Can postoperative Cobb and pelvic obliquity corrections be predicted using supine traction X-rays in non-ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy fused to L5? A case series study.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether Cobb and pelvic obliquity corrections can be predicted using supine traction radiographs in patients with cerebral palsy (CP) who underwent posterior spinal fusion (PSF) from T2/3 to L5.

Methods: From January 2010 to January 2020, 167 non-ambulatory patients with CP scoliosis underwent PSF using pedicle screws in two quaternary centers with a minimum of 2 years follow-up (FU). Radiological measurements and chart reviews were performed.

Distal level in scoliosis surgery for non-ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy: is L5 an option? A case series study.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the radiographic outcomes of patients with cerebral palsy (CP) who underwent posterior spinal fusion from T2/3 to L5 at two quaternary hospitals.

Methods: From January 2010 to January 2020, 167 non-ambulatory patients with CP scoliosis underwent posterior spinal fusion using pedicle screws from T2/3 to L5 in both centers, with a minimum of 2 years follow-up (FU). Radiological measurements and chart reviews were performed.

Distal fusion in Duchenne scoliosis: the relevance of preoperative pelvic obliquity. A case series study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine clinical and radiographic outcomes for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion from T2/3 to L5 (without pelvic fixation), at this single centre.

Methods: From January 2012 to January 2020, 29 consecutive DMD scoliosis patients underwent posterior spinal fusion using pedicle screws from T2/3 to L5 in a single center with a minimum of 3 years follow-up (FU). Radiologic measurements and chart review were performed.

Acute spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma: an important differential diagnosis in patients under clopidogrel therapy.

Background Context: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is an infrequent spinal pathology. Although it is related to numerous risk factors, its etiology remains unclear.

Purpose: The aim of this article was to review the most important data in the literature about SSEH and to propose clopidogrel (Plavix) therapy as a risk factor.