In-office Maximal Voluntary Ventilation Testing Demonstrates Pulmonary Improvement Following Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Objective: Pulmonary function can be impaired in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) has been shown to be more strongly correlated with major coronal curve, and a more easily obtained measurement of pulmonary function, than forced vital capacity (FVC). We evaluated changes in pulmonary function using these 2 measures in patients with AIS in relation to changes in major coronal curves over time.

Painful bruising: Gynecology, hematology, or just ? A case report.

A 23-year-old woman, G0, presented to the emergency department with painful bruising of the legs shortly after starting an oral contraceptive pill. The presumed diagnosis was pill-induced ecchymosis, and she was instructed to discontinue the medication. Her bruising resolved.

A Comparison of Maximal Voluntary Ventilation and Forced Vital Capacity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients.

Study Design: Prospective, single center.

Objective: To compare maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) and forced vital capacity (FVC) testing in the outpatient scoliosis clinic to determine their relative feasibility and sensitivity in assessing pulmonary function in the AIS population.

Summary Of Background Data: Evidence of compromised pulmonary function in patients with severe AIS is well established.

High Satisfaction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients on Enhanced Discharge Pathway.

Background: Recently, there have been several reports of using an enhanced discharge pathway following posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). No previous studies have prospectively examined patient satisfaction of patients with AIS using an enhanced discharge pathway. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patient satisfaction with an enhanced discharge pathway for PSF and whether patients felt that their length of stay was appropriate.

Psychological Effects of the SRS-22 on Girls With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized control study.

Objectives: To determine whether the SRS-22r (SRS-22) has a negative effect on the body image of females with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS).

Summary: The SRS-22 is a validated questionnaire designed by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) to assess outcomes of scoliosis patients.

Pain is the Greatest Preoperative Concern for Patients and Parents Before Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Study Design: Prospective cross-sectional study.

Objective: To evaluate patients' and parents' concerns so they can be addressed with appropriate preoperative counseling.

Summary Of Background Data: Despite much research on outcomes for posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), little is available about preoperative fears or concerns.