Strenuous exercise leads to an increase in metabolic rate, increased production of reactive
oxygen species, and compromised antioxidant defense systems. To study the effects of …

Study Design. A morphometric analysis, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies
of the lumbar spine. Objective. To identify the anatomic position of the ventral root and the …

The purpose of this study was to compare the passive mechanical properties and titin isoform
sizes of the multifidus, longissimus, and iliocostalis muscles. Given our knowledge of each …

Object A retrospective study analyzing medical files of patients who had undergone surgical
management for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) at a single tertiary hospital was …

Study Design. The risk for transection of the medial branch nerve (MBN) after minimally
invasive insertion of pedicle screws was evaluated in a human cadaver model. Objective. The …

Study Design. Prospective study in a morbidly obese population after bariatric surgery.
Objective. To document the effect of significant weight reduction on intervertebral disc space …

Study Design. Controlled laboratory and cross-sectional study designs. Objective. To determine
psoas major (PM) muscle architectural properties, in vivo sarcomere-length operating …

Background Medical implications of 3-dimensional (3D) printing technology have evolved
and are increasingly used. Surgical spine oncology involves at times complex resection using …

Purpose To assess the changes in gait pattern and clinical symptoms of patients with chronic
non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) following a home-based biomechanical treatment (…

Purpose While advanced medical technology and unlimited access to medical information
might benefit and empower patients, these same advantages may pose some risks, …