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Filter by:Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) can change the respiratory dynamics and performance of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles, affecting ventilatory capacity. This was a randomized, controlled, open study to test the impact of a physiotherapeutic program of aerobic exercises on respiratory muscle strength, in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Patients with AIS were randomly assigned to the aerobic exercise-training program group or the no treatment group. There was a significant increase in Pimax and Pemax in the group which received physiotherapy.
This study plans to learn more about preventing pain in children who are having posterior spinal fusion surgery using two different kinds of morphine (a pain medicine). Also, this study plans to learn about individual differences in the how the different kinds of morphine work in children. Subjects are being asked to be in this research study because they are having spinal fusion surgery, will have pain some of the time and will be getting morphine during and after surgery to help control their pain.
This is a multicenter study evaluating the effectiveness of nonoperative and operative treatments. The investigators wish to identify important clinical and radiographic determinants of outcomes in the management of adults with symptomatic lumbar scoliosis (ASLS). Note: Enrollment was complete July 2014. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) funding ended 2/28/17. We continue to follow enrolled subjects while we seek additional funding to follow all subjects through 8 years.
The purposes of this study were as follows: 1) to compare locomotion parameters (kinematic, EMG, mechanical work and energy cost changes during walking in able-bodied subjects and AIS patients,2) to evaluate the effects of the frontal curve's severity of the AIS and 3) the effects of the treatment (orthosis or surgery)on these gait parameters.
There has been a growing trend amongst surgeons to use a construct for correction of scoliosis which involves segmental instrumentation with pedicle screws. Pedicle screw proponents cite greater curve control in all planes, which results in improved spinal curve correction. Some surgeons have noted due to the increased strength of the all screw construction that the rod is now the weak part of the spinal fixation. Although no evidence has been raised in regards to hardware failure there is a perception that a loss of balance in the sagittal plane is the result of flex in the titanium rod. A novel solution to the issue of rod flexibility is raised with the expedium super steel instrumentation which allows for greater stiffness than a 5.5 mm titanium rod with the same lower profile. This study aims to compare the new super steel technology with other established instrumentations used to correct spinal stenosis.
The purpose of this study is to examine if morphine administered by bolus before initiating Remifentanil by infusion decreases the incidence of acute post-operative opioid tolerance as demonstrated by decreased post - operative morphine consumption in children undergoing scoliosis surgery.
To prospectively collect radiographic and outcome data on patients who are having cervical spine fusion surgery with the VueLock⢠Anterior Cervical Plate System
Primary Objective: To evaluate the use of unilateral or bilateral VEPTR devices, with or without expansion thoracoplasty, for preventing further progression of the Cobb angle, allowing for spinal growth and improving pulmonary function in the treatment of children with progressive scoliosis without rib abnormalities.
The primary aim of this study is to determine whether the use of gabapentin will improve postoperative analgesia and reduce opioid consumption and side effects in children undergoing corrective spinal surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Secondary aims are to evaluate whether use of gabapentin reduces pain scores, decreases postoperative nausea and vomiting, decreases persisting pain and improves patient satisfaction.
The purpose of this study is to determine the radiographic and clinical outcomes of Scoliosis surgical and non-operative treatment in patients with Cerebral Palsy.