Back pain is the principal manifestation of most osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures,
and may be either acute and excruciating, or chronic and persistent. 1, 2 Acute back pain, …

The pathophysiology of intervertebral disc degeneration has been extensively studied. Various
factors have been suggested as influencing its aetiology, including mechanical factors, …

Background. The previously reported incidence of malignant transformation of Paget disease
up to 5.5% and its dismal prognosis have prompted the clinical investigation of a large …

Study Design. Mainly a retrospective study of 101 cases of pyogenic spinal infection, excluding
postoperative infections. Data were obtained through medical record review, imaging …

Background: Personnel assisting in or performing fluoroscopically guided procedures may
be exposed to high doses of radiation. Accurate occupational dosimetric data for the …

Background Previous clinical studies have shown the safety and effectiveness of balloon
kyphoplasty in the treatment of pathological vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). However, …

Background: Although the tendon of the long head of the biceps is a well-known source of
shoulder pain, the pathophysiological basis of this pain has yet to be explained. The aim of …

Study Design. An experimental model for the assessment of patient dose and associated
radiogenic risks associated with pedicle screw internal fixation surgical procedures. Objectives. …

Study Design. Prospective consecutive series. Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of minimal
invasive surgery for acute lumbar fractures by means of balloon kyphoplasty with calcium …

Study Design. Retrospective. Objectives. To determine the incidence, clinical presentation,
diagnostic laboratory values, imaging characteristics, and optimal treatment of …