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Liu FY, Yu JH, Huo LS, Meng DJ, Lu K, Liu Z, Ren L, Sun XZ. Alternate levels versus all levels mini-plate fixation in C3-6 cervical laminoplasty: a retrospective comparative study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:515. [PMID: 38961403 PMCID: PMC11220940 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07638-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to compare radiological and clinical outcomes between alternate levels (C4 and C6) and all levels mini-plate fixation in C3-6 unilateral open-door laminoplasty. METHODS Ninety-six patients who underwent C3-6 unilateral open-door laminoplasty with alternate levels mini-plate fixation (54 patients in group A) or all levels mini-plate fixation (42 patients in group B) between September 2014 and September 2019 were reviewed in this study. Radiologic and clinical outcomes were assessed. Clinical results included Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of axial neck pain and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score. Radiographic results included cervical range of motion (ROM), cervical curvature index (CCI), and the spinal canal expansive parameters including open angle, anteroposterior diameter (APD), and Pavlov`s ratio. RESULTS There was no significant difference in VAS, JOA score, ROM, and CCI between two groups. There was no significant difference in canal expansion postoperatively between two groups. However, open angle, APD, and Pavlov`s ratio in group A decreased significantly during the follow-up. In group B, APD, Pavlov`s ratio, and open angle were maintained until the final follow-up. There was no hardware failure or lamina reclosure occurred in both groups during the follow-up. The mean cost of group B was higher than that of group A. CONCLUSIONS Despite the differences in the maintenance of canal expansion, alternate levels mini-plate fixation can achieve similar clinical outcomes as all levels mini-plate fixation in C3-6 unilateral open-door laminoplasty. As evidenced in this study, we believe C3-6 laminoplasty with alternate levels (C4 and C6) mini-plate fixation is an economical, effective, and safe treatment method.
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- Feng-Yu Liu
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, No. 15 Tiyu Street, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, No. 15 Tiyu Street, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Emergency Follow‑up Department, Shijiazhuang Emergency Center, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, No. 15 Tiyu Street, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, No. 15 Tiyu Street, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, No. 15 Tiyu Street, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, No. 15 Tiyu Street, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China.
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He J, Liu Q, Yang Z, Liu H, Wu T, Ding C, Huang K, Wang B. Cervical collar use following anterior cervical hybrid surgery: protocol for a prospective randomized, time-controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:409. [PMID: 37328785 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07409-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cervical hybrid surgery (HS) combines anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) to establish an individualized surgical plan for patients with multiple cervical disc degenerative diseases. In order to maintain the stability of the spine after HS, an external cervical collar is often used. However, there is still controversy regarding the importance of a cervical collar following surgery. This study aims to determine whether the cervical collar is effective and how long it should be worn after surgery. METHODS This is a randomized, single-center, prospective, parallel-controlled trial. Eligible participants will be selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The primary outcome is the neck disability index, which will be evaluated before surgery and at one week, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months following surgery. The secondary outcomes consist of the Japanese Orthopedic Association Scores, MOS 36-item short-form health survey (SF-36), visual analog scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Bazaz dysphagia scoring system, Falls Efficacy Scale, cervical collar satisfaction score, neck soft tissue assessment, and Braden Scale, as well as radiologic assessments for cervical lordosis, disc height of the operative levels, fusion rate, range of motion (ROM), and complications including anterior bone loss, prosthesis migration, and heterotopic ossification. The clinical and radiologic examinations were performed by investigators with no therapeutic relationship with the individual patient. All radiographs were examined by one independent radiologist. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The results of this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. Upon completion of this trial, our findings could provide an appropriate cervical collar-wearing guideline for patients receiving HS. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR.org.cn ChiCTR2000033002. Registered on 2020-05-17.
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- Junbo He
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Dastagirzada YM, Alexiades NG, Kurland DB, Anderson SN, Brockmeyer DL, Bumpass DB, Chatterjee S, Groves ML, Hankinson TC, Harter D, Hedequist D, Jea A, Leonard JR, Martin JE, Oetgen ME, Pahys J, Rozzelle C, Strahle JM, Thompson D, Yaszay B, Anderson RCE. Developing consensus for the management of pediatric cervical spine disorders and stabilization: a modified Delphi study. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2023; 31:32-42. [PMID: 36308472 DOI: 10.3171/2022.9.peds22319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cervical spine disorders in children are relatively uncommon; therefore, paradigms for surgical and nonsurgical clinical management are not well established. The purpose of this study was to bring together an international, multidisciplinary group of pediatric cervical spine experts to build consensus via a modified Delphi approach regarding the clinical management of children with cervical spine disorders and those undergoing cervical spine stabilization surgery. METHODS A modified Delphi method was used to identify consensus statements for the management of children with cervical spine disorders requiring stabilization. A survey of current practices, supplemented by a literature review, was electronically distributed to 17 neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons experienced with the clinical management of pediatric cervical spine disorders. Subsequently, 52 summary statements were formulated and distributed to the group. Statements that reached near consensus or that were of particular interest were then discussed during an in-person meeting to attain further consensus. Consensus was defined as ≥ 80% agreement on a 4-point Likert scale (strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree). RESULTS Forty-five consensus-driven statements were identified, with all participants willing to incorporate them into their practice. For children with cervical spine disorders and/or stabilization, consensus statements were divided into the following categories: A) preoperative planning (12 statements); B) radiographic thresholds of instability (4); C) intraoperative/perioperative management (15); D) postoperative care (11); and E) nonoperative management (3). Several important statements reaching consensus included the following recommendations: 1) to obtain pre-positioning baseline signals with intraoperative neuromonitoring; 2) to use rigid instrumentation when technically feasible; 3) to provide postoperative external immobilization for 6-12 weeks with a rigid cervical collar rather than halo vest immobilization; and 4) to continue clinical postoperative follow-up at least until anatomical cervical spine maturity was reached. In addition, preoperative radiographic thresholds for instability that reached consensus included the following: 1) translational motion ≥ 5 mm at C1-2 (excluding patients with Down syndrome) or ≥ 4 mm in the subaxial spine; 2) dynamic angulation in the subaxial spine ≥ 10°; and 3) abnormal motion and T2 signal change on MRI seen at the same level. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the authors have demonstrated that a multidisciplinary, international group of pediatric cervical spine experts was able to reach consensus on 45 statements regarding the management of pediatric cervical spine disorders and stabilization. Further study is required to determine if implementation of these practices can lead to reduced complications and improved outcomes for children.
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- Yosef M Dastagirzada
- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, New York University, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, New York, New York
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- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, New York University, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, New York, New York
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- 4Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Primary Children's Medical Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- 5Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- 7Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- 8Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, New York University, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, New York, New York
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- 9Department of Neurosurgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 10Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- 11Department of Neurosurgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- 12Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Connecticut Children's, Hartford, Connecticut
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- 13Division of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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- 14Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 15Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
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- 16Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 17Department of Neurosurgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; and
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- 18Department of Orthopedics, University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, New York University, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, New York, New York
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Pathak N, Scott MC, Galivanche AR, Burroughs PJ, Moore HG, Hilibrand AS, Malpani R, Justen M, Varthi AG, Grauer JN. Postoperative bracing practices after elective lumbar spine surgery: A questionnaire study of U.S. spine surgeons. NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY JOURNAL 2021; 5:100055. [PMID: 35141620 PMCID: PMC8820027 DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2021.100055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background There is limited data available on the use of orthoses across varying elective spine surgeries. When previously studied in 2009, inconsistent lumbar postoperative bracing practices were reported. The present study aimed to provide a ten-year update regarding postoperative bracing practices after elective lumbar surgery among United States (U.S.) spine surgeons. Methods A questionnaire was distributed to attendees of the Lumbar Spine Research Society Annual Meeting (April 2019). The questionnaire collected demographic information, and asked surgeons to identify if they used orthoses postoperatively after ten elective lumbar surgeries. Information regarding type of brace, duration of use, and reason for bracing was also collected. Chi-square tests and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for comparisons. Results Seventy-three of 88 U.S. attending surgeons completed the questionnaire (response rate: 83%). The majority of respondents were orthopaedic surgery-trained (78%), fellowship-trained (84%), and academic surgeons (73%). The majority of respondents (60%) did not use orthoses after any lumbar surgery. Among the surgeons who braced, the overall bracing frequency was 26%. This rate was significantly lower than that reported in the literature ten years earlier (p<0.0001). Respondents tended to use orthoses most often after stand-alone lateral interbody fusions (43%) (p<0.0001). The average bracing frequency after lumbar fusions (34%) was higher than the average bracing frequency after non-fusion surgeries (16%) (p<0.0001). The most frequently utilized brace was an off the shelf lumbar sacral orthosis (66%), and most surgeons braced patients to improve pain (42%). Of surgeons who braced, most commonly did so for 2–4 months (57%). Conclusion Most surgeon respondents did not prescribe orthoses after varying elective lumbar surgeries, and the frequency overall was lower than a similar study conducted in 2009. There continues to be inconsistencies in postoperative bracing practices. In an era striving for evidence-based practices, this is an area needing more attention.
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- Neil Pathak
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208071, New Haven, CT 06520-8071, United States
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Knee or Spine Surgery First? A Survey of Treatment Order for Patients With Concurrent Degenerative Knee and Lumbar Spinal Disorders. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:2039-2043. [PMID: 32247672 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and lumbar spine surgery have been reported to affect the outcomes of each other. There is insufficient evidence to guide the choice of treatment order for patients with both disorders that are equally symptomatic. METHODS Five clinical scenarios of concurrent, advanced, degenerative knee and lumbar spinal disorders were designed to survey surgeons' choices of treatment order and rationale. The spinal disorder was consistently degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, but the knee conditions varied to include (1) osteoarthritis (OA) with varus deformity, (2) OA with valgus deformity, (3) rheumatoid arthritis with a severe flexion contracture, (4) OA without deformity, and (5) bilateral OA with windswept deformities. The survey was distributed to selected clinical members of the Knee Society and Scoliosis Research Society in North America. The surgeons' choices were compared among the 5 scenarios, and their comments were analyzed using text-mining. RESULTS Responses were received from 42 of 74 (57%) knee arthroplasty surgeons and 55 of 100 (55%) spine surgeons. The percentages of knee arthroplasty surgeons recommending "TKA first" differed significantly among scenarios: 29%, 79%, 55%, 7%, and 81% for scenarios 1 through 5, respectively (P < .001). A similar pattern was noted for the spine surgeons. CONCLUSION For patients with concurrent degenerative knee and lumbar spinal disorders, the severity and type of knee deformity influenced the preference of treatment order in both specialties. Severe valgus deformity and windswept deformities of the knee would drive the decision toward "TKA first."
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Coronado RA, Devin CJ, Pennings JS, Aaronson OS, Haug CM, Van Hoy EE, Vanston SW, Archer KR. Safety and feasibility of an early telephone-supported home exercise program after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a case series. Physiother Theory Pract 2019; 37:1096-1108. [PMID: 31663795 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1683921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objective: To describe the safety, feasibility, and preliminary outcomes of an early telephone-supported home exercise program (HEP) performed within the first 6 weeks after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery.Methods: Eight patients (mean ± SD age = 53.4 ± 14.9 years, 5 females) were enrolled in this case series. Immediately after surgery, patients began a 6-week HEP including daily walking, deep breathing, distraction techniques, and cervical and upper body exercises. The HEP was supported by weekly telephone calls by a physical therapist. Safety for performing early exercise was examined with radiographic imaging at 6 months. Adverse events were assessed through weekly calls with a physical therapist. HEP adherence and acceptability data were obtained by patient self-report. Clinical measures were assessed preoperatively, at 6 weeks and at 6 months, and included the Neck Disability Index, Numeric Rating Scale for pain, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and accelerometry for physical activity.Results: Early radiographic imaging showed no signs of nonunion at 6 months. There were no reports of serious adverse events. At 6 months, all patients reported clinically significant changes in pain catastrophizing. Seven (88%) patients had clinically significant changes in disability and arm pain, six (75%) patients for neck pain and pain self-efficacy, and five (53%) patients for fear of movement. Only three (43%) of seven patients showed increased physical activity at 6 months.Conclusion: Based on this small case series, an early telephone-supported HEP appears safe for patients, feasible to implement, and promising for clinical benefits.
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- Rogelio A Coronado
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Vanderbilt Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Vanderbilt Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Howell Allen Clinic, Saint Thomas Medical Partners, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Vanderbilt Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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