DOI: 10.1055/s-00000165

Evidence-Based Spine-Care Journal

Issue 02 · Volume 04 · October 2013 DOI: 10.1055/s-003-26021

Message from the Editor

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    Chapman, Jens:

    Spine Wars: The Lessons of YODA

    • Science in Spine

  • 068
    Raich, Annie L.; Skelly, Andrea C.:

    Asking the Right Question: Specifying Your Study Question

    • Original Research

  • 072
    Holla, Micha; Huisman, Joske M. R.; Hosman, Allard J. F.:

    A Validated Classification for External Immobilization of the Cervical Spine

    Supplementary material (PDF)
  • 078
    Humadi, Ali; Freeman, Brian J. C.; Moore, Rob J.; Callary, Stuart; Halldin, Klas; David, Vikram; Maclaurin, William; Tauro, Paul; Schoenwaelder, Mark:

    A Comparison of Radiostereometric Analysis and Computed Tomography for the Assessment of Lumbar Spinal Fusion in a Sheep Model

    Supplementary material (PDF)
  • 090
    Goldstein, Christina:

    Success in Academic Spine Surgery: The Role of Mentoring

    • Systematic Review

  • 096
    Sardar, Zeeshan M.; Ouellet, Jean A.; Fischer, Dena J.; Skelly, Andrea C.:

    Outcomes in Adult Scoliosis Patients Who Undergo Spinal Fusion Stopping at L5 Compared with Extension to the Sacrum

    Supplementary material (PDF)
  • 105
    Heller, John G.; Raich, Annie L.; Dettori, Joseph R.; Riew, K. Daniel:

    Comparative Effectiveness of Different Types of Cervical Laminoplasty

    Supplementary material (PDF)
  • 116
    Schuster, James M.; Zhang, Fangyi; Norvell, Daniel C.; Hermsmeyer, Jeffrey T.:

    Persistent/Recurrent Syringomyelia after Chiari Decompression—Natural History and Management Strategies: A Systematic Review

    Supplementary material (PDF)

    • Case Report

  • 126
    Culotta, Brad A.; Deinlein, Donald A.; Theiss, Steven M.; Lemons, Jack E.:

    An Extension–Distraction Injury of the Thoracic Spine with Traumatic Partial Correction of Thoracic Kyphosis

  • 132
    Emohare, Osa; Peterson, Erik; Slinkard, Nathaniel; Janus, Seth; Morgan, Robert:

    Occam Paradox? A Variation of Tapia Syndrome and an Unreported Complication of Guidewire-Assisted Pedicle Screw Insertion

  • 137
    Puvanesarajah, Varun; Lina, Ioan A.; Liauw, Jason A.; Hsu, Wesley; Burger, Peter C.; Witham, Timothy F.:

    Desmoid Tumor Formation following Posterior Spinal Instrumentation Placement

  • 143
    Louwerens, Jan K. G.; Groot, Diederik; van Duijvenbode, Dennis C.; Spruit, Maarten:

    Alternative Surgical Strategy for AxiaLIF Pseudarthrosis: A Series of Three Case Reports

  • 149
    Potter, Michael Q.; Lawrence, Brandon D.; Kinikini, Daniel V.; Brodke, Darrel S.:

    Periaortic Pedicle Screw Removal with Endovascular Control of the Aorta and Intraoperative Aortography: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

    • Spine Fellows Forum Abstract

  • 154
    Mehrkens, Arne; Karim, M. Zia; Kim, Sarah; Hilario, Raychel; Fehlings, Michael G.; Erwin, William Mark:

    Canine Notochordal Cell-Secreted Factors Protect Murine and Human Nucleus Pulposus Cells from Apoptosis by Inhibition of Activated Caspase-9 and Caspase-3/7

  • 157
    Norton, Robert P.; Bianco, Kristina; Lafage, Virginie; Schwab, Frank J.; International Spine Study Group Foundation:

    Complications and Intercenter Variability of Three-Column Resection Osteotomies for Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Retrospective Review of 423 Patients

  • 160
    Fisher, Charles G.; Goldschlager, Tony; Boriani, Stefano; Varga, Peter Pal; Fehlings, Michael G.; Bilsky, Mark H.; Dekutoski, Mark B.; Luzzati, Alessandro; Williams, Richard P.; Berven, Sigurd; Chou, Dean; Reynolds, Jeremy J.; Quraishi, Nasir A.; Rhines, Laurence D.; Bettegowda, Chetan; Gokaslan, Ziya L.:

    A Novel Scientific Model for Rare and Often Neglected Neoplastic Conditions

  • 163
    Smith, Micah W.; Annis, Prokopis; Lawrence, Brandon D.; Daubs, Michael D.; Brodke, Darrel S.:

    Early Proximal Junctional Failure in Patients with Preoperative Sagittal Imbalance

    • Letter to the Editor

  • 165
    Schlenzka, Dietrich; Yrjoenen, Timo:

    Comments on: Efficacy of Bracing versus Observation in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis (Evid Based Spine Care J 2011;2(2):25–34)

  • 166
    Davies, Evan M.:

    Response to Letter to the Editor on: Efficacy of Bracing versus Observation in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis (Evid Based Spine Care J 2011;2(2):25–34)

  • 167

    Definition of Classes of Evidence (CoE) and Overall Strength of Evidence (SoE)