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Segmental Contribution Toward Total Lumbar Range of Motion in Disc Replacement and Fusions: A Comparison of Operative and Adjacent Levels
Spine, 11/02/09

Auerbach JD et al. – Patients with TDR lost slight relative contribution to total lumbar motion from the operative level which was mostly compensated for by the caudal adjacent level (if operated at L4/5). In contrast, the significant loss of relative range of motion contribution from the operative level in fusions was redistributed among multiple cranial adjacent levels, most notably at the first cranial adjacent level.

Holistic view of Chinese spinal manipulation and its clinical application
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 94%

Bone Loss in Ankylosing Spondylitis: Does Syndesmophyte Formation Have an Influence on Bone Density Changes?
Medical Principles and Practice, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 94%

Spinal antinociceptive effects of cyclooxygenase inhibition during inflammation: Involvement of prostaglandins and endocannabinoids
Pain, 11/02/09 Relevance Score: 93%

Real-time ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia in patients with a challenging spinal anatomy: two case reports
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 10/16/09 Relevance Score: 92%

Thromboprophylaxis in Patients with Acute Spinal Injuries: An Evidence-Based Analysis
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 91%