Norman B. Chutkan

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the usage of the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) in the most recent clinical trial and the purposes of this review were to describe the use of the MCID in the clinical trial.

TL;DR: The purpose of this review is to familiarize the reader with the best available evidence surrounding the operative and nonoperative treatment of VCFs, and to examine the literature pertaining to the cost-effectiveness of surgical management of V CFs with the overarching goal of helping physicians make informed decisions regarding symptomatic VCF treatment.

TL;DR: A new protocol, which includes a surgeon, controlled stretch test and flouroscopically visualized flexion-extension views, was initiated and evaluated for safety and efficacy and preliminary results of a new protocol to safely evaluate the cervical spine in the polytrauma patient are promising.

TL;DR: The various determinations of MCID and its usage in the spine literature of the past 5 years are summarized in order to develop a basic reference to help practitioners interpret or utilize MCID.

TL;DR: The evidence-based clinical guideline has been created using techniques of evidence- based medicine and best available evidence to aid practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with nonspecific low back pain.