Spinal Deformity in Sotos Syndrome: First Results of Growth-Friendly Spine Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001554
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sotos syndrome (SS), or cerebral gigantism, describes children with macrocephaly, craniofacial abnormalities, general overgrowth, ligamentous laxity, developmental delay, and neurological disabilities. Fewer than 500 cases have been reported since Sotos and colleagues described the… read more here.
Keywords: growth friendly; growth; surgery; results growth ... See more keywords
Trends in the Utilization of Implants in Index Procedures for Early Onset Scoliosis From the Pediatric Spine Study Group
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002221
Abstract: Introduction: Because of the relative rarity of Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) cases, patient registries were developed to combine clinical information from multiple institutions to maximize patient care and outcomes. This study examines the history and… read more here.
Keywords: index; study group; growth friendly; group ... See more keywords
Comparison of Distal Spine Anchors and Distal Pelvic Anchors in Children With Hypotonic Neuromuscular Scoliosis Treated With Growth-friendly Instrumentation
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002376
Abstract: Background: Lower preoperative pelvic obliquity (PO) and L5 tilt have been associated with good radiographic outcomes when the fusion ended short of the pelvis in children with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS). Our purpose was to identify… read more here.
Keywords: friendly instrumentation; children hypotonic; growth friendly; treated growth ... See more keywords
Proximal Anchor Constructs in Early Onset Scoliosis Patients Treated with Growth Friendly Implants
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.141.1_meetingabstract.541-a
Abstract: Purpose: Proximal anchor pullout and junctional kyphosis are common causes necessitating revision surgery during growth friendly treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS). Many options exist for proximal fixation and may impact the rate of these… read more here.
Keywords: early onset; proximal anchor; onset scoliosis; growth ... See more keywords