Publications by authors named "E Muehlbauer"

Article Synopsis
  • Spine disorders are a major global disability issue, highlighting the need for improved access to high-quality spine care to foster social inclusion and dignity for affected individuals.
  • SPINE20 outlines six recommendations for G20 countries, including providing evidence-based education for health workers, affordable spine care interventions, and investing in health policy research to support rehabilitation integration.
  • Emphasizing the importance of social equity, SPINE20 urges collaborations among healthcare providers and policymakers to ensure comprehensive access to spine care, ultimately aiming to enhance population well-being and productivity.
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Introduction: The purpose is to report on the fourth set of recommendations developed by SPINE20 to advocate for evidence-based spine care globally under the theme of "One Earth, One Family, One Future WITHOUT Spine DISABILITY".

Research Question: Not applicable.

Material And Methods: Recommendations were developed and refined through two modified Delphi processes with international, multi-professional panels.

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Objective: To determine the value of microbubble contrast cystosonography in the diagnosis of bladder rupture in animals.

Design: Prospective, method comparison study from November 2019 to October 2020.

Setting: University teaching hospital.

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Article Synopsis
  • Spine disorders are a big problem worldwide, causing disability for over 500 million people, but less than half of G20 countries prioritize spine health in their policies.
  • * SPINE20 was created in 2019 to raise awareness Among leaders about the importance of addressing spine disorders.
  • * In 2022, they shared seven important recommendations for G20 countries to improve spine care, focusing on access, training, evidence-based policies, infrastructure, research, and patient outcomes.
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Purpose: Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a complex and multifaceted condition associated with significant disability and morbidity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between FBSS with new incidences of mental health disorders.

Methods: Our cohort included patients diagnosed with FBSS within 12 months of a posterior fusion, laminectomy, or discectomy, identified using The International Classification of Disease, both Ninth and Tenth Revisions (ICD-9 and ICD-10).

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