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 5 (2009), Issue 4 (April)

1. Gait in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: kinematics and electromyographic analysis.
   Eur Spine J, 18(4): 512-21. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Long-term follow-up of functioning after spinal surgery in patients with Rett syndrome.
   Eur Spine J, 18(4): 506-11. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. Arthrodesis to L5 versus S1 in long instrumentation and fusion for degenerative lumbar scoliosis.
   Eur Spine J, 18(4): 531-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. Surgical assessment of the proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
   Eur Spine J, 18(4): 522-30. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. The effect of calmodulin antagonists on scoliosis: bipedal C57BL/6 mice model.
   Eur Spine J, 18(4): 499-505. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Ultra-long-term follow-up of pediatric spinal deformity problems: 23 patients with a mean follow-up of 51 years.
   J Orthop Sci, 14(2): 132-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Personalized X-Ray 3D Reconstruction of the Scoliotic Spine From Hybrid Statistical and Image-Based Models.
   IEEE Trans Med Imaging. [Abstract] [Full-text]
8. Accuracy of thoracic pedicle screw placement in scoliosis using the ideal pedicle entry point during the freehand technique.
   Int Orthop, 33(2): 469-75. [Abstract] [Full-text]
9. Bisphenol A disrupts Notch signaling by inhibiting gamma-secretase activity and causes eye dysplasia of Xenopus laevis.
   Toxicol Sci, 108(2): 344-55. [Abstract] [Full-text]
10. Spinal deformity in patients with Sotos syndrome (cerebral gigantism).
    J Spinal Disord Tech, 22(2): 149-53. [Abstract] [Full-text]
11. Low body mass index: a risk factor for superior mesenteric artery syndrome in adolescents undergoing spinal fusion for scoliosis.
    J Spinal Disord Tech, 22(2): 144-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
12. Three-dimensional subclassification of Lenke type 1 scoliotic curves.
    J Spinal Disord Tech, 22(2): 135-43. [Abstract] [Full-text]
13. A novel mutation in the LIM homeobox 3 gene is responsible for combined pituitary hormone deficiency, hearing impairment, and vertebral malformations.
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 94(4): 1154-61. [Abstract] [Full-text]
14. Randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of growth hormone treatment on scoliosis in children with Prader-Willi syndrome.
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 94(4): 1274-80. [Abstract] [Full-text]
15. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in children is not a minor procedure: risk factors for major complications.
    Semin Pediatr Surg, 18(2): 93-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
16. Pediatric MR imaging with automated spine survey iterative scan technique (ASSIST).
    AJNR Am J Neuroradiol, 30(4): 821-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
17. Orthopaedic manifestations of congenital myotonic dystrophy during childhood and adolescence.
    J Pediatr Orthop, 29(2): 208-13. [Abstract] [Full-text]
18. The phenotype of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C due to SH3TC2 mutations and possible predisposition to an inflammatory neuropathy.
    Neuromuscul Disord, 19(4): 264-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
19. Characteristics in phenotypic manifestations of genetically proved Marfan syndrome in a Japanese population.
    Am J Cardiol, 103(8): 1146-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
20. Differences in curve behavior after fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with open triradiate cartilages.
    Spine, 34(8): 827-31. [Abstract] [Full-text]
21. Association of estrogen receptor Beta gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
    Spine, 34(8): 760-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
22. Pedicle screw instrumentation for adult idiopathic scoliosis: an improvement over hook/hybrid fixation.
    Spine, 34(8): 852-7; discussion 858. [Abstract] [Full-text]
23. Treatment of thoracic scoliosis: are monoaxial thoracic pedicle screws the best form of fixation for correction?
    Spine, 34(8): 845-51. [Abstract] [Full-text]
24. Scoliosis surgery in cerebral palsy: differences between unit rod and custom rods.
    Spine, 34(8): 840-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
25. Validity and reliability of an adapted german version of scoliosis research society-22 questionnaire.
    Spine, 34(8): 818-21. [Abstract] [Full-text]
26. Computed tomography evaluation of rotation correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a comparison of an all pedicle screw construct versus a hook-rod system.
    Spine, 34(8): 804-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
27. Diameter, length, and direction of pedicle screws for scoliotic spine: analysis by multiplanar reconstruction of computed tomography.
    Spine, 34(8): 798-803. [Abstract] [Full-text]
28. Three-dimensional analysis of thoracic apical sagittal alignment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
    Spine, 34(8): 792-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
29. Prone thoracoscopic release does not adversely affect pulmonary function when added to a posterior spinal fusion for severe spine deformity.
    Spine, 34(8): 771-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
30. A 9.3Mb microdeletion of 3q27.3q29 associated with psychomotor and growth delay, tricuspid valve dysplasia and bifid thumb.
    Eur J Med Genet. [Abstract] [Full-text]
31. Electric powered wheelchairs for those with muscular dystrophy: problems of posture, pain and deformity.
    Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol, 4(3): 181-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
32. Congenital bilateral sternocleidomastoid contracture: a case report.
    J Pediatr Orthop B, 18(3): 145-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
33. Transient monoparesis after blade plate removal in a Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome patient: a case report.
    J Pediatr Orthop B, 18(3): 151-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
34. Specific exercises performed in the period of brace weaning can avoid loss of correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients: Winner of SOSORT's 2008 Award for Best Clinical Paper.
    Scoliosis, 4: 8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
35. A comprehensive analysis with minimum 1-year follow-up of vertically unstable transforaminal sacral fractures treated with triangular osteosynthesis.
    J Orthop Trauma, 23(5): 313-9; discussion 319-21. [Abstract] [Full-text]
36. Combined ultrasound and nerve stimulation-guided thoracic epidural catheter placement for analgesia following anterior spine fusion in scoliosis.
    Pain Pract, 9(3): 230-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
37. The deformity-flexibility quotient predicts both patient satisfaction and surgeon preference in the treatment of Lenke 1B or 1C curves for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
    Spine, 34(10): 1032-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
38. Polish adaptation of scoliosis research society-22 questionnaire.
    Spine, 34(10): 1060-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
39. Radiographic restoration of lumbar alignment after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.
    Neurosurgery, 64(5): 955-63; discussion 963-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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