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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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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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.
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Multicenter Study
The short-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic on spine surgeons: a cross-sectional global study.
The outbreak of COVID-19 erupted in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. In a few weeks, it progressed rapidly into a global pandemic which resulted in an overwhelming burden on health care systems, medical resources and staff. Spine surgeons as health care providers are no exception. In this study, we try to highlight the impact of the crisis on spine surgeons in terms of knowledge, attitude, practice and socioeconomic burden. ⋯ While it is important to recognize the short-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of spine surgery, predicting where we will be standing in 6-12 months remains difficult and unknown. The COVID-19 crisis will probably have an unexpected long-term impact on lives and economies.
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The purpose of this study is to report a novel smartphone app technique to localise a magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) actuator, along with determining this novel technique accuracy compared to current tactile localisation techniques through an experimental study. ⋯ This novel smartphone app localisation technique is accurate. Current MAGEC Wand and magnetic disc techniques produced more localisation error than the reported tolerance of the external remote control lengthening unit in this experiment.
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There is insufficient information regarding axial plane characteristics of scoliosis despite its 3D nature. The posterior-anterior vertebral vector (VV) has been proposed to characterize the axial plane appearances of the thoracic scoliosis. This study aimed to highlight the importance of knowledge of axial plane features when determining fusion levels and correction techniques of thoracic curves. ⋯ Based on these findings, the primary goal of scoliosis correction should focus on minimizing lateral translation rather than eliminating axial rotation. Knowing the IVR in the axial plane helps accurately determine the limits of the structural curves. VV-based axial views can facilitate the accurate determination of the end vertebrae and selection of the appropriate correction technique of the curve. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.