Spondylosis

This study looked at 60 adults with degenerative spondylolisthesis, a condition where a spine bone slips forward causing pain. All patients needed spinal fusion surgery. The researchers compared two surgical methods: one that fuses the back of the spine only, and another that als…

This study followed 77 adults who received spinal implants (PASS LP, PASS DEGEN, or PASS TULIP PRIME) to treat degenerative spine conditions like disc degeneration or spinal deformity. The main goal was to see if the bones fused properly after 24 months. Researchers also tracked …

This study looked at how well ViviGen, a bone graft made from donated human bone cells, helps fuse neck bones in people having 2- or 3-level neck surgery. 100 patients were followed to see if their bones fused and how their pain and function improved. The goal was to gather real-…

This study looked at how safe and well a new spinal implant (Modulus ALIF System) works in 123 adults having back surgery. The patients had conditions like worn-out discs or slipped vertebrae. The main goals were to check for complications and see if the bones fused properly afte…

This completed study tested two doses of the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) in 62 adults undergoing multilevel spinal surgery. The goal was to see which dose better reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions. Results could help surgeons choose the safest and most effectiv…

This study tested a Turkish version of the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale, which measures a patient's ability to move, use the toilet, and think clearly while in their hospital room. Researchers worked with 100 adults who had conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or ampu…

This pilot study tested whether a one-day Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshop, plus a follow-up phone call, could help prevent chronic pain after back surgery. 45 adults scheduled for spinal surgery took part. The study focused on whether the workshop was acceptable …

This study tested whether moving cupping combined with bloodletting can relieve neck pain caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. Sixty-two adults received either the cupping-bloodletting treatment or massage. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, and quality of life to see…

This study looked at different rehabilitation programs for 90 adults who had back surgery for degenerative lumbar disease. The goal was to see which rehab approach best reduces nerve pain, helps patients regain function, and improves quality of life. Participants were randomly as…

This study looked at two types of surgery for people over 50 with a slipped vertebra (spondylolisthesis) and a narrowed spine canal (stenosis). One group had a smaller surgery to take pressure off the nerves (decompression alone), while the other had that plus a fusion with metal…

This study looked at how common muscle and posture problems are in physiotherapy students and whether a special physiotherapy program could help. 44 students with back pain and muscle tightness received treatments like trigger point release, stretching, and joint mobilization. Th…

This pilot study tested whether starting physical therapy immediately after diagnosis helps adolescent athletes with spondylolysis (a stress fracture in the lower back) recover better than waiting until pain goes away. Sixty-four athletes aged 10-19 were randomly assigned to eith…

This study looked at whether wearing a back brace after spinal fusion surgery improves pain and quality of life. 43 adults with degenerative spine conditions were randomly assigned to wear a brace or not. Researchers measured disability, pain, and general health at 6 weeks and 3 …

This study looked at whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery under regional anesthesia leads to higher satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb orthopedic surgery were randomly assigned to either pa…

This study tested two acupuncture styles in 124 adults with sudden neck pain from cervical spondylosis. One group got manual acupuncture at points far from the neck, while the other got electroacupuncture at neck-area points. Both groups also did neck exercises daily for 10 days.…

This study tested whether a pre-surgery health optimization program (prehabilitation) combined with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) can reduce complications in elderly patients undergoing spinal fusion. 164 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the PREERAS …

This completed trial tested whether adding battlefield acupuncture (a quick ear-needle technique) to standard electroacupuncture and pain medication can better relieve chronic low back pain caused by spine degeneration. Sixty adults in Vietnam with moderate to severe pain for at …

This study tested two types of neck exercises—multi-angle isometric and dynamic—both combined with kinesio taping and standard physiotherapy in 52 adults with cervical spondylosis. Participants were treated for 9 weeks. The goal was to see which approach better improved neck moti…

This study translated the Generic Functional Index, a questionnaire that measures how well people can do daily activities, into Turkish. Researchers tested it with 200 adults who have muscle or joint problems to see if it is accurate and reliable. The goal is to give Turkish-spea…

This pilot study tested whether a larger trial is possible comparing two standard surgeries for lumbar spinal stenosis with a related condition called spondylolisthesis. The two procedures are decompression alone and decompression with fusion. The study enrolled 70 surgical candi…

This study tested whether a special type of MRI (called DBSI) can predict how well people recover after surgery for a compressed spinal cord. 71 patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy had this MRI before surgery and again 2 years later. Researchers looked for imaging marke…

This study tested whether specially trained physiotherapists can safely diagnose and treat non-urgent muscle and joint pain in the emergency room, compared to standard care from doctors. 102 patients with back, neck, or shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either a physiothera…

This study used a special MRI technique called diffusion tensor imaging to look at the spinal cord in 40 people with cervical spondylosis (neck arthritis). The goal was to see if spinal cord structure relates to symptoms like muscle weakness or numbness. Participants underwent im…

This study tested whether injecting a contrast dye into the disc space during TLIF spine surgery helps surgeons assess how well they have removed the disc. 56 patients having spinal fusion for degenerative spine disease were randomly assigned to either have the dye used as a chec…

This study collected information from over 8,000 people who had spine surgery for conditions like degeneration, deformity, or trauma. Researchers gathered X-ray and health data to learn which treatments work best for different patients. The goal was to build a database to answer …

This study tested whether having spine surgery patients wear an Apple Watch could help doctors track their recovery. 255 adults wore the watch before and after surgery to measure steps and distance. The goal was to see if this data matched how patients felt and if it could improv…

This completed study compared how well people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), people with other muscle or bone pain, and healthy individuals can imagine movements. Researchers used a questionnaire called the MIQ-RS to measure motor imagery skills. The goal was to see …

This study surveyed 116 adults with chronic pain at a rehabilitation clinic to understand how their pain beliefs, spiritual well-being, and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine are related. Participants filled out several questionnaires about their pain, mood, …