Publications by authors named "Gabriela Ferski"

Study Design: Retrospective comparative study.

Objective: To evaluate changes in sagittal plane alignment in patients with Scheuermann's kyphosis after spinal fusion.

Summary Of Background Data: Although surgery is commonly undertaken in patients with severe Scheuermann's kyphosis for deformity correction, there are limited data regarding the response of spinopelvic parameters and sagittal plane alignment of the spine to surgical treatment.

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Purpose: Children with multiple hereditary exostoses (MHE) have numerous osteochondromas, with the most prominent lesions typically over the appendicular skeleton. A recent report noted a high rate of intracanal lesions in this patient population and recommended preventative spinal screening with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT). We sought to evaluate the prevalence of spinal stenosis from intracanal osteochondromas at our pediatric orthopedic center in order to evaluate if routine screening is warranted.

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Background: Angular deformities at the knee are common in children with congenital or acquired below-knee or Syme amputations. These deformities can be well compensated and accommodated with prosthetic modifications. However, as children grow, these prosthetic modifications become more difficult and mechanical axis correction becomes necessary.

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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to identify factors related to financial burden among families of children with special needs and to identify specific provider-level activities associated with decreased risk for such burden.

Method: Data for secondary analysis are from the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). Logistic regression analysis of state-level data was conducted to identify significant predictors of financial and employment problems among families of children with SHCN in Minnesota.

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