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
Proximal Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis with Dorsal Myelopathy in a Case of Congenital Absence of Thoracic Pedicles
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00076
Abstract: Case: A 14-year-old boy with proximal thoracic kyphoscoliosis associated with the bilateral absence of thoracic pedicles presented with progressive deformity, paraparesis, and difficulty in ambulation. The case was managed by preoperative halo traction, single-stage 2-level… read more here.
Keywords: absence thoracic; proximal thoracic; thoracic; case ... See more keywords