A Hierarchical Approach to Realignment Strategies in Adult Cervical Deformity Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001442
Abstract: Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: Construct an individualized cervical realignment strategy based on patient parameters at the presentation that results in superior 2-year health-related quality of life metrics and decreased rates of junctional failure… read more here.
Keywords: cervical deformity; realignment; adult cervical; deformity ... See more keywords
Excision of rare adult cervical thymic cyst
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244187
Abstract: Cervical thymic cysts (CTCs) represent 1% of all cervical cystic masses. A review of the literature found that CTCs are typically asymptomatic, with a propensity to be left sided. CTCs often require histological evaluation for… read more here.
Keywords: cyst; neck mass; cervical thymic; excision rare ... See more keywords
A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type
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DOI: 10.1177/2192568220915717
Abstract: Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To provide insight into postoperative complications, short-term quality outcomes, and costs of the surgical approaches of adult cervical deformity (ACD). Methods: A national database was queried from 2007 to… read more here.
Keywords: anterior fusion; patients undergoing; rate; approach ... See more keywords
Cervicothoracic Versus Proximal Thoracic Lower Instrumented Vertebra Have Comparable Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes in Adult Cervical Deformity.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682211017478
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Comparative cohort study. OBJECTIVE Factors that influence the lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) selection in adult cervical deformity (ACD) are less reported, and outcomes in the cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) and proximal thoracic (PT) spine… read more here.
Keywords: cervical deformity; lower instrumented; proximal thoracic; instrumented vertebra ... See more keywords