Search Results - "Willems, Paul C"

Prediction of mechanical complications in adult spinal deformity surgery—the GAP score versus the Schwab classification by Jacobs, Eva, van Royen, Barend J., van Kuijk, Sander M.J., Merk, Johannes M.R., Stadhouder, Agnita, van Rhijn, Lodewijk W., Willems, Paul C.

“…Surgery for adult spinal deformity is a challenging and complex procedure with high reported complication (8.4%–42%) and revision rates (9%–17.6%). Failure to…”
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The Impact of Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain: Costs and Patients’ Burden by van Kleef, Maarten, Kallewaard, Jan-Willem, Willems, Paul C., Geurts, José W., Dirksen, Carmen

“…Introduction. Chronic discogenic low back pain (CDP) is frequently diagnosed in patients referred to specialized pain clinics for their back pain. The aim of…”
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The societal burden associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a cross-sectional burden-of-disease study by Hoelen, Thomáy-Claire Ayala, Evers, Silvia M. A. A, Arts, Jacobus J, Willems, Paul C, van Mastrigt, Ghislaine A. P. G

“…Background In the general population the prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is 2-3%. There is growing awareness of how AIS affects the quality…”
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Patient journey following lumbar spinal fusion surgery (FuJourn): A multicentre exploration of the immediate post-operative period using qualitative patient diaries by Rushton, Alison, Jadhakhan, Feroz, Masson, Annabel, Athey, Victoria, Staal, J Bart, Verra, Martin L, Emms, Andrew, Reddington, Michael, Cole, Ashley, Willems, Paul C, Benneker, Lorin, Heneghan, Nicola R, Soundy, Andrew

“…The aim of this study was to capture and understand the immediate recovery journey of patients following lumbar spinal fusion surgery and explore the…”
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Assessment of need for hemostatic evaluation in patients taking valproic acid: A retrospective cross-sectional study by Post, Demi S, van der Veer, Arian, Schijns, Olaf E M G, Klinkenberg, Sylvia, Rijkers, Kim, Wagner, G Louis, van Kranen-Mastenbroek, Vivianne H J M, Willems, Paul C P H, Verhezen, Paul W M, Beckers, Erik A M, Heubel-Moenen, Floor C J I, Henskens, Yvonne M C

“…Valproic acid (VPA) is a frequently prescribed anti-epileptic drug. Since its introduction side effects on hemostasis are reported. However, studies show…”
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Efficacy of Nutritional Intervention in Elderly After Hip Fracture: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial by Wyers, Caroline E, Reijven, Petronella L M, Breedveld-Peters, José J L, Denissen, Karlijn F M, Schotanus, Martijn G M, van Dongen, Martien C J M, Eussen, Simone J P M, Heyligers, Ide C, van den Brandt, Piet A, Willems, Paul C, van Helden, Svenhjalmar, Dagnelie, Pieter C

“…Malnutrition after hip fracture is associated with increased rehabilitation time, complications, and mortality. We assessed the effect of intensive 3 month…”
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Methodology and application of three-dimensional technology for brace design and production for treatment in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a scoping review protocol by Hoelen, Thomáy-Claire Ayala, de Bie, Rob A, Arts, Jacobus JC, Willems, Paul C

“…IntroductionConservative treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using bracing has proven to be effective at reducing curve progression. However,…”
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The effectiveness of a protocol without routine radiographs for follow-up of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients (CURVE): a study protocol by Baetsen, Jurre T F, Hooff, Miranda L, Bisseling, Pepijn, Van Dongen, Johanna M, Van de Fliert, Dineke G, Hoebink, Eric, Kempen, Diederik H R, Rutges, Joost P H J, Schlösser, Tom P C, Van West, Hanneke M, Van der Wees, Philip J, Willems, Paul C, De Kleuver, Marinus

“…Current follow-up protocols for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are based on consensus and consist of regular full-spine radiographs to monitor curve…”
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Early bone ingrowth and segmental stability of a trussed titanium cage versus a polyether ether ketone cage in an ovine lumbar interbody fusion model by Loenen, Arjan C.Y., Peters, Marloes J.M., Bevers, Raymond T.J., Schaffrath, Claus, van Haver, Els, Cuijpers, Vincent M.J.I., Rademakers, Timo, van Rietbergen, Bert, Willems, Paul C., Arts, Jacobus J.

“…Lumbar interbody fusion is an effective treatment for unstable spinal segments. However, the time needed to establish a solid bony interbody fusion between the…”
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How a broken vertebra can lead to a fatal hemorrhage: a case report by Ploumen, Roxanne A. W., van Wezenbeek, Martin R., Willems, Paul C. P. H., Gerretsen, Suzanne C., Ten Bosch, Jan A.

“…Background Unintentional falls are common among the elderly and given the expected increase of the aging population, these falls contribute to a high number of…”
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Operationalizing and digitizing person-centered daily functioning: a case for functionomics by Janssen, Esther R C, Punt, Ilona M, van Soest, Johan, Heerkens, Yvonne F, Stallinga, Hillegonda A, Ten Napel, Huib, van Rhijn, Lodewijk W, Mons, Barend, Dekker, Andre, Willems, Paul C, van Meeteren, Nico L U

“…An ever-increasing amount of data on a person's daily functioning is being collected, which holds information to revolutionize person-centered healthcare…”
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Spinal fusion for chronic low back pain: systematic review on the accuracy of tests for patient selection by Willems, Paul C., MD, PhD, Staal, J. Bart, PT, PhD, Walenkamp, Geert H.I.M., MD, PhD, de Bie, Rob A., PT, PhD

“…Abstract Background context Spinal fusion is a common but controversial treatment for chronic low back pain (LBP) with outcomes similar to those of programmed…”
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The evidence on surgical interventions for low back disorders, an overview of systematic reviews by Jacobs, Wilco C. H., Rubinstein, Sidney M., Willems, Paul C., Moojen, Wouter A., Pellisé, Ferran, Oner, Cumhur F., Peul, Wilco C., van Tulder, Maurits W.

“…Purpose Many systematic reviews have been published on surgical interventions for low back disorders. The objective of this overview was to evaluate the…”
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Polymeric Nanoparticles Enable mRNA Transfection and Its Translation in Intervertebral Disc and Human Joint Cells, Except for M1 Macrophages by Muenzebrock, Katrin Agnes, Ho, Fiona Y W, Pontes, Adriano P, Jorquera-Cordero, Carla, Utomo, Lizette, Garcia, Joao Pedro, Willems, Paul C, Welting, Tim J M, Rip, Jaap, Creemers, Laura B

“…Chronic lower back pain caused by intervertebral disc degeneration and osteoarthritis (OA) are highly prevalent chronic diseases. Although pain management and…”
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Local bone metabolism during the consolidation process of spinal interbody fusion by Loenen, Arjan C. Y., Peters, Marloes J. M., Wierts, Roel, Bevers, Raymond T. J., van Rhijn, Lodewijk W., Arts, Jacobus J., Willems, Paul C.

“…Introduction Although computed tomography (CT) can identify the presence of eventual bony bridges following lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) surgery, it does not…”
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Radiopaque UHMWPE sublaminar cables for spinal deformity correction: Preclinical mechanical and radiopacifier leaching assessment by Roth, Alex K, Boon-Ceelen, Karlien, Smelt, Harold, van Rietbergen, Bert, Willems, Paul C, van Rhijn, Lodewijk W, Arts, Jacobus J

“…Polymeric sublaminar cables have a number of advantages over metal cables in the field of spinal deformity surgery, with decreased risk of neurological injury…”
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Gait alterations in patients with adult spinal deformity by Huysmans, Stephanie M.D., Senden, Rachel, Jacobs, Eva, Willems, Paul J.B., Marcellis, Rik G.J., Boogaart, Mark van den, Meijer, Kenneth, Willems, Paul C.

“…•Sagittal spinal malalignment influences alteration in gait characteristics.•Type of spinal deformity should be considered when interpreting gait…”
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The Use of 18F-Fluoride Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Scanning to Identify Sources of Pain after Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion—An Analysis in Patients with and without Symptoms by Peters, Marloes J. M., Brans, Boudewijn T., Broos, Wouter A. M., Jutten, Elisabeth M. C., Mottaghy, Felix M., Schijns, Olaf, Weijers, René E., Willems, Paul C.

“…Background: Identifying the cause of recurrent or persisting pain after posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is essential for establishing optimal…”
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The economic and societal burden associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A burden-of-disease study protocol by Hoelen, Thomáy-Claire Ayala, Willems, Paul C., Arts, Jacobus J., van Mastrigt, Ghislaine, Evers, Silvia

“…Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has an estimated general population prevalence of 2% to 3%. The impact of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) on the…”
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External validation of a prediction model for surgical site infection after thoracolumbar spine surgery in a Western European cohort by Janssen, Daniël M C, van Kuijk, Sander M J, d'Aumerie, Boudewijn B, Willems, Paul C

“…A prediction model for surgical site infection (SSI) after spine surgery was developed in 2014 by Lee et al. This model was developed to compute an individual…”
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