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Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results from a preliminary study—SOSORT Award 2017 Winner

Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders, 2017
BackgroundBracing has been shown to decrease significantly the progression of high-risk curves to the threshold for surgery in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), but the treatment failure rate remains high.
K. Kwan, A. Cheng, H. Y. Koh, A. Chiu, K. Cheung   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets of trichorhinophalangeal syndrome; lessons obtained from animal studies

Developmental Dynamics, EarlyView.
Abstract Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome (TRPS) is a rare genetic disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. It occurs in 1 in 100,000 people globally and is caused by several types of mutations of the TRPS1 gene. Since the first human patient was reported in 1966, typical and atypical pathologies, disease courses, and treatment case ...
Naoya Saeki, Rinna Kanai, Sayuri Tatsuta, Shinichi Kawaguchi, Masatsune Itoh, Shinsuke Ohba, Makoto Abe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of mature/maturing AIS patients (Sanders ≥ 5) using a novel anterior scoliosis correction (ASC) Technique

Brain and Spine, 2021
Christopher Antonacci, M. Darryl Antonacci, William P. Bassett, Laury A. Cuddihy, Allison R. Haas, Janet L. Cerrone, Dominique S. Haoson, Randal R. Betz   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinically Significant Thromboembolic Disease in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Incidence and Risk Factors in 737 Patients. [PDF]

, 2017
Study Design:Retrospective cohort study. Objectives:Describe the rate and risk factors for venous thromboembolic events (VTEs; defined as deep venous thrombosis [DVT] and/or pulmonary embolism [PE]) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.
Bess, Shay, Burton, Douglas, Diebo, Basel G, Hart, Robert, International Spine Study Group (ISSG), Iyer, Sravisht, Kelly, Michael P, Kim, Han Jo, Klineberg, Eric O, Lafage, Virginie, Mundis, Gregory M, Schwab, Frank, Sciubba, Daniel, Shaffrey, Christopher I, Smith, Justin S   +14 more
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Neuromuscular scoliosis complication rates from 2004 to 2015: a report from the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality database.

Neurosurgical Focus, 2017
OBJECTIVE Postoperative complications are one of the most significant concerns in surgeries of the spine, especially in higher-risk cases such as neuromuscular scoliosis.
Daniel J. Cognetti, Heather Keeny, A. Samdani, J. Pahys, Darrell Hanson, K. Blanke, Steven W. Hwang   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Potential Interaction between WNT16 and Vitamin D on Bone Qualities in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients and Healthy Controls

Biomedicines
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that is associated with low bone mineral density (BMD). Vitamin D (Vit-D) supplementation has been suggested to improve BMD in AIS, and its outcomes may be related to genetic ...
Guangpu (Kenneth) Yang, Huanxiong Chen, Ka-Lo Cheng, Man-Fung Tang, Yujia Wang, Lik-Hang (Alec) Hung, Chun-Yiu (Jack) Cheng, King-Lun (Kingston) Mak, Yuk-Wai (Wayne) Lee   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epilepsy syndromes classification

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Epilepsy syndromes are distinct electroclinical entities which have been recently defined by the International League Against Epilepsy Nosology and Definitions Task Force. Each syndrome is associated with “a characteristic cluster of clinical and EEG features, often supported by specific etiologic findings”.
Elaine C. Wirrell, Nicola Specchio, Rima Nabbout, Phillip L. Pearl, Kate Riney   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A reliability and validity study for Scolioscan: a radiation-free scoliosis assessment system using 3D ultrasound imaging

Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders, 2016
BackgroundRadiographic evaluation for patients with scoliosis using Cobb method is the current gold standard, but radiography has radiation hazards. Several groups have recently demonstrated the feasibility of using 3D ultrasound for the evaluation of ...
Y. Zheng, T. Lee, K. Lai, B. Yip, Guangquan Zhou, Weiwei Jiang, James Siu Wai Cheung, M. Wong, B. Ng, J. Cheng, T. Lam   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Genetic epilepsies with myoclonic seizures: Mechanisms and syndromes

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Genetic epilepsy with myoclonic seizures encompasses a heterogeneous spectrum of conditions, ranging from benign and self‐limiting forms to severe, progressive disorders. While their causes are diverse, a significant proportion stems from genetic abnormalities.
Antonietta Coppola, Marica Rubino, Antonella Riva, Pasquale Striano   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pregnancies complicated by maternal osteogenesis imperfecta type III: a case report and review of literature. [PDF]

, 2018
The restrictive lung disease can be exacerbated by growing fundus in women with osteogenesis imperfecta type III. Regional anesthesia can be performed in these women.
Al-Kouatly, Huda B., Fries, Melissa, Kawakita, Tetsuya, Singh, Jasbir   +3 more
core   +1 more source