Laser triangulation measurements of scoliotic spine curvatures
Background:
The main purpose of this research was to develop a new method for differentiating between scoliotic and healthy subjects by analysing the curvatures of their spines in the cranio-caudal view.
Methods:
The study included 247 subjects with physiological curvatures of the spine and 28 subjects with clinically confirmed scoliosis. The curvature of the spine was determined by a computer analysis of the surface of the back, measured with a non-invasive, 3D, laser-triangulation system. The determined spinal curve was represented in the transversal plane, which is perpendicular to the line segment that was defined by t...
Source: Scoliosis - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Du¿an ¿elanBreda Jesen¿ek Pape¿Primo¿ Poredo¿Janez Mo¿ina Source Type: research
Surgical results with the use of Silicated Calcium Phosphate (SiCaP) as bone graft substitute in Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
Conclusion:
SiCaP facilitated early bony consolidation in operated cohort of AIS patients treated by PSF. There were no inflammatory reaction or other adverse effects associated with its use. SiCaP is a safe alternative to autologous iliac crest bone graft with reduced complications, morbidity, faster recovery and similar infection/fusion rates reported in the literature. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - August 21, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nanjundappa HarshavardhanaMohammed Noordeen Source Type: research
The new Lyon ARTbrace versus the historical Lyon brace: a prospective case series of 148 consecutive scoliosis with short time results after 1 year compared with a historical retrospective case series of 100 consecutive scoliosis; SOSORT award 2015 winner
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Source: Scoliosis - August 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jean de MauroyAlexandre JourneFabio GagalianoCyril LecanteFrederic BarralSophie Pourret Source Type: research
SOSORT Award Winner 2015: a multicentre study comparing the SPoRT and ART braces effectiveness according to the SOSORT-SRS recommendations
Conclusion:
These two super-rigid braces showed similar short-term results, despite the better in-brace correction for lumbar curves shown by the ART brace. According to our data, the asymmetric design showed results similar to the symmetric one. After these preliminary data, further studies are needed to check end growth results and the impact of compliance, rigidity of curve, exercise and assessing quality of life. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - August 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fabio ZainaJean de MauroySabrina DonzelliStefano Negrini Source Type: research
Health-related quality-of-life in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients 25 years after treatment
Conclusion:
HRQOLs, as measured by the SRS22R and SF-36, of adult AIS patients treated with Boston brace or PSF during adolescence were similar to the general population. No clinical progression of the deformity has been detected during the 25-year follow up period. The PSF group had a small but statistically significant higher score in the Satisfaction domain compared to the braced group.Trial registrationS-20110025 Regional Committees on Health Research Ethics for Southern Denmark. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - July 16, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ane SimonyEmil HansenLeah CarreonSteen ChristensenMikkel Andersen Source Type: research
Scoliosis-Specific exercises can reduce the progression of severe curves in adult idiopathic scoliosis: a long-term cohort study
Background:
Scoliosis fusion surgery is generally considered the only means to stop the progression of adult idiopathic scoliosis (ADIS), but for patients refusing surgery there is lack of evidence in favour of conservative treatment. The aim of the present study was to verify the possible effectiveness of scoliosis-specific exercises when facing ADIS progression.
Methods:
We designed a retrospective cohort study.We included 34 ADIS patients in treatment at our Institute (5 males and 29 females, mean age was 38.0 ± 11.0), exclusively treated with specific Scoliosis Specific SEAS exercises.InstrumentationSEAS exercises...
Source: Scoliosis - July 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alessandra NegriniMaria NegriniSabrina DonzelliMichele RomanoFabio ZainaStefano Negrini Source Type: research
Research quality in scoliosis conservative treatment: state of the art
The publication of research in the field of conservative treatment of scoliosis is increasing after a long period of progressive decline. In 2014, three high quality and scientifically sound papers gave new strength to the conservative scoliosis approach. The efficacy of treatment over observation was demonstrated by two RCTs for bracing, and one for scoliosis-specific exercises provided by a physical therapist. It is difficult to design strong studies in this field due to the long time needed for follow up and the challenge of recruiting patients and families willing to be involved in the decision process. Nevertheless, t...
Source: Scoliosis - July 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fabio ZainaMichele RomanoPatrick KnottJean de MauroyTheodoros GrivasTomasz KotwickiToru MaruyamaJoseph O¿BrienManuel RigoStefano Negrini Source Type: research
Relationship between bone density and bone metabolism in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
This study assessed bone mineral density and bone metabolism in AIS patients using the bone metabolism markers, BAP and TRAP5b. The subjects were 49 consecutive adolescent AIS patients seen at our institutes between March 2012 and September 2013. Sixty-five percent of AIS patients had osteopenia or osteoporosis and 59 % of AIS patients had high values for TRAP5b. The AIS patients with high values of TRAP5b had lower Z scores than those with normal values of TRAP5b. Higher rates of bone resorption are associated with low bone density in AIS patients. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - June 12, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ko IshidaYoichi AotaNaoto MitsugiMotonori KonoTakayuki HigashiTakuya KawaiKatsutaka YamadaTakanori NiimuraKanichiro KanekoHironori TanabeYohei ItoTomoyuki KatsuhataTomoyuki Saito Source Type: research
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and spinal fusion do not substantially impact on postural balance
Background:
The spinal curvature in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) causes an asymmetry of upper body postural alignment, which might affect postural balance. However, the currently available studies on balance in AIS patients are not consistent. Furthermore, it is not known whether potential deficits are similar between patients with single and double curves. Finally, the effects of a corrective posterior spinal fusion on postural balance have not yet been well established.
Methods:
Postural balance was tested on a force plate, in 26 female subjects with AIS (12–18 years old; preoperative Cobb-angle:...
Source: Scoliosis - June 9, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Janneke SchimmelBrenda GroenVivian WeerdesteynMarinus de Kleuver Source Type: research
Analytical comparison study of the clinical and radiological outcome of spine fixation using posterolateral, posterior lumber interbody and transforaminal lumber interbody spinal fixation techniques to treat lumber spine degenerative disc disease
Background:
Degenerative disc disease is a common cause of chronic and disabling back pain that requires surgical intervention, posterolateral and posterior instrumental fixation (PLF), posterior lumber interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal lumber interbody fusion (TLIF) are the techniques used to deal with such a problem.ObjectiveTo compare the clinical and radiological outcome of the variable surgical techniques used to deal with Lumber degenerative disc disease and to recommend the technique of choice.
Methods:
120 patients were treated between 2003 and 2010 at king Abdullah university hospital for lumber disc dise...
Source: Scoliosis - May 27, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Moh¿d Al BarbarawiZiad AudatMohammed Alloh Source Type: research
Axial pullout strength comparison of different screw designs: fenestrated screw, dual outer diameter screw and standard pedicle screw
Conclusions:
Fenestrated screws augmented with PMMA improve the fixation strength and result in significantly higher pullout strength compared to dual outer diameter, standard and unaugmented fenestrated screws. Screws with dual outer diameter provided enhanced bone-screw purchase and may be considered as an alternative technique to increase the bone-screw interface in cases where augmentation using bone cement is not feasible. Unaugmented screws can be left in the pedicle even without cement and provide similar pullout strength to standard screws. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - May 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Evangelos ChristodoulouSuresh ChinthakuntaDivya ReddySaif KhalilThomas ApostolouPhilipp DreesKonstantinos Kafchitsas Source Type: research
Complications associated with surgical repair of syndromic scoliosis
Conclusions:
Though these syndromes have been classically grouped together under the umbrella term “syndromic,” there may be specific needs for patients with each of these ailments. Given the high rate of complications, further research is necessary to understand the unique needs for each of these patient groups in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 23, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Benjamin LevyJacob SchulzEric FornariAdam Wollowick Source Type: research
Efficacy of the Osaka Medical College (OMC) brace in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis following Scoliosis Research Society brace studies criteria
Conclusions:
OMC brace treatment for AIS patients could alter the natural history and significantly decreased the progression of curves to the threshold for surgical intervention. Better instruction adherence of brace wearing associated with greater success. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hiroshi KurokiNaoki InomataHideaki HamanakaKiyoshi HigaEtsuo ChosaNaoya Tajima Source Type: research
Ultrasound-assisted brace casting for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, IRSSD Best research paper 2014
Conclusions:
The use of the 3D ultrasound system provided a radiation-free method to determine the optimum pressure level and location to obtain the best stimulated in-brace correction during brace casting. The average number of radiographs per subject taken prior to final brace implementation with the interventional group was significantly lower than the control group. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Edmond LouAmanda ChanAndreas DonauerMelissa TilburnDoug Hill Source Type: research
Predictive factors of Osaka Medical College (OMC) brace treatment in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Conclusions:
OMC brace treatment could alter the natural history of AIS, however, that was significantly affected by compliance of brace wear. (Source: Scoliosis)
Source: Scoliosis - April 10, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hiroshi KurokiNaoki InomataHideaki HamanakaKiyoshi HigaEtsuo ChosaNaoya Tajima Source Type: research
