Articles

June 05, 2023

Three-Dimensional Printing Applications in Pediatric Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review

Objective: 3DP technology use has become increasingly more common in the field of medicine and is notable for its growing utility in spine surgery applications. Many studies have evaluated the use of pedicle screw placement guides and spine models in adult spine patients, but there is little evidence assessing its efficacy in pediatric spine patient populations. Read More >

June 01, 2023

Variation in Lumbar Shape and Lordosis in a Large Asymptomatic Population: A MEANS Study

Objective: To determine the relationship between lumbar shape and sagittal parameters. Read More >

May 29, 2023

Machine Learning for Benchmarking Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery Outcomes

Objective: Design a risk-stratified benchmarking tool for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgeries. Read More >

April 27, 2023

Perioperative Complications and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Severe Pediatric Spinal Deformity

Objective: To evaluate perioperative complications and mid-term outcomes for severe pediatric spinal deformity. Read More >

March 13, 2023

SRS-22r Self-Image After Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis at 10-year Follow-up

Objective: To examine SRS-Self Image scores at up to 10 years after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Read More >

January 13, 2023

Predicting Bone Health Using Machine Learning in Patients undergoing Spinal Reconstruction Surgery

Objective: The goal of this study is to create a predictive model of preoperative bone health status in adult patients undergoing adult spinal reconstructive (ASR) surgery using machine learning (ML). Read More >

January 11, 2023

The “kickstand rod” technique for correction of coronal malalignment: two-year clinical and radiographic outcomes

Purpose: Restoring coronal alignment in spine deformity patients has been shown to play an important role in improving patient reported outcomes (PRO). Recently, the "kickstand rod" (KSR) technique was developed as a novel coronal correction method in complex spine deformity cases. The goal of the present study was to assess outcomes of this technique at two years of follow-up. Read More >