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
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Little information is available on the relationship between cervical sagittal alignment and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. The aim of this study was to identify relationships between postoperative cervical sagittal alignment and HRQOL in AIS. ⋯ Changes in cervical sagittal parameters were significant after deformity correction in AIS patients. Correlation analysis revealed significant relationships between postoperative radiographic parameters and HRQOL. In particular, T1 slope and C2-C7 SVA were found to be significant predictors of HRQOL in AIS patient.
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Evaluate the relationship between radiological, clinical and perceived waistline asymmetry (WLA) in a sample of idiopathic scoliosis (IS) patients. ⋯ WLA measures proposed in this article are reliable tools to assess WLA. We have found a significant correlation between clinical WLA and skeletal deformity (Cobb angle). WHA is related with MT curve while the RLWAD depends on the TLL curve magnitude and its LEV. We have also found a significant relation between WHA and the patient's perception of the deformity. It seems that WLA is a cosmetic concern to take into account in clinical evaluation of IS patients.
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This study aimed to investigate the intra- and inter-observer reliability of the axial vertebral rotation (AVR) measurements of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the center of lamina (COL) method on ultrasound transverse images. ⋯ The pilot study indicated the proposed COL method was a simple and reliable method to evaluate the AVR on ultrasound images. Standardization of the posture during ultrasound scan and taking radiograph is important.
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This research examines an approach for enhancing the efficiency of spinal surgery utilising the technological capabilities and design functionalities of wearable headsets, in this case Google Glass. The aim was to improve the efficiency of the selective dorsal rhizotomy neurosurgical procedure initially through the use of Glass via an innovative approach to information design for an intraoperative monitoring display. ⋯ The new display design combined with the appropriate wearable technology could greatly benefit the selective dorsal rhizotomy procedure.