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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Unfortunately, the third and fourth author names have been incorrectly published in the original publication. The complete correct names are given below.
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To investigate the impact of Scheuermann's Kyphosis (SK) on health -related quality of life (HRQOL) in adult patients and compare it to the general population. Moreover, to assess whether location of the kyphosis affects pelvic parameters, HRQOL, and pulmonary function. ⋯ We found a lower HRQOL in adult patients with SK 39 years after diagnosis regarding SRS-22r domains pain and self-image, and a tendency toward lower overall HRQOL compared with a background population. The location of the SK apex did not seem to have an overall impact on HRQOL. There was no difference in pelvic parameters in the two groups and no difference in pulmonary function. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Review Meta Analysis Retracted Publication
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis treatment by golimumab: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The goal of this study was to review relevant randomized controlled trials in order to determine the clinical efficacy of golimumab in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). ⋯ Golimumab had a definite effect in the treatment of AS. The higher dose would obtain better efficacy but lead to the incidence of SAE.
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Multicenter Study
Unplanned return to operation room (OR) following growing spinal constructs (GSCs) in early onset scoliosis (EOS)-a multi-centric study.
To evaluate the incidence and risk factors associated with the unplanned return to OR in EOS. ⋯ Out of 51 patients, three did not meet inclusion criteria. Forty-eight patients of EOS operated by GSCs with a mean age of 6.7 years (range 2-12 years) with an average follow-up of 67.3 months were studied. There were 30 congenital, 10 idiopathic, 4 syndromic, and 4 neuromuscular cases. Thirty-nine out of 48 patients had one or more unplanned surgeries on follow-up (81.25%). Out of total 248 surgeries following index procedure, 82 were unplanned surgeries (33.06%), including 53 implant revisions, 12 implant-removal, 14 debridement, and 2 flaps. The common complications were 24.14% rod/screw breakage, 42.53% anchor pull-out, 16.09% infections, 6.90% wound dehiscence, and 4.6% neuro deficits. Unplanned surgeries were significantly higher in syndromic (58.8%) and neuromuscular (52.9%) than congenital (27.2%) and idiopathic (37.8%) cases (p < 0.05). Age at index procedure < 5 years had higher unplanned surgeries than age > 5 years (2.5 and 1.23 per patient, respectively, p < 0.05). Type of implant and initial Cobb angle did not significantly affect the rate of unplanned surgeries (p > 0.05) CONCLUSION: GSCs in EOS require a frequent revisit to operation room which should be well understood by the surgeon and parents.
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Spine surgeons around the world have been universally impacted by COVID-19. The current study addressed whether prior experience with disease epidemics among the spine surgeon community had an impact on preparedness and response toward COVID-19. ⋯ This is the first study to note that prior experience with infectious disease crises did not appear to help spine surgeons prepare for the current COVID-19 pandemic. Based on survey results, the GHSI was not an effective measure of COVID-19 preparedness. Formal international guidelines for crisis preparedness are needed to mitigate future pandemics.