Spinal correction of scoliosis in Jeune syndrome: a report of two cases
Jeune syndrome (asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy) is an autosomal recessive disorder with constriction and narrowing of the thorax. To our knowledge, there are no reports regarding spinal deformity and correcti... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - March 2, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wataru Saito, Gen Inoue, Takayuki Imura, Toshiyuki Nakazawa, Masayuki Miyagi, Takanori Namba, Eiki Shirasawa, Naonobu Takahira and Masashi Takaso Source Type: research
The use of growth standards and corrective formulae to calculate the height loss caused by idiopathic scoliosis
Loss of trunk height caused by scoliosis has been previously assessed using different mathematical formulae. However, these are of differing algebraic construction and will give a range of values for the same ... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - February 26, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Adrian Gardner, Anna Price, Fiona Berryman and Paul Pynsent Source Type: research
Is lumbar facet joint tropism developmental or secondary to degeneration? An international, large-scale multicenter study by the AOSpine Asia Pacific Research Collaboration Consortium
Facet joint tropism is asymmetry in orientation of the bilateral facets. Some studies have shown that tropism may increase the risk of disc degeneration and herniations, as well as degenerative spondylolisthes... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - February 9, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dino Samartzis, Jason Pui Yin Cheung, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran, Yoshiharu Kawaguchi, Shankar Acharya, Mamoru Kawakami, Shigenobu Satoh, Wen-Jer Chen, Chun-Kun Park, Chong-Suh Lee, Thanit Foocharoen, Hideki Nagashima, Sunguk Kuh, Zhaomin Zheng, Richard C Source Type: research
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): a multifactorial cascade concept for pathogenesis and embryonic origin
This paper formulates a novel multifactorial Cascade Concept for the pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). This Concept stems from the longitudinal findings of Clark et al. (J Bone Miner Res 2... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - January 30, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: R. Geoffrey Burwell, Emma M. Clark, Peter H. Dangerfield and Alan Moulton Source Type: research
Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders journal: a new, cutting-edge frontier in spine publishing
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Source: Scoliosis - January 22, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Theodoros B. Grivas and Dino Samartzis Source Type: research
Sagittal balance is more than just alignment: why PJK remains an unresolved problem
The durability of adult spinal deformity surgery remains problematic. Revision rates above 20 % have been reported, with a range of causes including wound infection, nonunion and adjacent level pathology. Whil... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - January 22, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Steven D. Glassman, Mark P. Coseo and Leah Y. Carreon Source Type: research
Gravity-induced coronal plane joint moments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is the most common type of spinal deformity, and whilst the isk of progression appears to be biomechanically mediated (larger deformities are more likely to progress), the detai... (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - December 17, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bethany E. Keenan, Graeme J. Pettet, Maree T. Izatt, Geoffrey N. Askin, Robert D. Labrom, Mark J. Pearcy and Clayton Adam Source Type: research
Gravity-induced coronal plane joint moments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Conclusions:
Patients with larger Cobb angles do not necessarily have higher joint moments, and curve shape is an important determinant of joint moment distribution. These findings may help to explain the variations in progression between individual patients. This study suggests that substantial corrective forces are required of either internal instrumentation or orthoses to effectively counter the gravity-induced moments acting to deform the spinal joints of idiopathic scoliosis patients. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - December 17, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bethany KeenanGraeme PettetMaree IzattGeoffrey AskinRobert LabromMark PearcyClayton Adam Source Type: research
Retraction Note: Relationship between bone density and bone metabolism in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
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Source: Scoliosis - December 3, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ko IshidaYoichi AotaNaoto MitsugiMotonori KonoTakayuki HigashiTakuya KawaiKatsutaka YamadaTakanori NiimuraKanichiro KanekoHironori TanabeYohei ItoTomoyuki KatsuhataTomoyuki Saito Source Type: research
Fasting total ghrelin levels are increased in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Conclusions:
We have observed significantly higher circulating ghrelin levels in AIS than in controls with a positive correlation with age. This pilot-study suggests that ghrelin signaling might play a role in the initiation or development of AIS. Further studies are needed to validate theses results. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - November 30, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jérôme Sales de GauzyIsabelle GenneroOlivier DelrousJean-Pierre SallesBenoit LepageFranck Accadbled Source Type: research
Early weaning in idiopathic scoliosis
Background:
Many years of bracing represent a burden to the patients. Early weaning may be the result of poor compliance, but may also be planned in patients with a long expected treatment time and a reduced stable primary curve during bracing. The aim of the present cohort study was to compare curve size, health related quality of life and surgical rates at long-term follow-up after ordinary bracing, planned and unplanned early weaning.
Methods:
Three hundred eighty-one patients (353 girls/28 boys) with late-onset juvenile (n = 30) and adolescent (n = 351) idiopathic scoliosis and a mean primary major curve of 33....
Source: Scoliosis - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Harald SteenJohan LangeJens Brox Source Type: research
Post-operative shoulder imbalance in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a study of clinical photographs
Conclusions:
Proximal trunk symmetry in AIS depends on the symmetry of the base of the neck and shoulder regions. The level of the shoulders, axillary folds along with the base of neck angle, Trapezius angle appear to be key determinants of symmetry. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - November 17, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: K. MenonHaroon PillayAnbuselvam MNaveen TahasildarRenjit J Source Type: research
Risk factors for rod fracture after posterior correction of adult spinal deformity with osteotomy: a retrospective case-series
Background:
Osteotomies including pedicle subtraction (PSO) and/or Smith-Peterson (SPO) are used to facilitate surgical correction of adult spinal deformity (ASD), but are associated with complications including instrumentation failure and rod fracture (RF). The purpose of this study was to determine incidence and risk factors for RF, including a clinically significant subset (CSRF), after osteotomy for ASD.
Methods:
A retrospective review of clinical records was conducted on consecutive ASD patients treated with posterolateral instrumented fusion and osteotomy. Seventy-five patients (50 female; average age, 59) met strict...
Source: Scoliosis - November 4, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cameron BartonAndriy NoshchenkoVikas PatelChristopher CainChristopher KleckEvalina Burger Source Type: research
Patient-reported side effects immediately after chiropractic scoliosis treatment: a cross-sectional survey utilizing a practice-based research network
Conclusion:
Mild side effects were common, although the frequency was slightly lower than the average for chiropractic interventions. The rate of moderate side effects reported was one per 533 visits involving the care of 189 scoliosis patients surveyed from 9 chiropractic offices over a timeframe of one calendar year. No serious adverse events occurred that required medical attention, hospital stays, or surgical intervention. Based upon this preliminary data, side effects reported by scoliosis patients immediately after chiropractic treatment appear to be relatively common but generally benign. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - October 5, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: A. WoggonDennis Woggon Source Type: research
The effect of Schroth exercises added to the standard of care on the quality of life and muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis—an assessor and statistician blinded randomized controlled trial: “SOSORT 2015 Award Winner”
Conclusions:
Supervised Schroth exercises provided added benefit to the standard of care by improving SRS-22r pain, self-image scores and BME. Given the high prevalence of ceiling effects on SRS-22r and SAQ questionnaires’ domains, we hypothesize that in the AIS population receiving conservative treatments, different QOL questionnaires with adequate responsiveness are needed.Trial registrationSchroth Exercise Trial for Scoliosis NCT01610908. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - September 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sanja SchreiberEric ParentElham MoezDouglas HeddenDoug HillMarc MoreauEdmond LouElise WatkinsSarah Southon Source Type: research
