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Modified Thoracoplasty for Rib Hump Deformity in Scoliosis Patients: A Case-Control Study.
World Neurosurg
November 2024
Spinal Surgery Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Razorback deformity with stiff thoracic scoliosis presents a complex challenge that can be addressed through a modified thoracoplasty (MTP) technique, which aims to improve rib hump deformity while minimizing complications.
- A study involving 44 patients assessed the effectiveness of MTP in combination with posterior spinal fusion (PSF), showing that MTP resulted in better correction of rib hump height and thoracic curve compared to PSF alone, without compromising pulmonary function.
- The results indicated that the MTP technique enhanced patient self-image post-surgery, making it a beneficial approach in treating stiff thoracic scoliosis.
Does the addition of convex uniplanar screws in hybrid constructs improve 3D surgical correction in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis posterior fusion?
J Child Orthop
April 2024
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Robert Debré University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France.
Purpose: Hybrid techniques using thoracic sublaminar bands have proved their efficacy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis posterior fusion, but clinical axial correction sometimes remained disappointing. One solution found was "the frame technique" and the second alternative was the replacement of the convex sublaminar bands by periapical uniplanar screws. The goal of this study was to compare clinical and radiological outcomes of both techniques in a consecutive cohort of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFScoliosis Caused by Rib Fusion after Thoracotomy for Esophageal Atresia: A Case Report and Surgical Approach.
J Orthop Case Rep
January 2024
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cliniques Universitaires de Saint Luc, Bruxelles, Belgium.
Introduction: This case report abstract discusses scoliosis, a multifactorial three-dimensional spinal deformity, including lateral curvatures on the frontal plane characterized by Cobb angle measurement, vertebral rotation on the axial plane and sagittal deformity. Scoliosis can be mild, moderate, or severe, and if left untreated, it can lead to further deformity and compromise cardiopulmonary function. Scoliosis is classified into early onset and late onset, with idiopathic scoliosis being the most common form.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLong-Term Follow-up of Untreated Adult Patients with Spondylothoracic Dysostosis (Jarcho-Levin Syndrome).
J Bone Joint Surg Am
March 2024
School of Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Background: Spondylothoracic dysostosis (STD), also known as Jarcho-Levin syndrome (JLS), is a rare autosomal recessive disorder affecting the formation of the spine, characterized by a complete bilateral fusion of the ribs at the costovertebral junction, producing a "crablike" appearance of the thorax. Despite being declared a core indication for a V-osteotomy vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) expansion thoracoplasty of the posterior thorax, the natural history of STD in untreated subjects remains poorly documented. In this study, we report radiographic and pulmonary function findings and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) and 24-Item Early Onset Scoliosis Questionnaire (EOSQ-24) scores for untreated adult subjects with STD to gain insights into the natural history.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVertical musculocutaneous trapezius flap for the closure of postpneumonectomy empyema.
Cir Cir
November 2023
Department of Thoracic Surgery. Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Objective: The aim of the study was to present our experience with the vertical musculocutaneous trapezius (VMCT) flap and highlight its utility in the thoracic wall reconstruction in patients with bronchopleural fistula (BPF).
Materials And Methods: We present a five case series of patients with long-standing cavities and BPF. The VMCT flap was used, and a direct pathway into the defect was made through a separate posterior thoracotomy shortening the distance between the flap and the defect.
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