Scoliosis Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Scoliosis, including details on treatment, exercises, surgery, symtpoms.

Volume 4 (2008), Issue 11 (November)

1. Is the lumbar modifier useful in surgical decision making?: defining two distinct Lenke 1A curve patterns.
   Spine, 33(23): 2545-51. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Impingement of spinal cord by dislocated rib in dystrophic scoliosis secondary to neurofibromatosis type 1: radiological signs and management strategies.
   Spine, 33(23): E881-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. Unilateral pedicle screw epiphysiodesis of the neurocentral synchondrosis. Production of idiopathic-like scoliosis in an immature animal model.
   J Bone Joint Surg Am, 90(11): 2460-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. The value of radiographs obtained during forced traction under general anaesthesia in predicting flexibility in idiopathic scoliosis with Cobb angles exceeding 60 degree.
   J Bone Joint Surg Br, 90(11): 1473-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. The Sforzesco brace can replace cast in the correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A controlled prospective cohort study.
   Scoliosis, 3(1): 15. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Cosmetic and functional outcomes following paramedian and anterolateral retroperitoneal access in anterior lumbar spine surgery.
   J Neurosurg Spine, 9(5): 454-65. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Hyper IgE syndrome: an update on clinical aspects and the role of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3.
   Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol, 8(6): 527-33. [Abstract] [Full-text]
8. Predictors of progression in patients with Friedreich ataxia.
   Mov Disord, 23(14): 2026-32. [Abstract] [Full-text]
9. Biomechanical comparison of different anchors (foundations) for the pediatric dual growing rod technique.
   Spine J, 8(6): 933-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
10. An analysis of noninstrumented posterolateral lumbar fusions performed in predominantly geriatric patients using lamina autograft and beta tricalcium phosphate.
    Spine J, 8(6): 882-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
11. Lumbar curve response to selective thoracic fusion in adult idiopathic scoliosis.
    Spine J, 8(6): 897-903. [Abstract] [Full-text]
12. Inpatient complications, mortality, and discharge disposition after surgical correction of idiopathic scoliosis: a national perspective.
    Spine J, 8(6): 904-10. [Abstract] [Full-text]
13. Amputation of an ectopic partially formed foot attached to the ankle in a case of fibular deficiency.
    Congenit Anom (Kyoto), 48(4): 171-3. [Abstract] [Full-text]
14. Pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial disease: prospective study of a distinct preexisting syndrome.
    Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 178(10): 1066-74. [Abstract] [Full-text]
15. Comparison of surgical and conservative treatment for degenerative lumbar scoliosis.
    Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 129(1): 1-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
16. The influence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on the dynamic adaptive behaviour.
    Neurosci Lett, 447(2): 158-63. [Abstract] [Full-text]
17. Lateral steps reveal adaptive biomechanical strategies in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
    Ann Readapt Med Phys, 51(8): 630-5, 636-41. [Abstract] [Full-text]
18. Estrogen cross-talk with the melatonin signaling pathway in human osteoblasts derived from adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.
    J Pineal Res, 45(4): 383-93. [Abstract] [Full-text]
19. Low bone mineral status in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
    Eur Spine J, 17(11): 1431-40. [Abstract] [Full-text]
20. Short anterior instrumented fusion and posterior convex non-instrumented fusion of hemivertebra for congenital scoliosis in very young children.
    Eur Spine J, 17(11): 1507-14. [Abstract] [Full-text]
21. Experience with an online prospective database on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: development and implementation.
    Eur Spine J, 17(11): 1497-506. [Abstract] [Full-text]
22. Role of Amicar in surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis.
    Spine, 33(24): 2623-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
23. Comparison of compensatory curve spontaneous derotation after selective thoracic or lumbar fusions in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
    Spine, 33(24): 2643-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
24. Accuracy of thoracic vertebral screw insertion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a comparison between thoracoscopic and mini-open thoracotomy approaches.
    Spine, 33(24): 2637-42. [Abstract] [Full-text]
25. Restoration of thoracic kyphosis after operative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a multicenter comparison of three surgical approaches.
    Spine, 33(24): 2630-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
26. Rigid fixation of the spinal column improves scaffold alignment and prevents scoliosis in the transected rat spinal cord.
    Spine, 33(24): E914-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
27. Technical challenges and utility of anterior exposure for thoracic spine pathology.
    Ann Thorac Surg, 86(6): 1762-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
28. Scoliosis in Prader-Willi syndrome: prevalence, effects of age, gender, body mass index, lean body mass and genotype.
    Arch Dis Child, 93(12): 1012-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
29. Kyphoscoliosis improvement while treating a patient for adhesive capsulitis using the active therapeutic movement version 2.
    J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 31(9): 715-22. [Abstract] [Full-text]
30. Posture and equilibrium in orthopedic and rheumatologic diseases.
    Neurophysiol Clin, 38(6): 447-57. [Abstract] [Full-text]
31. Aprotinin in pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis surgery.
    Eur Spine J, 17(12): 1671-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
32. Clinical monitoring of torso deformities in scoliosis using structured splines models.
    Med Biol Eng Comput, 46(12): 1201-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
33. Accuracy and safety of pedicle screw placement in neuromuscular scoliosis with free-hand technique.
    Eur Spine J, 17(12): 1686-96. [Abstract] [Full-text]
34. Vertebral rotation measurement: a summary and comparison of common radiographic and CT methods.
    Scoliosis, 3: 16. [Abstract] [Full-text]
35. Impaired dynamic balance control in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and abnormal somatosensory evoked potentials.
    J Pediatr Orthop, 28(8): 846-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
36. Assessing functional outcomes of children with muscular dystrophy and scoliosis: the Muscular Dystrophy Spine Questionnaire.
    J Pediatr Orthop, 28(8): 840-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
37. Using the Sauvegrain method to predict peak height velocity in boys and girls.
    J Pediatr Orthop, 28(8): 836-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
38. Skeletal dysplasia in ancient Egypt.
    Am J Med Genet A, 146(23): 3104-12. [Abstract] [Full-text]
39. Man-in-the-barrel syndrome after thoracoilium fusion.
    J Neurosurg Spine, 9(6): 566-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
40. Pneumothorax complicating "in-out-in" thoracic pedicle screw placement for kyphotic deformity correction in a child.
    J Neurosurg Pediatrics, 2(6): 379-84. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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