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Sensation in children with an Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy

The main objective is to investigate if the sensation of children with an upper OBPL is diminished. Both children that were treated conservatively as children that were surgically treated with nerve surgery in early infancy.The primary research…

(Cost) Effectiveness of Surgery versus Prolonged Conservative Treatment in Patients with Intermittent Neurogenic Claudication caused by Lumbar Stenosis

Intermittent neurogenic claudication due to lumbar stenosis is frequently diagnosed among older persons. Due to an aging population it is to be expected the incidence of lumbar stenosis will increase over time. Patients are operated on because of…

MRI of the sacral plexus and sacral nerve roots in children with neurogenous bladder dysfunction with sacral or spinal anomalies

Gain insight in the anatomy and organisation of the sacral plexus in children with NB and congenital spinal or sacral anomalies. Possible findings can be compared with the results of the healthy subjects, in order to be able to relate findings to…

The effects of sensory stimulation on postural stability after whiplash injury

The aim of this research is to examine the effects of changes in proprioceptive and visual information on balance control in WAD sufferers. Although clinical experience suggests more effective balance control due to elevated proprioceptive…

MRI of the lumbar and sacral nerve roots in patients with a lumbar discus hernia, a pilot study

To visualize the affected nerve roots using DTI with tractography. The anatomy and organisation of the nerves on the level of the lumbar disc herniation will be visualized. Diffusion parameters as FA, ADC, AD, and RD could provide valuable…

Interbody fusion devices in the treatment of cervicobrachial syndrome; a blinded randomised trial of cancellous structured ceramic (CSC) versus PEEK cages.

To compare functional recovery of the patient and the fusion status of ceramic cages versus PEEK cages on the short and long term.

Central sensitisation in patients with chronic low back pain radiating to the leg

To determine the presence or absence of central sensitisation in patients with CLBPr and to determine the effect of segmental nerve interventions on central sensitisation.