European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Multicenter Study
Quasi-automatic early detection of progressive idiopathic scoliosis from biplanar radiography: a preliminary validation.
To validate the predictive power and reliability of a novel quasi-automatic method to calculate the severity index of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). ⋯ The fast and semiautomatic method for 3D reconstruction developed in this work allowed for a fast and reliable calculation of the severity index. The method is fast and user friendly. Once extensively validated, this severity index could allow very early initiation of conservative treatment for progressive patients, thus increasing treatment efficacy and therefore reducing the need for corrective surgery. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Lumbo-pelvic sagittal alignment is affected by pelvic incidence (PI), and the PI represents the compensatory capacity of lumbo-pelvic sagittal alignment. The purpose of this study was to analyze changes in lumbo-pelvic sagittal alignment between the standing and sitting positions and to analyze its association with PI. ⋯ Change in lumbo-pelvic parameters between the sitting and standing positions correlated with PI. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Treatment of bracing for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients: a meta-analysis.
A meta-analysis was conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of bracing and other treatments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. ⋯ The findings of this meta-analysis suggested that bracing is efficient and safe for the treatment of AIS. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Accurate prediction of spontaneous lumbar curve correction following posterior selective thoracic fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using logistic regression models and clinical rationale.
Accurate prediction of spontaneous lumbar curve correction (SLCC) after selective thoracic fusion (STF) remains difficult. This study sought to improve prediction accuracy of SLCC. The hypothesis was preoperative and intraoperative variables could predict SLCC < 20°. ⋯ An accurate prediction model for postoperative SLCC was established based on a large analysis of prospective STF cases. These models can support prediction and understanding of postoperative SLCC aiding in surgical decision making when contemplating a selective thoracic fusion. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Major complications are a concern following ASD surgery. Even when properly managed and resolved, they may still have a relevant impact on HRQL. We aimed to investigate the impact of resolved early major complications on 2-year outcome after ASD surgery. ⋯ The results indicate that patients experiencing major complications after ASD surgery have significantly less functional improvement (SRS-22 function, ODI, SF-36 PCS) than their complication-free counterparts, even when complications were considered resolved, and the outcome was measured after an 18-month complication-free period. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.