1 December 2011

A missed injury leading to delayed diagnosis and postoperative infection of an unstable thoracic spine fracture – case report of a potentially preventable complication

Abstract Background Patients suffering from polytrauma often present with altered mental status and have varying levels of examinability. This makes...

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1 December 2011

Kyphoplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures – Guidelines and technical considerations

Abstract Background Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures are a menace to the elderly generation causing diminished quality of life due to...

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1 September 2011

EUROSPINE 2011

A warm welcome has been extended for you to join the EuroSpine annual event. This October, the EuroSpine committee are...

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1 September 2011

Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Introduction Studies have shown intervertebral discs, facet joints and sacroiliac joints to be potential sources of low back pain. Whilst...

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1 June 2011

Case Study Report: Episodic cauda equina compression from an intradural lumbar herniated disc: A case of

Abstract Intradural disc herniation (IDDH) is a rare complication of intervertebral disc disease and comprises 0.26-0.30% of all herniated discs,...

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1 June 2011

Isolated long thoracic nerve paralysis – a rare complication of anterior spinal surgery: a case report

Abstract Introduction Isolated long thoracic nerve injury causes paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle. Patients with serratus anterior palsy may...

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1 June 2011

The Netherlands Cervical Kinematics (NECK) Trial: Cost-effectiveness of anterior cervical discectomy with or without interbody fusion and arthroplasty in the treatment of cervical disc herniation; adouble-blind randomised multicenter study

Abstract Background Patients with cervical radicular syndrome due to disc herniation refractory to conservative treatment are offered surgical treatment. Anterior...

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1 March 2011

Relationship between spine osteoarthritis, bone mineral density and bone turn over markers in post menopausal women

Abstract Background Several studies have observed an inverse relationship between osteoporosis and spinal osteoarthritis, the latter being considered as possibly...

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