Publications by authors named "Khaled El-Youssef"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify risk factors for pseudarthrosis in long-segment spinal fusions and evaluate methods to mitigate this complication.
- Among 524 patients, 12.4% developed pseudarthrosis, with factors like fusion length and surgical techniques (e.g., osteotomy and pelvic fixation) influencing its occurrence.
- Pseudarthrosis rates are not linked to spinal alignment, but using anterior approaches with support can reduce its incidence by 30%.
Purpose: To report an original technique for the surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) based on hybrid construct using polyester bands placed under the thoracic transverse processes.
Methods: We reviewed 105 patients operated between 2013 to 2017 for AIS with a minimum of 2 years follow-up. Clinical and radiological data, including 2D measurements of scoliosis parameters preoperatively, and at 3- and 24-months postoperatively were analyzed.