Anterior fixation of thoracolumbar traumatic spinal injuries.

Background: Traumatic spinal fractures require surgical treatment to restore the anatomical curvatures of the spine and release the nervous structures. However, uniform management guidelines have not been established and thus the literature includes papers focussing only on the posterior techniques as well as those assessing the anterior or anteroposterior approaches. This paper presents the outcomes of the treatment of spinal fractures with anterior and anteroposterior fixation.

The natural history of idiopathic scoliosis.

Background. The natural history of idiopathic scoliosis is a crucial issue in the planning and assessment of different treatment methods. This article presents the evaluation of scoliotic deformity in immature patients who have been in observation without any treatment.

Comparison of radiological results of conservative and operative treatment by Salter osteotomy in severe cases of Perthes' disease.

Background. The goal of treatment in Perthes' disease is the creation of best conditions for good hip reconstruction. The aim of this work was the comparison of radiological results of conservative and operative treatment by Salter osteotomy in Perthes' disease.

Salter osteotomy in Perthes' disease. Late radiological results.

Background. Surgical treatment in Perthes' disease has been used for many years, but the choice of operation method still remains controversial. The aim of this work is to analyze long-term radiological results at patients after Perthes' disease treated by Salter osteotomy.

Early outcome in the surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis by "bone on bone" anterior interbody fusion.

Background. The aim of our study was to evaluate a new surgical method developed by Robert Gaines for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, called the "bone on bone" procedure. Material and methods.

[Endoscopic procedures in spinal surgery].

Background. The anterior approach to the spine enables good correction and stabilization of the anterior spinal column. The broad application of the anterior procedure via thoracotomy caused problems, however, due to the gravity of the surgical procedure.

Surgical treatment of congenital vertebral displacement Type A in the sagittal plane only: a retrospective study involving eleven cases.

Study Design: The essence of congenital vertebral displacement Type A pathology is a congenital structure defect including a vertebral or intervertebral disc with instant curvature of the spinal canal in the sagittal plane. Clinically this defect assumes the shape of kyphosis or kyphoscoliosis. A retrospective review of 11 patients with this congenital deformity was conducted.