In selected patients a method of rod insertion without fusion combined with use of a full-time
external orthotic support, eg, the Milwaukee brace, is effective. The orthopedic surgeon …

The study aimed to review the etiology of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and to propose
a treatment algorithm based on a systematic review of the current literature and individual …

Purpose To evaluate the incidence of mechanical complications in patients with adult spine
deformity (ASD) treated by restoring the normal shape according to the Roussouly …

Cervical spine instability in children is rare but not exceptional and may be due to many factors.
Although it mostly occurs at the upper cervical spine, all vertebrae from the occiput to T1 …

Background Adults with spinal deformity (ASD) are known to have postural malalignment
affecting their quality of life. Classical evaluation and follow-up are usually based on full-body …

Purpose To investigate the different cervical strategies for maintaining horizontal gaze in
asymptomatic subjects. Methods One hundred and forty-four asymptomatic adults filled the SF-…

The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous radiofrequency
ablation of osteoid osteoma in children and adolescents. Twenty-three patients aged 4.5–…

Background One of the most frequent consequences of osteoporosis is osteoporotic vertebral
compression fractures, which makes it one of the most prevalent health care crises in the …

Purpose Thoracic kyphosis (TK) remained in the shadow of lumbar lordosis. Based on
Berthonnaud and Roussouly segmentation, TK is divided into two arches: upper TK (UTK) and …

Background Percutaneous adductor longus tenotomy (PAT) is a frequently used procedure,
yet no study has ever compared its effectiveness and safety with those of open adductor …