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Early and Late Reoperation Rates With Various MIS Techniques for Adult Spinal Deformity Correction. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Study designA multicenter retrospective review of an adult spinal deformity database.ObjectiveWe aimed to characterize reoperation rates and etiologies of adult spinal deformity surgery with circumferential minimally invasive surgery (cMIS) and hybrid ...
Akbarnia, Behrooz A   +14 more
core   +1 more source

Influence of screw density on thoracic kyphosis restoration in hypokyphotic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2017
Background Previous studies have reported that rod composition and diameter, as well as the correction technique are key factors associated with thoracic kyphosis (TK) restoration. However, few study has analyzed the correlation between screw density and
Ming Luo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Skeletal and alveolar changes in conventional rapid palatal expansion (RPE) and miniscrew-assisted RPE (MARPE): a prospective randomized clinical trial using low-dose CBCT

open access: yesBMC Oral Health, 2022
Background This prospective randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the immediate and short-term skeletal, dentoalveolar, and periodontal effects of rapid palatal expansion (RPE) and miniscrew-assisted RPE (MARPE) in adolescent and young adult ...
Joo-Hee Chun   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of total knee arthroplasty on ankle alignment in patients with varus gonarthrosis : do we sacrifice ankle to the knee? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Total knee arthroplasty is one of the most commonly preferred surgical methods in the treatment of patients with varus gonarthrosis. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the radiological changes observed in the ankles after total knee arthroplasty ...
Gursu, Sarper   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Tibial lengthening using a retrograde magnetically driven intramedullary lengthening device in 10 patients with preexisting ankle and hindfoot fusion

open access: yesActa Orthopaedica, 2020
Background and purpose — Motorized intramedullary lengthening nails (ILNs) have been developed as an alternative to external fixators for long bone lengthening. The antegrade approach represents the standard method for tibial ILN insertion.
Bjoern Vogt   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Surgical Fusion on Volitional Weight-Shifting in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Study Design Prospective. Objectives The goals of this study were to (1) evaluate the differences in weightbearing symmetry between individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and typically developing controls; (2) observe the effect of ...
Graf, Adam   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

Dimensional accuracy, mechanical property, and optical stability of zirconia orthodontic bracket according to yttria proportions

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2023
This in vitro study evaluated comprehensively the performances of zirconia brackets with varying yttria proportions in manufacturing advanced orthodontic brackets.
Changbum Park   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship between thoracic kyphosis and neural axis abnormalities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 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   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

The lived experience of Dupuytren's disease of the hand [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
This article is made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund.Aims: To describe patients’ experiences of living with Dupuytren’s disease. Background. Dupuytren’s disease is a chronic, progressive deformity of the hand which limits active
Byrne, G
core   +1 more source

Posterior instrumentation combined with anterior debridement and reconstruction using allogenic strut bone for the treatment of children with multilevel lumbar spinal tuberculosis: minimum 5-year follow-up

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022
Objectives To evaluate the clinical outcomes of one-stage posterior instrumentation combined with anterior debridement and reconstruction using allogenic strut bone for the surgical treatment of multilevel lumbar spinal tuberculosis in children younger ...
Jingyu Wang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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