Publications by authors named "Julia Todderud"
Background: The purpose of this study was to report on 2-year results of vertebral body tethering (VBT), performed under a Food and Drug Administration protocol, to obtain insight into outcomes and complications.
Methods: Forty prospectively enrolled patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who had a Sanders score of ≤4 or a Risser score of ≤2 underwent VBT for curves between 40° and 70°. Surgical, radiographic, and patient-reported outcomes were reviewed at a minimum 2-year follow-up.
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- Two non-fusion devices, the posterior dynamic distraction device (PDDD) and vertebral body tethering system (VBT), were approved for treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, with no prior comparative studies published.
- A matched study involving 20 PDDD and 20 VBT patients highlighted that PDDD had significantly lower blood loss, shorter operative time, and shorter hospital stays compared to VBT, along with better curve correction results at multiple follow-up intervals.
- Despite its advantages, PDDD showed a higher rate of revision surgeries compared to VBT patients after two years, indicating the need for continued monitoring in terms of long-term effectiveness.
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- This study evaluates the long-term clinical outcomes of non-modular dual-mobility acetabular components in patients at least 2 years post-total hip arthroplasty (THA), focusing on factors like patient satisfaction, pain, and function.* -
- The research involved 316 patients across three sites, revealing high scores in hip function and patient satisfaction, with minimal complications and low rates of revisions or dislocations.* -
- Results indicate that non-modular dual-mobility devices offer good survivorship and low adverse event rates, suggesting they are a reliable option for improving patient outcomes after THA.*
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to develop and apply an algorithm that automatically classifies spine radiographs of pediatric scoliosis patients.
Methods: Anterior-posterior (AP) and lateral spine radiographs were extracted from the institutional picture archive for patients with scoliosis. Overall, there were 7777 AP images and 5621 lateral images.
Study Design: Prospective Cohort Study.
Objective: The present study aims to determine if the racial representation of patients enrolled in a large prospective scoliosis registry is reflective of the general United States population. Further, we studied whether there was an association between race, pre-operative parameters, outcomes and loss to follow-up.
Background: Motion-sparing scoliosis surgeries such as the posterior dynamic distraction device (PDDD) are slowly increasing in use. However, there is limited clinical data documenting postoperative motion across the PDDD construct. With this cohort study, we aim to measure sagittal and coronal motion following PDDD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anterolateral tibial bowing associated with congenital tibial pseudarthrosis occurs often in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and results from the inability of the fractured bone to unite, leading to persistent nonunion, abnormal bone growth, and further bowing of the tibia. Current surgical and nonsurgical approaches demonstrate persistent nonunion or refracture, often resulting in amputation.
Methods: This report describes the management of 3 patients with anterolateral tibial bowing and NF1 who underwent distal tibia-guided growth.