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 +5 more
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Determinants of Postoperative Spinal Height Change among Adult Spinal Deformity Patients with Long Construct Circumferential Fusion [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2021 Study Design Retrospective clinical study. Purpose To describe postoperative height changes and identify the predictive factors of spinal height (SH) changes among patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) who underwent circumferential lumbar fusion ...
Colleen Rentenberger +9 more
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Treatment of the Fractional Curve of Adult Scoliosis With Circumferential Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Traditional, Open Surgery: An Analysis of Surgical Outcomes. [PDF]
, 2018 Study Design:Retrospective, multicenter review of adult scoliosis patients with minimum 2-year follow-up. Objective:Because the fractional curve (FC) of adult scoliosis can cause radiculopathy, we evaluated patients treated with either circumferential ...
Anand, Neel +18 more
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Traumatic lumbar disc herniation: A systemic case review and meta-analysis
Brain and Spine, 2023 Introduction: Traumatic lumbar disc herniation (TLDH) without fracture in the in-situ motion segment is a rare occurrence compared with degenerative herniation.
J. Li +8 more
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Effect of Lowest Instrumented Vertebra on Trunk Mobility in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing a Posterior Spinal Fusion [PDF]
, 2014 Study Design Prospective. Objectives The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of posterior spinal fusion surgery terminating at different lowest instrumented vertebrae (LIV) on trunk mobility in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (
Anissipour, Alireza K. +10 more
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Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2017 Study DesignRetrospective case series.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the incidence of neural axis abnormalities and the relevant risk factors in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).Overview of LiteratureThe use of ...
Choon Sung Lee +6 more
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Bowel Injury and Insidious Pneumoperitoneum after Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2022 Study Design Retrospective review of prospectively collected cases. Purpose To report bowel injury cases and determine the incidence and risk factors of insidious pneumoperitoneum after lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF).
Eui Seung Hwang +7 more
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The cause of axial rotation of the scoliotic spine [PDF]
, 1991 To explain the cause of axial rotation in a scoliotic vertebral column, the influence of the gravitation force on a spine with a C-scoliosis has been investigated by means of a mechanical model. In this model the gravitation force takes hold of the three-
Cool, J.C. +3 more
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Development and validation of deep learning algorithms for scoliosis screening using back images
Communications Biology, 2019 Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common spinal disorder in adolescents with a prevalence of 0.5–5.2% worldwide. The traditional methods for scoliosis screening are easily accessible but require unnecessary referrals and radiography exposure ...
Jun-lin Yang +21 more
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Computer-assisted radiographic calculation of spinal curvature in brachycephalic "screw-Tailed" dog breeds with congenital thoracic vertebral malformations: reliability and clinical evaluation [PDF]
, 2014 The objectives of this study were: To investigate computer-assisted digital radiographic measurement of Cobb angles in dogs with congenital thoracic vertebral malformations, to determine its intra- and inter-observer reliability and its association with ...
Faller, Kiterie +5 more
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