Publications by authors named "Maureen McGarry"
Study Design: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected single-center adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) database.
Objective: To evaluate the incidence and predictors of growth modulation and overcorrection after vertebral body tethering (VBT) in AIS.
Background: Little data exists regarding which AIS patients will exhibit growth modulation and/or overcorrection after VBT compared to those whose curve correction will remain unchanged (no modulation).
Study Design: Retrospective case series.
Objective: To examine the incidence and risk factors for postoperative pain following anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Summary Of Background Data: Up to 78% of patients with AIS report preoperative pain; it is the greatest patient concern surrounding surgery.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the effectiveness of machine learning in measuring real-world upper extremity (UE) use in stroke patients, comparing it with traditional video analysis to establish accuracy.
- Participants included 31 individuals with a history of stroke, who wore accelerometers and were recorded performing daily activities in a controlled setting, allowing researchers to assess the performance of a random forest classifier on the data.
- Results showed a strong correlation between machine learning use estimates and traditional assessment methods, confirming that this innovative approach is a valid and practical way to measure functional UE use in rehabilitation settings.
Study Design: Retrospective review.
Objective: To study risk factors for anterior vertebral body tether (VBT) breakage.
Summary Of Background Data: VBT is used to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in skeletally immature patients.