ArticleEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2016
Comparison of Scheuermann's kyphosis correction by combined anterior-posterior fusion versus posterior-only procedure.
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- Anterior release for Scheuermann's disease: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2017Pooled it
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- Surgical Strategies and Challenges in Scheuermann's Kyphosis: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Bipolar hybrid posterior instrumentation tecnique for the correction of Scheuermann's kyphosis.Spine deformity · 2024Article
- Atypical Scheuermann's disease with severe kyphosis and negative sagittal balance in the thoracolumbar region: A case report and literature review.International journal of surgery case reports · 2023Article
- Intraoperative Complications of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A 5-Year Experience of a Group of Spine Surgeons Performing Their Own Approaches.International journal of spine surgery · 2022Article
- Maria Adelaide brace in the management of Scheuermann's Kyphosis.Spine deformity · 2021Observational
- Posterior-only versus combined anterior/posterior fusion in Scheuermann disease: a large retrospective study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2018Article
- The Relationship between T1 Sagittal Angle and Sagittal Balance: A Retrospective Study of 119 Healthy Volunteers.PloS one · 2016Article
- Lumbar interbody fusion: techniques, indications and comparison of interbody fusion options including PLIF, TLIF, MI-TLIF, OLIF/ATP, LLIF and ALIF.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2015Review
- Multiple Ponte osteotomies with low implant density: Is it enough for correction of Scheuermann's kyphosis?Journal of craniovertebral junction & spineArticle
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Abstract
introductionConventional treatment of rigid deformity in Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK) in young patients includes a preliminary anterior spinal release and fusion (ASF) followed by posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation (PSF). However, recently there are more trends to do posterior-only surgery for correction of this deformity. The aim of our study was to compare clinical and radiological outcomes of ASF/PSF and PSF-only procedures in treatment of SK. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn a prospective clinical and radiological review, thirty operated SK patients in two groups were evaluated. Group A: ASF/PSF technique (n: 16) and group B: PSF-only procedure (n: 14) were followed for at least 2 years (average 57.6 months). Two groups were well matched for the following four criteria: average age, flexibility status, posterior fusion levels, and preoperative Cobb's kyphosis angle. Oswestry disability index (ODI) and scoliosis research society questionnaire-30 (SRS-30) and radiological (kyphosis correction, correction loss, sagittal balance) parameters were evaluated before and after surgery and at the final follow-up.
resultsIn group A, primary thoracic Cobb's kyphosis, immediate post-operative kyphosis, and final follow-up kyphosis angle were 83.6°, 41.4° and 43°, respectively (P < 0.05). Correction rate and correction loss were 50.5 % and 1.6° ± 2.4, respectively. In group B, the corresponding values were 81.9°, 40.1° and 43.2°, respectively (P < 0.05). Correction rate and correction loss were 51 % and 3.1° ± 2.5, respectively. SRS-30 and ODI scores in group A were averaged 68.5 and 21.3 preoperatively and 128.7 and 6.25 at the final follow-up, respectively. In group B, the corresponding values were 64 and 23.2 preoperatively and 133.5 and 5.8 at the final follow-up, respectively.
conclusionsClinical and radiological parameters were similar in both groups after surgical correction while, complication rates, operation time and blood loss were significantly higher in ASF/PSF procedure.
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