We sought to assess the utility of simultaneous apparent T2 mapping and neurography with
the nerve-sheath signal increased by inked rest-tissue rapid acquisition of relaxation-…

Background Chronic pain is a highly refractory and complicated condition that persists even
without nociception. Several genome-wide gene expression analyses have shown that the …

The purpose of this study was to try oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) using percutaneous
pedicle screws (PPS) with mobility. Twelve patients who underwent single-level OLIF …

Background Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an effective treatment for
musculoskeletal pain, tendinopathy, and fasciitis with an anti-inflammatory effect. ESWT can be …

Objective Laminoplasty is an effective procedure for treating cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
We conduct myovascular preserving open-door laminoplasty (MPLP) in combination with a …

Objective The goal of this study was to evaluate, using computed tomography (CT) and
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), patients who underwent oblique lateral interbody fusion (…

… Keigo Enomoto, 1, * Yawara Eguchi, corresponding author 1, 2, * Takashi Sato, 1 Masaki
Norimoto, 1 Masahiro Inoue, 3 Atsuya Watanabe, 3 Takayuki Sakai, 4, 5 Masami Yoneyama …

Introduction: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is drawing attention as a substance that can promote
bone formation. The growth factors present in PRP are stable for a long time after freeze-…

This study aimed to perform a comparative analysis of postoperative results between
lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS) treated with oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a multifactorial disorder with
complex underlying mechanisms, including associations with intervertebral disc (IVD) …