ReviewJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2025
The progress of research on crankshaft phenomenon.
Review in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Longitudinal patient-reported outcomes after spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: recovery trajectories and insights into surgical timing.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Congenital Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Surgical Decision-Making in Pediatric Spinal Deformity-An Expanded Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Severe rigid scoliosis: Evaluating the role of anterior release and its impact on pulmonary function.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Article
- Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital scoliosis.European journal of medical research · 2025Review
- Long-term growth and risk factors for crankshaft phenomenon following posterior hemivertebra resection with mono-segment fusion in congenital early-onset scoliosis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Two-level versus multi-level fusion in posterior hemivertebra resection for congenital early-onset scoliosis: a 10-year comparative analysis of clinical outcomes and complication rates.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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Abstract
The Crankshaft Phenomenon (CSP) is a significant complication that can occur after posterior spinal fusion, particularly in growing patients with scoliosis. It results from continued anterior spinal growth while the posterior column remains fused, leading to progressive spinal deformities such as loss of correction, increased vertebral rotation, and rib prominence. This phenomenon has been predominantly observed in pediatric patients with idiopathic, congenital, and neuromuscular scoliosis. Although clinical symptoms may be subtle, radiographic signs are crucial for diagnosis but can be challenging to evaluate due to postoperative changes and instrumentation. Current treatment options are limited, often requiring revision surgeries in cases of progressive deformities. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of CSP, including its pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, risk factors, prevention strategies, and potential treatments.
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