Is Vertebral Column Resection Necessary in Correcting Severe and Rigid Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis? A Single-Institution Surgical Experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.10.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Three-column spinal osteotomies were developed to address severe and stiff kyphoscoliosis. However, the optimal choice of osteotomy in these patients is still unclear. This retrospective study aims to compare the outcomes and complications between… read more here.
Keywords: column; thoracic kyphoscoliosis; severe rigid; kyphoscoliosis ... See more keywords
Posterior Grade 4 Osteotomy With Vertebral Shortening Is Effective for the Treatment of Kyphosis Associated With Vertebral Discitis/Osteomyelitis
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DOI: 10.14444/7040
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: In the retrospective study of a prospectively maintained database, we present a case series of patients with kyphotic deformity secondary to spinal infection treated using a posterior-only approach with 3-column shortening and posterior… read more here.
Keywords: posterior grade; grade osteotomy; vertebral shortening; kyphosis associated ... See more keywords