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An analysis of clinical risk factors for adolescent scoliosis caused by spinal cord abnormalities in China: proposal for a selective whole-spine MRI examination scheme

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020
Background Approximately 80% of adolescent scoliosis cases are idiopathic, and some non-idiopathic scoliosis cases caused by spinal cord abnormalities are misdiagnosed as idiopathic scoliosis.
Wei Xu, Xiangyang Zhang, Ying Zhu, Xiaodong Zhu, Zhikun Li, Dachuan Li, Jianjun Jia, Liwei Chen, Silian Wang, Yushu Bai, Ming Li   +10 more
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Exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2009
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine . While AIS can progress during growth and cause a surface deformity, it is usually not symptomatic. However, in adulthood, if the final spinal curvature surpasses a certain critical threshold, the risk of health problems and curve progression is increased.
Romano M., Minozzi S., Zaina F., Bettany Saltikov J., Chockalingam N., Kotwicki T., Maier Hennes A., NEGRINI, Stefano   +7 more
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Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Child's Nervous System, 2020
Background Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a complex 3D structural disorder of the spine that has a significant impact on a person's physical and emotionalstatus.
Daniel Addai, Jacqueline Zarkos, A. Bowey   +2 more
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Depression and anxiety as emerging contributors to increased hospital length of stay after posterior spinal fusion in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

North American Spine Society Journal, 2020
Background Context: The diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) amongst adolescents is rising worldwide. Rates of these disorders are higher in those with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Albert T. Anastasio, Kevin X. Farley, John M. Rhee   +2 more
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Genetic risk for aortic aneurysm in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Scoliosis is a feature of several genetic disorders that are also associated with aortic aneurysm, including Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and type-IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Alvarado, David M, Braverman, Alan C, Bridwell, Keith H, Dobbs, Matthew B, Gurnett, Christina A, Haller, Gabe, Kelly, Michael, Lenke, Lawrence G, Luhmann, Scott J, Willing, Marcia C   +9 more
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Relationship between thoracic kyphosis and neural axis abnormalities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. [PDF]

, 2018
Purpose:Previous studies have suggested an association between increased thoracic kyphosis and neural axis abnormalities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). However, the basis for this finding is unclear, and this association has been
Blanco, J, Derman, P, Nguyen, J, Sheha, E, Swarup, I, Widmann, R   +5 more
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Chylous Leak During Posterior Approach to Juvenile Scoliosis Surgery: A Case Report. [PDF]

, 2020
CaseWe report the first documented case of chylous leak recognized intraoperatively during posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion for juvenile scoliosis in a female patient with a history of thoracotomy and decortication for an empyema ...
Choi, Daniel E, Rynecki, Nicole, Sabharwal, Sanjeev, Sambol, Justin T, Shah, Harsh A, Vives, Michael J   +5 more
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Diagnosis and management of idiopathic scoliosis: history and future

Di-san junyi daxue xuebao, 2019
Scoliosis is a 3D deformity of the spine measuring at least 10° of angulation on the posterior-anterior radiograph. Idiopathic scoliosis, the most common one, is the type without definite cause.
XU Jianzhong
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Propionibacterium acnes infections in patients with idiopathic scoliosis: a case-control study and review of the literature. [PDF]

, 2018
Purpose:Surgical site infection (SSI) caused by Propionibacterium acnes is an infrequent but devastating complication after spinal fusion. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for SSI with Propionibacterium acnes after spinal fusion for
Blanco, J, Gruskay, J, Perlman, S, Price, M, Swarup, I, Widmann, R, Yang, J   +6 more
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: indications for bracing and conservative treatments.

Annals of Translational Medicine, 2020
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) represents the most frequent tridimensional spinal deformity. Progression of curves is linked mainly to the rapid growth around puberty.
A. Kaelin
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