Can postoperative Cobb and pelvic obliquity corrections be predicted using supine traction X-rays in non-ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy fused to L5? A case series study.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether Cobb and pelvic obliquity corrections can be predicted using supine traction radiographs in patients with cerebral palsy (CP) who underwent posterior spinal fusion (PSF) from T2/3 to L5.

Methods: From January 2010 to January 2020, 167 non-ambulatory patients with CP scoliosis underwent PSF using pedicle screws in two quaternary centers with a minimum of 2 years follow-up (FU). Radiological measurements and chart reviews were performed.

Retrospective analysis of medium-term outcomes following anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery performed in a tertiary spinal surgical centre.

Introduction: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) can treat spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease and pseudoarthrosis. This approach facilitates complete discectomy, disc space distraction, indirect decompression of neural foramina and placement of large interbody devices. Several intra- and postoperative complications can be attributed to the anterior approach: vascular/visceral injury, hypogastric plexus injury and urogenital consequences.

Distal level in scoliosis surgery for non-ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy: is L5 an option? A case series study.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the radiographic outcomes of patients with cerebral palsy (CP) who underwent posterior spinal fusion from T2/3 to L5 at two quaternary hospitals.

Methods: From January 2010 to January 2020, 167 non-ambulatory patients with CP scoliosis underwent posterior spinal fusion using pedicle screws from T2/3 to L5 in both centers, with a minimum of 2 years follow-up (FU). Radiological measurements and chart reviews were performed.

Distal fusion in Duchenne scoliosis: the relevance of preoperative pelvic obliquity. A case series study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine clinical and radiographic outcomes for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion from T2/3 to L5 (without pelvic fixation), at this single centre.

Methods: From January 2012 to January 2020, 29 consecutive DMD scoliosis patients underwent posterior spinal fusion using pedicle screws from T2/3 to L5 in a single center with a minimum of 3 years follow-up (FU). Radiologic measurements and chart review were performed.

Single vs dual rod constructs in early onset scoliosis treated with magnetically controlled growing rods.

Background: Non-invasive distractions of recently introduced magnetically controlled growing rods (MGCRs) spare multiple operations in the surgical treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS). Since the costs of the implants are high, concerns have been raised regarding cost-effective, optimal but safe MGCR options: single or dual constructs.

Objectives: To report deformity control, spinal growth and complication incidence in EOS patients treated with MCGR singleor dual-rod constructs.

Halo Femoral Traction for 1 Week Between Staged Anterior and Posterior Fusion Surgeries for Severe Adolescent Scoliosis Is Effective and Safe.

Objective: To report the outcomes of halo femoral traction (HFT) used for 1 week between anterior release and definitive posterior fusion in adolescents with severe rigid scoliosis.

Methods: A retrospective single-center review of 22 consecutive patients (mean age at surgery, 14.1 years; range, 10.

Reducing Allogenic Blood Transfusion in Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery:: Reporting 15 Years of a Multidisciplinary, Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project.

Study Design: Retrospective review of prospectively collected spinal surgery and transfusion databases.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of a care pathway developed at our institution since 2003 with a focus on reducing the need for blood transfusions in children undergoing scoliosis correction surgery. The care pathway includes nurse-led clinics facilitating preoperative hemoglobin optimization, intraoperative cell salvage, the use of tranexamic acid, and a transfusion criteria awareness program.

Analysing a mechanism of failure in retrieved magnetically controlled spinal rods.

Purpose: We aim to describe a mechanism of failure in magnetically controlled growth rods which are used for the correction of the early onset scoliosis.

Methods: This retrieval study involved nine magnetically controlled growth rods, of a single design, revised from five patients for metal staining, progression of scoliosis, swelling, fractured actuator pin, and final fusion. All the retrieved rods were radiographed and assessed macroscopically and microscopically for material loss.

Congenital lumbar hernias: A case report.

Congenital lumbar hernias are rare and associated with other malformations. There have been 42 cases reported to date. The authors report the first case in the literature of isolated bilateral congenital lumbar hernias.