Publications by authors named "Cristina Igualada-Blazquez"

Scheuermann´s kyphosis (SK) is the most common cause of painful and progressive structural hyperkyphosis in adolescents. Surgical treatment should be considered in cases of refractory pain or progressive deformities. We present the clinical and radiological results obtained using a bipolar, hybrid posterior instrumentation tecnique.

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Background: "Convex Pedicle Screw Technique" reduces the theoretical risk of neurovascular injury. Our aim is to evaluate the efficacy of this technique in patients with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS).

Methods: Retrospective study of 12 patients who underwent a Convex Pedicle Screw Technique and were diagnosed with NMS.

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Article Synopsis
  • A new surgical procedure called percutaneous lengthening and arthroscopic release (PLAR) is introduced for treating iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) in distance runners.
  • The study involved 14 distance runners who underwent the PLAR technique, assessing their demographics and functional outcomes using sports performance scales.
  • Results showed that all patients returned to sports in about 4 months after surgery, with significant improvements in performance and no recorded complications, indicating the effectiveness of PLAR for those who did not respond to conservative treatments.
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Background: Cerebrospinal fluid leakage can cause abducens nerve palsy (ANP) secondary to downward brain traction, caused by intracranial hypotension. We present the first case after cervical fixation and fusion with spinal cord decompression.

Case Description: We present a 65-year-old male, who undergone C5-C6 decompression by laminectomy and C3-T2 fixation and fusion, without intraoperative complications.

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Background: () is an anaerobic Gram-positive coccus, common commensal of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and humans. Anaerobic organisms as etiologic agents of bone and joint infections (BJI) are uncommon and frequently underestimated. New technologies, such as mass spectrometry techniques and molecular techniques like 16S rRNA, allow for more efficient diagnosis of these anaerobic bacteria.

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Introduction: In valgus knees of young patients, opening-wedge distal femoral osteotomy is a valid treatment option for axial corrections. It allows the surgeon to achieve accurate correction, which is directly related to the functional outcome and survivorship of the osteotomy. This study presents a new technique based on three-dimensional (3D)-printed cutting guides for opening-wedge distal femoral osteotomies, in which pre-operative planning and intraoperative executional accuracy play a major role.

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