Publications by authors named "Christiaan J van der Walt"
Hip preservation surgical techniques have steadily increased in the recent past. Therefore, precise knowledge of the vascular system of the hip and pelvis is critical for avoidance of possibly devastating complications during surgery. A colored latex injection in the common iliac artery of cadavers allows for a complete staining of the hip and pelvis vascular system.
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- The study focuses on the effects of surgical releases on spine mechanics in idiopathic scoliosis treatment, specifically evaluating rib head joints' role in spine rotation and bending.
- Four female cadaver spines were tested as the costo-vertebral and costo-transverse ligaments were sequentially released, and the impact on spine movement was measured.
- Results showed that releasing rib head joints decreased the force needed for spine movements while increasing vertebral body displacement, suggesting that this surgical approach could aid in correcting scoliosis more effectively.