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 Comparative Study
A comparison of idiopathic scoliosis surgery between teenage years and adulthood.
Idiopathic scoliosis is an evolutive deformity during patient's life. In case of moderate deformity in a well aligned adolescent, it's a big concern to decide when to do the surgery. Objective of this work was to evaluate and compare clinical, radiological and surgical data of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis operated in childhood (before 20 years) and those operated adults (after 35 years). ⋯ Surgery for idiopathic scoliosis seems to offer a better quality of life and deformity correction when it is performed at adolescence. After 35 years, surgery remains an acceptable therapeutic option, despite higher complication rate.
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Multicenter Study
Post-operative shift in pain profile following fusion surgery for adult spinal deformity: a cluster analysis.
Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is associated with a combination of back and leg pain of various intensities. The objective of the present study was to investigate the diverse reaction of pain profiles following ASD surgery as well as post-operative patient satisfaction. ⋯ Cluster analysis revealed three clusters of ASD patients, and the cluster with the worst pain back and leg pain had the most advanced disease and showed the lowest satisfaction rate, affected by postoperative back pain.
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This study was designed to investigate the clinical features, treatment modalities, and risk factors influencing neurological recovery in patients who underwent scoliosis correction with delayed postoperative neurological deficit (DPND). ⋯ Our findings indicate that spinal cord ischemic injury was a significant factor for patients experiencing DPND and distraction after corrective surgery may be a predisposing factor for spinal cord ischemia. Additionally, it is important to consider the possibility of DPND when limb numbness and decreased muscle strength occur within 48 h after corrective scoliosis surgery. Moreover, emergency surgical intervention is highly recommended for DPND caused by mechanical compression factors with a promising prognosis for neurological function, emphasizing the importance of taking into account preoperative orthopedic diagnoses when evaluating the potential for neurological recovery.
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The primary aim of this study was to describe the feasibility, surgical approach window (SAW), and incision line (IL) for oblique lateral interbody fusion at L5-S1 (OLIF51) using computed tomography (CT). A secondary aim was to identify associations among approach characteristics and demographic and anthropometric factors. ⋯ To our knowledge, this is the largest CT study to determine the feasibility of performing an OLIF51. Without the use of retraction, OLIF51 is not feasible 23% of the time. Left-sided OLIF51 allows for a larger surgical approach window and smaller incision compared to the right side. Larger incisions are required for adequate surgical exposure in patients with higher weight.
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Case Reports
Delayed hemothorax after anterior vertebral body tethering in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a case report.
The aim of this case report is to report that delayed hemothorax is possible after anterior vertebral body tethering (aVBT) and to illustrate the course of treatment. ⋯ Pulmonary complications are a known drawback of anterior thoracoscopic spinal instrumentation. Delayed hemothorax is possible after aVBT. In the case of a retained hemothorax, chest tube treatment with TPA is a safe and effective method of embolectomy.