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Pediatric spinal deformities [PDF]
Pediatric spinal deformity results from multiple conditions including congenital anomalies, neuromuscular disorders, skeletal dysplasia, and developmental disorders (idiopathic). Pediatric spinal deformities can be progressive and cause pulmonary compromise, neurological deficits, and cardiovascular compromise. The classification and treatment of these
Gregory C, Wiggins +3 more
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The development of spinal deformity in children with underlying neurodisability can affect their ability to function and impact on their quality of life, as well as compromise provision of nursing care.
Peter R. Loughenbury +1 more
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Iatrogenic Spinal Cord Injury Resulting From Cervical Spine Surgery. [PDF]
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE: To examine the incidence of iatrogenic spinal cord injury following elective cervical spine surgery.
Arnold, Paul M. +15 more
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Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common complication following fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity. PJK and proximal junctional failure (PJF) may lead to pain, neurological injury, reoperation, and increased healthcare costs.
Alan H. Daniels +6 more
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5 Cases Analysis of Pachydermoperiostosis Complicated with Synovitis
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics, treatments and prognosis of pachydermoperiostosis (PDP) with synovitis, and to improve clinicians′ understanding of PDP. Methods The clinical data of 5 patients diagnosed with PDP in Peking Union Medical
LU Xin, YANG Bo, ZHANG Jianguo
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Clinically Significant Thromboembolic Disease in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Incidence and Risk Factors in 737 Patients. [PDF]
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 +14 more
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A Novel Lumbar Motion Segment Classification to Predict Changes in Segmental Sagittal Alignment After Lateral Interbody Fixation. [PDF]
Study designRetrospective cohort study.ObjectivesLateral interbody fixation is being increasingly used for the correction of segmental sagittal parameters.
Acosta, Frank L +7 more
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SPINAL DEFORMITIES IN NEUROFIBROMATOSIS [PDF]
1. Neurofibromatosis is a disease involving both neuro-ectodermal tissues and mesodermal elements. In the past it has usually been assumed that the mesodermal abnormalities were secondary to the neuro-ectodermal ones. For example, skeletal deformities were considered to be caused by local neurofibromata. 2. It is becoming increasingly recognised that
J W, LAWS, C, PALLIS
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Prevention of paralytic ileus utilizing alvimopan following spine surgery
Postoperative ileus affects a substantial proportion of patients undergoing elective spine surgery, especially in cases of spinal deformity correction and where an anterior lumbar approach is utilized. Though the first line of treatment for postoperative
Kalpit N. Shah +3 more
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