- Pseudarthrosis of the Cervical Spine: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Management
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Leven D, Cho SK
- KMID: 2349305
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):776-786.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.776
Cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy are common pathologies that often improve with spinal decompression and fusion. Postoperative complications include pseudarthrosis, which can be challenging to diagnose and manage. We reviewed the... -
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- Management of Tuberculous Infection of the Spine
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Kandwal P, G V, Jayaswal A
- KMID: 2349307
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):792-800.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.792
Spinal tuberculosis accounts for nearly half of all cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. It is primarily a medical disease and treatment consists of a multidrug regimen for 9-12 months. Surgery is... -
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- Neglected Thoraco Lumbar Traumatic Spine Injuries
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Khatri K, Farooque K, Sharma V, Gupta B, Gamanagatti S
- KMID: 2349290
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):678-684.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.678
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. PURPOSE: To outline the etiology, complications and management difficulties encountered in the management of neglected thoracolumbar spine injuries. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: The English literature describes overlooked diagnosis as... -
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- Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings between Pathologically Proven Cases of Atypical Tubercular Spine and Tumour Metastasis: A Retrospective Study in 40 Patients
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Mittal S, Khalid M, Sabir AB, Khalid S
- KMID: 2349298
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):734-743.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.734
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. PURPOSE: To note the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) differences between pathologically proven cases of atypical spinal tuberculosis and spinal metastasis in 40 cases. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Spinal tuberculosis,... -
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- Novel Foraminal Expansion Technique
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Ozer AF, Senturk S, Ciplak M, Oktenoglu , Sasani M, Egemen E, Yaman O, Suzer T
- KMID: 2349303
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):767-770.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.767
The technique we describe was developed for cervical foraminal stenosis for cases in which a keyhole foraminotomy would not be effective. Many cervical stenosis cases are so severe that keyhole... -
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- Quantitative Anatomy of C7 Vertebra in Southern Chinese for Insertion of Lateral Mass Screws and Pedicle Screws
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Tse MS, Chan CH, Wong KK, Wong WC
- KMID: 2349294
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):705-710.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.705
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. PURPOSE: To analyze the quantitative anatomy of C7 vertebra for insertion of lateral mass screws and pedicle screws in Southern Chinese patients. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: C7 lateral mass... -
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- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
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An KC
- KMID: 2349306
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):787-791.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.787
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are now being used as a treatment for breast cancer, osteoporosis and postmenopausal symptoms, as these drugs have features that can act as an estrogen... -
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- Utility of Discography as a Preoperative Diagnostic Tool for Intradural Lumbar Disc Herniation
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Matsumoto , Toyoda H, Terai H, Dohzono S, Hori Y, Nakamura H
- KMID: 2349304
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):771-775.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.771
Preoperative definitive diagnosis of intradural lumbar disc herniation (ILDH) is difficult despite the availability of various neuroradiological investigative tools. We present a case of ILDH diagnosed preoperatively by discography and... -
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- Variation in Outcome in Tethered Cord Syndrome
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Iqbal N, Qadeer M, Sharif SY
- KMID: 2349295
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):711-718.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.711
STUDY DESIGN: Fifty patients surgically treated for tethered cord syndrome (TCS) were retrospectively studied at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi from 2010 until 2014. PURPOSE: To assess the common presentations of TCS... -
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- Postoperative Increase in Occiput-C2 Angle Negatively Impacts Subaxial Lordosis after Occipito-Upper Cervical Posterior Fusion Surgery
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Inada T, Furuya T, Kamiya K, Ota M, Maki S, Suzuki T, Takahashi , Yamazaki M, Aramomi M, Mannoji C, Koda M
- KMID: 2349299
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):744-747.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.744
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series. PURPOSE: To elucidate the impact of postoperative occiput-C2 (O-C2) angle change on subaxial cervical alignment. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: In the case of occipito-upper cervical fixation surgery, it... -
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- Operative Management of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
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Lee YC, Zotti MG, Osti OL
- KMID: 2349308
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):801-819.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.801
Lumbar degenerative disc disease is extremely common. Current evidence supports surgery in carefully selected patients who have failed non-operative treatment and do not exhibit any substantial psychosocial overlay. Fusion surgery... -
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- Clinical Presentation of Cervical Myelopathy at C1-2 Level
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Murahashi , Takebayashi T, Terashima , Tsuda H, Yoshimoto , Yamashita
- KMID: 2349301
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):755-761.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.755
STUDY DESIGN: Single-center retrospective study. PURPOSE: To clarify the clinical features of cervical myelopathy at the C1-2 level. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Methods for distinguishing the affected level based on myelomere symptoms or... -
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- Significance of Coronal Proset Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Detect Hidden Zone of the Mid-Zone Stenosis in the Lumbar Spine and Morphometric Analysis of the Mid-Zone Stenosis
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Ahn HS, Son WS, Shin JH, Ahn MW, Lee GW
- KMID: 2349286
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):646-654.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.646
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective exploratory imaging study. PURPOSE: To investigate the significance of the coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using Proset technique to detect the hidden zone in patients with mid-zone stenosis... -
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- Transforaminal Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation in Parkinson's Disease: A Case-Control Study
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Kapetanakis S, Giovannopoulou E, Charitoudis G, Kazakos K
- KMID: 2349289
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):671-677.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.671
STUDY DESIGN: A case-control study. PURPOSE: To investigate the effectiveness of transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic discectomy (TPED) in Parkinson's disease (PD). OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Patients with PD frequently suffer from radiculopathy and low... -
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- Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and Strategies
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Choi DJ, Choi CM, Jung JT, Lee SJ, Kim YS
- KMID: 2349283
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):624-629.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.624
STUDY DESIGN: Descriptions of technical strategies to overcome pitfalls associated with early learning periods in biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS). PURPOSE: To introduce BESS for lumbar spinal diseases (LSDs) and to... -
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- Ankylosing Spondylitis: Patterns of Spinal Injury and Treatment Outcomes
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Altun I, Yuksel KZ
- KMID: 2349287
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):655-662.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.655
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review. PURPOSE: We retrospectively reviewed our patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) to identify their patterns of spinal fractures to help clarify management strategies and the morbidity and mortality... -
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- Vacuum Phenomenon of the Sacroiliac Joint: Correlation with Sacropelvic Morphology
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Takata Y, Higashino , Morimoto M, Sakai T, Yamashita , Abe M, Nagamachi , Sairyo K
- KMID: 2349302
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):762-766.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.762
STUDY DESIGN: A radiologic study of sacropelvic morphology and vacuum phenomenon of sacroiliac joint in subjects unrelated to low back pain. PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to describe the... -
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- Agreement on the Level Selection in Laminoplasty among Experienced Surgeons: A Survey-Based Study
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Cho JH, Suk KS, Park JB, Ha JK, Hwang CJ, Lee CS, Lee DH
- KMID: 2349288
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):663-670.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.663
STUDY DESIGN: Survey based study. PURPOSE: To assess the degree of agreement in level selection of laminoplasty (LP) for the selected cervical myeloradiculopathy cases between experienced spine surgeons. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Although,... -
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- Accuracy of Percutaneous Lumbosacral Pedicle Screw Placement Using the Oblique Fluoroscopic View Based on Computed Tomography Evaluations
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Yoshida G, Sato K, Kanemura T, Iwase T, Togawa D, Matsuyama
- KMID: 2349284
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):630-638.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.630
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective. PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate the accuracy of the oblique fluoroscopic view, based on preoperative computed tomography (CT) images for accurate placement of lumbosacral percutaneous pedicle screws... -
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- Fixation Strength of Caudal Pedicle Screws after Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion with the Modified Cortical Bone Trajectory Screw Method
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Sakaura H, Miwa T, Yamashita , Kuroda Y, Ohwada T
- KMID: 2349285
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Aug;10(4):639-645.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.639
STUDY DESIGN: Clinical case series. PURPOSE: In the posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure in our institute, the cephalad screw trajectory follows a mediolateral and caudocephalad directed path according to the... -
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