Screw Placement and Osteoplasty Under Computed Tomographic–Fluoroscopic Guidance in a Case of Advanced Metastatic Destruction of the Iliosacral Joint

Screw Placement and Osteoplasty Under Computed Tomographic–Fluoroscopic Guidance in a Case of Advanced Metastatic Destruction of the Iliosacral Joint
We present a case of combined surgical screw placement and osteoplasty guided by computed tomography–fluoroscopy (CTF) in a 68-year-old man with unilateral osteolytic destruction and a pathological fracture of the iliosacral joint due to a metastasis from renal cell carcinoma. The patient experienced intractable lower back pain that was refractory to analgesia. After transarterial particle and coil embolization of the tumor-feeding vessels in the angiography unit, the procedure was performed under general anesthesia by an interdisciplinary team of interventional radiologists and trauma surgeons. Under intermittent single-shot CTF, two K wires were inserted into the left iliosacral joint from a lateral transiliac approach at the S1 level followed by two self-tapping surgical screws….

Global Spinal Surgery Market to Exceed $11.5 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Spinal Surgery Market to Exceed $11.5 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Spinal Surgery market. The world market for spinal surgery is projected to exceed $11.5 billion by the year 2015. This is primarily driven by a rapid rise in the number of patients suffering from chronic back pain, aging population, and the introduction of advanced technologies. Additionally, enhanced adoption of new technologies by surgeons and patients also will contribute to the market growth. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2534474.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

Lumbar Matrix(TM) Scan From SpineMatrix(R) Revolutionizes The Diagnosis Of Low Back Pain

Lumbar Matrix(TM) Scan From SpineMatrix(R) Revolutionizes The Diagnosis Of Low Back Pain
A new technology that revolutionizes the way low back pain is diagnosed and treated, while also significantly reducing healthcare costs, has been introduced by SpineMatrix(R) Inc., an Akron, Ohio-based medical technology company that specializes in advanced spinal diagnostics. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Comparative study on low back pain misdiagnosed as spondyloarthropathy

Comparative study on low back pain misdiagnosed as spondyloarthropathy
This study aims to investigate features of different diseases with low back pain misdiagnosed as spondyloarthropathy so as to improve the accuracy of diagnosis for spondyloarthropathy. The clinical and laboratory data of 24 cases misdiagnosed as spondyloarthropathy in recent 3 years were comparatively and retrospectively analyzed. The diagnostic accuracy of the European Spondyloarthropathy Study Group (ESSG) criteria, Amor criteria, and the combination of them in these misdiagnosed cases was also analyzed. The final diagnoses of these 24 cases were listed below: four malignant tumors (retroperitoneal adipose sarcoma, advanced gastric carcinoma, ovarian papillary epithelioma, acute lymphocytic leukemia), six benign tumors (two parathyroid adenoma with hyperparathyroidism, one int…

What is the role of imaging in acute low back pain?

What is the role of imaging in acute low back pain?
Abstract  In patients with non specific acute low back pain, without the red flags, a conservative approach is preferable, with assessment in 4–6 weeks. The natural history of low back pain is favorable with improvement over time, thus reassurance to such patients is very important. However, a plain radiograph or more advanced imaging techniques like MRI/CT may be ordered in back pain associated with radiculopathy or spinal stenosis and back pain associated with progressive neurologic deficits. There is limited role of imaging in non specific acute low back pain without the red flags, as the findings correlate poorly with symptoms. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12178-008-9037-0Authors Humaira Lateef, Flower Hospital Family Medicine Residency Sylvania OH…

Depuy Spine And Advanced Technologies And Regenerative Medicine, Llc, Begin Testing Genetically Engineered Human Protein For Degenerative Disc Disease

Depuy Spine And Advanced Technologies And Regenerative Medicine, Llc, Begin Testing Genetically Engineered Human Protein For Degenerative Disc Disease
DePuy Spine, Inc., in collaboration with Advanced Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, LLC, announced today it has begun testing of a genetically engineered human protein in patients with moderate to severe low back pain. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Low back pain: prevalence and associated risk factors among hospital staff.

Low back pain: prevalence and associated risk factors among hospital staff.
Conclusion. Preventive measures should be taken to reduce the risk of lower back pain, such as arranging proper rest periods, educational programmes to teach the proper use of body mechanics and smoking cessation programmes. PMID: 19222649 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing)

How to Do Exercise For Back Pain

How to Do Exercise For Back Pain
Exercise for back pain can be a sure treatment in itself if the pain is not in the advanced stages. Lack of it may be a cause in itself to problems with the back. The main cause of back pain is known to be bad posture while working or standing, wrong lifting habits and excessive body weight.

End Your Pain through Chiroprctic Methods | Jacksonville Florida

End Your Pain through Chiroprctic Methods | Jacksonville Florida
Through the use of advanced technology, low back pain sufferers with herniated discs, degenerated discs, facet syndrome and sciatica now have better than a 70% chance of resuming a

Combat Core Strength - Advanced Torso Training Strategies

Eliminate Lower Back Pain, Get Ripped Abs And Build Insane Strength With These Never Before Seen Abdominal Exercises!

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