Background: Spinal cord injury is not only caused by trauma but also non-trauma, such as spinal epidural abscess (SEA). Tuberculous SEA a rare infectious disorder, delayed diagnosis associated with morbidity and mortality. The problems of tuberculous infection neurological deficit, axial back pain, pathological fracture, deformity, socioeconomic psychogenic problem. There are few cases Mycobact...

ABSTRACT: This report described the clinical and pathological aspects of open spina bifida diplomyelia along with multiple congenital malformations in a Texel lamb. Clinically, paresis thoracic limbs, paralysis pelvic limbs cutaneous opening lumbosacral region were observed. At necropsy, there was focally extensive disruption skin associated an absence dorsal portions vertebrae. Additionally, l...

BACKGROUND Vertebral bodies in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) usually have frontal wedge deformities. However, the plasticity of the deformed vertebrae in skeletally immature patients is unknown. The purpose of our study was to clarify the plasticity of vertebral deformities in skeletally immature patients with AIS by using in vivo three-dimensional (3D) analysis. METHODS...

The purpose of this study is to identify regions of spinal column in which more than three contiguous vertebrae can be reliably and quickly aligned within 1 mm using a 6-degree (6D) couch and full body immobilization device. We analyzed 45 cases treated over a 3-month period. Each case was aligned using ExacTrac x-ray positioning system with integrated 6D couch to be within 1° and 1 mm in all s...

BACKGROUND The standard recommended method for surgical treatment of spinal tuberculosis is an anterior approach for debridement and fusion combined with posterior instrumentation. However, the method has its disadvantages. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness and safety of treating thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis with debridement, internal fixation reconstruction, and...

ally involves the metaphysis and epiphysis of long bones. Although the spine is the fourth leading location of GCT, most of these lesions occur in the sacrum, followed by the thoracic, cervical and lumbar vertebrae (1). GCT of bone is a benign, but potentially aggressive lesion that shows local recurrence and metastases. Metastatic lung disease rarely originates from a benign tumor, but this ca...

Background. NOTES techniques allow transesophageal access to the mediastinum. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of transesophageal biopsy of thoracic vertebrae. Methods. Nonsurvival experiments on four 50-kg porcine animals were performed. Transesophageal access to the mediastinum was attained using submucosal tunneling technique. Results. The posterior mediastinum was success...

Abstract Background The vertebral column has been used in forensic studies for its weight-bearing function and relative density. Sex estimation is one of the essential elements an anthropological examination, as it may narrow down possibility a match by half. Hence, crucial to derive population-specific reference data each vertebra sex estimation. This systematic review explored most sexually d...

Scapulo-thoracic dissociation is an infrequent injury resulting from high energy trauma which is often associated with severe neurological and vascular injuries which may be unrecognised at the time of presentation. A 24 year-old female presented with bilateral rib fractures, pneumothorax, liver and kidney injuries following a road traffic accident. She also sustained fractures of her right sca...

Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy known as Rosai-Dorfman disease is characterized by painless bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. Extranodal manifestations are uncommon and spinal involvement is rare. A 15-year-old man presented with intermittent midthoracic back pain only. He had no specific findings on neurologic examinations, hematologic and biochemical laboratory tests. Radio...