Spine
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Retrospective chart review. ⋯ This study underlines the grave severity of these scolioses particularly in syndromic children. The high mortality rate is alarming, suggesting that further study is needed in this area.
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A retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Risk of massive blood loss (total blood loss > 30% of estimated blood volume) in patients with scoliosis could increase, if they (1) had preoperative Cobb angle larger than 50º or (2) planned to undergo osteotomy or fusion of more than 6 levels.
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Retrospective audit in a single center during a period of 7 years operated by 3 groups of surgeons after 3 different surgical techniques. ⋯ 3.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ 3.
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Radiographical and biomechanical analyses. ⋯ N/A.