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Comparison of loss of correction between PSO and VCD technique in treating thoracolumbar kyphosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis, a minimum 2 years follow-up

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2019
Background Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) and vertebral column decancellation (VCD) are frequently used methods for correction of thoracolumbar kyphosis resulting from ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
Yao Wang   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Expanding the Evaluation of Skeletal Anomalies in Patients With KBG Syndrome: Recommendations for Clinical Practice

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT KBG syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder caused by ANKRD11 haploinsufficiency and is characterized by short stature, distinctive facial features, intellectual disability or developmental delay, congenital anomalies and skeletal anomalies.
Marit van der Leij   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relationship Between Kyphosis and Postoperative Gastroesophageal Reflux After Proximal Gastrectomy

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery
Aim The prevalence of kyphosis is increasing with increasing life expectancy. One of the most notable gastrointestinal complications is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with kyphosis.
Takaomi Ozawa   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

EVALUATION OF CERVICAL LORDOSIS IN PATIENTS WITH ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

open access: yesColuna/Columna
Introduction: In healthy individuals and in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), the curvature of the cervical spine varies greatly, with approximately 36-40% of AIS patients having kyphosis of the cervical spine.
LUIS ANTONIO MEDEIROS MOLITERNO   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Kyphosis Progression after Balloon Kyphoplasty Compared with Conservative Treatment [PDF]

open access: yesAsian Spine Journal, 2019
Study Design Retrospective cohort study (level of evidence: 4). Purpose To demonstrate the effects of balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) on prevention of kyphosis progression. Overview of Literature Kyphoplasty can correct local kyphosis (fractured vertebra), but
Keiichiro Iida   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Aging on the Anatomical Course of the Azygos Vein: A Retrospective, Computed Tomography Study

open access: yesClinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The azygos vein (AV) is typically described as ascending vertically to the right of the vertebral column before arching anteriorly to drain into the superior vena cava. However, a small number of studies suggest that it is found leftward in older adults.
Lauren R. Hector   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differences in cervical sagittal parameters and muscular function among subjects with different cervical spine alignments: a surface electromyography-based cross-sectional study [PDF]

open access: yesPeerJ
Background We analyzed cervical sagittal parameters and muscular function in different cervical kyphosis types. Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled subjects with cervical spine lordosis (cervical curvature < −4°) or degenerative cervical kyphosis
Dian Wang   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Reduced spinopelvic mobility does not correlate with knee flexion deformity in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty

open access: yesKnee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of reduced spinopelvic mobility (SM) on knee flexion deformity (KFD) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A retrospective analysis on 213 patients (271 knees) undergoing robotic‐assisted primary TKA was conducted.
Lorenz Pichler   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy and radiculopathy: a stepwise approach and comparative analysis of surgical outcomes: a narrative review of recent literature [PDF]

open access: yesAsian Spine Journal
Selecting the optimal surgical treatment for multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy and radiculopathy significantly affects symptom improvement, postoperative prognosis, and quality of life. Proper patient selection and precise surgical execution are
Min-Woo Kim   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The pre-surgical role of halo-traction in patients with cervical infection associated with refractory kyphosis: a retrospective study

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2023
To minimize surgical complications and staged procedures halo-traction is often used during deformity corrections. But the use of halo-traction in the treatment of refractory cervical kyphosis secondary to infections has never been reported.
Daudi R. Manini   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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