Myelomeningocele: need for long-time complex follow-up —an observational study
Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a congenital disorder that causes a variety of acute as well as late complications. Numerous health problems in adulthood have been described by the persons with MMC but not studied i... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - March 8, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Thomas Bakketun, Nils Erik Gilhus and Tiina Rekand Tags: Research Source Type: research
Morphometric characteristics of the thorac οlumbar and lumbar vertebrae in the Greek population: a computed tomography-based study on 900 vertebrae—“Hellenic Spine Society (HSS) 2017 Award Winner”
Vertebrae morphology appears to have genetic and ethnic variations. Knowledge of the vertebra and pedicle morphology is essential for proper selection and safe application of transpedicular screws. The aim of ... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - February 19, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Theodoros B. Grivas, Olga Savvidou, Stefanos Binos, Georgios Vynichakis, Dimitrios Lykouris, Michail Skaliotis, Eleni Velissariou, Konstandinos Giotopoulos and Konstandinos Velissarios Tags: Research Source Type: research
Principal component analysis of the relationship between pelvic inclination and lumbar lordosis
The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between pelvic inclination (PI) and lumbar lordosis (LL). Pelvic inclination and pelvic tilt are two different names for the same metric. The geometri... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - February 13, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Geoff Dakin, Raymond J. Turner and Stephana J. Cherak Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sagittal spinopelvic malalignment in degenerative scoliosis patients: isolated correction of symptomatic levels and clinical decision-making
This study aims to determine if (1) loss of lumbar lordosis (LL), often associated with degenerative scoliosis (DS), is structural or rather largely due to positional factors secondary to spinal stenosis; (2) ... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - December 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Steven M. Presciutti, Philip K. Louie, Jannat M. Khan, Bryce A. Basques, Comron Saifi, Christopher J. Dewald, Dino Samartzis and Howard S. An Tags: Research Source Type: research
Truncal changes in children with mild limb length inequality: a surface topography study
Limb length Inequality (LLI) in children and adults may affect posture, gait, and several truncal parameters, and it can cause spinal scoliosis. In literature, however, there is a paucity of assessment of trun... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - December 18, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Theodoros B. Grivas, Konstantinos Angouris, Michail Chandrinos and Vasilios Kechagias Tags: Research Source Type: research
Quality of life and patient satisfaction in bracing treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Bracing is used as a valid non-surgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) to avoid progression of the deformity and thereby surgery. The effect of bracing treatment on quality of life of pati... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - December 14, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lucas Piantoni, Carlos A. Tello, Rodrigo G. Remondino, Ernesto S. Bersusky, Celica Men éndez, Corina Ponce, Susana Quintana, Felisa Hekier, Ida A. Francheri Wilson, Eduardo Galaretto and Mariano A. Noël Tags: Research Source Type: research
Acute pancreatitis after major spine surgery: a case report and literature review
Acute pancreatitis has been described as potential complication of both abdominal and non-abdominal surgeries. The pathogenetic mechanism underlying acute pancreatitis in spine surgery may include intraoperati... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - November 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daniela Ghisi, Alessandro Ricci, Sandra Giannone, Tiziana Greggi and Stefano Bonarelli Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Retraction Note: Brace classification study group (BCSG): part one – definitions and atlas
The Publisher has retracted this article [Grivas TB et al., Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2016;11:43], as it is unclear whether written informed consent was obtained from some patients to publish their images in an... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - November 7, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Theodoros B. Grivas, Jean Claude de Mauroy, Grant Wood, Manuel Rigo, Michael Timothy Hresko, Tomasz Kotwicki and Stefano Negrini Tags: Retraction Note Source Type: research
When and how to discontinue bracing treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results of a survey
Currently, there is little consensus on how or when to discontinue bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). An expert spine surgeon national survey could aid in elucidate discontinuation of the brace. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - October 26, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lucas Piantoni, Carlos A. Tello, Rodrigo G. Remondino, Ida A. Francheri Wilson, Eduardo Galaretto and Mariano A. Noel Tags: Research Source Type: research
The association of high-intensity zones on MRI and low back pain: a systematic review
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine is commonly used to identify the source of low back pain (LBP); however, its use has been questionable. Throughout the years, numerous lumbar phenotypes (e.... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - October 20, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Masatoshi Teraguchi, Rita Yim, Jason Pui-Yin Cheung and Dino Samartzis Tags: Research Source Type: research
Significant variability in surgeons ’ preferred correction maneuvers and instrumentation strategies when planning adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery
Increased implant number is thought to provide better control on the scoliotic spine, but there is limited scientific evidence of improved deformity correction and surgical outcomes with high-density construct... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - October 7, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Franck Le Nav éaux, A. Noelle Larson, Hubert Labelle and Carl-Eric Aubin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Progression of idiopathic thoracic or thoracolumbar scoliosis and pelvic obliquity in adolescent patients with and without limb length discrepancy
Both limb length inequality and scoliosis are associated with pelvic obliquity. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - September 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Avraam Ploumis, Vikas Trivedi, Jae-Hyuk Shin, Kirkham B. Wood and Brian E. Grottkau Tags: Research Source Type: research
Postoperative pain management in patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a narrative review
Posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is one of the most invasive surgical procedures performed in children and adolescents. Because of the extensive surgical incision and massive tissue ... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - September 12, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hiroyuki Seki, Satoshi Ideno, Taiga Ishihara, Kota Watanabe, Morio Matsumoto and Hiroshi Morisaki Tags: Review Source Type: research
Does postural stability differ between adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and typically developed? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to systematically identify, critically evaluate and meta-analyse... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - September 3, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Marlene Dufvenberg, Fisayo Adeyemi, Isabelle Rajendran, Birgitta Öberg and Allan Abbott Tags: Review Source Type: research
Supplementary addendum to “Non-radiographic methods of measuring global sagittal balance: a systematic review”; Reliability of the Spinal Mouse in adult back pain sufferers
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Source: Scoliosis - September 2, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Larry Cohen, Sarah Kobayashi, Milena Simic, Sarah Dennis, Kathryn Refshauge and Evangelos Pappas Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
