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Fields MW, Rymond CC, Malka MS, Givens RR, Simhon ME, Matsumoto H, Marciano GF, Boby AZ, Roye BD, Vitale MG. Improvement in axial rotation with bracing reduces the risk of curve progression in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform 2024:10.1007/s43390-024-00888-x. [PMID: 38698106 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00888-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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PURPOSE New evidence highlights the significance of 3D in-brace correction for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients. This study explores how axial parameters relate to treatment failure in braced AIS patients. METHODS AIS patients (Sanders 1-5) undergoing Rigo-Chêneau bracing at a single institution were included. Axial vertebral rotation (AVR) was determined by utilizing pre-brace and in-brace 3D reconstructions from EOS® radiographs. The primary outcome was treatment failure: surgery or coronal curve progression > 5°. Minimum follow-up was two years. RESULTS 75 patients (81% female) were included. Mean age at bracing initiation was 12.8 ± 1.3 years and patients had a pre-brace major curve of 31.0° ± 6.5°. 25 patients (76% female) experienced curve progression > 5°, and 18/25 required surgical intervention. The treatment failure group had larger in-brace AVR than the success group (5.8° ± 4.1° vs. 9.9° ± 7.6°, p = 0.003), but also larger initial coronal curve measures. In-brace AVR did not appear to be associated with treatment failure after adjusting for the pre-brace major curve (Hazard Ratio (HR):0.99, 95% Confidence Interval (CI):0.94-1.05, p = 0.833). Adjusting for pre-brace major curve, patients with AVR improvement with bracing had an 85% risk reduction in treatment failure versus those without (HR:0.15, 95% CI:0.02-1.13, p = 0.066). At the final follow-up, 42/50 (84%) patients without progression had Sanders ≥ 7. CONCLUSIONS While in-brace rotation was not an independent predictor of curve progression (due to its correlation with curve magnitude), improved AVR with bracing was a significant predictor of curve progression. This study is the first step toward investigating the interplay between 3D parameters, skeletal maturity, compliance, and brace efficacy, allowing a future prospective multicenter study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Retrospective study; Level III.
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- Michael W Fields
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, Chony 8-N, New York, NY, 10032-3784, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, Chony 8-N, New York, NY, 10032-3784, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, Chony 8-N, New York, NY, 10032-3784, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, Chony 8-N, New York, NY, 10032-3784, USA
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Li J, Tseng C, Yuan Y, Jiang D, Qian Z, Hu Z, Zhu Z, Qiu Y, Liu Z. Determining the association between the radiographic parameters and the SRS-22 scores in Chinese female patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: does curve pattern matter? Br J Neurosurg 2024; 38:349-355. [PMID: 33491493 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1875396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Background: The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)-22 outcomes have been shown to be correlated with radiographic parameter of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). A recent study suggested that curve patterns might play a role in assessing the influence of deformity on patient's reported outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between radiographic parameters and SRS-22 questionnaire outcomes in female patients with adolescent AIS among the Chinese population based on five curve patterns.Patients and Methods: The radiographic data and SRS-22 questionnaires of 259 female AIS patients were reviewed. Radiographic measurements included: Cobb angle of the major curve, T1 tilt angle, apical vertebral rotation, apical vertebral translation (AVT), thoracic kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis. Curve patterns included single thoracic (T), single thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL), double thoracic (DT), double major (DM), and triple major (TM). The correlation between radiographic measurements and each domain in SRS-22 was determined by Pearson's correlation coefficient.Results: The curve magnitude and AVT of the major curve were found to be significantly correlated with the self-image domain in all cases (Cobb angle: r = -0.426, p = 0.002; AVT: r = -0.281, p=0.006) and in all curve patterns except for TM. Compared to other groups, the TM group had a significantly larger major curve than the DT group and TL group (p ≤ 0.004). In TM group, the self-image scores were lower than TL group (p =0.018), and the function scores were lower than that in T, TL (p < 0.001) and DM groups (p =0.013). In the DT group, the T1 tilt was significantly correlated with the self-image domain (r = -0.376, p =0.004). In the T group, coronal curve magnitude was significantly correlated with function domain (r = -0.397, p < 0.001).Conclusion: Our findings suggested curve patterns should be considered in evaluating the correlations between radiographic parameters and SRS-22 outcomes in patients with AIS.
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- Jie Li
- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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Banno T, Yamato Y, Hasegawa T, Yoshida G, Arima H, Oe S, Ide K, Yamada T, Kurosu K, Matsuyama Y. Evaluation of the changes in waistline asymmetry using digital photography in adolescents with idiopathic thoracolumbar/lumbar scoliosis after corrective surgery. Spine Deform 2024:10.1007/s43390-024-00850-x. [PMID: 38526692 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00850-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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PURPOSE Waist line asymmetry is a major cosmetic concern in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The primary surgical goal in patients with AIS is to correct spinal deformities and prevent further progression while maintaining global alignment. Additionally, an important objective of surgical treatment is to address physical appearance by reducing asymmetry. This study aimed to evaluate changes in waistline asymmetry using digital photographs in adolescents with thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) scoliosis who underwent corrective surgery. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients with Lenke types 5C and 6C AIS who underwent posterior fusion surgery with at least 2 years of follow-up. Waist line asymmetry was assessed using digital photography. The waist angle ratio (WAR), waist height angle (WHA), and waistline depth ratio (WLDR) were measured pre- and postoperatively. Radiographic parameters and the revised 22-item Scoliosis Research Society Questionnaire (SRS-22r) were also evaluated. RESULTS Forty-two patients (40 females and 2 males; 34 with type 5C and 8 with type 6C) were included in the study. The WAR, WHA, and WLDR significantly improved after surgery (0.873 → 0.977, - 2.0° → 1.4°, and 0.321 → 0.899, respectively). Every waistline parameter moderately correlated with the apical vertebral translation of the TL/L curve (WAR: r = - 0.398, WHA: r = - 0.442, and WLDR: r = - 0.692), whereas no correlations were observed with the TL/L curve magnitude. No correlations were observed between the photographic parameters and SRS-22r scores. CONCLUSION Lateral displacement of the apical vertebra on the TL/L curve correlated with waistline asymmetry. Preoperative waistline asymmetry improved with scoliosis correction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4.
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- Tomohiro Banno
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan.
- Division of Surgical Care, Morimachi, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
- Division of Geriatric Musculoskeletal Health, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
- Division of Geriatric Musculoskeletal Health, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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Frantzén A, Suominen EN, Saarinen AJ, Ponkilainen V, Syvänen J, Helenius L, Ahonen M, Helenius I. Association Between Lenke Classification, The Extent of Lumbar Spinal Fusion, and Health-Related Quality of Life After Instrumented Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:1216-1223. [PMID: 37341520 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Lenke classification is used to define the curve type in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The association of Lenke classification and long-term postoperative health-related quality of life (HRQoL) remains unclear. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the association between Lenke classification and HRQoL in patients who underwent spinal fusion for AIS. MATERIALS AND METHODS In all, 146 consecutive patients (mean age 15.1 yr) operated for AIS between 2007 and 2019 with a minimum 2-year follow-up were included. Fifty-three (36%) patients reached the 10-year follow-up. Their HRQoL was assessed with the SRS-24 questionnaire preoperatively, at six months, two years, and 10 years after surgery. RESULTS The preoperative major curve was the largest in Lenke 3 (mean 63 ° ) and 4 (mean 62 ° ) groups and the lowest in Lenke 5 groups (mean 48 ° , P <0.05). These curves were corrected to a mean of 15 ° with no differences between groups. We found no evidence of differences between the preoperative HRQoL scores between the Lenke groups. The self-image domain of SRS-24 was lower in patients with isolated major thoracolumbar scoliosis (Lenke 5) when compared with double-thoracic (Lenke 2) group at the two-year follow-up (mean [95% CI] 3.6 [3.3-3.9] vs. 4.3 [4.1-4.6]). The postoperative satisfaction domain was lower in Lenke 5 group when compared with main thoracic (Lenke 1) group (mean [95% CI] 3.8 [3.5-4.0] vs. 4.3 [4.2-4.5]) and Lenke 2 group (mean 4.4, 95% CI 4.2-4.6) at the two-year follow-up. The mean total score of SRS-24 at the 10-year follow-up was highest in Lenke 1 group (mean 4.06, 95% CI 3.79-4.33) and lowest in Lenke 6 group (mean 2.92, 95% CI 2.22-3.61). CONCLUSIONS Lenke classification and especially its curve type (major thoracic vs. major thoracolumbar scoliosis) was associated with long-term health-related quality of life after instrumented spinal fusion for AIS.
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- Aron Frantzén
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Department of Surgery, Central Finland Hospital Nova, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Central Finland Hospital Nova, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Orthopaedics, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Alzakri A, AlMuhid F, Almousa N, Aljehani M, Alhalabi H. Saudi patients outcomes after surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:450. [PMID: 37353815 PMCID: PMC10290359 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03925-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In order to improve post-operative patient's quality-of-life, attention must be paid to the identification of factors that play a role in patient's satisfaction with surgical treatment. Patient satisfaction with the outcomes of scoliosis surgery has not been addressed so comprehensively in Saudi literature, as well as the effect of patient satisfaction on the different domains of the SRS-22 questionnaire and radiographic parameters is yet to be reported locally. The aim of this study is to explore such findings especially in our population. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted at two of the largest centers of spine surgery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 316 eligible patients were selected via consecutive sampling technique. Data were collected from eligible patients who fit our inclusion criteria, which includes patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis aged from 10 to 21 years. Student t test, Pearson's and Spearman's correlation coefficients statistical tests were used. RESULTS There were 283 (89.6%) females and 33 (10.4%) male patients with a mean age of 15.09 (± 2.27 SD) years. All the domains of SRS-22 showed significantly higher scores 2-year postoperatively, when compared with preoperative values (P < 0.001). The change in all SRS-22 domains correlated positively and significantly with the 2-year postoperative satisfaction using Pearson's correlation coefficient (P < 0.05); the total score showed the highest correlation followed by the self-image domain. The major Cobb angle correction percentage correlated significantly (P < 0.05) solely with the change in pain domain. CONCLUSION Self-image correlated highly and significantly with patient satisfaction postoperatively. It also had the biggest influence SRS-22 scores postoperatively in conjunction with satisfaction scores. That is an indication of the role it plays in patient satisfaction and quality-of-life postoperatively, which may influence the surgical decision making.
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- Abdulmajeed Alzakri
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Fernandes P, Flores I, Soares do Brito J. Benefits of Best Practice Guidelines in Spine Fusion: Comparable Correction in AIS with Higher Density and Fewer Complications. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11111566. [PMID: 37297705 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11111566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is significant variability in surgeons' instrumentation patterns for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. Implant density and costs are difficult to correlate with deformity correction, safety, and quality of life measures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two groups of postoperative adolescents were compared based on exposure to a best practice guidelines program (BPGP) introduced to decrease complications. Hybrid and stainless steel constructs were dropped, and posterior-based osteotomies, screws, and implant density were increased to 66.8 ± 12.03 vs. 57.5 ± 16.7% (p < 0.001). The evaluated outcomes were: initial and final correction, rate of correction loss, complications, OR returns, and SRS-22 scores (minimum two-year follow-up). RESULTS 34 patients were operated on before BPGP and 48 after. The samples were comparable, with the exceptions of a higher density and longer operative times after BPGP. Initial and final corrections before BPGP were 67.9° ± 22.9 and 64.6° ± 23.7; after BPGP, the corrections were 70.6° ± 17.4 and 66.5° ± 14.9 (sd). A regression analysis did not show a relation between the number of implants and postoperative correction (beta = -0.116, p = 0.307), final correction (beta = -0.065, p = 0.578), or loss of correction (beta= -0.137, p = 0.246). Considering screw constructs only (n = 63), a regression model controlled for flexibility continued to show a slight negative effect of density on initial correction (b = -0.274; p = 0.019). Only with major curve concavity was density relevant in initial correction (b = 0.293; p = 0.038), with significance at 95% not being achieved for final correction despite a similar beta (b = 0.263; p = 0.069). Complications and OR returns dropped from 25.6% to 4.2%. Despite this, no difference was found in SRS-22 (4.30 ± 0.432 vs. 4.42 ± 0.39; sd) or subdomain scores pre- and post-program. FINDINGS Although it appears counterintuitive that higher density, osteotomies, and operative time may lead to fewer complications, the study shows the value of best practice guidelines in spinal fusions. It also shows that a 66% implant density leads to better safety and efficacy, avoiding higher costs.
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- Pedro Fernandes
- Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Orthopaedics Department, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-035 Lisboa, Portugal
- Clínica Universitária de Ortopedia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-035 Lisboa, Portugal
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- ISCTE Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, 1649-026, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Orthopaedics Department, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-035 Lisboa, Portugal
- Clínica Universitária de Ortopedia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-035 Lisboa, Portugal
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Stone LE, Upasani VV, Pahys JM, Fletcher ND, George SG, Shah SA, Bastrom TP, Bartley CE, Lenke LG, Newton PO, Kelly MP. SRS-22r Self-Image After Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis at 10-year Follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:683-687. [PMID: 36917707 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort. OBJECTIVE To examine SRS-Self Image scores at up to 10 years after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Self-image is complex with implications for surgical and patient-reported outcomes after AIS surgery. Surgically modifiable factors that impact self-image are inconsistently reported in the literature with few longer-term reports. We examined the rate and durability of self-image improvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS An AIS registry was queried for patients with up to 10 years of follow-up after AIS surgery. A mixed effects model estimated change in SRS-22 Self Image from baseline to 6 weeks, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years. All enrolled patients contributed data to the mixed effects models. A sub-analysis of patients with 1-year and 10-year follow-up evaluated worsening/static/improved SRS-22 Self Image scores examined stability of scores over that timeline. Baseline demographic data and 1-year deformity magnitude data were compared between groups using parametric and nonparametric tests as appropriate. RESULTS Data from 4608 patients contributed data to the longitudinal model; 162 had 1-year and 10-year data. Mean SRS-Self Image improvement at 10-year follow-up was 1.0 (95% CI: 0.9-1.1) point. No significant changes in Self-Image domain scores were estimated from 1-year to 10-year (all P >0.05) postoperative. Forty (25%) patients had SRS-Self Image worsening from 1 year to 10 years, 36 (22%) improved, and 86 (53%) were unchanged. Patients who worsened over 10 years had lower SRS-Self Image at baseline than those unchanged at enrollment (3.3 vs. 3.7, P =0.007). Neither radiographic parameters nor SRS-Mental Health were different at baseline for the enrolled patients. CONCLUSION Ten years after surgery, 75% of patients reported similar or better SRS-Self Image scores than one year after surgery. Nearly 25% of patients reported worsening self-image at 10 years. Patients who worsened had lower baseline SRS-Self Image scores, without radiographic or mental health differences at baseline or follow-up.
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- Lauren E Stone
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
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- Division of Orthopedics & Scoliosis, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
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- Division of Orthopedics & Scoliosis, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
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- Division of Orthopedics & Scoliosis, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Division of Orthopedics & Scoliosis, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
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- Division of Orthopedics & Scoliosis, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
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Glowacki J, Latuszewska J, Skowron N, Misterska E. Internalization of the Western Standard of Beauty and Body Satisfaction: Evaluation Utilizing COPS and SATAQ-3 Questionnaires among Girls with Scoliosis. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59030581. [PMID: 36984582 PMCID: PMC10056108 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives: Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) more frequently present significant back-related body image disturbances compared with healthy controls. The study aimed to adapt two screening questionnaires: Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-3) and Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire (COPS), that could identify AIS patients, especially those threatened with body image disorders and might predict dissatisfaction with a desired-by-patients cosmetic result of treatment. Materials and Methods: In total, 34 AIS patients who undergo Cheneau brace treatment were asked to complete SATAQ-3 and COPS. Results: AIS patients presented a high level of internalization. Clinical and radiological factors that play a crucial role in the evaluation and decision process during brace treatment were not significantly associated with COPS and SATAQ-3 total scores. The SATAQ-3 total score and COPS results were also not related to sociodemographic parameters of the analyzed group. Conclusions: The presented study confirms the usefulness of the questionnaires, which aimed to isolate sociocultural risk factors of body image disorders in scoliosis patients as predictors of treatment dissatisfaction and worse compliance.
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- Jakub Glowacki
- Department of General Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Oncology and Trauma Surgery, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznan, Poland
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- The Faculty of Educational Studies, Kazimiera Milanowska College of Education and Therapy, 61-473 Poznan, Poland
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- Center for Early Intervention of the Polish Association for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Poznan, 61-446 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Security, 60-778 Poznan, Poland
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Higuchi S, Ikegami S, Oba H, Uehara M, Kuraishi S, Takizawa T, Munakata R, Hatakenaka T, Kamanaka T, Miyaoka Y, Koseki M, Mimura T, Takahashi J. Postoperative Residual Coronal Decompensation Inhibits Self-image Improvement in Adolescent Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis. Asian Spine J 2023; 17:149-155. [PMID: 35785909 PMCID: PMC9977989 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2021.0429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between C7 plumb line (C7PL) decompensation and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 22-item patient questionnaire scores, including those related to self-image, preoperatively and 2 years after surgery. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE In the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), inferior trunk balance caused by C7PL decompensation can negatively affect patients' quality of life. However, there are few reports in the literature that describe or clarify how postoperative trunk imbalance affects each SRS-22 domain, including self-image domain scores. METHODS A total of 120 patients with AIS who underwent posterior spinal fusion from August 2006 to March 2017 at our facility and were followed up for 2 years or more were included. Radiological parameters were measured on whole-spine anteroposterior and lateral radiographs. Revised SRS-22 (SRS-22r) values were also recorded. Coronal trunk imbalance was defined as a deviation of ≥2.0 cm between the C7PL and the central sacral vertical line. Patients with and without coronal trunk imbalance at 2 years after surgery were defined as D (+) (decompensation type) and D (-), respectively. Mean SRS-22r values, including function, pain, self-image, mental health, and subtotal were compared between the D (+) and D (-) groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed to detect the preoperative factors related to D (+) using predictors, including curve type, maximum Cobb angle, and coronal trunk imbalance. RESULTS At 2 years after surgery, the D (+) group had a significantly lower self-image in the domain of SRS-22r scores compared with the D (-) group. Preoperative coronal trunk imbalance was significantly related to D (+) but not to significant changes in the postoperative SRS-22 score in any of the SRS-22 domains. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative C7PL deviation lowers the self-image in patients with AIS. Patients with preoperative coronal trunk imbalance were significantly more likely to be D (+).
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- Shohei Higuchi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
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- Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, Ueda,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto,
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Gem K, Hancioglu S, Bilgiç A, Erkan S. Comparison of Changes in SRS-22 Values with Improvement in Cobb Angles after Posterior Fusion Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Z Orthop Unfall 2022; 160:532-538. [PMID: 33782933 DOI: 10.1055/a-1401-0477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the correction rate in Cobb angle and the improvement in quality of life profile in terms of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)-22 values. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between January 2007 and December 2013, posterior instrumentation and fusion was performed to 30 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Patients were grouped according to their improvement rate in Cobb angles after surgery. Patients with an improvement rate of > 80% were grouped as Group A; those with an improvement rate of > 60% and ≤ 80% as Group B and those with an improvement rate of ≤ 60% were grouped as Group C. The SRS-22 questionnaire of these three groups was calculated and their relationship with the improvement in Cobb angle was evaluated. RESULTS No statistical difference was found among the three groups in terms of pain, appearance, function, spirit, satisfaction, and SRS-22 values (all p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The results of this study demonstrate that the degree of correction rate does not correlate with the degree of improvement in the SRS-22 questionnaire in patients with AIS that underwent posterior fusion and instrumentation.
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- Kadir Gem
- Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Alasehir State Hospital, Manisa, Turkey
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Izmir Provincial Health Directorate Izmir University of Health Sciences Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology, Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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Archer JE, Baird C, Gardner A, Rushton AB, Heneghan NR. Evaluating measures of quality of life in adult scoliosis: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Spine Deform 2022; 10:991-1002. [PMID: 35349122 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-022-00498-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To systematically review and synthesise the evidence on the measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measure (PROMs) used to assess the quality of life in patients with adult scoliosis. METHOD Based on the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guidelines and a published protocol, a two-stage search was conducted and reported in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA). Stage one identified all studies of patients with adult scoliosis which included PROMs of health-related quality of life (HR-QOL). Databases including AMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, Medline, PsychINFO and Pubmed were searched from inception until 31st December 2020. This derived list of PROMs, was then utilised for a stage 2 search to identify studies which evaluated the measurement properties of the PROMs. Two reviewers independently performed the searches, study screening, selection and risk of bias assessment using the COSMIN tool. The overall quality of the evidence was assessed using a modified Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. RESULTS Stage one yielded 16 PROMs of HR-QOL with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) the most used. Stage two identified three stage one PROMs that fulfilled eligibility criteria: SRS-22, ODI and SRS-22r; with five studies investigating measurement properties in an adult scoliosis population. The SRS-22 was the most comprehensively evaluated PROM in this cohort with very low-quality evidence indicating indeterminate reliability, sufficient construct validity and sufficient responsiveness of the SRS-22. There is very low-quality evidence indicating sufficient responsiveness of the ODI. There is very low-quality evidence indicating indeterminate cross-cultural validity for the SRS-22r. All other measurement properties in the SRS-22, ODI and SRS-22r have not been evaluated. CONCLUSION A large number of PROMs are being utilised in the adult scoliosis population and of these, the most commonly utilised are the ODI and SRS-22. The SRS-22, ODI and SRS-22r are the only PROMs to have had their measurement properties evaluated in the adult scoliosis population. The findings of this systematic review are that there currently is not sufficient evidence on the measurement properties of any PROMs in adult scoliosis. Further research is now urgently required to assess the measurement properties of these PROMs.
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- James E Archer
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2AP, UK
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- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2AP, UK
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- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2AP, UK. .,Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine), School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Canada
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- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine), School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Hurtado-Avilés J, Santonja-Medina F, León-Muñoz VJ, Sainz de Baranda P, Collazo-Diéguez M, Cabañero-Castillo M, Ponce-Garrido AB, Fuentes-Santos VE, Santonja-Renedo F, González-Ballester M, Sánchez-Martínez FJ, Fiorita PG, Sanz-Mengibar JM, Alcaraz-Belzunces J, Ferrer-López V, Andújar-Ortuño P. Validity and Absolute Reliability of the Cobb Angle in Idiopathic Scoliosis with TraumaMeter Software. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19. [PMID: 35457522 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The Cobb angle value is a critical parameter for evaluating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. This study aimed to evaluate a software’s validity and absolute reliability to determine the Cobb angle in AIS digital X-rays, with two different degrees of experienced observers. Four experts and four novice evaluators measured 35 scoliotic curves with the software on three separate occasions, one month apart. The observers re-measured the same radiographic studies on three separate occasions three months later but on conventional X-ray films. The differences between the mean bias errors (MBE) within the experience groups were statistically significant between the experts (software) and novices (manual) (p < 0.001) and between the novices (software) and novices (manual) (p = 0.005). When measured with the software, the intra-group error in the expert group was MBE = 1.71 ± 0.61° and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC (2,1)) = 0.986, and in the novice group, MBE = 1.9 ± 0.67° and ICC (2,1) = 0.97. There was almost a perfect concordance among the two measurement methods, ICC (2,1) = 0.998 and minimum detectable change (MCD95) < 0.4°. Control of the intrinsic error sources enabled obtaining inter- and intra-observer MDC95 < 0.5° in the two experience groups and with the two measurement methods. The computer-aided software TraumaMeter increases the validity and reliability of Cobb angle measurements concerning manual measurement.
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Babaee T, Moradi V, Rouhani N, Shariat A, Parent-Nichols J, Safarnejad H, Nakhaee M. Assessment of reliability and validity of the adapted Persian version of the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform 2022; 10:317-326. [PMID: 34533776 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00414-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE This study investigates the reliability and validity of the adapted Persian version of the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (P-SAQ). METHODS The stages of cross-cultural adaptation were conducted according to an internationally accepted guidelines. Reliability of the P-SAQ was measured by evaluating internal consistency and test-retest reproducibility using Cronbach's α and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Validity of the P-SAQ was assessed by factor analysis, and convergent and known-groups validities. Convergent validity was assessed through participant response on the P-SAQ and the revised 22-item Persian version of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS-22r) questionnaire. Known-groups validity was assessed by comparing the P-SAQ scores according to the patients curve magnitude and treatment type. RESULTS A total of 106 patients with a diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) were included. The P-SAQ demonstrated an acceptable internal consistency with a Cronbach's α of 0.77 (range 0.65-0.72). The test-retest reliability was excellent (range ICC 0.85-0.98). There was a correlation between the total score, average scores of the general, curve, rib prominence, kyphosis, and trunk shift subscales of the P-SAQ and subtotal and total scores of the SRS-22r, r = - 0.2 to - 0.4, p < 0.05. The P-SAQ discriminated between patients with differing Cobb angle magnitudes and treatment types (p < 0.01). Factor analysis supported the use of the appearance and expectations items as separate scales for the P-SAQ. CONCLUSION The P-SAQ is a valid and reliable tool that could be utilized to evaluate the perception of appearance for Persian-speaking AIS patients with different curve magnitude and treatment strategies. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I- diagnostic studies.
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- Taher Babaee
- Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iran-Helal Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Medical University Campus, Haft-Bagh Highway, Kerman, Iran.
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Bauer JM. The body image disturbance questionnaire-scoliosis better correlates to quality of life measurements than the spinal assessment questionnaire in pediatric idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform 2021; 9:1509-1517. [PMID: 33929714 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00358-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) patients can have body dissatisfaction which can affect their perception of health. Two body image measures, the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ) and the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire-Scoliosis (BIDQ-S), have been used in pediatric IS with variable correlation to the SRS-22r and radiographs, but have not been compared to each other. As patient reported outcomes (PROs) continue to be highlighted in large database studies and national hospital ranking system scoring, we should narrow use to the best and most efficient. We aim to determine which of two better correlates to pediatric IS patients' radiographs and quality of life (QoL) scores. METHODS Consecutive IS patients aged 10-19 years old without surgery prospectively completed BIDQ-S, SAQ, SRS-22r, and PedsQL self-reported outcome measures. BIDQ-S and SAQ were compared in correlation to the two QoL surveys, as well as to radiographic major curve, shoulder asymmetry, lateral upright ribcage offset at apex, and coronal/sagittal balance. Spearman's r was used for correlations. RESULTS 104 surveys with mean age 14.4 years and mean major curve 42° (14°-74°) were included. BIDQ-S and SAQ scores strongly correlated to each other (r = 0.76), but BIDQ-S had a stronger correlation to total SRS-22r (- 0.75 vs - 0.61 SAQ), PedsQL total (- 0.76 vs - 0.55) and better or no difference in each SRS-22r and PedsQL domain. Both poorly correlated to radiographs (main curve: r = 0.32 BIDQ-S, 0.31 SAQ). CONCLUSION The BIDQ-S correlates better to SRS-22r and PedsQL for pediatric IS patients than the SAQ. Neither correlate well to radiographs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Jennifer M Bauer
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, 98105, Seattle, USA.
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
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Ha AS, Tuchman A, Matthew J, Lee N, Cerpa M, Lehman RA, Lenke LG. Intraoperative versus postoperative radiographic coronal balance for adult spinal deformity surgery. Spine Deform 2021; 9:1077-1084. [PMID: 33625662 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00297-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coronal malalignment in adult spinal deformity (ASD) has a close relationship with patient clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between intra- and postoperative coronal radiographic parameters. A novel parameter, the central sacral pelvic line (CSPL), and its relation to the central sacral vertical line (CSVL) is explored. CSPL is a measure of spinal alignment referenced to the patient's pelvis as an intraoperative proxy for CSVL. CSVL is difficult to measure intraoperatively, because a C7-plumb line (referenced to gravity) cannot be drawn in the supine position. METHODS 47 subjects ≥ 18 years old undergoing a spinal fusion of ≥ 6 levels from 2015 to 2017 were enrolled. The CSPL is defined as the perpendicular line bisecting the midpoint of the line that connects the superior aspects of the acetabuli. Two metrics describing coronal alignment were derived from each radiograph: (1) horizontal distance between the C7-plumb line and the CSPL at C7 (C7-CSPL) and (2) horizontal distance between the C7-plumb line and CSVL (C7-CSVL). Pearson's correlation and linear regression analysis was used to study the relationship between the intraoperative C7-CSPL and the postoperative C7-CSVL. RESULTS On average, the intraoperative C7-CSPL distance was 32.1 mm, postoperative C7-CSPL 20.8 mm, and postoperative C7-CSVL 18.9 mm. 15/47 (32%) had intraoperative C7-CSPL measurements > 4 cm, requiring intraoperative correction. Of those 15, 10 patients (67%) still had a postoperative C7-CSVL < 4 cm. Linear regression modeling indicates that when intraoperative CSPL is < 7.7 cm on average, the postoperative C7-CSVL will < 4 cm-our threshold for adequate coronal alignment. Patients with intraoperative C7-CSPL > 5 cm had a 50% chance of having a postoperative C7-CSVL > 4 cm; patients with intraoperative C7-CSPL < 5 cm had a 3% chance of having coronal malalignment. There is a strong positive relationship between postoperative C7-CSPL and C7-CSVL (r = 0.80 and 0.85, respectively). CONCLUSION In adult spinal surgery, the intraoperative coronal alignment measured using the novel C7-CSPL distance correlates well with postoperative C7-CSVL distance. This gives the surgeon an objective measurement of the correction they need after assessing initial intraoperative imaging. Our findings suggest an intraoperative C7-CSPL distance < 5 cm as a threshold value to predict postoperative C7-CSVL < 4 cm in 97% of patients tested.
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- Alex S Ha
- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine, Hospital At New York-Presbyterian, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine, Hospital At New York-Presbyterian, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine, Hospital At New York-Presbyterian, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine, Hospital At New York-Presbyterian, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine, Hospital At New York-Presbyterian, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine, Hospital At New York-Presbyterian, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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Ramo BA, McClung A, Jo CH, Sanders JO, Yaszay B, Oetgen ME. Effect of Etiology, Radiographic Severity, and Comorbidities on Baseline Parent-Reported Health Measures for Children with Early-Onset Scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:803-811. [PMID: 33439608 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.00819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Classification of Early-Onset Scoliosis (C-EOS) allows providers to differentiate patients, for clinical and research purposes, on the basis of the etiology of their disease as well as radiographic parameters. The Early Onset Scoliosis Questionnaire (EOSQ) is the first disease-specific, parent-reported HRQOL (health-related quality-of-life) outcome measure for this condition. We sought to determine the influence of the C-EOS etiology designation, radiographic parameters, and medical comorbidities on EOSQ scores to differentiate quality of life in this heterogeneous patient population. We hypothesized that baseline EOSQ scores for patients with EOS would be strongly affected by the C-EOS etiology designation. METHODS The analysis included prospectively enrolled patients with EOSQ scores recorded in a multicenter EOS database prior to intervention for the EOS. EOSQ scores were compared across C-EOS etiologies, severity of disease based on radiographic measurements, and patient comorbidities prior to scoliosis intervention. RESULTS Six hundred and ten patients with EOS were available for analysis; 119 had congenital, 201 had idiopathic, 156 had neuromuscular, and 134 had syndromic EOS. In multivariate analysis, neuromuscular and syndromic etiologies were associated with lower scores than congenital and idiopathic etiologies in many EOSQ domains including general health, transfer, daily living, fatigue/energy level, and emotion. Patients with neuromuscular EOS had the lowest EOSQ scores in general. Congenital and idiopathic EOS did not differ from each other in any EOSQ domain. Coronal Cobb and kyphosis angles had significant inverse but generally weak correlations with EOSQ domains. Individual medical comorbidities had a minor effect on certain domains while American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class and total number of comorbidities had inverse correlations with most domains. CONCLUSIONS The underlying etiology of EOS appears to have a significant influence on the parent-reported HRQOL outcomes of the disease. Specifically, syndromic and neuromuscular C-EOS diagnoses are associated with lower EOSQ scores before treatment compared with congenital and idiopathic diagnoses. Radiographic measurements of severity have a relatively small influence on EOSQ scores. These baseline differences in C-EOS-designated etiology should be accounted for in studies comparing outcomes of treatment for this heterogeneous patient population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Brandon A Ramo
- Department of Orthopaedics, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, Texas.,Pediatric Spine Study Group, San Diego, California
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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Hughes J, Yaszay B, Bastrom TP, Bartley CE, Parent S, Cahill PJ, Lonner B, Shah SA, Samdani A, Newton PO. Long-term Patient Perception Following Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis if Dissatisfied at 2-year Follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2021; 46:507-511. [PMID: 33273434 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Longitudinal. OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether the rate of patients who report low health-related quality of life (HRQOL) scores at 2 years following surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) improves by 5 years postoperatively. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA HRQOL scores are dependent upon a number of factors and even in instances of good surgical correction of a spinal deformity, are not guaranteed to be high postoperatively. Understanding how a low HRQOL score varies over the postoperative period can help surgeons more effectively counsel patients and temper expectations. METHODS A multicenter database was reviewed for patients with both 2 and 5-year follow-up after spinal fusion and instrumentation for AIS. From a cohort of 916 patients, 52 patients with low HRQOL scores at their 2-year follow-up were identified and reevaluated at 5-year follow-up. A low HRQOL outcome was defined as having SRS-22 domain or total scores less than 2 standard deviations below the mean score. Reoperations were also evaluated to determine if they were associated with HRQOL scores. RESULTS Of those patients with low SRS-22 HRQOL scores at 2 years postoperatively, improvements were seen in all SRS-22 domains and total scores at the 5-year time point. The greatest change was seen in the satisfaction category where 41 patients showed improvement. The rate of reoperations during this period did not significantly impact patient-reported outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Having a low HRQOL score 2 years after surgery for AIS does not guarantee a low score 5 years after surgery. Promisingly, most patients demonstrate some improvement in all domains for patient-reported SRS-22 scores at 5-year compared to 2-year follow-up. Understanding the longer term postoperative evolution in patient-reported outcomes may help surgeons to effectively manage and counsel patients who are dissatisfied in the short term.Level of Evidence: 3.
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- Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, PA
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Lonner BS, Haber L, Toombs C, Parent S, Shah SA, Lenke L, Sucato D, Clements D, Newton PO. Is Anterior Release Obsolete or Does It Play a Role in Contemporary Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery? A Matched Pair Analysis. J Pediatr Orthop 2020; 40:e161-5. [PMID: 31368923 DOI: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database was performed. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to compare 3-dimensional correction associated with the anterior release (AR) and contemporary posterior instrumentation versus posterior-only surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The role of AR as a tool in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has seen a decline with the popularization of thoracic pedicle screw instrumentation. METHODS Five surgeons were queried for all surgical thoracic AIS cases from 2003 to 2010 treated with thoracoscopic AR/fusion and contemporary posterior instrumentation and fusion and thoracic pedicle screw instrumentation (>80% screws) with 2-year follow-up. These cases were then matched with posterior spinal fusion only cases from a multicenter prospective database. The 2 groups were matched on the basis of major curve magnitude within 5 degrees, T5-T12 kyphosis within 9 degrees, and angle of trunk rotation within 9 degrees. Radiographic and clinical parameters were compared for the 2 groups. Continuous variables were analyzed with analysis of variance and categorical dependent variables with the χ test. RESULTS A total of 47 cases of AR were matched to 47 (1:1 match) posterior spinal fusion cases. Preoperative parameters were similar between groups (P>0.05). Postoperatively, AR cases had a lower major curve (20 vs. 25 degrees, P=0.034; 72% vs. 66% correction, P=0.037). T5-T12 kyphosis was greater in the AR cases (26 vs. 20 degrees; P=0.005). The angle of trunk rotation was similar for the groups. Anchor density was lower in the AR group (1.6 vs. 1.9; P<0.0001). There were 3 complications associated with the AR: 1 pneumothorax and 2 conversions to minithoracotomies for failure to maintain single lung ventilation. CONCLUSIONS AR improves coronal and sagittal plane correction in contemporary AIS surgery with a satisfactory complication profile with less pedicle screw density required for clinically similar corrections. A further prospective study on the benefits of AR may help define specific indications.
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Weng CH, Wang CL, Huang YJ, Yeh YC, Fu CJ, Yeh CY, Tsai TT. Artificial Intelligence for Automatic Measurement of Sagittal Vertical Axis Using ResUNet Framework. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8111826. [PMID: 31683913 PMCID: PMC6912675 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8111826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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We present an automated method for measuring the sagittal vertical axis (SVA) from lateral radiography of whole spine using a convolutional neural network for keypoint detection (ResUNet) with our improved localization method. The algorithm is robust to various clinical conditions, such as degenerative changes or deformities. The ResUNet was trained and evaluated on 990 standing lateral radiographs taken at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou and performs SVA measurement with median absolute error of 1.183 ± 0.166 mm. The 5-mm detection rate of the C7 body and the sacrum are 91% and 87%, respectively. The SVA calculation takes approximately 0.2 s per image. The intra-class correlation coefficient of the SVA estimates between the algorithm and physicians of different years of experience ranges from 0.946 to 0.993, indicating an excellent consistency. The superior performance of the proposed method and its high consistency with physicians proved its usefulness for automatic measurement of SVA in clinical settings.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
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Delman C, Cage JM, Lausé G, Roberto R, Gupta MC, Klineberg E. Anterior and Posterior Fusion for Large, Rigid Idiopathic Scoliosis: Does Implant Density Matter? World Neurosurg 2019; 134:e37-e45. [PMID: 31470168 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.08.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite advancements in surgical techniques, controversy remains regarding the optimal implant density for the correction of idiopathic scoliosis. Recent evidence has suggested that equivalent radiographic and clinical outcomes can be achieved with lower implant densities for those with moderate curves and good flexibility. Among the experts, the consensus has continued that higher implant densities should be used for larger, stiffer curves. The purpose of the present study was to compare the radiographic results between high-implant density (HID) and low-implant density (LID) constructs in patients with large (>65°), rigid (<50% flexibility) curves who had undergone anterior release and posterior spinal fusion. METHODS We reviewed the idiopathic scoliosis cases performed at a single institution from 2006 to 2014. Only those meeting the inclusion criteria were selected. The patients were divided into HID and LID groups. The postoperative radiographs were compared for coronal correction, thoracic kyphosis, pelvic tilt, lumbar lordosis, and sagittal vertical axis. RESULTS A statistically significant improvement in coronal correction was detected in the HID group at all follow-up points (final follow-up: HID, 81.1% vs. LID, 70.4%; P = 0.01). When preoperative thoracic kyphosis was considered, no differences were found between the 2 groups. No differences were found in the other sagittal parameters. CONCLUSION In patients with large, rigid idiopathic scoliosis undergoing anterior release and posterior spinal fusion, a small, but statistically, significant improvement in the coronal Cobb angle was seen. It remains to be determined whether this small difference in radiographic correction will have any influence on the clinical outcome.
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- Connor Delman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California, Sacramento, California, USA
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Son SM, Choi SH, Goh TS, Park W, Lee JS. Efficacy and Safety of Direct Vertebral Rotation in the Surgical Correction of Scoliosis: A Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2019; 124:e641-e648. [PMID: 30639493 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare outcomes of scoliosis correction with direct vertebral rotation (DVR) and without DVR (no direct vertebral rotation [N-DVR]) through meta-analysis. METHODS MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched from the earliest available date of indexing through April 10, 2018, for studies evaluating outcomes of DVR and N-DVR in scoliosis. Two researchers performed the data extraction independently. Any discrepancies were resolved by a consensus. RESULTS Seven comparative studies were identified. There were no significant differences between DVR and N-DVR for apical vertebral translation, thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, coronal balance, sagittal balance, complication rate, and preoperative major Cobb angles. DVR was more effective than N-DVR for correction of thoracic Cobb angle (P = 0.02, weighted mean difference = -3.46° [95% confidence interval, -5.57°, -1.35°]), lumbar Cobb angle (P < 0.0001, weighted mean difference = -4.37° [95% confidence interval, -6.31°, -2.42°]), and apical vertebral rotation (P < 0.0001, weighted mean difference = -3.28° [95% confidence interval, -4.85°, -1.72°]). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis showed that postoperative thoracic Cobb angle, postoperative lumbar Cobb angle, and postoperative apical vertebral rotation were better with DVR compared with N-DVR. Further large multicenter studies will be necessary to substantiate these results.
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Fletcher AN, Schwend RM. The Ecuador Pediatric Spine Deformity Surgery Program: An SRS-GOP Site, 2008-2016. Spine Deform 2019; 7:220-7. [PMID: 30660215 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Revised: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to (1) describe the development of our Spinal Deformity Program; (2) assess the surgical outcomes, including health-related quality of life (HRQOL), radiographic measures, and complications; and (3) explore predictors for HRQOL outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is very interested in international program site development to provide safe surgical care for children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). There is a need for reporting program development and outcomes from these sites. After several years of building local relations and infrastructure, our program started performing spine surgery in 2008. METHODS All operations were performed at Roberto Gilbert Elizalde Children's Hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador. At a minimum of two years and average of four years postoperatively, patients received a clinical evaluation, radiographs, and the Spanish SRS-22r questionnaire. RESULTS Twenty-eight (74%) of the 38 children who received spine surgery between May 2008 and 2015 are included in this study. Twenty-three (82%) were female with an average age of 14 years at the time of surgery and 18 years at follow-up. The mean total SRS-22r score was 4.3 and mean percentage major curve correction was 57%. Curve location was found to be a significant predictor of postoperative SRS-22r scores with double curves having poorer scores (p = .004). Two complications were pseudarthrosis and postoperative delayed paraplegia, both of which resolved after revision surgery. No infections or other long-term complications have occurred. CONCLUSIONS The development of equitable surgical care for all children is a primary goal of the SRS. Undertaking the task to perform surgery in LMIC comes with the responsibility to monitor and maintain the highest quality. Our program was safely developed to address the surgical needs of children with good midterm HRQOL outcomes, adequate radiographic curve correction, and no permanent complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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DeFrancesco CJ, Pasha S, Miller DJ, Betz RR, Clements DH, Fletcher ND, Glotzbecker MG, Hwang SW, Kelly MP, Lehman RA, Lonner BS, Newton PO, Roye BD, Sponseller PD, Upasani VV, Cahill PJ; Harms Study Group. Agreement Between Manual and Computerized Designation of Neutral Vertebra in Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine Deform 2018; 6:644-50. [PMID: 30348338 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Revised: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Survey-based cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVES To describe interobserver agreement among experienced spine surgeons in choosing neutral vertebra (NV) based on manual measurements from radiographs. Secondarily, to use axial vertebral rotation (AVR) values obtained from low-dose stereoradiography (SR) post-processing software (SterEOS 2D/3D) to separately designate the NV in subject cases and to compare manually derived and software-derived NV designations. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Investigators have previously suggested that parameters such as Lenke classification, stable vertebra level, end vertebra level, and NV level be used to decide on fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Studies have revealed suboptimal interobserver reliability in these vertebral designations. SR post-processing software may represent a useful tool for standardizing NV designation. METHODS Thirty-two subjects with idiopathic scoliosis and Lenke 1-4 curves were assessed. Experienced surgeons (range of 7-35 years in practice) assigned NV based on preoperative radiographs. Interobserver reliability was quantified using the Fleiss Kappa statistic. Surgeon responses were compared with NV designations made using AVR values provided by SR postprocessing software. Agreement between these values was quantified using percentage agreement. RESULTS Surgeons exhibited moderate agreement in choosing NV based on radiographs (Kappa 0.444). Surgeon responses agreed with the SR-derived NV in 26.9% of cases, lay within 1 level in 82.1% of cases, and lay within 2 levels in 97.5% of cases. Surgeons were more likely to choose distal to the SR NV rather than proximal. CONCLUSIONS Variability in instrumented level selection and outcomes in idiopathic scoliosis may be partially related to inconsistency in selection of the NV. The use of SR post-processing software may provide a more reliable method for choosing NV. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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Toombs C, Lonner B, Shah S, Samdani A, Cahill P, Shufflebarger H, Yaszay B, Sponseller P, Newton P. Quality of Life Improvement Following Surgery in Adolescent Spinal Deformity Patients: A Comparison Between Scheuermann Kyphosis and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine Deform 2019; 6:676-683. [PMID: 30348343 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Preoperative and two-year follow-up health-related quality of life (HRQOL) data were prospectively collected in 82 Scheuermann kyphosis (SK) and 995 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 patient questionnaire (SRS-22) outcomes instrument in a multicenter study. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores were also collected for the SK population. OBJECTIVES This study assessed changes in HRQOL prospectively and compared them to those occurring in AIS. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA There has been limited evaluation of patient-reported HRQOL changes with operative management of SK. METHODS Median SRS values for the SK and AIS cohorts were compared using a repeated measure of analysis of variance with age as a covariate and using a Mann-Whitney U nonparametric comparison. RESULTS Kyphosis was corrected from 73.9° to 45.8° (p < .001); the major curve in AIS was corrected from 55.5 to 20.2 (p < .001). Preoperative and magnitude of radiographic correction, kyphosis apex and body mass index in SK were not correlated with baseline or change in HRQOL. SK SRS scores improved after surgery in all domains with the greatest change (2.8-4.4) in self-image (p < .001). Changes in SRS Pain, Activity, and Self-Image domains met the minimal clinically important difference. Baseline SK and AIS scores differed significantly in the Self-Image, Mental Health and Total Score domains, with SK having worse scores (p < .001). At two years postoperatively, the greatest improvements were made in Self-Image, along with Mental Health and Total Score, and the SK group achieved greater gains (p < .001). At two years postoperatively, the SK scores improved to reach equivalent values to the AIS scores. VAS scores improved from 3.69 to 1.51, and these changes were correlated with change in the Pain, Mental Health, and Total Score SRS domains (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Surgery for SK in the adolescent population results in significant improvements in HRQOL, which outpace those of the AIS population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Courtney Toombs
- New York University School of Medicine, 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai-Beth Israel Medical Center, 1st Avenue &, E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nemours Children's Clinic, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Miami Children's Hospital, 3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, 3020 Children's Way, MC 5069, San Diego, CA 92123-4282, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, 3020 Children's Way, MC 5069, San Diego, CA 92123-4282, USA
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Grant CA, Johnston M, Adam CJ, Little JP. Accuracy of 3D surface scanners for clinical torso and spinal deformity assessment. Med Eng Phys 2019; 63:63-71. [PMID: 30467027 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Externally visible deformities are cosmetic features of great concern for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients. Current assessment techniques for AIS do not fully encompass the external deformity. A non-invasive method capable of capturing superficial anatomy, such as 3D scanning, would enable better qualitative and quantitative evaluation of cosmesis. This study aimed to quantify the accuracy of commonly available scanners, in assessing posterior asymmetry in AIS. The technique of 3D surface deviation analysis was proposed as a suitable method for comparing the models created by each scanner. Eight plaster cast moulds manufactured to create braces for AIS patients were used as test samples. Four 3D scanners were selected: Solutionix RexScan CS+; Artec Eva; Microsoft Kinect V1; iPhone with 123D Catch App. These scanners were selected from those available as representative of a range of scanning technologies. Each cast was scanned and 3D models created. A simulated rib hump measurement was obtained and the surface-to-surface deviations between the Solutionix scan and all other scans were determined. The Solutionix scanner is a metrology scanner of very high quality and so it was selected as the reference. Surface-to-surface deviations were calculated in the positive and negative directions separately to specifically identify size and volume inaccuracies created by the scans. Surface deviations showed excellent agreement between the Solutionix and the Eva with deviations of +0.17 ± 0.17 mm (Eva regions larger) and -0.20 ± 0.32 mm (Eva regions smaller) (mean±SD). The Kinect showed lower agreement (+1.58 ± 1.50 mm and -0.58 ± 0.58 mm). The iPhone scans were not able to be scaled to the correct size, so were excluded. Rib hump measurements with all scanners were within clinical measurement variability (±4.9 deg) of the known values. These commercially available 3D scanners are capable of imaging torso shape in 3D and deriving clinically relevant external deformity measures. The non-invasive 3D topographic information provided can be used to improve assessment of torso shape in spinal deformity patients.
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Cheshire J, Gardner A, Berryman F, Pynsent P. Do the SRS-22 self-image and mental health domain scores reflect the degree of asymmetry of the back in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Scoliosis Spinal Disord 2017; 12:37. [PMID: 29238754 PMCID: PMC5724343 DOI: 10.1186/s13013-017-0144-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Patient-reported outcomes are becoming increasingly recognised in the management of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Integrated Shape Imaging System 2 (ISIS2) surface topography is a validated tool to assess AIS. Previous studies have failed to demonstrate strong correlations between AIS and patient-reported outcomes highlighting the need for additional objective surface parameters to define the deformities associated with AIS. The aim of this study was to examine whether the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) outcome questionnaire reflects the degree of measurable external asymmetry of the back in AIS and thus is a measure of patient outcome for external appearance. Methods A total of 102 pre-operative AIS patients were identified retrospectively. Objective parameters were measured using ISIS2 surface topography. The associations between these parameters and the self-image and mental health domains of the SRS-22 questionnaire were investigated using correlation coefficients. Results All correlations between the parameters of asymmetry and SRS-22 self-image score were of weak strength. Similarly, all correlations between the parameters of asymmetry and SRS-22 mental health score were of weak strength. Conclusion The SRS-22 mental health and self-image domains correlate poorly with external measures of deformity. This demonstrates that the assessment of mental health and self-image by the SRS-22 has little to do with external torso shape. Whilst the SRS-22 assesses the patient as a whole, it provides little information about objective measures of deformity over which a surgeon has control.
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- James Cheshire
- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.,Department of Anatomy, Institute of Clinical Science, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Clinical Science, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Ward WT, Friel NA, Kenkre TS, Brooks MM, Londino JA, Roach JW. SRS-22r Scores in Nonoperated Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients With Curves Greater Than Forty Degrees. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:1233-40. [PMID: 28796720 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Case control comparative series. OBJECTIVE Describe surgical range adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients electing to forgo surgery and compare health-related quality-of-life outcomes to a similar cohort of operated AIS patients by the same single surgeon. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA No data have been published either documenting SRS-22r scores of nonoperated patients with curves ≥40° or comparing these scores to a demographically similar operated cohort. METHODS Individuals with curves ≥40°, age ≥18 years, and electing to forgo surgery were identified. All patients completed an SRS-22r questionnaire. This nonoperated cohort's SRS-22r scores were compared to those of a large demographically similar cohort operated by the same surgeon. Group differences between the SRS-22r scores were evaluated by comparing these to published Minimal Clinically Important Differences (MCID) for the SRS-22r. RESULTS One hundred ninety subjects with nonoperated curves were compared to 166 individuals who underwent surgery. The nonoperated cohort averaged 23.5 years of age, averaged 7.7 years since curve reached 40°, and had an average 50° Cobb angle at last follow-up. No statistical significant differences were found between the groups on the Pain, Function, or Mental Health domains of the SRS-22r. Statistically significant differences in favor of the operative cohort were found for self-image, satisfaction, and total score. The observed group differences did not meet the established thresholds for minimal clinically important differences in any of the domain scores, the average total score, or raw scores. CONCLUSION There are no meaningful clinically significant differences in SRS-22r scores at average 8-year follow-up between AIS patients with curves ≥40° treated with or without surgery. These data in conjunction with an absence of long-term evidence of serious medical consequences with nonsurgical management of curves ≥40° should encourage surgeons to reevaluate the benefits of routine surgical care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of perioperative factors and their impact on clinical and functional outcomes in Brazilian patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). METHODS We performed a prospective study with 49 consecutive AIS patients who underwent spine fusion and had a minimum 2 year follow-up. Clinical and radiographic data were correlated to SRS-30 scores in order to predict postoperative results. RESULTS There was a negative association between patient age at the time of surgery and back pain. We also observed higher scores in the "satisfaction" domain in patients who underwent surgery after 15 years of age (p < 0.05). The average SRS-30 "mental health" score was significantly higher in males than in females (p= 0.035). Patients treated with braces had worse results than those who did not use them (p= 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Posterior spine fusion led to improvement of all domains of the SRS-30 questionnaire. Clinical results were influenced by age, sex and the use of braces prior to surgery. There was no correlation between curve correction and presence of perioperative complications. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.
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Simon J, Longis PM, Passuti N. Correlation between radiographic parameters and functional scores in degenerative lumbar and thoracolumbar scoliosis. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2017; 103:285-290. [PMID: 28017875 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2016] [Revised: 08/27/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Adult scoliosis is a condition in which the spinal deformity occurs because of degeneration. Although various studies have agreed on the importance of restoring the sagittal balance, few have evaluated the relationship between functional scores and radiological parameters. The primary objective of this retrospective study was to demonstrate the correlation between radiographic parameters and functional outcomes in adult patients with lumbar or thoracolumbar degenerative scoliosis. The secondary objective was to assess the long-term effects of posterolateral fusion for treating this deformity. STUDY OUTLINE This single-centre retrospective study included 47 patients over 50years of age who had degenerative lumbar scoliosis treated with an instrumented posterolateral fusion; the mean follow-up was 6.4years (range 2 to 20). METHODS Radiographic analysis of A/P and lateral full spine standing radiographs was carried out with the KEOPS software. Three pelvic parameters (pelvic tilt, pelvic incidence, sacral slope), two spinal parameters (lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis) and three sagittal balance parameters (C7 sagittal tilt, C7 Barrey's ratio and spinosacral angle) were calculated. The functional outcomes were evaluated through three self-assessment questionnaires: Oswestry Disability Index, SRS-30 and SF-36. The correlation between clinical and radiographic parameters was calculated with Spearman's correlation test. RESULTS There was a significant correlation between the SF-36 (PCS) and the following three sagittal parameters: sacral slope (r=-0.31453; P=0.04), lumbar lordosis (r=-0.30198; P=0.0491) and spinosacral angle (r=-0.311967; P=0.0366). The mean ODI score was 33.61, which corresponds to minimal to moderate disability. The mean physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component summary scores of the SF-36 were 37.70 and 38.40, respectively. The mean SRS-30 score was 3.07. CONCLUSION It is essential that the sagittal balance be restored when treating degenerative lumbar scoliosis to generate better functional outcomes and better quality of life. To achieve this correction, instrumented posterolateral fusion appears to be a very reliable technique that leads to lasting improvement. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Centre hospitalier départemental de Vendée, boulevard Stéphane-Moreau, 85000 La Roche-sur-Yon, France.
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- Centre hospitalier universitaire de Nantes, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Centre hospitalier universitaire de Nantes, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France
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Liu Z, Hu ZS, Qiu Y, Zhang Z, Zhao ZH, Han X, Zhu ZZ. Role of Clavicle Chest Cage Angle Difference in Predicting Postoperative Shoulder Balance in Lenke 5C Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients after Selective Posterior Fusion. Orthop Surg 2017; 9:86-90. [PMID: 28276642 DOI: 10.1111/os.12305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2016] [Accepted: 11/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the role of preoperative clavicle chest cage angle difference (CCAD) on postoperative radiographic shoulder imbalance, patient's satisfaction and surgeon's fulfillment in Lenke 5 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). CCAD, as a novel radiographic parameter, has proven to be a reliable predictor for postoperative shoulder imbalance in Lenke 1 AIS patients. However, the value of CCAD in predicting shoulder balance has never been evaluated in Lenke 5 AIS patients. METHODS A total of 42 Lenke 5C AIS patients aged from 10 to 18 years old with a minimum 2-year follow-up were enrolled for evaluation. All patients underwent selective posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion using the all segmental pedicle screw technique by the same surgical team. The fusion levels were determined according to the Lenke criteria. Shoulder height difference (SHD) and CCAD were measured on anteroposterior (AP) standing radiographs. The patients' satisfaction and the surgeons' fulfillment were evaluated using a questionnaire. A receiver operative characteristic curve analysis was performed to explore the threshold values of preoperative CCAD in the prediction of the final follow-up radiographic shoulder imbalance, patients' satisfaction and surgeons' fulfillment. RESULTS The average preoperative Cobb angle of the main curve was 46.8° ± 4.8°, and the average immediate postoperative Cobb angle was 13.3° ± 2.6°, representing an average surgical correction rate of 75.6% ± 8.5%. The average follow-up time was 29.2 months. At the last follow-up, the value of preoperative CCAD was significantly higher in patients with unbalanced shoulders (SHD ≥ 10 mm). At the final follow-up, 66.7% (28/42) of the patients were satisfied with their appearance, while 33.3% (14/42) of the patients were not satisfied with their appearance. At the final follow-up, 61.9% (26/42) of the surgeons were fulfilled with their operation, while 38.1% (16/42) of the surgeons were not. For patients' satisfaction and surgeons' fulfillment, the preoperative CCAD was significantly greater in patients with unsatisfied outcomes. DISCUSSION Clavicle chest cage angle difference could be a reliable predictor for evaluating postoperative shoulder imbalance in AIS patients undergoing selective posterior fusion for Lenke 5C curves. A greater preoperative CCAD was significantly correlated with a postoperative radiographic imbalance of shoulders and dissatisfaction, which will guide spine surgeons in their preoperative planning and in the surgical management of AIS to reduce postoperative shoulder imbalance.
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- Zhen Liu
- The Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- The Joint Scoliosis Research Center of the Chinese University of Hong Kong & Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- The Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- The Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- The Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- The Department of Spine Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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Jain D, Berven S. Commentary on development and assessment of a digital X-ray software tool to determine vertebral rotation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine J 2017; 17:266-268. [PMID: 28104090 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2016.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Revised: 07/21/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Eijgenraam SM, Boselie TF, Sieben JM, Bastiaenen CH, Willems PC, Arts JJ, Lataster A. Spine J 2015;September 26. pii: S1529-9430(15)01449-7.
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- Deeptee Jain
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Ave - MU320W, San Francisco, CA 94143-0728, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Ave - MU320W, San Francisco, CA 94143-0728, USA.
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Urbanski W, Wolanczyk MJ, Jurasz W, Kulej M, Morasiewicz P, Dragan SL, Sasiadek M, Dragan SF. The impact of direct vertebral rotation (DVR) on radiographic outcome in surgical correction of idiopathic scoliosis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2017; 137:879-885. [PMID: 28439703 PMCID: PMC5486624 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-017-2700-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Recent developments of spinal instruments allow to address nearly all components of idiopathic scoliosis. Direct vertebral rotation (DVR) maneuver was introduced to correct apical axial vertebral rotation. It is however still not well established how efficiently DVR affects results of scoliosis correction. The object of the study was to evaluate en bloc apical vertebral rotation (DVR) and its impact on coronal and sagittal correction of the spine in patients undergoing surgical scoliosis treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-six consecutive patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screws only constructs for idiopathic scoliosis. Fifteen patients (20 curves) were corrected by rod derotation only and 21 patients (26 curves) had both rod derotation and DVR. Curve measurements were performed on x-rays obtained before and postoperatively-coronal curves, kyphosis (T2-T12, T5-T12). Spine flexibility was assessed on prone bending x-rays. Apical axial rotation was determined on CT scans obtained intraoperatively and postoperatively. Rotation angle (RAsag) was measured according to Aaro and Dahlborn. RESULTS We observed reduction of RAsag in all patients; however, in DVR group, decrease was greater, by 31.8% comparing to non-DVR group, by 8.6% (p = 0.0003). Mean coronal correction in DVR group was 68.8% and in rod derotation group without DVR 55% (p = 0.002). No significant correlation was found between degree of derotation obtained and coronal correction. In DVR group T2-T12 kyphosis has increased in 28 (65%) patients whereas in non-DVR group in 31 (69%) cases. Mean value of T2-T12 kyphosis growth was 16.7% in DVR and 22.1% in non-DVR group. These differences however did not occur statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Direct vertebral rotation (DVR) maneuver reduces significantly apical rotation of the spine, enhances ability of coronal correction, and it does not reduce thoracic kyphosis.
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- Wiktor Urbanski
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of General and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Wroclaw, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of General and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Wroclaw, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland
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Kim YC, Lenke LG, Lee SJ, Gum JL, Wilartratsami S, Blanke KM. The cranial sagittal vertical axis (CrSVA) is a better radiographic measure to predict clinical outcomes in adult spinal deformity surgery than the C7 SVA: a monocentric study. Eur Spine J 2016; 26:2167-2175. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4757-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/24/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Han X, Liu Z, Qiu Y, Sha S, Yan H, Jin M, Zhu Z. Clavicle Chest Cage Angle Difference: Is It a Radiographic and Clinical Predictor of Postoperative Shoulder Imbalance in Lenke I Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016; 41:1346-54. [PMID: 26909841 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of preoperative clavicle chest cage angle difference (CCAD) on postoperative radiographic shoulder imbalance, cosmetic shoulder balance, patient's satisfaction, and surgeon's fulfillment in Lenke I adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA CCAD is a novel predictor of postoperative radiographic shoulder imbalance in AIS. However, radiographic shoulder balance does not always correspond to cosmetic shoulder balance. METHODS Forty-four Lenke I AIS patients treated with posterior spinal fusion with a minimum 2-year follow-up were analyzed. Shoulder height difference (SHD) and CCAD were measured on anteroposterior standing radiographs. The inner shoulder height (SHi) and the outer shoulder height (SHo) were measured using the patients' photographs. The patients' satisfaction and the surgeons' fulfillment were evaluated using a questionnaire. A receiver operative characteristic curve analysis was performed to explore the threshold values of preoperative CCAD in the prediction of the final follow-up radiographic shoulder imbalance, patients' satisfaction, and surgeons' fulfillment. RESULTS At the final follow-up, the preoperative CCAD was significantly greater in patients with unbalanced shoulders (SHD ≥1 cm). For cosmetic shoulder balance at the final follow-up, there was no significant difference in preoperative CCAD between Group 1i (SHi ≥1 cm, n = 14) and Group 2i (SHi <1 cm, n = 30), and the preoperative CCAD was also similar between Group 1o (SHo ≥1 cm, n = 17) and Group 2o (SHo <1 cm, n = 27). For patients' satisfaction and surgeons' fulfillment, the preoperative CCAD was significantly greater in patients with unsatisfied outcomes. The threshold value of preoperative CCAD to predict the final follow-up radiographic shoulder imbalance, patients' satisfaction, and surgeons' fulfillment was 5.5°. CONCLUSION CCAD is a good radiographic predictor for postoperative radiographic shoulder imbalance in Lenke I AIS patients. Moreover, it is also associated with the patients' satisfaction and surgeons' fulfillment postoperatively. However, CCAD cannot predict postoperative cosmetic shoulder balance. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Lewis SJ, Dear TE, Zywiel MG, Keshen SG, Rampersaud YR, Magana SP. T12 Sagittal Tilt Predicts Thoracic Kyphosis. Spine Deform 2016; 4:112-119. [PMID: 27927542 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2015.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Revised: 08/26/2015] [Accepted: 10/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review and analysis of lateral long cassette radiographs. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this paper is to assess whether certain radiographic features routinely seen on lumbar radiographs can predict a structural thoracic deformity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Obtaining proper sagittal alignment is an essential factor contributing to favorable clinical outcomes following spinal deformity surgery. The majority of patients treated with lumbar fusions do not undergo long cassette radiographs, and therefore physicians must rely upon clinical examination to determine the presence of a structural thoracic kyphotic deformity. METHODS A total of 193 consecutive lateral long cassette radiographs of outpatients without prior spine surgery presenting to a spine surgeon were independently reviewed. Statistical analysis was performed on sagittal parameters that included the T12 slope, pelvic incidence, sacral slope, T2-T12 and T5-T12 kyphosis, and T12-S1 lordosis, and correlated with patient demographics. RESULTS The age of the patient combined with the sagittal slope of T12 can be used to assess a patient's risk of having a structural thoracic deformity defined in this series as >35 degrees from T5 to T12 and >40 degrees from T2 to T12. Based on our findings, for a given 20-year-old patient, the threshold T12 sagittal angle was about 17-18 degrees. This angle decreased 2-3 degrees per decade so that the threshold value was 12-13 degrees by age 40, 7-9 degrees by age 60, and 3-4 degrees by age 80. CONCLUSION Age and the sagittal slope of the 12th thoracic vertebra are effective predictors of kyphosis between T2-T12 and T5-T12. This information may be used to determine the need for long cassette radiographs to further examine the possible presence of kyphotic deformity in the thoracic spine. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Stephen J Lewis
- Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Schreiber S, Parent EC, Moez EK, Hedden DM, Hill D, Moreau MJ, Lou E, Watkins EM, Southon SC. The effect of Schroth exercises added to the standard of care on the quality of life and muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis-an assessor and statistician blinded randomized controlled trial: "SOSORT 2015 Award Winner". Scoliosis 2015; 10:24. [PMID: 26413145 PMCID: PMC4582716 DOI: 10.1186/s13013-015-0048-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background In North America, care recommendations for adolescents with small idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) curves include observation or bracing. Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises have demonstrated promising results on various outcomes in uncontrolled studies. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to determine the effect of Schroth exercises combined with the standard of care on quality-of-life (QOL) outcomes and back muscle endurance (BME) compared to standard of care alone in patients with AIS. Material and Methods Fifty patients with AIS, aged 10–18 years, with curves 10–45 °, recruited from a scoliosis clinic were randomized to receive standard of care or supervised Schroth exercises plus standard of care for 6 months. Schroth exercises were taught over five sessions in the first two weeks. A daily home program was adjusted during weekly supervised sessions. The assessor and the statistician were blinded. Outcomes included the Biering-Sorensen (BME) test, Scoliosis Research Society (SRS-22r) and Spinal Appearance Questionnaires (SAQ) scores. Intention-to-treat (ITT) and per protocol (PP) linear mixed effects models were analyzed. Because ITT and PP analyses produced similar results, only ITT is reported. Results After 3 months, BME in the Schroth group improved by 32.3 s, and in the control by 4.8 s. This 27.5 s difference in change between groups was statically significant (95 % CI 1.1 to 53.8 s, p = 0.04). From 3 to 6 months, the self-image improved in the Schroth group by 0.13 and deteriorated in the control by 0.17 (0.3, 95 % CI 0.01 to 0.59, p = 0.049). A difference between groups for the change in the SRS-22r pain score transformed to its power of four was observed from 3 to 6 months (85.3, 95 % CI 8.1 to 162.5, p = 0.03), where (SRS-22 pain score)4 increased by 65.3 in the Schroth and decreased by 20.0 in the control group. Covariates: age, self-efficacy, brace-wear, Schroth classification, and height had significant main effects on some outcomes. Baseline ceiling effects were high: SRS-22r (pain = 18.4 %, function = 28.6 %), and SAQ (prominence = 26.5 %, waist = 29.2 %, chest = 46.9 %, trunk shift = 12.2 % and shoulders = 18.4 %). Conclusions Supervised Schroth exercises provided added benefit to the standard of care by improving SRS-22r pain, self-image scores and BME. Given the high prevalence of ceiling effects on SRS-22r and SAQ questionnaires’ domains, we hypothesize that in the AIS population receiving conservative treatments, different QOL questionnaires with adequate responsiveness are needed. Trial registration Schroth Exercise Trial for Scoliosis NCT01610908. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13013-015-0048-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Canada
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- University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Canada
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- University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Canada
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- University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Canada
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- University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Canada
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- University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Canada
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Nohara A, Kawakami N, Seki K, Tsuji T, Ohara T, Saito T, Kawakami K. The Effects of Spinal Fusion on Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Minimum 10-Year Follow-Up. Spine Deform 2015; 3:462-468. [PMID: 27927532 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2015.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2012] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/07/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. OBJECTIVES This study focused on patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who were followed up for more than 10 years, and assessed the influence of spinal balance on lumbar degenerative changes at distal unfused segments (DUS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Previous studies suggested that longer fusion segments may result in higher rates of occurrence of disc degeneration (DD) at unfused segments adjacent to the distal fused area. However, there are no existing studies that correlate the degree of DD to the location of lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) and the amount of the residual lumbar curve during the follow-up period. METHODS Radiologic measurements were recorded at the time of surgery, immediately after surgery, and 10 years after surgery. The Pfirrmann grading scale was used to rate the MR images of these patients. The presence of vertebral DD was also used to classify patients into DD+ and DD- groups. RESULTS 93 patients with AIS participated in this study. The average age at the time of surgery was 15.2 years; the average follow-up time was 154 months. DD was found in 45 patients (48%) and L5/S1 was the most common (40%) location in those patients. The L1 group experienced DD at a frequency of 34%, whereas the frequency increased with lower LIV placement. There was a significant difference between DD+ and DD- in age at the time of operation, the L4 tilt (pre Op. and post. 10 years), and the number of mobile segments. CONCLUSIONS Disc degeneration occurred in 48% of the patients at the time of postop. 10 years. Disc degeneration had a tendency to occur in patients with greater preoperative and postoperative 10 years L4 tilt angle and fewer mobile segments in the lower lumbar spine. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Ayato Nohara
- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, Meijo Hospital, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, Meijo Hospital, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tenriyorozu Soudanzyo Hospital, 200 Misima-cho, Tenri, Nara prefecture 632-8552, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, Meijo Hospital, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, Meijo Hospital, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, Meijo Hospital, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, Meijo Hospital, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001, Japan
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Hisam MA, Siti NS, Jou NP, Ghaneshinee S, Shaharuddin AR, Azmi B, Mohd K. Does the Quality of Life in Operated Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis correspond with the Radiographic Parameters? Malays Orthop J 2015; 9:37-40. [PMID: 28435608 PMCID: PMC5333667 DOI: 10.5704/moj.1507.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objectives: Traditionally, scoliosis surgery is aimed at attaining a fused, balanced and painless spine. With improvement in surgical and instrumentation techniques, spine surgeons strive to achieve higher degree of Cobb’s angle and rib hump correction with the idea of greater patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to determine the patients’ satisfaction using SRS-22 questionnaire and their correlations with the radiographic changes. Materials and methods: A prospective study was conducted in a tertiary referral cen re using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire during the patients’ annual follow up, betwee February to April 2014. Thirtyseven patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Results: The mean pre-operative Cobb’s angles were 57.8o ± 12.7o and mean post-operative angle of 20.0o ± 10.4o, resulting in average correction of 65.9 ± 14.4%. Mean preoperative rib hump was 61.1 ± 15.4 mm with mean postoperative rib hump of 15.8 ± 17.8 mm, resulting in average reduction of 77.7 ± 23.7%. Mean of post-operative total SRS score was 4.1 ± 0.5. Using Spearman rank correlation, the percentage of Cobb’s angle correction versus the SRS-22 score showed correlation of 0.17 (P=0.33) while the percentage of rib hump reduction versus SRS-22 score showed a correlation of 0.11 (P=0.53). Conclusion: In this study, the average total SRS-22 score was 4.1 ± 0.5 (range, 3.1-4.9) post-operatively indicating very high satisfaction rate overall. Despite attempts at greater curve correction and rib hump reduction, there is no direct correlation between patient satisfaction and radiographic parameters.
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- M A Hisam
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Lim JH, Lee J, Koh SE, Lee IS. Reliability and reproducibility of interapical distance assessment of the lateral deviation of vertebrae in scoliosis. J Phys Ther Sci 2015; 27:1199-202. [PMID: 25995588 PMCID: PMC4434009 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.1199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2014] [Accepted: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the interobserver reliability and intraobserver reproducibility of interapical distance (IAD) and to analyze its correlation with the Cobb angle (CA). [Subjects and Methods] IAD, a handy tool for assessment of the lateral deviation of vertebrae with a metric scale, was defined as the horizontal distance between one apical vertebra and its counterpart, the opposite apical vertebra in the case of a double curve and the farthest vertebra in the case of a single curve. Fifty full-length, standing anteroposterior radiographs of "idiopathic scoliosis" were reviewed. Three investigators independently measure the CA and IAD at the same time and remeasured the IAD on the same radiograph a week later. [Results] There was no interobserver difference (reliability) in the measurement of IAD or statistical differences in intraobserver reproducibility for each observer. IAD was well correlated with the CA for each observer (r=0.765, r=0.737, and r=0.764). [Conclusion] IAD is useful when assessing lateral deviation in scoliosis and may be a reliable and reproducible index that is well correlated with the CA, and it can be used as a supplementary measure to describe the overall derangement of scoliosis in the coronal plane.
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- Jeong Hoon Lim
- Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea
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Evaniew N, Devji T, Drew B, Peterson D, Ghert M, Bhandari M. The surgical management of scoliosis: a scoping review of the literature. Scoliosis 2015; 10:1. [PMID: 25628756 PMCID: PMC4307902 DOI: 10.1186/s13013-014-0026-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background Scoping reviews are innovative studies that can map a range of evidence to convey the breadth and depth of a large field. An evidence-based approach to the wide spectrum of surgical interventions for scoliosis is paramount to enhance clinical outcomes. The objectives of this scoping review were to identify critical knowledge gaps and direct future research. Methods This study was completed according to the methodology of Arksey and O’Malley. Two reviewers performed duplicate systematic screening of eligibility. Studies were classified according to patient age, scoliosis etiology, outcomes reported, study design, and overall research theme. Results There were 1763 eligible studies published between 1966 and 2013. The literature focused on adolescents (83% of studies) with idiopathic scoliosis (72%). There was a dominance of observational designs (88%), and a paucity of randomized trials (4%) or systematic reviews (1%). Fifty six percent of studies were conducted in North America, followed by 23% in Europe and 18% in Asia. Few high-level studies investigated surgical indications, surgical approaches, surgical techniques, or implant selection. Patient important outcomes including function, health-related quality of life, pain, and rates or re-operation were infrequently reported. Conclusions Current research priorities are to (1) undertake high-quality knowledge synthesis and knowledge translation activities; (2) conduct a series of planning meetings to engage clinicians, patients, and methodologists; and (3) clarify outcome reporting and strategies for methodological improvement. Higher-quality studies are specifically needed to inform surgical indications, surgical approaches, surgical techniques, and implant selection. Engaging global partners may increase generalizability.
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- Nathan Evaniew
- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 293 Wellington St N, Suite 110, Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7 Canada
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 293 Wellington St N, Suite 110, Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7 Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 293 Wellington St N, Suite 110, Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7 Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 293 Wellington St N, Suite 110, Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7 Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 293 Wellington St N, Suite 110, Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7 Canada ; Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada
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Omidi Kashani F, Ghayem Hasankhani E, Baradaran A, Baghban N. Clinical Outcomes of Surgery in Young Patients With Spinal Deformity. Razavi Int J Med 2014; 2. [DOI: 10.5812/rijm.23878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Wang L, Wang YP, Yu B, Zhang JG, Shen JX, Qiu GX, Li Y. Relation between self-image score of SRS-22 with deformity measures in female adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2014; 100:797-801. [PMID: 25282478 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2014.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2013] [Revised: 05/23/2014] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a pathology which affects the individual's functioning in the widely understood physical, psychic, and social aspects. More attention should be paid to patients' perception of self-image when evaluating the spine deformity. The present retrospective study evaluated the associations between the deformity measures and self-image score as determined by the SRS-22 questionnaire in Chinese female AIS patients. HYPOTHESIS The self-image score correlates significantly with deformity measures. The location of main curve apex and the number of curve could affect the self-image score. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of 202 female patients, collected data on patient's age, body mass index, radiographic and physical measures and self-image score of SRS-22 questionnaire. According to the location of main curve apex and the number of curve, the patients were divided to different subgroups. Correlations between deformity measures and self-image score of different groups were evaluated by the Spearman correlation test. RESULTS The self-image score correlated negatively with the main Cobb angle, apical vertebral translation (AVT), and razor hump height. There is no significant difference of self-image score between thoracic curve (TC) and thoracolumbar curve (TL/LC) subgroups. And the self-image scores of one-curve, two-curve and three-curve subgroups are similar. DISCUSSION For Chinese female AIS patients in our study, self-image was found to correlate negatively with the main Cobb angle, AVT and razor hump height. And the location of scoliosis apex and the number of curve are not influencing factors of self-image perception. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective study.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan-Hutong, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan-Hutong, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan-Hutong, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan-Hutong, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan-Hutong, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan-Hutong, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan-Hutong, Beijing, 100730, China
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Pérez-prieto D, Sánchez-soler JF, Martínez-llorens J, Mojal S, Bagó J, Cáceres E, Ramírez M. Poor outcomes and satisfaction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: the relevance of the body mass index and self-image. Eur Spine J 2015; 24:276-80. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-014-3486-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2014] [Revised: 07/20/2014] [Accepted: 07/21/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Shau DN, Bible JE, Gadomski SP, Samade R, Armaghani S, Mencio GA, Devin CJ. Utility of Postoperative Radiographs for Pediatric Scoliosis: Association Between History and Physical Examination Findings and Radiographic Findings. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2014; 96:1127-1134. [PMID: 24990978 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.l.01357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative radiographs are routinely obtained following surgery for the correction of scoliosis in pediatric patients. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the utility of obtaining routine postoperative radiographs in the management of these patients. METHODS A total of 1969 clinic notes and corresponding radiographs regarding 451 consecutive patients with scoliosis (age range, ten to eighteen years) who had surgical correction over a ten-year period at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed. Curve etiology, preoperative curve characteristics, and surgical procedures performed were recorded. All postoperative clinic notes and radiographs were reviewed for abnormalities and changes in treatment course. It was then determined whether clinical signs and symptoms and/or abnormal radiographic findings led to a change in treatment course, which was defined as a therapeutic intervention or further diagnostic testing. RESULTS Of the 451 patients in this study (average age [and standard deviation], 14.7 ± 2.4 years), 72.5% had adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 23.3% had neuromuscular scoliosis, and 4.2% had other underlying causes of scoliosis. A change in treatment course occurred in the cases of forty-two patients, all of whom had symptomatic findings on postoperative history and physical examination and only fifteen of whom had supportive abnormal findings on postoperative radiographs. Curve etiology and surgical procedures performed had no impact on radiographic utility. A significant increase in utility was seen for radiographs obtained at visits one year or more following surgery compared with those obtained at visits less than one year following surgery (1.7% compared with 0.3%, p = 0.001). The overall sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of routine postoperative radiographs in guiding treatment course were 35.7%, 98.1%, 28.8%, and 98.6%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Routine radiographs provide low utility in guiding the course of treatment for asymptomatic pediatric patients following surgery for scoliosis. The results of this study suggest that patient or caregiver complaints, comorbidities, and clinical suspicion should be considered before obtaining radiographs at postoperative visits in order to minimize radiation exposure in pediatric patients and reduce medical costs without compromising care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- David N Shau
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 4200, MCE-South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232-8618. E-mail address for C.J. Devin:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 4200, MCE-South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232-8618. E-mail address for C.J. Devin:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 4200, MCE-South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232-8618. E-mail address for C.J. Devin:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 4200, MCE-South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232-8618. E-mail address for C.J. Devin:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 4200, MCE-South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232-8618. E-mail address for C.J. Devin:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 4200, MCE-South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232-8618. E-mail address for C.J. Devin:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 4200, MCE-South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232-8618. E-mail address for C.J. Devin:
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Rushton PRP, Grevitt MP. Do vertebral derotation techniques offer better outcomes compared to traditional methods in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Eur Spine J 2014; 23:1166-76. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-014-3242-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Revised: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Brewer P, Berryman F, Baker D, Pynsent P, Gardner A. Influence of Cobb Angle and ISIS2 Surface Topography Volumetric Asymmetry on Scoliosis Research Society-22 Outcome Scores in Scoliosis. Spine Deform 2013; 1:452-457. [PMID: 27927372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2013.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2012] [Revised: 07/15/2013] [Accepted: 07/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective sequential patient series. OBJECTIVES To establish the relationship between the magnitude of the deformity in scoliosis and patients' perception of their condition, as measured with Scoliosis Research Society-22 scores. METHODOLOGY A total of 93 untreated patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were included retrospectively. The Cobb angle was measured from a plain radiograph, and volumetric asymmetry was measured by ISIS2 surface topography. The association between Scoliosis Research Society scores for function, pain, self-image, and mental health against Cobb angle and volumetric asymmetry was investigated using the Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULTS Correlation of both Cobb angle and volumetric asymmetry with function and pain was weak (all < .23); these correlation values were not statistically significant. Correlation of Cobb angle and volumetric asymmetry with self-image, was higher, although still moderate (-.37 for Cobb angle and -.44 for volumetric asymmetry). Both were statistically significant (Cobb angle, p = .0002; volumetric asymmetry; p = .00001). Cobb angle contributed 13.8% to the linear relationship with self-image, whereas volumetric asymmetry contributed 19.3%. For mental health, correlation was statistically significant with Cobb angle (p = .011) and volumetric asymmetry (p = .0005), but the correlation was low to moderate (-.26 and -.35, respectively). Cobb angle contributed 6.9% to the linear relationship with mental health, whereas volumetric asymmetry contributed 12.4%. CONCLUSIONS Volumetric asymmetry correlates better with both mental health and self-image compared with Cobb angle, but the correlation was only moderate. This study suggests that a patient's own perception of self-image and mental health is multifactorial and not completely explained through present objective measurements of the size of the deformity. This helps to explain the difficulties in any objective analysis of a problem with multifactorial perception issues. Further study is required to investigate other physical aspects of the deformity that may have a role in how patients view themselves.
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- Paul Brewer
- Spinal Deformity Unit, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2AP, United Kingdom
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- Spinal Deformity Unit, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2AP, United Kingdom
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- Spinal Deformity Unit, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2AP, United Kingdom
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- Spinal Deformity Unit, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2AP, United Kingdom
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- Spinal Deformity Unit, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2AP, United Kingdom.
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Zhang W, Guo W, Zhao P, Zhou W, Wei J, Li XD, Liu L. Therapeutic Effects of Chinese Osteopathy in Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation. Am J Chin Med 2013; 41:983-94. [PMID: 24117063 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x13500663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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A clinical study was conducted in 72 lumbar disc herniation (LDH) patients and 40 asymptomatic subjects to evaluate the efficacy of Feng's spinal manipulation (FSM). FSM was performed twice a week for less than 20 days. Changes in the symmetrical index of spinal column (SISC) and quantified symptom index (QSI) before and after FSM in both groups were collected. The QSI consisted of the visual analogue scale (VAS), score of the Japanese Orthopedic Association, and straight leg raising test, for measurement of pain perception, dysfunction of lower limb extension or flexion, and symptomatic relief. A correlation analysis was conducted to compare the difference in protruded nucleus pulposus size using computerized projection grating profilometry, SISC, and QSI before and after the therapy. The results showed that the SISC and QSI significantly decreased after treatment in the LDH group (p < 0.01). The SISC before and after treatment was closely correlated with the improvement of QSI, although there was no change in protruded nucleus pulposus following the therapy. Among the five components in SISC, the LR was found to be an ideal indicator for evaluation of the real circumstances in LDH patients. Our data suggested that FSM achieved satisfactory therapeutic effects in relieving the symptom of LDH while no effects were observed in asymptomatic subjects.
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- Department of Manipulative Orthopedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Air Force General Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100142, China
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- Department of Manipulative Orthopedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Air Force General Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100142, China
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- Department of Manipulative Orthopedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Air Force General Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100142, China
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- Wang Jing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100102, China
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- Department of Manipulative Orthopedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Air Force General Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100142, China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Glowacki M, Misterska E, Adamczyk K, Latuszewska J. Changes in Scoliosis Patient and Parental Assessment of Mental Health in the Course of Cheneau Brace Treatment Based on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. J Dev Phys Disabil 2013; 25:325-342. [PMID: 23667301 PMCID: PMC3648678 DOI: 10.1007/s10882-012-9310-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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In the presented study we aimed to investigate the influence of bracing time on perception of mental health by both parents and children with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) longitudinally, in relation to socio-demographic and scoliosis-related data. The study design was comprised of three questionnaire assessments, with the second and the third evaluation taking place 6 and 12 months after the beginning of the study, respectively. Thirty-six AIS females treated conservatively and their parents completed the Polish versions of The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire-25 (SDQ-25). The results indicated psychiatric disorder was unlikely, but concern all SDQ-25 parent and patient domains and general results. Patient results do not differ significantly in regards to the total score and the particular domains of the SDQ-25. Parents SDQ-25 results differ significantly in regards to the emotional symptoms domain only (p = .023, after Bonferroni correction, the difference is insignificant). The study groups differ significantly within the 2nd evaluation in regards to hyperactivity/inattention domain (p = .026) and within the last evaluation in regards to emotional symptoms domain (p = .009). After Bonferroni correction the differences are insignificant. In general, parents and their children with AIS perceived patients' mental health in a similar way. Patient and parent assessment of mental health was unchanged after a 12-month brace treatment period. Poor psychological outcome was associated with more severe spinal deformity, brace-wearing duration and age of patient.
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- Maciej Glowacki
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, ul. 28 Czerwca 1956 135/147, 61-545 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, ul. 28 Czerwca 1956 135/147, 61-545 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Human Development Psychology and Family Studies, Adam Mickiewicz University, ul. Szamarzewskiego 89, 60-568 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Motor System Rehabilitation, Poznan University of Physical Education, ul. Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland
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Glowacki M, Misterska E, Adamczyk K, Latuszewska J. Prospective Assessment of Scoliosis-Related Anxiety and Impression of Trunk Deformity in Female Adolescents Under Brace Treatment. J Dev Phys Disabil 2013; 25:203-220. [PMID: 23504280 PMCID: PMC3597283 DOI: 10.1007/s10882-012-9296-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this study is to make a prospective analysis of changes in anxiety levels and determining their associations with a longitudinal subjective assessment of trunk deformity in adolescent females with scoliosis, in relation to clinical, radiological and brace-related data. The study design was comprised of three questionnaire assessments, with the second and third evaluations taking place 6 and 12 months after the beginning of the study, respectively. 36 AIS females treated conservatively were asked to fill in the Polish versions of the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ-pl) and the trait version of the Spielberger's Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC-trait). High anxiety was indicated in 16.6, 8.3 and 8.3% during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd evaluations. Patients' results differ in regards to the Curve domain; the discrepancies concern the 2nd and 3rd and the 1st and 3rd evaluations (p = 0.028 and p = 0.003, respectively). The only association between STAIC-trait and SAQ-pl regards Trunk shift in the 1st evaluation (rs = 0.48). The logistic regression revealed that the duration of brace-wearing in months has a statistically significant (p = 0.021) influence on the probability of diagnosing patients' low anxiety levels in the 2nd assessment. Special attention should be paid to patients' emotional reactions later on as brace-wearing continues as well as to the results which support the point that patients' perceptions of spinal deformity do not deteriorate with treatment time. Clinicians need to be aware how patients' appearance-specific cognitions might be associated with levels of emotional distress and relate to clinical and radiological, scoliosis-related data.
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- Maciej Glowacki
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-545 Poznan, ul. 28 Czerwca 1956 135/147, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-545 Poznan, ul. 28 Czerwca 1956 135/147, Poland
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- Department of Human Development Psychology and Family Studies, Adam Mickiewicz University, 60-568 Poznan, ul. Szamarzewskiego 89, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Motor System Rehabilitation, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, ul. Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, Poland
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Berliner JL, Verma K, Lonner BS, Penn PU, Bharucha NJ. Discriminative validity of the Scoliosis Research Society 22 questionnaire among five curve-severity subgroups of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Spine J 2013; 13:127-33. [PMID: 23218828 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2012.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2011] [Revised: 03/27/2012] [Accepted: 10/13/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Previous studies of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 22 discriminative validity have lacked sufficiently matched study groups and were limited to a comparison with three or fewer subgroups of disease severity. PURPOSE To evaluate the discriminative validity of SRS-22 by assessing the questionnaire's ability to discriminate among five groups of pretreatment adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients with increasing curve severity. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of prospectively administered surveys. METHODS Two hundred eighty-six SRS-22 questionnaires were issued to two AIS pretreatment patient populations: 67 nonoperative and 219 preoperative. Study subjects were separated into five subgroups depending on the major Cobb angle (nonoperative 0°-19° and 20°-40° and preoperative 41°-50°, 51°-60°, and >60°). Each group (n=31) was matched for age (within 1 year) and sex (23 females and 8 males), resulting in a total of 155 study subjects. Analysis of variance was used to determine statistically significant differences (p<.05) between the five subgroups' domains and total scores. RESULTS Significant differences between study groups were found within two of the four domains (pain and image) and the total score. Both nonoperative groups (0°-19° and 20°-40°) demonstrated significantly less pain than the preoperative group (41°-50°) and significantly better self-image than all three preoperative groups. Both nonoperative groups' total scores were significantly higher than all three preoperative groups' scores, with the exception of the 20° to 40° subgroup versus the >60° subgroup. No significant differences were found between groups within the same planned treatment category. CONCLUSIONS The SRS-22 questionnaire demonstrated good discriminative validity between small nonoperative curves and larger surgical curves within the pain, image, and total domains. However, SRS-22 lacked the ability to differentiate between small intervals of curve magnitude, suggesting a limitation to the questionnaire's discriminative capacity. The discriminative validity of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 22 has not been clearly defined. Our analysis of 155 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients evaluates the instrument's discriminative validity among five age- and sex-matched curve-severity subgroups. The SRS-22 questionnaire lacked the ability to differentiate between small intervals of curve magnitude, suggesting a limit to the questionnaire's discriminative capacity.
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- Jonathan L Berliner
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases, 820 Second Ave., New York, NY 10017, USA
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