Search results for "cervical spine"

A rare case of a giant cervical osteochondroma

2016

Background: Osteochondroma or osteocartolaginous exostosis is the most common benign tumor of bone. They account for 35% to 50% of benign bone neoplasms and 10% to 15% of all primary bone tumors. Usually these tumors are found in the appendicular skeleton, especially in the metadiaphyseal region of long bones. Spinal osteochondromas, however, are uncommon especially at cervical level. Clinical presentation: We report the case of a 16 year old boy presenting a hard, gradually progressing, large swelling mass, over the posterior part of the neck causing pain. Radiological images revealed a giant solitary osteochondroma arising from C3 to C6 laminae. The patient underwent complete surgical exc…

Cervical spine pathology in Hunter syndrome: Data from the Hunter Outcome Survey

2013

Clinical aspects of painful conditions

2017

Sudeck’s atrophy, also known by the synonym “reflex sympathetic dystrophy,” is now described by the term “complex regional pain syndrome” (CRPS). This umbrella term has been subdivided into type I and type II.

Neck and Shoulder Muscle Activation Among Experienced and Inexperienced Pilots in +Gz Exposure

2017

Background The aim of the present study was to compare differences in electromyography (EMG) activation of the neck and shoulder muscles between groups of inexperienced and experienced pilots during controlled +Gz exposure in a centrifuge. Methods The subjects were volunteer cadets (inexperienced group) and lieutenants (experienced group) undergoing their first centrifuge training. The first group did not have any high performance aircraft (HPA) experience, while the latter one had a 1-yr experience of intense flying of HPA. During the centrifuge run, EMG activity was recorded from the left and right shoulder, neck flexor, and neck extensor muscles. Results The pilots without HPA experience…

Association of long-term outcome of long cervical fusion with sagittal balance: the significance of T1 slope minus cervical lordosis

2022

Introduction. Retrospective study to assess correlation between the sagittal alignment of the cervical spine and the long-term outcomes of long cervical fusion due to cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), with the emphasis on T1 slope minus cervical lordosis (T1S-CL).Summary of background data. Growing evidence shows that the sagittal profile can play a major role in the outcomes of treatment, but the role of its correction is yet to be established. Material and methods. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 54 patients treated for CSM from 2006 to 2012. The neck pain-related disability was measured using NDI, the myelopathy was measured with the mJOA and Nurick scales. Six years after …

Learning Curve in Surgical Treatment of Odontoid Fixation for a Series of Type II C2 Fractures

2019

The craniovertebral junction (CVJ) is a complex anatomical area upon which most of the motion of the upper cervical spine depends [1]. Because of its unique range of motion, the CVJ is subject to several types of traumatic injury; it has been shown that odontoid fractures are the most common ones in the general population and are the most common isolated spinal fractures [2]. Accounting for up to 18% of all cervical fractures, odontoid fractures are the most common ones in elderly patients [3], in whom they account for up to 60% of spinal cord injuries [4].

Conservative Management for Odontoid Cervical Fractures: Halo or Rigid Cervical Collar?

2016

Odontoid fractures are the most common fractures of the cervical spine, especially in the elderly. They account for approximately one third of cervical spine fractures, and with the aging of the world population, the incidence and clinical and social relevance of such pathology are likely to increase. Odontoid fractures may occur from high-energy mechanisms, particularly in younger patients, but low-energy trauma may be the causative factor in the geriatric population. Overall, the treatment of patients with odontoid process fractures is based on the type of the fracture, patient's health status, age, association with neurologic deficits, and personal preference of the surgeon. Relative ind…

Overview of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

2020

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has continued to evolve over the past few decades, with significant advancements in technology and technical skills. From endonasal cervical approaches to extreme lateral lumbar interbody fusions, MISS has showcased its usefulness across all practice areas of the spine, with unique points of access to avoid pertinent neurovascular structures. Adult spine deformity has also recognized the importance of minimally invasive techniques in its ability to limit complications and to provide adequate sagittal alignment correction and improvements in patients' functional status. Although MISS has continued to make significant progress clinically, consideration …

Myositis ossificans progressiva

1992

Quality of Life Following Prestige LP Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in a Prospective Multicountry Study

2019

BACKGROUND: To describe routine surgical practice using Prestige LP Cervical Disc (Prestige disc) and patient outcomes for degenerative cervical disc disease in a multicenter 2-year prospective, observational study. METHODS: Patient demographics and intraoperative data were collected; quality of life (QoL) (EQ-5D, EQ-VAS, and neck disability index), average disc height, and adverse events were assessed pre- and postoperatively at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. RESULTS: One hundred and ninety-four patients were enrolled (190 patients implanted; female: 67%; mean age: 44.0 years; mean body mass index: 25.6). Disc herniation was the most frequent indication for cervical arthroplasty (80.5%). Thirty-…