The report describes the herniation of a huge migrated cervical disc, which was treated by a combined anterior approach. A 50-year-old man presented with radiculopathy and myelopathy. Radiological images revealed the herniation of a huge disc which had migrated superiorly from the C6-7 disc to the C5-6 disc. We tried to combine an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and transcorporea...

Simultaneous ischemia of the vertebrobasilar and anterior spinal artery territory is rare. Cheshire et al. [1] did not find evidence of brainstem symptoms in any of their 44 patients with spinal cord infarction nor in the additionally reviewed 155 cases. However, in 1966 Boudin et al. [2] reported on 2 patients with combined brainstem and spinal cord lesions who had vertebral-artery stenosis do...

The use of a W appliance and labial arch wire to correct combined anterior and posterior crossbites in the primary dentition is described. This combination of fixed appliances is presented as a successful treatment alternative. A crossbite in the primary dentition should be corrected as early as a child’s cooperation can be obtained. Early treatment will eliminate or decrease aberrant growth of...

There is an increase in the number of dentists using orthodontic treatment for anterior tooth alignment. This is either combined with additive bonding or interproximal reduction; knowing "when to" and "how much" requires an understanding of the anterior ratio. This case report explains how to use the anterior ratio to help provide optimal aesthetics and function for the ortho-restorative patien...

congenital anterior tibiofemoral subluxation is an extremely rare disorder. all reported cases accompanied by other abnormalities and syndromes. a 16-year-old high school girl referred to us with bilateral anterior tibiofemoral subluxation as the knees were extended and reduced at more than 30 degrees flexion. deformities were due to tightness of the iliotibial band and biceps femuris muscles a...

Femoral tunnel intersection in combined anterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral corner reconstruction has been reported to be high. The purpose of this study was to examine the risk of intersection between an anatomic femoral anterior cruciate ligament tunnel created with a retrograde reaming device and femoral lateral collateral ligament reconstruction tunnels of varying trajectory in a ...

Study Design Case report. Objective The purpose of this work is to report the case of a giant cell tumor involving the second cervical vertebra in a pediatric patient. Surgical management included a combined posterior and anterior cervical approach. There has been no recurrence in 2 years of follow-up. Case Report A 13-year-old girl presented with scoliosis with incidentally lytic lesion involv...