Shahrokh Yousefzadeh-Chabok

Neuroscience Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Simultaneous Diffuse Idiopathic Hyperostosis, Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament and Ligamentum Flavum

Background and Importance: A 60-year-old diabetic man with simultaneous diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis, massive ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and cervical and higher part of thoracic ligamentum flavum is reported in this article. Such comorbidity rarely occurs. Case Presentation: The patient’s chief complaint was sensation abnormalities without gait disturbance or ...

[ 2 ] - Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Epidural Infusion of Fentanyl and Fentanyl-bupivacaine in Spine Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study

Background & Aim: Although most patients experience severe pain after major spinal fixation surgery, little attention has been paid to control it with a multi-modal approach. The aim of this study is to select appropriate method of pain management after spinal surgery. Methods & Materials/Patients: This study was a randomized clinically controlled trial in candidates of spondylolisthesis and...

[ 3 ] - تعیین ارتباط میان سطح هوشیاری بیماران ترومای سر و زمان انجام تراکئوستومی

ABSTRACT Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the consciousness level based on time of tracheotomy in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: 71 TBI patients that had Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) lower or equal to 8 on admission were studied. All patients had received percutaneous dilational tracheostomy  (PDT). They were placed in two groups of early (the first w...

[ 4 ] - Research Paper: Anxiety, Depression, and Their Related Factors in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units

Background: Anxiety and depression are among the most common psychological symptoms in patients with life-threatening illnesses, and have a close relationship with hospitalization in specialized care units. Objectives: This study aimed at evaluating anxiety and depression and their related factors in patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Materials & Methods: This is an analytical ...

[ 5 ] - Surgical Protocol and Outcome of 60 Cases With Intracranial Aneurysm

Background and Aim: This study aimed to present the results of early and delayed operation on patients with ruptured brain aneurysms. In addition to comparing the results and rates of morbidity and mortality in the surgical procedure and identifying the effective factors, this study aimed to provide methods to improve the treatment of brain aneurysm. Methods and Materials/Patients: This was a ...

[ 6 ] - BMI, Abdominal Obesity and Physical Activity in Adult Candidates for Lumbar Disk Degeneration Surgery

Background and Aim: Lumbar disc degeneration is one of the most frequent causes of pain in the lower back, and lack of physical activity, overweight and obesity have been regarded as the most significant factors in its occurrence. The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluation of body mass index, abdominal obesity and physical activity level in patients registered for elective lumba...

[ 7 ] - Identification of Imaging and Clinical Markers Predicting Chronic Sleep Disturbances After Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults

Background and Aim: We aimed to determine the prognostic imaging and clinical markers of chronic Post-Traumatic Sleep-Wake Disorders (PTSWDs) with a special focus on the early cognitive and executive dysfunctions following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The prevalence rate of Post-Traumatic Psychiatric Disorders (PTPDs) in various sleep disorders was also investigated. Methods and Materials/Pat...

[ 8 ] - Epidemiology of Spine Trauma and Spinal Cord Injuries in the North of Iran

Background and Aim: Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is one of the most traumatic events threatening patients’ well-being and places a financial burden on health care system. The first step in determination of the exact impact of SCI is to estimate the pattern of traumatic injuries in a population and also the type of frequently occurred co-injuries. Hence, this study was conducted to assess ...

[ 9 ] - Demographic Characteristics and Family History of Lumbar Problems in Candidates for Lumbar Disc Degenerative Diseases Surgery

Background and Aim: Previous studies have reported the important effect of age, sex, heredity, and occupational status on intervertebral degenerative dick diseases, which are among the most important causes of low back pain. However, their results are not always so conclusive. This study was performed to investigate the demographic characteristics and family history of lumbar problems in patien...

[ 10 ] - Radiographic Parameters in Diagnosis of Posterior Ligamentous Complex Injury

Background and Aim: Diagnosing the status of the posterior ligament complex (PLC) plays an essential role in the management of patients with thoracolumbar fractures. In this study, due to the inefficiency of existing imaging modalities in the accurate detection of PLC damage, we investigated the relevance of some imaging parameters to specific guidelines for rapid PLC injury detection. Methods...