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Mean differences (MD) and risk ratios (RR) were used to report the results of continuous and dichotomous variables, respectively. We performed random-effects meta-analyses of MD or RR (comparing outcomes in Endo-LIF with those in MIS-LIF or Open
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topical TXA (tTXA) than intravenous TXA, and the advantages of tTXA have been demonstrated in other types of surgery such as hip replacement, knee replacement, and thoracic surgery ( 10 , 11 , 12 ). Studies have produced inconsistent results on whether
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scoliosis, and the quantity and homogeneity of the studies did not allow a statistical integration of the results of the different studies. Considering stomatognathic alterations as a plausible aetiology of IS, the aim of this systematic review is to
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each surgical procedure was conducted, and the results are as follows. Materials and methods A systematic literature review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines ( 7 ), using
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robot-assisted technique for treating diseases was used in the experimental group (RA group); (iii) comparisons: the conventional freehand technique was used in the control group (FH group); (iv) results: at least two of the following were used as
Anatomy Institute and Orthopedics Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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recoil by ligament and annulotaxis (also known as deflation effect). Even when the patient lies down on the table with the spine in hyperextension, compression forces of approximately 110 N keep acting on the fractured vertebra, resulting in its
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-midline expansion via the unipedicular approach since evidence of the superiority of the unilateral approach is still lacking, even though some preliminary results are encouraging with the use of the latter in terms of radiation exposure and cost reduction. 11
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. Sensitivity analysis We performed a sensitivity analysis by excluding the largest trial; excluding cluster randomized or quasi randomized trials; excluding trials with high risk of bias; and by using random effect models. Results After a total of
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Introduction Congenital scoliosis (CS) is a spinal deformity resulting from underlying spinal malformations ( 1 ). Its progressions and treatment vary depending on the patient’s and the curve’s characteristics ( 1 ). The causes of these
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results and conclusions. Quality of the reports was assessed by semi-quantitative grading using the Study Quality Assessment Tools for case–control studies, available at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/study-quality-assessment-tools independently by TC