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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+10 more
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Exploring Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Rett Syndrome Using Directed Content Analysis
ABSTRACT No validated oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQOL) instrument currently exists for those with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities and who communicate non‐verbally. This qualitative study aimed to explore the domains that were important to the oral health‐related quality of life in individuals with Rett syndrome (RTT).
Yvonne Yee Lok Lai+4 more
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How to Incorporate Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Practice? [PDF]
The primary aim of any spine surgeon is continual development of one’s techniques and thus achieve better clinical and functional patient outcomes. In a world where even the ‘gold standard’ conventional open surgery is looked upon with apprehension ...
Arvind Kulkarni, Sameer Ruparel
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Background The North American non-surgical standard of care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) includes observation and bracing, but not exercises.
S. Schreiber+8 more
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ABSTRACT The interstitial 6p microdeletion syndrome is characterized by dysmorphic facies and structural heart, kidney, brain, and musculoskeletal differences. RREB1 haploinsufficiency and consequent abnormal RAS‐MAPK pathway signaling have been proposed as a driver of the disease phenotype; however, apart from a single case report, the phenotype of ...
Alanna Strong+16 more
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Background Measurement of Cobb angle in the frontal plane from radiographs is the gold standard of quantifying spinal deformity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Cheuk-Kin Kwan+11 more
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Editor,—I read with interest the article “Imaging in scoliosis”. In addition to the radiological techniques described, I would include surface shape measurement as a simple, safe, repeatable, and clinically relevant assessment. Associated with the bony deformity there is a cosmetic problem; indeed, idiopathic scoliosis is primarily a cosmetic disorder.
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ABSTRACT Whole exome sequencing (WES) has been widely used in the pediatric setting to increase diagnostic yield, provide treatment options, and to estimate reoccurrence risks. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the utility of this technology in adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Ruhi Shah+6 more
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Misdiagnosing absent pedicle of cervical spine in the acute trauma setting
Congenital absence of cervical spine pedicle can be easily misdiagnosed as facet dislocation on plain radiographs especially in the acute trauma setting.
Fahad H. Abduljabbar+3 more
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The 'Nightmare' of Wrong Level in Spine Surgery: Is Minimally Invasive Spine Technique More Forgiving? [PDF]
Objective Operating on a wrong level is a nightmare for every surgeon, which has devastating consequences for the patient as well as the surgeon and has potential for serious medical, personal and legal repercussions. There is limited literature of Wrong
Arvind Gopalrao Kulkarni+2 more
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