhwada, Tetsuo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Radiographic Comparison between Cervical Spine Lateral and Whole-Spine Lateral Standing Radiographs
Conclusions Most numerical values of the measured radiographic parameters appear to be different between the two views. However, the two views are comparable because the numerical differences were smaller than the errors of measurement.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 24, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Park, Moon SooMoon, Seong-HwanKim, Tae-HwanOh, Jae KeunKang, Hwa JunRiew, K. Daniel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis Does Not Impact Fusion Rates in a Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2–Dependent Rat Posterolateral Arthrodesis Model
Conclusions This study demonstrates that estrogen deficiency and compromised bone quality do not negatively influence spinal fusion when utilizing rhBMP-2, and the osteoinductive capacity of the growth factor is not functionally reduced under osteoporotic conditions in the rat. Although osteoporosis is a risk factor for pseudarthrosis/nonunion, rhBMP-2-induced healing was not inhibited in osteoporotic rats.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 24, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ghodasra, Jason H.Nickoli, Michael S.Hashmi, Sohaib Z.Nelson, John T.Mendoza, MarcoNicolas, Joseph D.Bellary, Sharath S.Sonn, KevinAshtekar, AmrutaPark, Christian J.Babu, JacobYun, ChawonGhosh, AnjanKannan, AbhishekStock, Stuart R.Hsu, Wellington K.Hsu, E Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Outcomes of Two Different Techniques Using the Lateral Approach for Lumbar Interbody Arthrodesis (Podcast)
Global Spine JDOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1556822Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion as a Salvage Technique for Pseudarthrosis following Posterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Conclusions Overall, our results suggest that the ALIF procedure results not only in radiographic improvements in bony fusion but in significant improvements in the patient's physical and mental experience of pain secondary to lumbar pseudarthrosis. Future multicenter registry studies and randomized controlled trials should be conducted to confirm the long-term benefit of ALIF as a salvage option for failed posterior lumbar fusion.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mobbs, Ralph J.Phan, KevinThayaparan, Ganesha K.Rao, Prashanth J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Definition of levels of evidence (LoE) and overall strength of evidence (SoE)
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 262-262DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1556954Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Reply to the Letter to the Editor on: “Sterile Seroma Resulting from Multilevel XLIF Procedure as Possible Adverse Effect of Prophylactic Vancomycin Powder: A Case Report” (Evid Based Spine Care J 2014;5(2):127–133)
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 261-261DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1552982Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Youssef, Jim A. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor on: “Sterile Seroma Resulting from Multilevel XLIF Procedure as Possible Adverse Effect of Prophylactic Vancomycin Powder: A Case Report” (Evid Based Spine Care J 2014;5(2):127–133)
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 259-260DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1552983Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Birkenmaier, Christof Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Commentary on: “Fatal Isolated Cervical Spine Injury in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report”
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 257-258DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549434Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bransford, Richard J. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Commentary on: “Atraumatic Sacral Fracture in Late Pregnancy: A Case Report”
Global Spine J 2015; 05: 252-252DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549442Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents | open access Full text (Source: Global Spine Journal)
Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Schildhauer, Thomas A. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
