Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Posterior dynamic distraction had better short-term outcomes vs. vertebral body tethering
SAN DIEGO — Results showed posterior dynamic distraction device better index correction, less blood loss and shorter length of stay compared with vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
At-home digital therapy program may be effective for scoliosis vs. conventional therapy
Published results showed a home-based digital rehabilitation program consisting of scoliosis-specific exercises was associated with reduced Cobb angle for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared with conventional therapy.
Novel posterior column osteotomy technique may improve deformity correction in scoliosis
Results showed a novel posterior column osteotomy technique may be effective in improving deformity correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion.
VIDEO: Neural axis abnormalities may not necessitate neurosurgical intervention
In this video, Kevin M. Neal, MD, discussed the relationship between rates of neural axis abnormalities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and the potential need for neurosurgical intervention.
VIDEO: Use of novel device may avoid spine fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
In this video, Kevin M. Neal, MD, discussed a novel posterior dynamic distraction device that may be effective for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Deep learning model provided mobile assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Published results showed a smartphone app-based validated deep learning model was able to diagnose and monitor adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at minimal cost with no additional radiation.
3D imaging, selective fusion may improve adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment
Use of 3D imaging, selective fusion and limiting construct length may improve the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to results.
Liposomal bupivacaine decreases opioids in adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion
Results showed a postoperative pain management protocol with liposomal bupivacaine decreased opioids and length of stay and improved ambulation in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who underwent posterior spinal fusion.
Vertebral body tethering may not improve Cobb angle in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Vertebral body tethering may not improve major Cobb angle in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to results presented at the International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and the Growing Spine.
Spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis yielded high return to sport rates
Results showed patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who were released to unrestricted activity at 4 to 8 weeks after posterior spinal fusion had high return to sport rates with a rapid return to baseline performance levels.