Spine
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A longitudinal case study. ⋯ Pedicle screw instrumentation performed before the age of 5 years does not cause a negative effect on the growth of pedicles, the transverse plane of the vertebral body, or the spinal canal. It can be safely performed in the treatment of deformity in this age group.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Acetaminophen improves analgesia but does not reduce opioid requirement after major spine surgery in children and adolescents.
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to evaluate the effect of intravenously (IV) administered acetaminophen on postoperative pain in children and adolescents undergoing surgery for idiopathic scoliosis or spondylolisthesis. ⋯ IV-administered acetaminophen 90 mg/kg/day, adjuvant to oxycodone, did improve analgesia, but did not diminish oxycodone consumption during 24 hours after major spine surgery in children and adolescents. All acetaminophen concentrations were in nontoxic levels.
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A retrospective cohort analysis. ⋯ BAs prevented the development of de novo cervical spine lesions in patients with RA, but failed to inhibit progression of pre-existing RA lesions.
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A prospective follow-up study. ⋯ An optimal intravertebral cement volume was identified for accomplishment of pain relief through PVP in painful OVCFs. Appropriate thresholds were provided to guide the operator.