An observational study on surgically treated adult idiopathic scoliosis patients ’ quality of life outcomes at 1- and 2-year follow-ups and comparison to controls
Prospective data on health-related quality of life in patients with idiopathic scoliosis treated surgically as adults is needed. We compared preoperative and 1- and 2-year follow-up data in surgically treated ... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 12, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jennifer C. Theis, Anna Grauers, Elias Diarbakerli, Panayiotis Savvides, Allan Abbott and Paul Gerdhem Source Type: research
Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and their parents have a positive attitude towards the Thermobrace monitor: results from a survey
A temperature monitor is used to objectively measure brace wear time in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The reliability of this device have been demonstrated, and some specialists introduced the use of a comp... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 8, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sabrina Donzelli, Fabio Zaina, Gregorio Martinez, Francesca Di Felice, Alberto Negrini and Stefano Negrini Source Type: research
Effectiveness of the Rigo Ch êneau versus Boston-style orthoses for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective study
Bracing can effectively treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), but patient outcomes have not been compared by brace type. We compared outcomes of AIS patients treated with Rigo Ch êneau orthoses (RCOs) or... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - March 20, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Miriam K. Minsk, Kristen D. Venuti, Gail L. Daumit and Paul D. Sponseller Source Type: research
Brace technology thematic series: the 3D Rigo Ch êneau-type brace
Ch êneau and Matthias introduced in 1979 a brace concept inspired in casting. The brace was initially named “CTM” from Chêneau-Toulouse-Münster. The name “CTM” is still popular in France but “Chêneau-type brace... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - March 16, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Manuel Rigo and Mina Jela čić Source Type: research
Asymmetrical pedicle subtraction osteotomy for progressive kyphoscoliosis caused by a pediatric Chance fracture: a case report
Although most pediatric Chance fractures (PCFs) can be treated successfully with casting and bracing, some PCFs cause progressive spinal deformities requiring surgical treatment. There are only few reports of ... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - March 14, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Satoshi Suzuki, Nobuyuki Fujita, Tomohiro Hikata, Akio Iwanami, Ken Ishii, Masaya Nakamura, Morio Matsumoto and Kota Watanabe Source Type: research
Upright, prone, and supine spinal morphology and alignment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are usually investigated by serial imaging studies during the course of treatment, some imaging involves ionizing radiation, and the radiation doses are cumu... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - February 22, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rob C. Brink, Dino Colo, Tom P. C. Schl össer, Koen L. Vincken, Marijn van Stralen, Steve C. N. Hui, Lin Shi, Winnie C. W. Chu, Jack C. Y. Cheng and René M. Castelein Source Type: research
Reproducibility of thoracic kyphosis measurements in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Current surgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) involves correction in both the coronal and sagittal plane, and thorough assessment of these parameters is essential for evaluation of surgi... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - February 21, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: S øren Ohrt-Nissen, Jason Pui Yin Cheung, Dennis Winge Hallager, Martin Gehrchen, Kenny Kwan, Benny Dahl, Kenneth M. C. Cheung and Dino Samartzis Source Type: research
Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis
Patients with developmental spinal stenosis (DSS) are susceptible to developing symptomatic stenosis due to pre-existing narrowed spinal canals. DSS has been previously defined by MRI via the axial anteroposte... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - February 20, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jason Pui Yin Cheung, Karen Ka Man Ng, Prudence Wing Hang Cheung, Dino Samartzis and Kenneth Man Chee Cheung Source Type: research
Change of sagittal spinal alignment and its association with pain and function after lumbar surgery augmented with an interspinous implant
Interspinous spacer/implants like the Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion (DIAM ™) are controversially yet commonly used in the surgical treatment of lumbar degenerative pathologies. Criticism is based on... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - January 30, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rebecca J. Crawford, Quentin J. Malone and Roger I. Price Source Type: research
Thematic series – Low back pain
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Source: Scoliosis - January 18, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dino Samartzis and Theodoros B. Grivas Source Type: research
Radiation dose of digital radiography (DR) versus micro-dose x-ray (EOS) on patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 2016 SOSORT- IRSSD “John Sevastic Award” Winner in Imaging Research
Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) frequently receive x-ray imaging at diagnosis and subsequent follow monitoring. The ionizing radiation exposure has accumulated through their development sta... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - December 29, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Steve C. N. Hui, Jean-Philippe Pialasse, Judy Y. H. Wong, Tsz-ping Lam, Bobby K. W. Ng, Jack C. Y. Cheng and Winnie C. W. Chu Source Type: research
Comparison if the addition of multilevel vertebral augmentation to conventional therapy will improve the outcome of patients with multiple myeloma
This was a prospective study to evaluate the effect of multilevel vertebral augmentation in addition to conventional therapy in multiple myeloma patients. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - December 29, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ziad A Audat, Mahmoud H. Hajyousef, Mohammad D. Fawareh, Khaldoon M. Alawneh, Mohannad A. Odat, Mohammad M. Barbarawi, Ali A. Alomari, Rami A. Jahmani, Mohammad A. Khatatbeh and Mohammed A. Assmairan Source Type: research
Genetics and pathogenesis of idiopathic scoliosis
Idiopathic scoliosis (IS), the most common spinal deformity, affects otherwise healthy children and adolescents during growth. The aetiology is still unknown, although genetic factors are believed to be import... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - November 28, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: A. Grauers, E. Einarsdottir and P. Gerdhem Source Type: research
