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May 20, 2024
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Low-density constructs achieved reliable correction for pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis

Presented results showed low-density spinal fusion constructs achieved comparable curve correction with reduced OR times compared with higher-density constructs for pediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosis.

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Pay It Forward: Bridging the Gaps Between Payers and Providers to Get the Medication Your Patient Needs When They Need It for Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia

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September 07, 2023
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Convolutional neural network measures Cobb angle for patients with idiopathic scoliosis

Published results showed a convolutional neural network method successfully detected vertebrae and measured Cobb angles on X-ray imaging of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

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August 25, 2020
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Modular radiographic classification system may be reliable for adult idiopathic scoliosis

A new modular, radiographic classification system may reliably categorize the radiographic features of patients with adult idiopathic scoliosis to facilitate clinical treatment and research, according to published results.

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July 23, 2020
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VIDEO: Vertebral body tethering provides non-fusion scoliosis correction as patients grow

Baron S. Lonner, MD, in the department of orthopedic surgery at Mount Sinai Health System, discussed the muscle-sparing vertebral body tethering technique.

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January 02, 2020
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Comprehensive Review Course 2020 overviews essentials in orthopaedics, traumatology

Based on the positive feedback and huge interest from all previous years, the EFORT Comprehensive Review Course is currently considered as one of the basic steps of the orthopaedics and traumatology training.

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November 19, 2019
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Infection prevention measures reduced surgical site infections after spinal fusion

NEW ORLEANS — Results presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition showed use of intrawound vancomycin powder and betadine irrigation at the end of posterior spinal fusion significantly lowered the surgical site infection rate in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.