Spinal Disorders Research

KEY FINDING: Noncompressive myelopathy was reported in 0.23% of community-acquired bacterial meningitis cases.

KEY FINDING: Repetitive one strike loading led to early disc degeneration, indicated by decreased dynamic compression stiffness.

KEY FINDING: The C1ZAS technique, using an “in-out-in” approach, is a feasible alternative to C1 pedicle screw (PS) placement, particularly in patients with AAD and narrow C1 pedicles.

KEY FINDING: The cutaneous silent period (CSP) was preserved in most patients with cervical radiculopathy, regardless of which finger was stimulated.

KEY FINDING: Patients experienced significant symptom and pain reduction post-operatively, as indicated by clinical assessment scales.

KEY FINDING: TLIF surgery appears effective in improving radiographic and clinical outcomes for patients with DLS and lumbar degenerative scoliosis.

KEY FINDING: Veterans with SCI/D and CSS were older, more likely to be Black, and more likely to have incomplete injuries than those with SCI/D and no CSS.

KEY FINDING: The plateau shape of OPLL was more common in vertebral segments, while the hill shape was predominant in intervertebral regions.

KEY FINDING: Participants rated the usefulness of the UC and PIP sessions highly, with average ratings of 9.00/10 and 10/10, respectively.

KEY FINDING: Excessive ROS causes oxidative damage to DNA, proteins, and lipids within IVD cells, disrupting normal cell signaling and regulation pathways.