Publications by authors named "Heather Keeny"
Background: Traditionally, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has not been associated with back pain, but the increasing literature has linked varying factors between pain and AIS and suggested that it is likely underreported.
Purpose: Our objective was to investigate factors associated with post-op pain in AIS.
Methods: A prospectively collected multicenter registry was retrospectively queried.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on assessing postoperative complications in neuromuscular scoliosis surgeries over a 12-year timeframe, given that these patients are at higher risk for complications due to their conditions.
- Using the Scoliosis Research Society's Morbidity and Mortality database, the research analyzed 29,019 cases and found a notable decrease in overall complication rates, from 6.3% in 2004-2015.
- Specifically, the study highlighted a significant reduction in wound infections, respiratory issues, and complications related to surgical implants, indicating improvements in surgical management strategies over the years.
Background/aims: To characterize the impact of cranial asymmetry and age at initiation of therapy on final cranial asymmetry in infants with deformational plagiocephaly treated with helmet orthotics.
Methods: We conducted a single-center retrospective review of 45 pediatric patients <12 months of age with deformational plagiocephaly who underwent STARband cranial orthotic helmet treatment. Cranial asymmetry was measured using a 3-dimensional laser surface scanner and defined as a cranial vault asymmetry index (CVAI) >3.