Cervical endplate and facet arthrosis: an anatomic study of cadaveric specimens.

Study Design: An anatomic, epidemiologic study of cervical endplate and facet arthrosis in cadaveric spines.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of cervical endplate and facet arthrosis and the relationship between these 2 entities in a large population sample.

Summary Of Background Data: Cervical endplate and facet arthrosis are common radiographic findings, which have both been linked to pain.

Wound infections after surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis: risk factors and treatment outcomes.

Study Design: Retrospective, case-control study.

Objective: Determine risk factors for postoperative wound infections after surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis as well as the causative organisms and the results of treatment.

Summary Of Background Data: Wound infection after surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis is more common than that for idiopathic scoliosis.

Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis.

Background: Mandibular hypoplasia, retrognathia, and micrognathia are commonly encountered problems in pediatric plastic surgery. Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is a relatively simple technique that allows for correction of the deformity with minimal morbidity. However, MDO can lead to a wide variety of complications.

Risk factors for major complications after surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis.

Study Design: Retrospective, case series.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of major complications and to identify factors that increase the risk of complications in patients undergoing surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis.

Summary Of Background Data: Complications after surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis are more prevalent than in idiopathic scoliosis.

Prevalence of concurrent lumbar and cervical arthrosis: an anatomic study of cadaveric specimens.

Study Design: An anatomic, epidemiologic study of lumbar and cervical arthrosis in cadaveric spines.

Objective: Determine the prevalence of combined lumbar and cervical arthrosis in a large population sample and examine its association with age, sex, and race.

Summary Of Background Data: Lumbar and cervical arthrosis are common radiographic findings, which have both been linked to pain.

Spinal cord monitoring for scoliosis surgery in Rett syndrome: can these patients be accurately monitored?

Study Design: A level III retrospective comparative study.

Objective: Assess the clinical efficacy of somatosensory-evoked potential (SSEP) spinal cord monitoring (SCM) in Rett syndrome patients undergoing scoliosis surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: The role of SCM in neuromuscular scoliosis is less accurate compared with idiopathic scoliosis because of the nature of the neuropathic or myopathic disorder.