The vertebral column consists of repeating units of ossified vertebrae that are adjoined by
fibrocartilagenous intervertebral discs. These structures form from the embryonic notochord …

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral–based
physical therapy (CBPT) program for improving outcomes in patients after lumbar spine …

Smoking is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is responsible for the
death of more than 8 million people per year globally. Through a systematic literature …

Background context Pedicle screws (PS) offer great benefits in posterior lumbar interbody
fusion (PLIF), but several drawbacks of PS, including the risk of superior facet joint violation …

Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Objective: To determine whether comorbidities and
demographics, identified preoperatively, can impact patient outcomes and satisfaction after …

Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy (LFH) is a major cause of lumbar spinal canal stenosis
(LSCS). The pathomechanisms for LFH have not been fully elucidated. Isobaric tags for …

Background The microsurgical unilateral laminotomy (MUL) technique for bilateral
decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a less destabilizing alternative to …

Background The condition of paraspinal muscles is known to be associated with some
variables such as age, gender, and low back pain. It is generally agreed that these muscles …

Background Low back pain (LBP) is a major problem; it causes significant burden, incurs
considerable economic and human costs, and adversely affects the quality of life (QoL) …

Background Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) is a common health problem in
the elderly and usually associated with three-joint complex degeneration. Schmorl's nodes …