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View article: Polycomb Repressive-Deubiquitinase Complex Safeguards Oocyte Epigenome and Female Fertility by Restraining Polycomb Activity
Polycomb Repressive-Deubiquitinase Complex Safeguards Oocyte Epigenome and Female Fertility by Restraining Polycomb Activity Open
Mouse oocytes exhibit a unique chromatin landscape characterized by broad H3K27ac and H3K27me3 domains, demarcating euchromatin and facultative heterochromatin, respectively. However, the mechanisms underlying this non-canonical landscape …
View article: Unveiling the natural history of paralysis in metastatic cervical spinal tumor: An experimental study
Unveiling the natural history of paralysis in metastatic cervical spinal tumor: An experimental study Open
The pathological advancement of paralysis stemming from metastatic cervical spinal tumor is now apprehended to unfurl through a biphasic phase. The initial phase is characterized by gradual unfurling spanning several days, juxtaposed again…
View article: Factors Contributing to Residual Low Back Pain after Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Factors Contributing to Residual Low Back Pain after Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures Open
Although osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) are the most common type of osteoporotic fracture, few reports have investigated the factors contributing to residual low back pain in the chronic phase after OVFs by using radiographic eval…
View article: Optimal timing for intermittent administration of parathyroid hormone (1–34) for distraction osteogenesis in rabbits
Optimal timing for intermittent administration of parathyroid hormone (1–34) for distraction osteogenesis in rabbits Open
Background To date, the usefulness of parathyroid hormone [PTH (1–34)] in distraction osteogenesis has been reported in several studies. We aimed to determine the optimal timing of PTH (1–34) administration in a rabbit distraction osteogen…
View article: Radiological Evaluation of Combined Anteroposterior Fusion with Vertebral Body Replacement Using a Minimally Invasive Lateral Approach for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: Verification of Optimal Surgical Procedure
Radiological Evaluation of Combined Anteroposterior Fusion with Vertebral Body Replacement Using a Minimally Invasive Lateral Approach for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: Verification of Optimal Surgical Procedure Open
The combined anteroposterior fusion with vertebral body replacement (VBR) using a wide footplate expandable cage with a minimally invasive lateral approach has been widely used for pseudoarthrosis after osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Th…
View article: Optimal Timing for Intermittent Administration of Parathyroid Hormone (1-34) for Distraction Osteogenesis in Rabbits
Optimal Timing for Intermittent Administration of Parathyroid Hormone (1-34) for Distraction Osteogenesis in Rabbits Open
Background To date, the usefulness of parathyroid hormone (PTH (1-34)) in distraction osteogenesis has been reported in several studies. We aimed to determine the optimal timing of PTH (1-34) administration in a rabbit distraction osteogen…
View article: Metastatic intradural extramedullary spinal cord tumor from ovarian cancer: A case report with a literature review
Metastatic intradural extramedullary spinal cord tumor from ovarian cancer: A case report with a literature review Open
Context: Metastatic intradural extramedullary spinal cord tumors are extremely rare.Findings: A 76-year-old woman presented with intractable neck pain. Three years earlier, she had been treated for ovarian cancer with bilateral salpingo-oo…
View article: Results of Using a Novel Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Technique for Patients with Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis-The Single or Double Endplates Penetrating Screw (SEPS/DEPS) Technique
Results of Using a Novel Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Technique for Patients with Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis-The Single or Double Endplates Penetrating Screw (SEPS/DEPS) Technique Open
This novel SEPS/DEPS technique has a higher insertion torque compared with the conventional PPS techniques and demonstrated itself to be an effective option for patients with concomitant bone fragility due to DISH.
View article: Risk Factors of Nonunion After Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Risk Factors of Nonunion After Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures Open
Study Design. Prospective cohort study. Objective. To characterize a patient population with nonunion after acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) and compare the union and nonunion groups to identify risk factors for nonunion. Summ…
View article: Executive summary of the Japan Osteoporosis Society Guide for the Use of Bone Turnover Markers in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis (2018 Edition)
Executive summary of the Japan Osteoporosis Society Guide for the Use of Bone Turnover Markers in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis (2018 Edition) Open
With the aging of society, the number of osteoporosis-related fractures is increasing. Prevention of osteoporosis and maintenance of the quality of life of osteoporosis patients require early diagnosis, effective treatment, and highly prec…
View article: Comparison of Rigid and Soft-Brace Treatments for Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Study
Comparison of Rigid and Soft-Brace Treatments for Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Study Open
While bracing is the standard conservative treatment for acute osteoporotic compression fracture, the efficacy of different brace treatments has not been extensively studied. We aimed to clarify and compare the preventive effect of the dif…
View article: Corrigendum to “Mechanism of Restoration of Forelimb Motor Function after Cervical Spinal Cord Hemisection in Rats: Electrophysiological Verification”
Corrigendum to “Mechanism of Restoration of Forelimb Motor Function after Cervical Spinal Cord Hemisection in Rats: Electrophysiological Verification” Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2017/7514681.].
View article: Hand Dexterity Impairment in Patients with Cervical Myelopathy: A New Quantitative Assessment Using a Natural Prehension Movement
Hand Dexterity Impairment in Patients with Cervical Myelopathy: A New Quantitative Assessment Using a Natural Prehension Movement Open
Cervical myelopathy (CM) caused by spinal cord compression can lead to reduced hand dexterity. However, except for the 10 sec grip-and-release test, there is no objective assessment system for hand dexterity in patients with CM. Therefore,…
View article: Preoperative Ultrasonographic Evaluation for Malignancy of Soft-Tissue Sarcoma: A Retrospective Study
Preoperative Ultrasonographic Evaluation for Malignancy of Soft-Tissue Sarcoma: A Retrospective Study Open
Background: Ultrasonography is useful for distinguishing between benign and malignant soft-tissue tumors. However, no study has focused on its usefulness in the differential diagnosis between low-grade and high-grade soft-tissue sarcomas. …
View article: Mechanism of Restoration of Forelimb Motor Function after Cervical Spinal Cord Hemisection in Rats: Electrophysiological Verification
Mechanism of Restoration of Forelimb Motor Function after Cervical Spinal Cord Hemisection in Rats: Electrophysiological Verification Open
The objective of this study was to electrophysiologically assess the corticospinal tracts of adult rats and the recovery of motor function of their forelimbs after cervical cord hemisection. Of 39 adult rats used, compound muscle action po…
View article: Soft silicone foam dressing is more effective than polyurethane film dressing for preventing intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcers in spinal surgery patients: the Border Operating room Spinal Surgery (<scp>BOSS</scp>) trial in Japan
Soft silicone foam dressing is more effective than polyurethane film dressing for preventing intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcers in spinal surgery patients: the Border Operating room Spinal Surgery (<span>BOSS</span>) trial in Japan Open
Preventing intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcers ( IAPUs ) in patients undergoing spinal surgery in the prone position using a Relton‐Hall frame is challenging. We investigated the efficacy of soft silicone foam dressings in preventing…
View article: Mechanism of Forelimb Motor Function Restoration after Cervical Spinal Cord Hemisection in Rats: A Comparison of Juveniles and Adults
Mechanism of Forelimb Motor Function Restoration after Cervical Spinal Cord Hemisection in Rats: A Comparison of Juveniles and Adults Open
The aim of this study was to investigate forelimb motor function after cervical spinal cord injury in juvenile and adult rats. Both rats received a left segmental hemisection of the spinal cord after C3-C4 laminectomy. Behavioral evaluatio…
View article: Atlantoaxial Subluxation after Pyogenic Spondylitis around the Odontoid Process
Atlantoaxial Subluxation after Pyogenic Spondylitis around the Odontoid Process Open
Study Design . A case report and review of the literature. Objective . The aim of this study was to describe the conservative management of pyogenic spondylitis around the odontoid process. Summary of Background Data . Atlantoaxial subluxa…