A correlation study between in-brace correction, compliance to spinal orthosis and health-related quality of life of patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Conclusion:
The results showed a positive relationship between patients' brace wear compliance and patients' QoL. Poor compliance would cause a lower QoL. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - February 22, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Siu ChanKenneth CheungKeith LukKenneth WongMan Wong Source Type: research
Postoperative pain relief using intermittent intrapleural analgesia following thoracoscopic anterior correction for progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Conclusions:
Local anaesthetic administration via an intrapleural catheter is a safe and effective method of analgesia following thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis correction. Post-operative pain following anterior thoracic scoliosis surgery can be reduced to 'mild' levels by combined analgesia regimes. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - November 16, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stephen MorrisMaree IzattClayton AdamRobert LabromGeoffrey Askin Source Type: research
Screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: an information statement by the scoliosis research society international task force
Background:
Routine screening of scoliosis is a controversial subject and screening efforts vary greatly around the world.
Methods:
Consensus was sought among an international group of experts (seven spine surgeons and one clinical epidemiologist) using a modified Delphi approach. The consensus achieved was based on careful analysis of a recent critical review of the literature on scoliosis screening, performed using a conceptual framework of analysis focusing on five main dimensions: technical, clinical, program, cost and treatment effectiveness.FindingsA consensus was obtained in all five dimensions of analysis, resultin...
Source: Scoliosis - October 31, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hubert LabelleStephens RichardsMarinus De KleuverTheodoros GrivasKeith LukHee WongJohn ThometzMarie BeauséjourIsabelle TurgeonDaniel Fong Source Type: research
Screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: an information statement by the scoliosis research society international task force
Background:
Routine screening of scoliosis is a controversial subject and screening efforts vary greatly around the world.
Methods:
Consensus was sought among an international group of experts (seven spine surgeons and one clinical epidemiologist) using a modified Delphi approach. The consensus achieved was based on careful analysis of a recent critical review of the literature on scoliosis screening, performed using a conceptual framework of analysis focusing on five main dimensions: technical, clinical, program, cost and treatment effectiveness.FindingsA consensus was obtained in all five dimensions of analysis, resultin...
Source: Scoliosis - October 31, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hubert LabelleStephens RichardsMarinus De KleuverTheodoros GrivasKeith LukHee WongJohn ThometzMarie BeauséjourIsabelle TurgeonDaniel Fong Source Type: research
The pendulum swings back to scoliosis screening: Screening policies for early detection and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis - current concepts and recommendations
This editorial article initiates the school scoliosis screening thematic series of the Scoliosis journal. The various issues on screening policies are discussed; clinical and practical recommendations of setting up school screening programs are also described. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - October 29, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Theodoros GrivasMichael HreskoHubert LabelleNigel PriceTomasz KotwickiToru Maruyama Source Type: research
Reinstrumentation for rapid curve progression after implant removal following posterior instrumented fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a case report
Conclusions:
We must acknowledge that a remarkable amount of progression can occur rapidly following implant removal in scoliotic patients. Taking this into consideration,we need to carefully explain to patients that removal of their implants entails a risk of progressive deformity and that they need to follow-up with their physician after implant removal. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - September 3, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Toshiaki KotaniTsutomu AkazawaJose LumawigTsuyoshi SakumaShohei Minami Source Type: research
Pulmonary function after less invasive anterior instrumentation and fusion for idiopathic thoracic scoliosis
Conclusion:
Anterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis by means of a minimal open thoracotomy proved to be a safe surgical technique that resulted in an improvement of pulmonary function. Our results are similar to those of thoracoscopic procedures reported in literature. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - August 21, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Geertje HuitemaRob JansenEdward DompelingPaul WillemsIlona PuntLodewijk van Rhijn Source Type: research
Validation of Italian version of Brace Questionnaire (BrQ)
Conclusions:
Trans-cultural validation in Italian language showed the validity and reliability of the I-BrQ. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - August 20, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Angelo AulisaVincenzo GuzzantiMarco GalliCarmen ErraGiorgio ScudieriLuca Padua Source Type: research
The effectiveness of scoliosis screening programs: methods for systematic review and expert panel recommendations formulation
Conclusions:
In this article, the methods developed in support of this work are presented since they may be of some interest for similar reviews in scoliosis and orthopaedic fields. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - July 24, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Marie BeauséjourLise GouletStefan ParentDebbie FeldmanIsabelle TurgeonMarjolaine Roy-BeaudryJose SosaHubert Labelle Source Type: research
A comparison approach to explain risks related to X-ray imaging for scoliosis, 2012 SOSORT award winner
Conclusions:
X-rays are carcinogenic and exposures to them always need to be justified and optimized in order to minimize the risks of health effects. However, the human body is continuously struck by radiations coming from natural sources. A useful element of comparison to evaluate E due to medical exposures in scoliosis can be then provided by the amount of E coming from natural sources. This comparison approach can play a role in the relationship between physicians and patients' parents and lead to an improved awareness in patients' parents. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - July 2, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nicola PaceLeonardo RicciStefano Negrini Source Type: research
Body mass index in relation to truncal asymmetry of healthy adolescents, a physiopathogenetic concept in common with idiopathic scoliosis: summary of an electronic focus group debate of the IBSE
There is no generally accepted scientific theory for the cause of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). As part of its mission to widen understanding of scoliosis etiology, the International Federated Body on Scoliosis E(tiology (IBSE).introduced the electronic focus group (EFG) as a means of increasing debate on knowledge of important topics. This has been designated as an on-line Delphi discussion. The text for this debate was written by Dr TB Grivas. It is based on published research from Athens, Greece evaluating schoolchildren age 11--17 years for the relation of body mass index (BMI) to each of truncal asymmetry (TA...
Source: Scoliosis - June 25, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Theodoros GrivasGeoffrey BurwellPeter Dangerfield Source Type: research
An FE investigation simulating intra-operative corrective forces applied to correct scoliosis deformity
Conclusion:
This study demonstrated there is a direct relationship between intra-operative joint compressive forces and the degree of deformity correction achieved. The majority of the deformity correction will occur at or in adjacent spinal levels to the apex of the deformity. This study highlighted the importance of the intervertebral disc space anatomy in governing the coronal plane deformity correction and the limit of this correction will be when bone-to-bone contact of the opposing vertebral endplates occurs. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - May 16, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: J LittleMaree IzattRobert LabromGeoffrey AskinClayton Adam Source Type: research
Retraction: Soft braces in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) ¿ Review of the literature and description of a new approach
No description available (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - May 13, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hans-Rudolf WeissMario Werkmann Source Type: research
Scoliogeny of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: inviting contributions for a discussion based on evidence and theoretical interpretations aiming ultimately to prevention or aetiological treatment
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Source: Scoliosis - May 10, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: R BurwellPeter DangerfieldTheodoros Grivas Source Type: research
Comparison of in-and outpatients protocols for providence night time only bracing in AIS patients ¿ compliance and satisfaction
Conclusion:
Outpatient initiation of bracing in scoliosis seems to give the same correction but better compliance compared to initiation during hospitalization. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 12, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zaid Al-AubaidiHans TroppNiels PedersenStig Jespersen Source Type: research
