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Development and validation of deep learning algorithms for scoliosis screening using back images

open access: yesCommunications 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 ...
Junlin Yang   +21 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Morbidity & Mortality Survey of Spinal Deformity Surgery in 2012―Report by the Japanese Scoliosis Society

open access: yesSpine Surgery and Related Research, 2017
Introduction: The Japanese Scoliosis Society (JSS) planned to make a longitudinal survey of the mortality and morbidity (M&M) of spinal deformity surgery and established the M&M Committee in 2012.
Ryo Sugawara   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Idiopathic Scoliosis [PDF]

open access: yesDeutsches Ärzteblatt international, 2010
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deviation of the spinal axis. The main diagnostic criterion is spinal curvature exceeding 10° on a plain anteroposterior X-ray image. Scoliosis is called idiopathic when no other underlying disease can be identified.Selective literature review and recommendations of the relevant medical societies in Germany and abroad ...
Per, Trobisch   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Effect of Lowest Instrumented Vertebra on Trunk Mobility in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing a Posterior Spinal Fusion [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +2 more sources

The cause of axial rotation of the scoliotic spine [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +2 more sources

Mechanical Injury to Human Intervertebral Discs and Isolated Cells Initiates Events Implicated in Degeneration and Pain

open access: yesGlobal Spine Journal, 2015
Introduction Painful degenerating intact human intervertebral discs (IVDs) produce elevated levels of Toll-like receptors (TLRs), cytokines, and neuropeptides but events regulating their expression are poorly understood.
Lisbet Haglund   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Chêneau style braces on vertebral wedging amongst individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2021
Background: It is generally accepted that braces can stop curve progression but little evidence exists regarding structural improvement in the spine using spinal bracing.
Nico Tournavitis   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of scoliosis in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics
Background The understanding of the prevalence and early predictive factors of scoliosis in children and adolescents is limited, which poses challenges to developing preventative strategies.
Mingyang Li   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Morbidity and Mortality of Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery Using the Japanese Orthopedic Association National Registry/Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research Database (JOANR/JSSR-DB)

open access: yesSpine Surgery and Related Research
Introduction: The Japanese Scoliosis Society conducted a survey on the complications of pediatric spinal deformity surgeries in 2012, 2014, and 2017.
Hideyuki Arima   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis [PDF]

open access: yesAsian 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
doaj   +1 more source

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