Adolescent thoracic scoliosis due to giant ganglioneuroma: a two-case report and literature review.

Ganglioneuromas are rare benign tumors that arise from the sympathetic nervous system. The presentation of tumors is variable and associated with adolescent thoracic scoliosis. Herein, we present two case reports and a review of literature.

Male patients with adult spinal deformity: sex differences in demographics, radiography, and complications.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate sex-related differences in demographics, radiography, and perioperative complications in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgeries.

Methods: This retrospective cohort, single-center study enrolled patients who underwent long-instrumented fusion from the thoracic spine to the ilium for ASD, with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. The incidence of preoperative comorbidities, perioperative complications, and postoperative mechanical complications was analyzed.

Residual T1 tilt could lead to poor self-image for patients with Lenke type 1 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the clinical impact and risk factors for residual T1 tilt in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data of patients with AIS and Lenke type 1 curves who underwent posterior fusion.

Efficacy of Chemonucleolysis with Condoliase in Patients Aged under 20 Years.

Introduction: Chemonucleolysis with condoliase is a minimally invasive treatment option for lumbar disk herniation (LDH). However, studies reporting the efficacy of condoliase in patients aged <20 years are scarce. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of condoliase therapy for LDH in the aforementioned population.