Aberrant intervertebral motion in patients with treatment-resistant nonspecific low back pain: a retrospective cohort study and control comparison
European Spine Journal November 2018, Volume 27, Issue 11, pp 2831–2839| Aberrant intervertebral motion in patients with treatment-resistant nonspecific low back pain: a retrospective cohort study and control comparison. Breen, A., Mellor, F. & Breen, A. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 2831. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5666-1. Abstract Purpose Intervertebral kinematic assessments have been used to investigate mechanical causes when back pain […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: model of care and implementation
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 925–945| The Global Spine Care Initiative: model of care and implementation Johnson, C.D., Haldeman, S., Chou, R. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 925. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5720-z Abstract Purpose Spine-related disorders are a leading cause of global disability and are a burden on society and to public health. Currently, […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: resources to implement a spine care program
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 915–924| The Global Spine Care Initiative: resources to implement a spine care program Kopansky-Giles, D., Johnson, C.D., Haldeman, S. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 915. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5725-7 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the development of a list of resources necessary to […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: care pathway for people with spine-related concerns
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 901–914| The Global Spine Care Initiative: care pathway for people with spine-related concerns Haldeman, S., Johnson, C.D., Chou, R. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 901. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5721-y Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the development of an evidence-based care pathway that can be […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: classification system for spine-related concerns
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 889–900| The Global Spine Care Initiative: classification system for spine-related concerns Haldeman, S., Johnson, C.D., Chou, R. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 889. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5724-8 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the development of a classification system that would apply to anyone […]
The Global Spine Care Initiative: methodology, contributors, and disclosures
European Spine Journal September 2018, Volume 27, Supplement 6, pp 786–795| The Global Spine Care Initiative: methodology, contributors, and disclosures Johnson, C.D., Haldeman, S., Nordin, M. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27(Suppl 6): 786. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5723-9 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the Global Spine Care Initiative (GSCI) contributors, disclosures, and methods for reporting transparency […]
Predicting medical complications in spine surgery: evaluation of a novel online risk calculator
European Spine Journal October 2018, Volume 27, Issue 10, pp 2449–2456| Predicting medical complications in spine surgery: evaluation of a novel online risk calculator Kasparek, M.F., Boettner, F., Rienmueller, A. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 2449. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5707-9 Abstract Purpose The preoperative prediction of medical complications is essential to optimize perioperative management. SpineSage™ is a free of […]
Timing of surgery in traumatic spinal cord injury: a national, multidisciplinary survey
European Spine Journal August 2018, Volume 27, Issue 8, pp 1831–1838| Cite as Timing of surgery in traumatic spinal cord injury: a national, multidisciplinary survey ter Wengel, P.V., Feller, R.E., Stadhouder, A. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 1831. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5551-y DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5551-y Abstract Purpose The optimal surgical timeframe for neurological recovery in traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) still remains unknown. […]
Intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a prospective randomized double-blind sham-controlled multi-center study
European Spine Journal May 2018, Volume 27, Issue 5, pp 1146–1156 Intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a prospective randomized double-blind sham-controlled multi-center study Fischgrund, J.S., Rhyne, A., Franke, J. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 1146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5496-1 Abstract Purpose To evaluate the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency (RF) ablation of the […]
MRI histogram analysis enables objective and continuous classification of intervertebral disc degeneration
European Spine Journal May 2018, Volume 27, Issue 5, pp 1042–1048| MRI histogram analysis enables objective and continuous classification of intervertebral disc degeneration Waldenberg, C., Hebelka, H., Brisby, H. et al. Eur Spine J (2018) 27: 1042. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5264-7 Abstract Purpose Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best diagnostic imaging method for low back pain. However, the technique is currently […]