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Aug 6, 2020
A high-riding vertebral artery (HRVA) is defined as C2 isthmus height ≤ 5 mm or/and internal height ≤ 2 mm measured 3 mm lateral to the border of the spinal canal. Its reported prevalence varies widely. If overlooked approaching...
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This retrospective comparative study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of postural reduction of vertebral compression fracture (VCF) using the hyperextension posture prior to vertebroplasty (VP) METHODS: Sixty-five consecutive...
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Isobavachin is a phenolic with anti-osteoporosis activity. This study aimed to explore its metabolic fates in vivo and in vitro, and to investigate the potential drug-drug interactions involving CYPs and UGTs.Metabolites of...
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The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the bone health in preoperative spine surgery patients. This information will provide a framework to understand the needs and methods for providing bone health optimization...
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Patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis who require surgery for symptomatic degenerative spondylolisthesis may have higher rates of postoperative pseudarthrosis and need for revision surgery than patients with normal bone...
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Postoperative subsidence of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) cages can result in loss of lordosis and foraminal height, and potential recurrence of nerve root impingement. The objectives of this study were to...
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The underlying mechanism of micro (mi)RNA-211 in bone cell apoptosis after fracture remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the effect and function of miRNA-211 in bone cell apoptosis in fracture patients.Serum samples...
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has a direct impact on the gastrointestinal system, as up to 50% of fecal samples from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients contain detectable viral...
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that is currently incurable. Clinical practice has shown significant benefits of combined therapies for RA treatment. This study aims to develop and demonstrate an efficient...
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