Neurological complications of thoracic posterior vertebral column resection for severe congenital spinal deformities.

Purpose: The risk of neurological injury during vertebral column resection is high. In this study, we investigated the incidence and risk factors for neurological complications when treating spinal deformities by thoracic posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR).

Methods: Between 2008 and 2013, there were 62 consecutive patients (34 female patients and 28 male; the mean age: 16.

Safety and Efficacy of Single-Stage Surgical Treatment for Congenital Scoliosis Associated with Intraspinal Mass.

For congenital scoliosis associated with intraspinal anomaly, surgical treatment is often advocated. However, the safety and efficacy of single-stage intraspinal mass resection and scoliosis correction remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the feasibility and risk factors of single-stage surgical treatment for congenital scoliosis associated with intraspinal mass.

Safety and Efficacy of One-stage Spinal Osteotomy for Severe and Rigid Congenital Scoliosis Associated with Split Spinal Cord Malformation.

Study Design: Retrospective clinical study.

Objective: To retrospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of one-stage spinal osteotomy in the treatment of severe and progressive congenital scoliosis (CS) associated with split spinal cord malformation (SSCM).

Summary Of Background Data: For severe and rigid spinal deformity, spinal osteotomies are often advocated for correcting the deformity.

Surgical Treatment of Congenital Scoliosis Associated With Tethered Cord by Thoracic Spine-shortening Osteotomy Without Cord Detethering.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Objective: To investigate the safety and efficacy of spine-shortening osteotomy for congenital scoliosis with tethered cord.

Summary Of Background Data: Conventional surgery for congenital scoliosis associated with tethered cord risks the complications of detethering.