Prospective study and new concepts based on scoliosis detorsion of the first 225 early in-brace radiological results with the new Lyon brace: ARTbrace
Conclusion:
This first paper is an introduction with very short results and does not prejudge the final outcome. The ARTbrace can be used not only to replace the plaster cast, but also as a definitive brace. The new segmental moulding with final detorsion is even more efficient and to this day the ARTbrace is the most effective to reduce the Cobb angle of scoliosis. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - November 19, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jean de MauroyCyril LecanteFrédéric BarralSophie Pourret Source Type: research
Case reports: orthotic treatment of adult scoliosis patients with chronic back pain
This article presents two cases in which individualized torso orthoses were successfully used to treat patients with degenerative diseases and disorders of the sagittal line as well as three dimensional deformities of the spine. Using torso orthoses allows treatment of these patients with as few invasive measures as possible without losing maximal functionality. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - November 18, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dino Gallo Source Type: research
Massive hemothorax caused by Gelpi retractor during posterior correction surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a case report
Conclusions:
A pleural injury by the Gelpi retractor was determined to be the cause of the hemothorax in this case. The patient's prominent thoracic hump may have increased the risk of such an injury because the tip of a Gelpi retractor might easily have become stuck in the intercostal space rather than the paravertebral muscles. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - October 25, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Long PangKota WatanabeYoshiaki ToyamaMorio Matsumoto Source Type: research
Supine to standing Cobb angle change in idiopathic scoliosis: the effect of endplate pre-selection
Conclusions:
Pre-selecting vertebral endplates causes minor changes to the mean supine to standing Cobb change. There is a statistically significant relationship between supine to standing Cobb change and fulcrum flexibility such that this difference can be considered a potential alternative measure of spinal flexibility. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - October 8, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bethany KeenanMaree IzattGeoffrey AskinRobert LabromMark PearcyClayton Adam Source Type: research
Multidetector CT with 3-dimensional volume rendering in the evaluation of the spine in patients with Neurofibromatosis type 1: a retrospective review in 73 patients
Conclusion:
MDCT has distinct advantages over plain radiographs and MR imaging, and the VR images over MDCT in the evaluation of the spine in patients with NF-1, especially for the assessment of bony abnormalities, abnormal spinal curvature, and spinal instrumentation. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - September 23, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: James DebnamYasser MahfouzLeena KetonenJohn SlopisIan McCutcheonNandita Guha-Thakurta Source Type: research
A shallow chest correlates with the aortic position in the normal spine: features resembling those observed in structural scoliosis
Conclusions:
There was a significant correlation between a shallow chest and the aortic position, between the aortic position and the rib cage rotation and between the rib cage rotation and the thoracic side curvature in the normal spine. These findings suggest the possibility that rib cage development is one of the causative factors of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - August 30, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Toshio DoiYoshihiro MatsumotoOsamu TonoKiyoshi TarukadoKatsumi HarimayaSeiji OkadaKensuke KubotaMitsumasa HayashidaYukihide Iwamoto Source Type: research
Evaluation of implant loosening following segmental pedicle screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a 2 year follow-up with low-dose CT
Conclusions:
In a consecutive series of 81 cases with AIS who had underwent scoliosis surgery, one third showed, 2 years after the intervention, minor screw loosening. Males were more prone to develop screw loosening. In CT system that enables low-dose protocol, CT is recommended for the evaluation of evidence of screw loosening. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - August 24, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kasim Abul-KasimAcke Ohlin Source Type: research
The radiographic method for evaluation of axial vertebral rotation ¿ presentation of the new method
The objective of this study is to present a new radiographic method for the assessment of vertebral rotation from an antero-posterior view of conventional X-rays which is sufficiently precise in comparison with radiographic methods presently used in clinical practice (methods of Nash-Moe and Perdriolle). This method is based on the properties of the geometric shape of vertebrae and their shared dimensional proportions. It means that the relation between vertebral body width and height doesn’t change significantly within the entire thoracic and lumbar sections of the spine. In order to verify the method, we have construct...
Source: Scoliosis - August 1, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pavel CernyIvo MarikIveta Pallova Source Type: research
The radiographic method for evaluation of axial vertebral rotation - presentation of the new method
The objective of this study is to present a new radiographic method for the assessment of vertebral rotation from an antero-posterior view of conventional X-rays which is sufficiently precise in comparison with radiographic methods presently used in clinical practice (methods of Nash-Moe and Perdriolle). This method is based on the properties of the geometric shape of vertebrae and their shared dimensional proportions. It means that the relation between vertebral body width and height doesn't change significantly within the entire thoracic and lumbar sections of the spine. In order to verify the method, we have constructed...
Source: Scoliosis - August 1, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pavel CernyIvo MarikIveta Pallova Source Type: research
Evaluation of an apparatus to be combined with a smartphone for the early detection of spinal deformities
Conclusion:
Study shows the Scolioscreen-smartphone to overcome limitations associated with ATI measurements using smartphones alone. The Scolioscreen-smartphone provides a reliability and consistency similar to the gold standard (use of Scoliometer by spine surgeon) and enables a parent to take reliable measurements on their own thus offering an accessible and convenient tool for all to use. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - July 25, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mark DriscollChanel Fortier-TougasHubert LabelleStefan ParentJean-Marc Mac-Thiong Source Type: research
In favour of the definition "adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis": juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis braced after ten years of age, do not show different end results. SOSORT award winner 2014
Conclusion:
There are no significant differences in the final results of AIS and JIS, treated with total respect of the SRS and SOSORT criteria, in adolescence. Brace efficacy can neutralize the risk of progression. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - June 27, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sabrina DonzelliFabio ZainaMonia LusiniSalvatore MinnellaStefano Negrini Source Type: research
Correlation between compliance and brace treatment in juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: SOSORT 2014 award winner
Conclusion:
Curve progression and referral to surgery are lower in patients with high brace compliance. Bracing discontinuation up to 1 month does not impact on the treatment outcome. Conversely, wearing the brace only overnight is associated with a high rate of curve progression. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - June 13, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Angelo AulisaMarco GiordanoFrancesco FalcigliaEmanuele MarzettiAndrea PosciaVincenzo Guzzanti Source Type: research
The effect of compliance to a Rigo System Cheneau brace and a specific exercise programme on idiopathic scoliosis curvature: a comparative study: SOSORT 2014 award winner
Conclusions:
Good compliance of the RSC brace and a specific exercise regime resulted in a significant improvement in curvatures, poor compliance resulted in progression/deterioration. A poorer QoL in the non compliant group possibly was caused by personality traits of the group, being more emotionally immature and unstable. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - May 30, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: LouAnn RivettAimee StewartJoanne Potterton Source Type: research
SOSORT 2012 consensus paper: reducing x-ray exposure in pediatric patients with scoliosis
This 2012 Consensus paper reviews the literature on side effects of x-ray exposure in the pediatric population as it relates to scoliosis evaluation and treatment. Alternative methods of spinal assessment and imaging are reviewed, and strategies for reducing the number of radiographs are developed. Using the Delphi technique, SOSORT members developed consensus statements that describe how often radiographs should be taken in each of the pediatric and adolescent sub-populations. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 25, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Patrick KnottEden PappoMichelle CameronJC deMauroyCharles RivardTomasz KotwickiFabio ZainaJames WynneLuke StikeleatherJosette Bettany-SaltikovTheodoros GrivasJacek DurmalaToru MaruyamaStefano NegriniJoseph O¿BrienManuel Rigo Source Type: research
Brace treatment in juvenile idiopathic scoliosis: a prospective study in accordance with the SRS criteria for bracing studies - SOSORT award 2013 winner
Conclusions:
Our study confirmed that conservative treatment with brace is highly effective in treating juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, in particular most patients reaching a complete curve correction and only 4.9% of patients need surgery. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 23, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Angelo AulisaVincenzo GuzzantiEmanuele MarzettiMarco GiordanoFrancesco FalcigliaLorenzo Aulisa Source Type: research
