A New Low Dose of Tranexamic Acid for Decreasing the Rate of Blood Loss in Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces blood loss and transfusion requirements in children undergoing scoliosis surgery. Although TXA is safe and effective, significant adverse events have been reported. Using the lowest effective dose of TXA is advisable.

Lumbar spine duplication: a case report.

Duplication of the spine is a rare malformation. A neurologically intact pediatric patient with this malformation is described here. A 6-year-old girl presented to our institution for evaluation of an asymptomatic kyphotic deformity.