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( 2 ). This condition also has a high recurrence rate, and the persistent pain brings great distress and economic burden to patients. Low back pain is a common public health problem, especially in low- and middle-income countries ( 2 ). Approximately
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Classification systems allow characterization of a problem, suggest a potential prognosis, and offer guidance in determining the optimal treatment approach for a particular condition ( 13 ). Until recently, there had not been a standardized classification for EOS
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health problem as demonstrated by several reports. Previous work has demonstrated that this population is very non-homogeneous in terms of perceived problems as well as expectations, based on patient age as well as diagnosis. 1 As an example, we may
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space can occur during either ligamentectomy or facetectomy (especially during removal of the superior facet of the inferior vertebra). Packing with gelatin sponges usually solves this problem if bipolar cautery does not. Care must be taken not to pack
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plaster as a corrective tool to maintain correction was performed until bony fusion was achieved. But posterior fusion techniques resulted in a short trunk, a disproportionate body and, more importantly, lung development problems in EOS patients. In 1964
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problem in emerging economies for a variety of reasons. A typical form of short stature does not require hormonal or medical treatment, but chronic disorders can lead to development failure and short stature if they become worse or severe. However, other
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embolism, as well as potential psychological stress. Nowadays this test may be used only when neurophysiological recordings are unavailable or fail to return after excluding all technical, anaesthetic and surgical factors and when there is a problem of
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advantages in speed of rehabilitation and lesser soft-tissue injury. One major disadvantage quoted was that of a limitation of access to the root foramen by bone overgrowth. This problem is now well addressed as reported in several of the cohort trials, 15
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history review ( 20 ). Obstetrical history must also be reviewed along with existing fetal imaging in order to explore any pre-birth vertebral defect ( 20 ). Maternal health problems and use of substances and medications should also be noted ( 20
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, cardiovascular problems, urinary-tract disorder, trauma, or invasive therapy. The patient was taken to the emergency department immediately after developing symptoms. Physical examination The vital signs on arrival were temperature (T) 37.7°C, pulse (P
