Segmental Arteries and Veins at Higher Lumbar Levels Can Intersect the Adjacent Caudal Intervertebral Disc in the Anterior Part of the Spinal Column: A Cadaveric Analysis.

Study Design: A cadaveric study.

Purpose: To investigate the anatomical features of segmental arteries and veins in the anterior part of the spinal column to prevent segmental vessel injury.

Overview Of Literature: The lateral transpsoas approach to the lumbar intervertebral discs (IVD) is associated with the risk of segmental vessel injury.

p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Is Involved in Interleukin-6 Secretion from Human Ligamentum Flavum-Derived Cells Stimulated by Tumor Necrosis Factor-α.

Study Design: Human ligamentum flavum-derived cells (HFCs) were obtained from surgical samples for a basic experimental study.

Purpose: We sought to evaluate the inflammatory response of human ligamentum flavum cells to investigate hypertrophic changes occurring in the ligamentum flavum.

Overview Of Literature: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a disease commonly observed in the elderly.

Outcomes of Fusions From the Cervical Spine to the Pelvis.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: Determine the indications, complications, and clinical outcomes in patients requiring fusions from the cervical spine to the pelvis. Several investigators have examined fusions from the thoracic spine to the sacrum, but no similar study has been performed for cervical-to-pelvis fusions.

Differences in postural stability and dynamic visual acuity among healthy young adults in relation to sports activity: a cross sectional study.

[Purpose] Sports activity has been shown to improve postural stability and vestibular function in healthy older adults. The hypothesis was that healthy young adults undertaking sports activity will also have better postural stability and vestibular function compared with healthy young adults who do not undertake sports activity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in postural stability and vestibular function between healthy young adults who undertake sports activity and those who do not undertake such activity.

Objective measures of physical activity in patients with chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction, and its relationship to handicap, anxiety and postural stability.

Objective: Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms in the general population. Patients with dizziness experience balance problems and anxiety, which can lead to decreased physical activity levels and participation in their daily activities. Moreover, recovery of vestibular function from vestibular injury requires physical activity.