Perioperative management of patients with cerebral palsy undergoing scoliosis surgery: Survey of surgeon practices.

Purpose: Progressive scoliosis significantly impacts the quality of life in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). Spinal fusion is the mainstay of treatment of progressive spinal curves. The current study aims to identify approaches used by pediatric spine surgeons to optimize care of patients with CP undergoing scoliosis surgery.

The Effect of Two Attending Surgeons on the Outcomes of Posterior Spine Fusion in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Background: Posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) carries a high risk of complications and morbidity. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of using two attending surgeons on blood loss, operative time, and complications in this fragile population.

Methods: This was a prospective, matched cohort analysis of patients with CP who underwent PSF with two attending surgeons.

Inter- and Intraobserver Reliability of Pelvic Obliquity Measurement Methods in Patients With Cerebral Palsy.

Study Design: Retrospective, chart review.

Objectives: The identification and management of pelvic obliquity in neuromuscular scoliosis can be difficult; therefore, appropriate evaluation of this pathology is important. Variations in presentation have resulted in various methods of measurement, without a consensus or gold standard measurement.

Characteristics of Medical Professional Liability Claims in Pediatric Orthopedics.

Objectives: Medical malpractice is burdensome to the U.S. healthcare system.

The Effect of Two Attending Surgeons on Patients With Large-Curve Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion.

Study Design: Retrospective, chart review.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of using two surgeons for posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in patients with AIS with large-magnitude curves (greater than 70°).

Summary Of Background Data: Previous studies have shown that intraoperative risk factors can be reduced by having two surgeons operate simultaneously.