10 April 2012

The development and safety of clinical physiologist-led intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) services

Background Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) provides the surgeon operating on the spine with a highly sensitive and specific early warning...

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10 April 2012

Segmental correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by all-screw fixation method in adolescents and young adults

AbstractBackground In our institution, the fixation technique in treating idiopathic scoliosis was shifted from hybrid fixation to the all-screw method...

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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

Spinal bracing for the child with neurological dysfunction: is the future rigid?

Introduction Provision of rigid orthoses has been provided since the pre-Columbian Indian population used cork bark to stabilise the spine...

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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

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 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 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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