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Introduction: Football soccer practice involves considerable risks of lesions, making it difficult to strike a balance between adequate preparation and the demand imposed on athletes. A high incidence of postural disorders among adolescents leads to questions about the influence of sports activity on the athletes' posture and sagittal balance. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from panoramic spine radiographs of 110 professional Brazilian football (soccer) players. They were male and aged between 20 and 30 years. Measurements of pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt (PT), sacral slope, sagittal vertical axis (SVA), and lumbar lordosis were obtained by using the SurgimapⓇ software. Measurement values were compared with the Brazilian literature data. Lordosis type was categorized according to the classification of Roussouly et al., and the presence of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis was analyzed. Results: Findings indicated that (1) among 110 radiographs analyzed, 104 had appropriate measurement quality; (2) values compared with the Brazilian mean demonstrated that PT and SVA were statistically lower in professional players (P=0.013 and P=0.037, respectively); (3) according to Roussouly et al. most participants presented Type 3 lordosis (54.8%), followed by Type 4 (26.9%); (4) eight athletes (7.7%) had spondylolysis, and among them, seven (6.7%) had spondylolisthesis. Conclusions: Significant differences in PT and SVA were found in professional athletes. The most common type of lordosis was the same as that found in the general population (Type 3), and the incidence of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis was higher than that found in the general population, but lower than that found in football (soccer) players.

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ABSTRACT: Introduction: Most athletes treated for lumbar disc herniation return to play between 3 and 9 months after conservative or surgical treatment. In the last two decades, the general population increased the practice and participation in amateur competitions, being more prone to overload injuries. Objectives: To evaluate sports practice after lumbar discectomy in non-professional athletes. Methods: In the last five years, a digital questionnaire was sent to patients submitted to up to two levels of open discectomy. After signing the informed consent form, the patients were instructed to answer the questionnaire with personal and clinical data related to disc treatment and sports practice after the procedure. Results: Of 182 contacted patients, a hundred answered the questionnaire; 65% practiced regular sports activities before surgery. From patients who practiced sports before surgery, 75.38% returned to sports activities after the procedure. 39.29% returned between 3 and 6 months. Only 12.31% referred to impaired sports performance, while 56.92% performed unaffected, and 21.54% reported improved performance after surgery. Prior sports practice, participation in amateur competitions, and regular core strengthening were significantly associated with sports practice after surgery (P<0,05). Conclusions: From the participants who had already practiced sports before surgery, 75.38% returned after the surgical procedure. Sports practice before surgery, participation in amateur competitions, and regular core strengthening were positively associated with a return to sports practice after lumbar discectomy. The study shows that core strengthening should be encouraged and recommended to all non-professional athletes who intend to return to sports after microdiscectomy surgeries. Level of Evidence: III; Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study.

RESUMO: Introdução: A maioria dos atletas tratados de hérnia de disco lombar volta a jogar em um período entre 3 e 9 meses, após tratamento conservador ou cirúrgico. Nas últimas duas décadas, a população em geral aumentou a prática e participação em competições amadoras; sendo mais propenso a lesões por uso excessivo. Objetivos: Avaliar a prática esportiva após discectomia lombar em atletas não profissionais. Métodos: Um questionário digital foi enviado aos pacientes submetidos à discectomia aberta de até 2 níveis, nos últimos cinco anos. Após a assinatura do termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido, os pacientes foram orientados a responder o questionário com dados pessoais e clínicos relacionados ao tratamento e à prática esportiva após o procedimento. Resultados: Dos 182 pacientes contatados, cem responderam ao questionário; destes, 65% praticavam atividades esportivas regulares antes da cirurgia. Dos pacientes que praticavam esportes antes da cirurgia, 75,38% retornaram à atividade esportiva após o procedimento. 39,29% retornaram entre 3 e 6 meses. Apenas 12,31% relataram piora no desempenho esportivo, enquanto para 56,92% o desempenho não foi afetado e 21,54% relataram melhora no desempenho após a cirurgia. A prática esportiva prévia, a participação em competições amadoras e o fortalecimento regular do core foram significativamente associados à prática esportiva após a cirurgia (P<0,05). Conclusões: Dos participantes que já praticavam esportes antes da cirurgia, 75,38% retornaram após o procedimento cirúrgico. A prática esportiva prévia à cirurgia, a participação em competições amadoras e o fortalecimento regular do core foram positivamente associados ao retorno à prática esportiva após a discectomia lombar. O estudo mostra que o fortalecimento do core deve ser incentivado e recomendado para todos os atletas não profissionais que pretendem retornar ao esporte após cirurgias de microdiscectomia. Nível de Evidência III; Estudio Transversal Retrospectivo.

RESUMEN: Introducción: La mayoría de los atletas tratados por hernia de disco lumbar regresan a jugar en un período de entre 3 y 9 meses, luego de un tratamiento conservador o quirúrgico. En las últimas dos décadas, la población en general incrementó la práctica y participación en competencias aficionadas; siendo más propensos a sufrir lesiones por sobrecarga.Objetivos: Evaluar la práctica deportiva posterior a discectomía lumbar en deportistas no profesionales. Métodos: Se envió un cuestionario digital a los pacientes sometidos a discectomía abierta de hasta 2 niveles, en los últimos cinco años. Tras firmar el consentimiento informado, se instruyó a los pacientes para que respondieran el cuestionario con datos personales y clínicos, relacionados con el tratamiento discal y la práctica deportiva posterior al procedimiento. Resultados: De 182 pacientes contactados, cien respondieron el cuestionario; de estos, el 65% practicaba actividades deportivas regulares antes de la cirugía. De los pacientes que practicaban deporte antes de la cirugía, el 75,38% retornó a la actividad deportiva después del procedimiento. El 39,29% volvió entre los 3 y 6 meses. Solo el 12,31 % refirió deterioro del rendimiento deportivo, mientras que para el 56,92 % el rendimiento no se vio afectado y el 21,54 % refirió mejora del rendimiento después de la cirugía. La práctica deportiva previa, la participación en competiciones aficionadas y la realización regular de fortalecimiento del core, se asociaron significativamente con la práctica deportiva tras la cirugía (P<0,05). Conclusiones: De los participantes que ya practicaban deporte antes de la cirugía, el 75,38% regresaron después del procedimiento quirúrgico. La práctica deportiva previa a la cirugía, la participación en competiciones de aficionados y la realización de un fortalecimiento core periódico se asociaron positivamente con la vuelta a la práctica deportiva tras la discectomía lumbar. El estudio muestra que se debe alentar y recomendar el fortalecimiento del core a todos los atletas no profesionales que tengan la intención de volver al deporte después de las cirugías de microdiscectomía. Nivel de Evidencia III; Estudio Retrospectivo Transversal.

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Objective The present study aims to determine the intra- and inter-rater reliability and reproducibility of the Roussouly classification for lumbar lordosis types. Methods A database of 104 panoramic, lateral radiographs of the spine of male individuals aged between 18 and 40 years old was used. Six examiners with different expertise levels measured spinopelvic angles and classified lordosis types according to the Roussouly classification using the Surgimap software (Nemaris Inc., New York, NY, USA). After a 1-month interval, the measurements were repeated, and the intra- and inter-rater agreement were calculated using the Fleiss Kappa test. Results The study revealed positive evidence regarding the reproducibility of the Roussouly classification, with reasonable to virtually perfect (0.307-0.827) intra-rater agreement, and moderate (0.43) to reasonable (0.369) inter-rater agreement according to the Fleiss kappa test. The most experienced examiners showed greater inter-rater agreement, ranging from substantial (0.619) to moderate (0.439). Conclusion The Roussouly classification demonstrated good reliability and reproducibility, with intra- and inter-rater agreements at least reasonable, and reaching substantial to virtually perfect levels in some situations. Evaluators with highest expertise levels showed greater intra and inter-rater agreement.

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OBJECTIVE: To gather all systematic reviews of surgical treatment of degenerative cervical diseases and assess their quality, conclusions and outcomes. METHODS: A literature search for systematic reviews of surgical treatment of degenerative cervical diseases was conducted. Studies should have at least one surgical procedure as an intervention. Included studies were assessed for quality through Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) and Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) questionnaires. Quality of studies was rated accordingly to their final score as very poor (<30%), poor (30%-50%), fair (50%-70%), good (70%-90%), and excellent (>90%). If an article reported a conclusion addressing its primary objective with supportive statistical evidence for it, they were deemed to have an evidence-based conclusion. RESULTS: A total of 65 systematic reviews were included. According to AMSTAR and PRISMA, 1.5% to 6.2% of studies were rated as excellent, while good studies counted for 21.5% to 47.7%. According to AMSTAR, most studies were of fair quality (46.2%), and 6.2% of very poor quality. Mean PRISMA score was 70.2%, meaning studies of good quality. For both tools, performing a meta-analysis significantly increased studies scores and quality. Cervical spondylosis studies reached highest scores among diseases analyzed. Authors stated conclusions for interventions compared in 70.7% of studies, and only two of them were not supported by statistical evidence. CONCLUSION: Systematic reviews of surgical treatment of cervical degenerative diseases present "fair" to "good" quality in their majority, and most of the reported conclusions are supported by statistical evidence. Including a meta-analysis significantly increases the quality of a systematic review.

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Abstract Objective The present study aims to determine the intra- and inter-rater reliability and reproducibility of the Roussouly classification for lumbar lordosis types. Methods A database of 104 panoramic, lateral radiographs of the spine of male individuals aged between 18 and 40 years old was used. Six examiners with different expertise levels measured spinopelvic angles and classified lordosis types according to the Roussouly classification using the Surgimap software (Nemaris Inc., New York, NY, USA). After a 1-month interval, the measurements were repeated, and the intra- and inter-rater agreement were calculated using the Fleiss Kappa test. Results The study revealed positive evidence regarding the reproducibility of the Roussouly classification, with reasonable to virtually perfect (0.307-0.827) intra-rater agreement, and moderate (0.43) to reasonable (0.369) inter-rater agreement according to the Fleiss kappa test. The most experienced examiners showed greater inter-rater agreement, ranging from substantial (0.619) to moderate (0.439). Conclusion The Roussouly classification demonstrated good reliability and reproducibility, with intra- and inter-rater agreements at least reasonable, and reaching substantial to virtually perfect levels in some situations. Evaluators with highest expertise levels showed greater intra and inter-rater agreement.

Resumo Objetivo Determinar a confiabilidade e reprodutibilidade intra- e interavaliadores da classificação dos tipos de lordose lombar de Roussouly. Métodos Foram utilizadas 104 radiografias panorâmicas da coluna vertebral em incidência de perfil, de banco de dados, de indivíduos do sexo masculino com idade entre 18 e 40 anos. Utilizando o software Surgimap (Nemaris Inc., Nova York, NY, EUA), seis examinadores com diferentes níveis de experiência aferiram os ângulos espinopélvicos e classificaram o tipo de lordose de acordo com a classificação de Roussouly. Após um intervalo de 1 mês, as mensurações foram realizadas novamente, sendo calculadas as concordâncias intra- e interavaliadores através do teste Kappa de Fleiss. Resultados O estudo demonstrou evidências positivas em relação à reprodutibilidade da classificação de Roussouly, com teste Kappa de Fleiss para concordância intraavaliador entre razoável à quase perfeita (0,307-0,827), e interavaliador entre moderada (0,43) e razoável (0,369). Os examinadores mais experientes apresentaram maior concordância interavaliador, variando entre substancial (0,619) e moderada (0,439). Conclusão A classificação de Roussouly, demonstrou boa confiabilidade e reprodutibilidade, tendo em vista que a concordância intra- e interavaliadores foi considerada no mínimo razoável, podendo atingir os níveis de substanciais à quase perfeitos em algumas situações. Os avaliadores com maior nível de experiência apresentaram maior concordância intra- e interavaliadores.

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ABSTRACT Objective To gather all systematic reviews of surgical treatment of degenerative cervical diseases and assess their quality, conclusions and outcomes. Methods A literature search for systematic reviews of surgical treatment of degenerative cervical diseases was conducted. Studies should have at least one surgical procedure as an intervention. Included studies were assessed for quality through Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) and Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) questionnaires. Quality of studies was rated accordingly to their final score as very poor (<30%), poor (30%-50%), fair (50%-70%), good (70%-90%), and excellent (>90%). If an article reported a conclusion addressing its primary objective with supportive statistical evidence for it, they were deemed to have an evidence-based conclusion. Results A total of 65 systematic reviews were included. According to AMSTAR and PRISMA, 1.5% to 6.2% of studies were rated as excellent, while good studies counted for 21.5% to 47.7%. According to AMSTAR, most studies were of fair quality (46.2%), and 6.2% of very poor quality. Mean PRISMA score was 70.2%, meaning studies of good quality. For both tools, performing a meta-analysis significantly increased studies scores and quality. Cervical spondylosis studies reached highest scores among diseases analyzed. Authors stated conclusions for interventions compared in 70.7% of studies, and only two of them were not supported by statistical evidence. Conclusion Systematic reviews of surgical treatment of cervical degenerative diseases present "fair" to "good" quality in their majority, and most of the reported conclusions are supported by statistical evidence. Including a meta-analysis significantly increases the quality of a systematic review.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To relate the radiographic fusion rate and the surgical results in patients undergoing posterolateral arthrodesis with instrumentation of the lumbar spine for the treatment of degenerative disorders. Method: A descriptive, retrospective, case series, observational study, based on medical records and imaging studies of 76 patients over 18 years of age (39 to 88 years) who underwent posterolateral lumbar arthrodesis. Data related to the presence of comorbidities were compiled and clinical outcomes were measured using specific questionnaires collected pre-surgical and 1 year after surgery. Fusion quality, as described by Christensen, was assessed from radiographic images by two examiners. The VAS, EQ-5D and Roland Morris questionnaires were used preoperatively and 1 year after surgery to assess pain, quality of life and function, respectively. Result: It was observed improvement in pain, function and quality of life after 1 year post-surgical. Pain, measured by VAS, had a reduction from 7.92 to 3.16 (p-value <0.001), the function evaluated by the Roland Morris score, also showed a reduction from 14.90 to 7.06 (p-value <0.001) . Culminating with the improvement in quality of life, measured by the EQ-5D, where there was a median increase in the score from 0.5672 to 0.7002 (p-value = 0.002). Conclusion: The absence of radiographic fusion has no direct correlation with worse results in clinical outcomes at 01 year after surgery. Most patients showed clinical improvement with no statistical difference in relation to cases in which bone fusion was obtained. Level of evidence IV; retrospective observation.

RESUMO: Objetivo: Relacionar a taxa de fusão radiográfica e os resultados cirúrgicos nos pacientes submetidos a artrodese posterolateral com instrumentação da coluna lombar para tratamento de afecções degenerativas. Método: Estudo observacional retrospectivo descritivo, tipo série de casos, com base em prontuários médicos e exames de imagem de 76 pacientes maiores de 18 anos (39 a 88 anos), submetidos a artrodese lombar posterolateral. Dados relacionados a presença de comorbidades foram compilados e os desfechos clínicos mensurados por meio de questionários específicos coletados no pré-cirúrgico e após um ano pós-cirúrgico. A qualidade da fusão, conforme descrita por Christensen, foi avaliada a partir de imagens radiográficas por dois examinadores. Os questionários de EVA, EQ-5D e Roland Morris foram utilizados no pré-cirúrgico e um ano pós-cirúrgico para avaliar dor, qualidade de vida e função, respectivamente. Resultado: Observou se melhora na dor, função e qualidade de vida após um ano pós-cirúrgico. A dor, mensurada pelo EVA teve uma redução de 7,92 para 3,16 (p-valor <0,001), a função avaliada pelo escore Roland Morris, também apresentou redução de 14,90 para 7,06 (p-valor <0,001). Culminando com a melhora na qualidade de vida, mensurada pelo EQ-5D, onde observou-se um aumento mediano escore de 0,5672 para 0,7002 (p-valor = 0,002). Conclusão: A ausência de fusão radiográfica não tem correlação direta com piores resultados nos desfechos clínicos em um ano de pós-cirúrgico. Maioritariamente, os pacientes apresentaram melhora clínica sem diferença estatística em relação aos casos em que foi obtido fusão óssea. Nível de evidência IV; Observacional retrospectivo.

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Relacionar ei índice de fusión radiográfica y los resultados quirúrgicos en pacientes sometidos a artrodesis posterolateral con instrumentación de columna lumbar para el tratamiento de trastornos degenerativos. Método: Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo, serie de casos, observacional, basado en historias clínicas y estudios de imagen de 76 pacientes may ores de 18 anos (39 a 88 anos) a quienes se les realizó artrodesis lumbar posterolateral. Se recopilaron datos relacionados con la presencia de comorbilidades y se midieron los resultados clínicos mediante cuestionarios específicos recogidos antes de la cirugía y al año de la cirugía. La calidad de la fusión, según lo descrito por Christensen, fue evaluada a partir de imágenes radiográficas por dos examinadores. Los cuestionarios VAS, EQ-5D y Roland Morris se utilizaron en el preoperatorio y 1 año después de la cirugía para evaluar el dolor, la calidad de vida y la función, respectivamente. Resultado: Se observó mejoría en el dolor, función y calidad de vida después de 1 año posquirúrgico. El dolor, medido por EVA, tuvo una reducción de 7,92 a 3,16 (p-valor <0,001), la función evaluada por el puntaje de Roland Morris, también mostró una reducción de 14,90 a 7,06 (p-valor <0,001). Culminando con la mejora en la calidad de vida, medida por el EQ-5D, donde hubo un aumento mediano en el puntaje de 0,5672 a 0,7002 (p-valor = 0,002). Conclusión: La ausencia de fusión radiográfica no tiene correlación directa con peores resultados en los resultados clínicos al 01 año de la cirugía. La mayoría de los pacientes presentaron mejoría clínica sin diferencia estadística en relación a los casos en los que se obtuvo fusión ósea. Nivel de evidencia IV; observación retrospectiva.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Dysfunction of the core muscles contributes to the persistence of pain in patients with chronic low back pain. Evidence shows that the active approach is beneficial in the rehabilitation of these patients. However, there is uncertainty as to the most effective methods or form of exercise, as the literature offers little guidance in this regard. Objective: To analyze and compare the impact on quality of life, function, flexibility, abdominal strength and abdominal fat rate in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain after a program of resistance training using two different forms of exercise. Methods: Thirty individuals, aged between 18 and 65 years, participated in the study. Twenty performed physical training program twice a week for eight weeks, and ten did not perform any physical exercises, but received guidance and pain relief. The physically active individuals were randomly divided in two groups and received similar resistance training, focusing on the same muscle groups. Ten performed training with dumbbells and bodybuilding machines (TRCP) and ten did not use this equipment (TRSP). All were assessed before and after the intervention, through questionnaires on quality of life and function, and tests for flexibility, abdominal strength and measurement of the abdominal fat rate. Results: In the intra-group comparison (initial vs eight weeks), there were no significant differences in quality of life in any of the groups. However, regarding function, the three groups showed significant improvement, with TRSP showing the best evolution. For flexibility and abdominal strength gain, TRCP showed the best evolution in both instruments. For decrease in abdominal fat rate, only TRCP showed significant differences. In the intergroup comparison, there were no significant differences for any of the evaluated outcomes. Conclusion: The two exercise programs were effective in improving function, flexibility and abdominal strength in patients with chronic, non-specific low back pain. However, there were no statistically significant differences in any of the outcomes in the comparison between groups. Level evidence II, Comparative prospective study.

RESUMEN Introducción: La disfunción de la musculatura del tronco contribuye para la persistencia del dolor en pacientes con lumbalgia crónica. La evidencia muestra que un enfoque activo para la rehabilitación de estos pacientes es beneficioso. Sin embargo, existe incertidumbre sobre qué método o modalidad es más eficaz, ya que la literatura existente ofrece poca orientación al respecto. Objetivo: Analizar y comparar el impacto en la calidad de vida, función, flexibilidad, fuerza abdominal y porcentaje de grasa abdominal en pacientes con lumbalgia crónica inespecífica, luego de realizar un programa de entrenamiento de resistencia utilizando dos modalidades diferentes. Métodos: Participaron del estudio 30 personas, entre 18 y 65 años; veinte de los cuales se sometieron a un programa de entrenamiento físico dos veces por semana durante ocho semanas, y diez no realizaron ejercicios físicos, pero recibieron orientación y medicación analgésica. Los individuos físicamente activos se dividieron en dos grupos, al azar, y recibieron un entrenamiento de resistencia similar, centrándose en los mismos grupos musculares. Diez se sometieron a entrenamiento con mancuernas y aparatos de musculación (TRCP) y diez no utilizaron esos equipos, realizando ejercicios funcionales (TRSP). Todos fueron evaluados antes y después de la intervención, mediante cuestionarios de calidad de vida y función, además de pruebas de flexibilidad, fuerza abdominal y medición del porcentaje de grasa abdominal. Resultados: En la comparación intragrupo (inicial x 8 semanas), no hubo cambios significativos en la calidad de vida en ninguno de los grupos. Para la función, los tres grupos mostraron una mejora significativa, con TRSP mostrando una mejor evolución. En cuanto a flexibilidad y aumento de la fuerza abdominal, TRCP se desempeñó mejor en ambos instrumentos. Para disminuir el porcentaje de grasa abdominal, solo TRCP mostró diferencias significativas. En la comparación intergrupal, no hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas para ninguno de los resultados evaluados. Conclusión: Los dos programas de ejercicio fueron efectivos para mejorar la función abdominal, la flexibilidad y la fuerza en pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico inespecífico. Sin embargo, no hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en ninguno de los resultados en la comparación entre grupos. Nivel de evidencia II, Estudio prospectivo comparativo.

RESUMO Introdução: A disfunção da musculatura do tronco contribui para a persistência da dor em pacientes com lombalgia crônica. As evidências demonstram ser benéfica a abordagem ativa para reabilitação desses pacientes, porém, existem incertezas sobre qual método ou modalidade mais eficaz, uma vez que a literatura existente oferece poucas orientações nesse aspecto. Objetivo: Analisar e comparar o impacto na qualidade de vida, função, flexibilidade, força abdominal e percentual de gordura abdominal em pacientes com lombalgia crônica inespecífica, após a realização de programa de treinamento resistido utilizando duas modalidades diferentes. Métodos: Trinta indivíduos, entre 18 e 65 anos, participaram do estudo; sendo que 20 realizaram um programa de treinamento físico duas vezes por semana, durante oito semanas, e dez não realizaram exercícios físicos, porém receberam orientações e medicação analgésica. Os indivíduos ativos fisicamente foram divididos em dois grupos, aleatoriamente, e receberam treinamento resistido similar focado nos mesmos grupos musculares. Dez realizaram treinamento com halteres e aparelhos de musculação (TRCP) e dez não utilizaram esses equipamentos, realizando apenas exercícios funcionais (TRSP). Todos foram avaliados antes e após a intervenção, por meio de questionários de qualidade de vida e função, além de testes de flexibilidade, força abdominal e mensuração do percentual de gordura abdominal. Resultados: Na comparação intragrupo (inicial x oito semanas), não houve mudança significativa na qualidade de vida de nenhum dos grupos. No entanto, quanto à função, os três grupos apresentaram melhora significativa, com o TRSP demonstrando melhor evolução. Para flexibilidade e ganho de força abdominal, o TRCP demonstrou melhor evolução em ambos os instrumentos. Para diminuição do percentual de gordura abdominal, somente o TRCP apresentou diferenças significativas. Na comparação intergrupos, não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa para nenhum dos desfechos avaliados. Conclusão: Os dois programas de exercícios foram eficazes para melhora da função, flexibilidade e força abdominal em pacientes com lombalgia crônica inespecífica. No entanto, não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa em nenhum dos desfechos na comparação entre os grupos. Nível de evidência II, Estudo prospectivo comparativo.

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Spondylodiscitis is an uncommon but serious complication after spine surgeries, and its main etiologic agent is Staphylococcus aureus . Fungal infections are rare and mostly caused by Candida albicans . We report the clinical case of a 69-year-old male patient who underwent a L2-S1 arthrodesis for degenerative scoliosis correction. He presented an infection 2.5 months after the procedure, a spondylodiscitis at L5-S1 levels, caused by Candida parapsilosis . The treatment consisted of surgical material removal, tricortical iliac graft placement in an anterior approach (L5-S1), lumbopelvic fixation (from T10 to the pelvis) in a posterior approach, and drug treatment with anidulafungin and fluconazole. This last medication was administered for 12 months, with good clinical outcomes.