The Paragon™ Algorithm, a novel database search engine for the identification of peptides
from tandem mass spectrometry data, is presented. Sequence Temperature Values are …

Study Design. The classification system was derived through a literature review and expert
opinion of experienced spine surgeons. In addition, a multicenter reliability and validity study …

Study Design. Narrative review. Objective. To provide a comprehensive narrative review of
cervical alignment parameters, the methods for quantifying cervical alignment, normal …

Study Design. Retrospective analysis of a population-based database. Objective. To investigate
national epidemiological trends of cervical spine surgical procedures from 2002–2009. …

The use of patient-derived, objective outcome measures has expanded substantially within
the orthopaedic literature. Qualityof-life instruments are categorized as general health or as …

Silicon nitride (Si 3 N 4 ) is an industrial ceramic used in spinal fusion and maxillofacial
reconstruction. Maximizing bone formation and minimizing bacterial infection are desirable …

Study Design. Post hoc analysis of prospectively collected data. Objective. Development of
methods to determine in vivo spinal cord dimensions and application to correlate …

Objective. To conduct a systematic review investigating the evidence of (1) efficacy, effectiveness,
and safety of nonoperative treatment of patients with cervical myelopathy;(2) whether …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Compared with conventional microsurgical technique, the full
endoscopic (FE) interlaminar approach is a more minimally invasive technique for the surgical …

Study Design. Retrospective database analysis. Objective. A population-based database
was analyzed to characterize the incidence, hospital costs, mortality, and risk factors …