Publications by authors named "Corinne Bridge"
Purpose: To trial the use of three-dimensional (3D) printed skull models to guide safe pin placement in two patients with diastrophic dysplasia (DTD) requiring prolonged pre-fusion halo-gravity traction (HGT).
Methods: Two sisters aged 8 (ML) and 4 (BL) with DTD were planned for staged fusion for progressive kyphoscoliosis. Both sisters were admitted for pre-fusion HGT.
Objectives: After corrective surgery for scoliosis, postoperative pulmonary complications lead to increases in morbidity, length of hospital stay (LOS) and mortality. This study aimed to identify associations with such respiratory complications, and to assess the utility of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in children with severe scoliosis METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included all children aged ≤17 years who underwent spinal surgery for scoliosis between January 2009 and January 2012 at a quaternary pediatric hospital. Data were collated regarding polysomnography (PSG) and NIV use, before and after corrective surgery.
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- The study investigates the prevalence and progression of scoliosis among individuals with Rett syndrome, focusing on factors like age, genetic mutation, and ability to walk.
- It utilizes data from the Australian Rett Syndrome Database, analyzing radiological records and employing various statistical models to assess the onset and progression of scoliosis.
- Findings indicate that scoliosis typically starts around age 11, is influenced by specific genetic mutations, and is less severe in individuals who can walk independently or with assistance.
There are limited data on the use of bisphosphonate therapy for secondary osteoporoses in childhood, and no previous reports of the use of zoledronic acid in this group. We report 20 children with a variety of underlying primary diagnoses with associated secondary osteoporosis, who were treated with 3 monthly zoledronic acid for 2 years (annualised dose 0.1mg/kg/year).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy Design: Analysis of C1-C2 tomographic anatomy in a cohort of healthy children.
Objective: Compare suitability of C2 laminae and C2 pedicles for screw placement.
Summary Of Background Data: Surgeons have applied several techniques for craniocervical and atlantoaxial spondylodesis to address congenital or developmental abnormalities in children.