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Clinical Improvement Through Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity: What Can Be Expected and Who Is Likely to Benefit Most ? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Study Design: Multicenter, prospective, nonconsecutive, surgical case series from the International Spine Study Group. Objectives: To evaluate the extent of clinical improvement after surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) based on minimal clinically ...
KLINEBERG, Eric   +12 more
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Deformable classifiers

open access: yesQuarterly of Applied Mathematics, 2019
Geometric variations of objects, which do not modify the object class, pose a major challenge for object recognition. These variations could be rigid as well as non-rigid transformations. In this paper, we design a framework for training deformable classifiers, where latent transformation variables are introduced, and a ...
Jiajun Shen, Yali Amit
openaire   +2 more sources

Comparative analysis of goal attainment for helmet therapy versus conservative management for positional plagiocephaly in infants [PDF]

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Pediatrics
Background Positional plagiocephaly (PP) is a common cranial asymmetry of infancy. Its treatment options include conservative management and helmet therapy.
Bjoern Vogt   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cell Saver for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Reduces Cost.

open access: yes, 2023
Study designRetrospective cohort.ObjectivesTo determine if the use of cell saver reduces overall blood costs in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.Summary of background dataRecent studies have questioned the clinical value of cell saver during spine ...
Gum, Jeffrey L   +14 more
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Responding to Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Changes During Pediatric Coronal Spinal Deformity Surgery

open access: yesGlobal Spine Journal, 2019
Study Design: Retrospective case study on prospectively collected data. Objectives: The purpose of this explorative study was: 1) to determine if patterns of spinal cord injury could be detected through intra-operative neuromonitoring (IONM) changes in ...
Stephen J. Lewis MD   +18 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of low density and high density pedicle screw instrumentation in Lenke 1 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2017
Background The correlation between implant density and deformity correction has not yet led to a precise conclusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Mingkui Shen   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

An international consensus on the appropriate evaluation and treatment for adults with spinal deformity.

open access: yes, 2023
PurposeEvaluation and surgical management for adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients varies between health care providers. The purpose of this study is to identify appropriateness of specific approaches and management strategies for the treatment of ASD ...
de Kleuver, Marinus   +13 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

Activity and sports resumption after long segment fusions to the pelvis for adult spinal deformity: survey results of AO Spine members.

open access: yes, 2023
PURPOSE: To assess recommendations for when adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients may return to athletic activities after surgery. METHODS: A web-based survey was administered to members of AO Spine.
Shaffrey, Christopher   +10 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

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