Publications by authors named "Andrew G S King"
Purpose: There is no consensus on the optimal surgical treatment for high-grade spondylolisthesis (HGS) in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to assess the radiographic and clinical outcomes of a novel surgical approach to HGS consisting of a single-level anterior reduction, placement of a lordotic cage, and circumferential fixation without decompression.
Methods: This was a retrospective consecutive case series of 11 adolescents who underwent anterior reduction through placement of a lordotic cage followed by posterior fusion using pedicle screws and rods confined to L5-S1.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the immune cell and multipotent stromal cell ratio in the infrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SQ) of patients with osteoarthritis undergoing knee replacement.
- It found that adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) in the SQ were similar to those in the IPFP regarding specific surface markers, indicating potential for both tissues to serve as regenerative cell sources.
- The IPFP showed differences in cell populations compared to SQ, particularly with more stromal and colony-forming units but fewer capillary-like structures, suggesting it could be a valuable source for regeneration despite its immune cell profile needing further study to assess its role in osteoarthritis.
The memory properties of cold-worked titanium rods in scoliosis constructs.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
February 2005
Study Design: Time series monitoring changes in titanium and stainless steel rod curvature kept at a constant temperature of 37 C as a function of time.
Objectives: To assess the possibility of loss of curvature in titanium rods after scoliosis surgery.
Summary Of Background Data: Titanium rods have gained use in scoliosis surgery due to their excellent biocompatibility, while allowing medical personnel to obtain undistorted magnetic resonance imaging scans following surgery.