Publications by authors named "Geertje C Huitema"
Purpose: Standard thoracotomy for anterior instrumentation and fusion of the thoracic spine in idiopathic scoliosis may have detrimental effects on pulmonary function. In this study we describe a less invasive anterior surgical technique and show the pre- and postoperative pulmonary function with a minimum follow-up of 2 years.
Methods: Twenty patients with Lenke type 1 adolescent thoracic idiopathic scoliosis were treated with anterior spinal fusion and instrumentation.
Background Context: According to the Lenke classification, a Type 5 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis can be surgically treated with selective anterior thoracolumbar or lumbar fusion.
Purpose: This study aims to predict the spontaneous correction of the unfused thoracic curve after anterior thoracolumbar fusion and to study whether age is of influence on this predictability.
Study Design: Retrospective study on a consecutive series of patients.
Study Design: This study analyzes the mobility of the aorta relative to the spine in patients with a herniated thoracic disc requiring surgical intervention.
Objectives: To determine the mobility of the aorta relative to the spine with the patient in prone and supine position.
Summary Of Background Data: In anterior scoliosis surgery, safe screw placement is important and knowledge of the position of the aorta relative to the spine is crucial.
Study Design: A retrospective evaluation of screw position after double-rod anterior spinal fusion in idiopathic scoliosis using computerized tomography (CT).
Objective: To evaluate screw position and complications related to screw position after double-rod anterior instrumentation in idiopathic scoliosis.
Summary Of Background Data: Anterior instrumentation and fusion in idiopathic scoliosis is gaining widespread use.