Spine September 2008, Volume 33, Issue 19

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Editorial
2025-2027

Technology Assessment Applied to the Spine
Gunnar B. J. Andersson, MD, PhD; John S. Kirkpatrick, MD, FACS
Randomized Trial
2028-2033

Epidural Steroid Following Discectomy for Herniated Lumbar Disc Reduces Neurological Impairment and Enhances Recovery: A Randomized Study With Two-Year Follow-up
Sten Rasmussen, MD; David Stonor Krum-Møller, MD; Lene Risbro Lauridsen et al

Basic Science
2034-2040
IL-20 May Contribute to the Pathogenesis of Human Intervertebral Disc Herniation
Kuo-Yuan Huang, MD; Ruey-Mo Lin, MD; Wei-Yu Chen et al

2041-2046
Elevated Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha in Periradicular Fat Tissue in Patients With Radiculopathy From Herniated Disc
S Genevay, MD; A Finckh, MD; M Payer, MD; F Mezin; E Tessitore et al

2047-2051
Existence of Nerve Growth Factor Receptors, Tyrosine Kinase A and p75 Neurotrophin Receptors in Intervertebral Discs and on Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons Innervating Intervertebral Discs in Rats
Ai Sugiura, MD; Seiji Ohtori, MD, PhD; Masaomi Yamashita et al

2052-2058
Prolonged Upright Posture Induces Degenerative Changes in Intervertebral Discs in Rat Lumbar Spine
Qian-Qian Liang, PhD; Quan Zhou, MD, PhD; Min Zhang, PhD; Wei Hou et al

2059-2065
Neuroprotective Effect of Moderate Epidural Hypothermia After Spinal Cord Injury in Rats
Kee-Yong Ha, MD, PhD; Young-Hoon Kim, MD, PhD

Biomechanics
2066-2073
Occipitocervical Vertical Distraction Injuries: Anatomical Biomechanical, and 3-Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging Investigation
K Zafer Yüksel, MD; Murvet Yüksel, MD; L Fernando Gonzalez et al

Cervical Spine
2074-2078
Preoperative Narcotic Use as a Predictor of Clinical Outcome: Results Following Anterior Cervical Arthrodesis
J Todd R. Lawrence, MD, PhD; Nickolas London, MD; Henry H. Bohlman et al

Clinical Case Series
2079-2082
Ketorolac and Spinal Fusion: Does the Perioperative Use of Ketorolac Really Inhibit Spinal Fusion?
Ben B. Pradhan, MD, MSE; Robert L. Tatsumi et al

2083-2088
Radiological Comparison of Instrumented Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion With One or Two Closed-Box Plasmapore Coated Titanium Cages: Follow-up Study Over More Than Seven Years
Stefan Kroppenstedt; Martin Gulde; Robert Schönmayr

2089-2093
Does Acute Placement of Instrumentation in the Treatment of Vertebral Osteomyelitis Predispose to Recurrent Infection: Long-term Follow-up in Immune-Suppressed Patients
Eugene Carragee; Alexander Iezza,

Diagnostics
2094-2100
The Reproducibility of Quantitative Measurements in Lumbar Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Children From the General Population
Y Masharawi, PhD; P Kjaer, PhD, MSc, PT; T Bendix, PhD; C Manniche et al

Occupational Health
2101-2107
Classification of Sagittal Thoraco-Lumbo-Pelvic Alignment of the Adolescent Spine in Standing and Its Relationship to Low Back Pain
Anne Smith; Peter O'Sullivan, PhD; Leon Straker

Health Services Research
2108-2115
The Cost Effectiveness of Surgical Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation Over Two Years: Evidence From the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT)
Anna N. A. Tosteson, ScD; Jonathan S. Skinner, PhD; Tor D. Tosteson et al

2116-2121
Life Expectancy After Lumbar Spine Surgery: One- to Eleven-Year Follow-up of 1015 Patients
Ho-Joong Kim, MD; Hwan-Mo Lee, MD; Hak-Sun Kim et al

Health Services Research: Point of View
2122-2123
Point of View
Paul C. McAfee, MD

Letters to the Editor
2124
Letters
Rodriguez de la Rua Julio, MD; Cano Gómez Claudio
2124-2125
Letters
Marcel F. Dvorak, MD, FRCSC; Charles G. Fisher et al

Basic Science
E667-E672
Effect of Insertional Temperature on the Pullout Strength of Pedicle Screws Inserted Into Thoracic Vertebrae: An In Vitro Calf Study
Bilgehan Tosun, MD; Tamer Snmazçelik, PhD; Levent Buluç et al

Cervical Spine
E673-E679
Relation Between Changes in Posteroanterior Stiffness and Active Range of Movement of the Cervical Spine Following Manual Therapy Treatment
Neil Tuttle, PhD; Rod Barrett, PhD; Liisa Laakso

Literature Review
E680-E692
Efficacy of Autologous Iliac Crest Bone Graft and Bone Morphogenetic Proteins for Posterolateral Fusion of Lumbar Spine: A Meta-Analysis of the Results
Costas Papakostidis, MD; George Kontakis, MD; Mohit Bhandari et al

Case Report
E693-E698
The Treatment of Concomitant Odontoid Fracture and Lower Cervical Spine Injuries
Fangcai Li, MD; Qixin Chen, MD; Kan Xu, MD

E699-E707
Sacral Fractures Complicating Thoracolumbar Fusion to the Sacrum
Elias C. Papadopoulos, MD; Frank P. Cammisa, Jr, et al
E708-E711
Traumatic Complex Dislocation of the Atlanto-Axial Joint With Odontoid and C2 Superior Articular Facet Fracture
Andy B. Spoor, MD; Carel H. Diekerhof, MD; Michel Bonnet, MD; F Cumhur Öner

E712-E716
An Intraosseous Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Cervical Spine: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Sung-Jun Moon, MD; Jung-Kil Lee, MD; Bo-Ra Seo, MD; Jae-Hyoo Kim et al

E717-E720
Treatment of Combined Osteoporotic Compression Fractures and Spinal Stenosis: Use of Vertebral Augumentation and Interspinous Process Spacer
Jimmy D. Miller, MD; Remi Nader

Online Article Abstracts
A16-A18
Online Article Abstracts