The Effect of Two Attending Surgeons on the Outcomes of Posterior Spine Fusion in Children With Cerebral Palsy
ConclusionsAlthough confounding variables were present, this study demonstrates that the use of a two-surgeon team during spinal surgery for patients with cerebral palsy could have a role in reducing operative time, blood loss, complication rates, and hospital length of stay. Overall, these factors and any improved operating room efficiencies may lead to lasting improved patient outcomes.Level of EvidenceLevel III, retrospective, comparative study. (Source: Spine Deformity)
Source: Spine Deformity - October 21, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Coronal Vertebral Dislocation Due to Congenital Absence of Multiple Thoracic and Lumbar Pedicles: Report of Three Cases, Review of Literature, and Role of Intraoperative CT Navigation
ConclusionCoronal vertebral dislocation can be easily missed on plain radiograph because many patients with severe scoliotic deformity have thin or sclerotic pedicles. Computed tomography is essential to demonstrate these anomalies. It is important to recognize pedicle aplasia early to prevent rapid progression of deformity and neurologic deficit. (Source: Spine Deformity)
Source: Spine Deformity - August 16, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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Publication date: September–October 2018Source: Spine Deformity, Volume 6, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Spine Deformity)
Source: Spine Deformity - August 16, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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Publication date: September–October 2018Source: Spine Deformity, Volume 6, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Spine Deformity)
Source: Spine Deformity - August 16, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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Publication date: September–October 2018Source: Spine Deformity, Volume 6, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Spine Deformity)
Source: Spine Deformity - August 16, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
