Prospective Comparison of Patient-selected Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Scheuermann Kyphosis.

Background: Scheuermann kyphosis (SK) can be managed operatively or nonoperatively. Few studies compare the effect of operative versus nonoperative treatment on patient health-related quality of life. We compare 2-year radiographic and the Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire (SRS-22) results of patients who self-selected either conservative or surgical treatment.

Radiographic, Pulmonary, and Clinical Outcomes With Halo Gravity Traction.

Study Design: Single-center retrospective chart review.

Objectives And Summary: Halo gravity traction (HGT) is a safe and effective intervention to improve spinal deformity prior to corrective instrumentation. Our study aimed to report on a large series of patients undergoing HGT, demonstrate the correlation between thoracic height achieved and pulmonary function, and evaluate the efficacy of nutritional assessment and intervention while in HGT for these often malnourished or nutritionally compromised patients.

Intraoperative Cardiopulmonary Arrest in Children Undergoing Spinal Deformity Correction: Causes and Associated Factors.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Objective: To report the incidence of and risk factors for intraoperative cardiopulmonary arrest (ICA) in children undergoing spinal deformity surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: Spinal deformities in children are associated with comorbidities that can pose substantial risks during surgery.