Magnetic resonance morphometry of the adult normal lumbar intervertebral space
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DOI: 10.1007/s00276-018-2048-7
Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to: (a) quantify and evaluate normal relationships between neighboring spinal units using MR imaging indices, (b) propose an easy-to-apply-and-reproduce method of estimating the correct amount of distraction when surgically restoring a collapsed… read more here.
Keywords: index; adult; space; intervertebral space ... See more keywords
Age-related degenerative changes and sex-specific differences in osseous anatomy and intervertebral disc height of the thoracolumbar spine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.06.020
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine age-related changes and sex-specific differences in sagittal alignment, range of motion (ROM), and intervertebral disc height of the thoracolumbar spine in healthy subjects. Lateral neutral and flexion-extension… read more here.
Keywords: age related; age; disc height; anatomy ... See more keywords
Effect of hormone replacement therapy on intervertebral disc height
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DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2022.2158728
Abstract: Abstract Objective Intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers, thereby helping to reduce the risk of vertebral body fractures. Previous studies have shown that estrogen loss following menopause is associated with disc height reduction whereas treatment… read more here.
Keywords: disc height; effect; replacement therapy; height ... See more keywords
Bullet Cage Versus Crescent Cage Design in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000814
Abstract: T lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a well-established technique for achieving lumbar fusion from a posterior approach, requiring less nerve root retraction and reducing complication rates compared with posterior lumbar interbody fusions.1 The TLIF cage… read more here.
Keywords: disc height; crescent; cage; lumbar ... See more keywords
Preoperative dorsal disc height is a predictor of indirect decompression effect through oblique lateral interbody fusion in lumbar degenerative stenosis
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031020
Abstract: The extent of indirect decompression after oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) is one of the most important factors in deciding the strategy. To assess the radiographical predictors of the effect of indirect decompression in patients… read more here.
Keywords: change; indirect decompression; oblique lateral; disc height ... See more keywords
Correlation between Pain Scores and Disc Height Changes after Discectomy in Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/2580004
Abstract: Background Surgery can reduce and improve lumbar disc herniation, but some patients still have pain after surgery, and the relationship between lumbar disc height and pain after surgery is still unclear. Objective The main objective… read more here.
Keywords: disc height; lumbar disc; correlation; pain ... See more keywords
The Effect of Preoperative Cervical Spondylosis on Heterotopic Ossification After Cervical Disc Replacement.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682221094265
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore the effect of preoperative cervical spondylosis on the heterotopic ossification (HO) formation in different locations after cervical disc replacement (CDR). METHODS The degree of… read more here.
Keywords: disc height; cervical spondylosis; height loss; spondylosis ... See more keywords
Disc Height Narrowing Could Not Stabilize the Mobility at the Level of Cervical Spondylolisthesis: A Retrospective Study of 83 Patients with Cervical Single-Level Spondylolisthesis
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DOI: 10.31616/asj.2021.0207
Abstract: Study Design A retrospective study at a single academic institution. Purpose We aimed to understand the pathogenesis of cervical spondylolisthesis by analyzing whether narrowing of the disc height stabilizes the slipped disc level according to… read more here.
Keywords: slippage; cervical spondylolisthesis; disc height; level ... See more keywords
The impact of cage positioning on lumbar lordosis and disc space restoration following minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion.
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DOI: 10.3171/2022.10.focus22607
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate patient and surgical factors that predict increased overall lumbar lordosis (LL) and segmental lordosis correction following a minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) procedure. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: disc height; cage; placement; segmental lordosis ... See more keywords
Does the sizing of current cervical disc arthroplasty systems match Chinese cervical anatomic dimensions?
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1036223
Abstract: Objective: The objectives of this study were to analyze the computed tomography (CT) scan imaging data of the cervical spine from healthy volunteers and to correlate the measurements to the dimensions of current cervical disc… read more here.
Keywords: disc height; diameter; disc arthroplasty; arthroplasty systems ... See more keywords
The Impact of Single-Level ACDF on Neural Foramen and Disc Height of Surgical and Adjacent Cervical Segments: A Case-Series Radiological Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13010101
Abstract: Background: ACDF has become one of the established procedures for the surgical treatment of symptomatic cervical spondylosis, showing excellent clinical results and effective improvements in neural functions and neck pain relief. The main purpose of… read more here.
Keywords: disc height; neural foramen; level; acdf neural ... See more keywords