Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2012
Does the lower instrumented vertebra have an effect on lumbar mobility, subjective perception of trunk flexibility, and quality of life in patients with idiopathic scoliosis treated by spinal fusion?
Cross-sectional study in patients with idiopathic scoliosis treated with spinal fusion. ⋯ LIV correlated moderately with lumbar mobility, health-related quality of life (SRS-22), and spinal pain (SRS-22 pain subscale), but not with intensity of pain in the lumbar area or perceived TF.
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A retrospective case series. ⋯ This study shows that this subgroup will generally respond well to surgical correction of the pars defect and return to uninhibited competition following conservative treatment and/or surgical repair.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2012
Cervical pedicle screw placement using the "key slot technique": the feasibility and learning curve.
A retrospective study. ⋯ We performed CPS placement using the KS technique and with 90% correct position without clinical complications. After the learning curve, the incidence was 2.7%. This technique could be considered relatively concrete and safe modification of conventional technique with minimal bone loss.
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A cross-sectional study. ⋯ There is significant variability in sagittal profile of the cervical spine in asymptomatic children. Cervical kyphosis was found in approximately 40% of our study cohort.