Evaluation of the Three-Dimensional Translational and Angular Deformity in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.

The purpose of this study was to quantify three-dimensional translational and angular deformity (defined as theta) present at the proximal femoral physis in slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), and to use theta to differentiate between SCFE hips, contralateral unaffected hips, and normal hips by comparing to the current gold standard measure of the Southwick slip angle (SSA). 3DCT reconstructions of the pelvis and femur in SCFE patients and normal adolescents were obtained and pelvic position was standardized. The center point and direction vector of the femoral epiphysis was determined.

Obesity Is Associated With Increased Thoracic Kyphosis in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients and Nonscoliotic Adolescents.

Study Design: Retrospective comparative cohort study.

Objective: To compare radiographic parameters between adolescents with a greater body mass index (BMI) percentile to underweight individuals.

Summary Of Background Data: Increased BMI percentile has been associated with increased complications after surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).