Multiple cervical spinous process fractures in a novice golf player.

Avulsion of spinous process, also called Clay-shoveler's fracture, is most prevalent among those engaged in hard physical labor. To the best of the author's knowledge, only one case of multiple spinous process fractures of the upper thoracic spine in a novice golfer has been reported. A 45-year-old female presented with intractable posterior neck pain.

Characterization of Enterococcus spp. from human and animal feces using 16S rRNA sequences, the esp gene, and PFGE for microbial source tracking in Korea.

Contamination from human and animal fecal waste is a primary cause of water pollution. Microbial source tracking (MST) may be a useful tool for high-quality environmental management and for assessing human health risks associated with water pollution. The goal of this study was to evaluate Enterococcus spp.

Molecular characterization of bacteriophages for microbial source tracking in Korea.

We investigated coliphages from various fecal sources, including humans and animals, for microbial source tracking in South Korea. Both somatic and F+-specific coliphages were isolated from 43 fecal samples from farms, wild animal habitats, and human wastewater plants. Somatic coliphages were more prevalent and abundant than F+ coliphages in all of the tested fecal samples.

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion for lumbosacral junction in steep sacral slope.

Study Design: Retrospective study of surgical technique and clinical outcome.

Objectives: To examine the technique and outcomes of anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery for a lumbosacral junction in a steep sacral slope.

Summary Of Background Data: There are no studies on the outcome and technical pitfalls on ALIF surgery for a lumbosacral junction in a steep sacral slope.

Venovertebral vein: morphometric analysis and significance for the transabdominal spine surgeon.

Study Design: Prospective intraoperative findings review.

Objectives: To describe the surgical anatomy of the innominate vessel, venovertebral vein, and consider its significance for transabdominal surgery.

Background Data: It has not described in any anatomy textbook or reported papers.