Extension of the thoracic spine sign as a diagnostic marker for thoracic trauma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01459-1
Abstract: The initial evaluation of patients with thoracic trauma remains a diagnostic challenge for surgery and emergency physicians. Chest sonography plays a key role in the approach for this group of patients, through extended and focused… read more here.
Keywords: extension thoracic; spine sign; trauma; thoracic spine ... See more keywords
Characteristics of multi-channel Br(E)-MsEP waveforms for the lower extremity muscles in thoracic spine surgery: comparison based on preoperative motor status
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5825-4
Abstract: AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the characteristics of brain-evoked muscle action potential [Br(E)-MsEP] waveforms of lower limb muscles in thoracic spine surgery. MethodsThe subjects were 159 patients who underwent thoracic spine surgery with intraoperative Br(E)-MsEP monitoring from January… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; msep; msep waveforms; thoracic spine ... See more keywords
The effect of hypokyphosis on the biomechanical behavior of the adolescent thoracic spine
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DOI: 10.1007/s40430-018-1061-4
Abstract: Deformity in adolescent thoracic spine has high prevalence worldwide. The objective of this work was to study the biomechanical behavior on the thoracic spines of adolescents under asymmetric ligament load in kyphosis and rectified kyphosis.… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic spine; adolescent thoracic; load; asymmetric ligament ... See more keywords
A safe, reliable, inexpensive and novel technique to localize in the mid thoracic spine in the prone position: Proof of concept and technical illustration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.10.052
Abstract: Intraoperative localization within the thoracic spine in the prone position may be particularly difficult on account of absence of common landmarks such as the sacrum or the C2 vertebra, thus increasing the potential for wrong-level… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic spine; spine prone; prone position; spine ... See more keywords
Cortical Bone Trajectory Screw Fixation in the Upper and Middle Thoracic Spine (T1-T8): An Anatomic and Radiographic Assessment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.05.152
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess an alternative method of cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw placement in the thoracic spine from T1 to T8 and to investigate the proper entry point, screw insertion angle, screw length, and diameter.… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic spine; bone trajectory; cortical bone; pedicle ... See more keywords
Posterior Extensive Circumferential Decompressive Reconstructive Technique in Surgical Treatment of Upper Thoracic Spine Compressive Lesions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.11.194
Abstract: BACKGROUND Complexity in ventral surgical exposure and presence of scapula and large parascapular musculature during posterior surgery are the main obstacles in operative treatment of upper thoracic spine compressive lesions (UTSCLs), such as trauma, tuberculosis,… read more here.
Keywords: technique; treatment; spine compressive; thoracic spine ... See more keywords
Rapidly progressing symptomatic calcification of the ligamentum flavum in the thoracic spine following osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.08.177
Abstract: BACKGROUND Symptomatic calcification of the ligamentum flavum (CLF) is common in the cervical spine, but very rare in the thoracic spine. Rapidly progressing CLF in the thoracic spine has not been reported in the literature.… read more here.
Keywords: clf; rapidly progressing; calcification ligamentum; symptomatic calcification ... See more keywords
Traumatic Fractures of the Thoracic Spine.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1144-3846
Abstract: The majority of traumatic vertebral fractures occur at the thoracolumbar junction and the lumbar spine and less commonly at the mid-thoracic and upper thoracic spine. In accordance, a high number of articles are dealing with… read more here.
Keywords: fractures thoracic; traumatic fractures; thoracic spine; thoracolumbar junction ... See more keywords
A modified vertebroplasty technique for intraoperative thoracic spine localisation: a technical report.
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2023.2165637
Abstract: The aim is to illustrate the modified vertebroplasty technique as a fixed marker for intraoperative thoracic spine localisation. Open and minimally invasive surgery in the thoracic spine has been correlated with a disproportionately high rate… read more here.
Keywords: vertebroplasty technique; thoracic spine; modified vertebroplasty;
Dorsal muscle fatigue increases thoracic spine curvature in all-out recreational ergometer rowing
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DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1737242
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate fatigue-related changes in spinal kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity of back muscles during a 2000 m all-out ergometer rowing performance. We analyzed ten male subjects with experience… read more here.
Keywords: ergometer rowing; spine curvature; muscle; fatigue ... See more keywords
Is Traditional Closed Thoracic Drainage Necessary to Treat Pleural Tears After Posterior Approach Thoracic Spine Surgery?
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002259
Abstract: Study Design. A prospective study. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes and efficacy of using a 10Fr elastic tube with a regular negative pressure ball to treat the operative pleural… read more here.
Keywords: tube; elastic tube; posterior approach; thoracic spine ... See more keywords