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Are Routine Radiographs Needed in the First Year After Lumbar Spinal Fusions
Spine, 07/01/09

Romero NC et al. - Routine radiographs seem to have limited utility in the early postoperative period after instrumented LSF and may place patients with normal H/E at an increased risk of undergoing unnecessary diagnostic studies. Patients with abnormal H/E were more likely to undergo more extensive testing leading to additional treatment being prescribed regardless of the interpretation of the radiographs.

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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%