Newton, Peter O. MD*†; Marks, Michelle , MS*; Faro, Frances , MD†; Betz, Randy , MD‡; Clements, David , MD‡; Haher, Tom , MD§; Lenke, Larry , MD∥; Lowe, Tom , MD¶; Merola, Andrew , MD§; Wenger, Dennis , MD*† Study Design. A case series of idiopathic scoliosis patients treated…...
Biomechanical Analysis of Anterior Scoliosis Instrumentation: Differences Between Single and Dual Rod Systems With and Without Interbody Structural Support
Fricka, Kevin B. MD; Mahar, Andrew T. MS; Newton, Peter O. MD Study Design. Nondestructive biomechanical testing was performed on bovine lumbar spines instrumented with multilevel scoliosis type anterior spine constructs. Objective. To determine the biomechanical effects from the number of anterior rods (1 vs 2) and the effects of…...
Curve Prevalence of a New Classification of Operative Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Does Classification Correlate With Treatment?
Lenke, Lawrence G. MD*; Betz, Randal R. MD†; Clements, David MD‡; Merola, Andrew MD§; Haher, Thomas MD§; Lowe, Thomas MD∥; Newton, Peter MD¶; Bridwell, Keith H. MD*; Blanke, Kathy RN* Study Design. A retrospective multicenter consecutive case review of operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Objectives. To define the curve prevalence of…...
Prospective Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes and Complications of Single Solid Rod Instrumented Anterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Sweet, Fred A. MD; Lenke, Lawrence G. MD; Bridwell, Keith H. MD; Blanke, Kathy M. RN; Whorton, J. RN Study Design. Prospective clinical cases series. Objectives. To prospectively evaluate outcomes and critically review radiographic results and complications associated with single solid rod anterior spinal fusions in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with…...
Anterior Versus Posterior Instrumentation for the Correction of Thoracic Idiopathic Scoliosis
Betz, Randal R. MD; Shufflebarger, Harry MD Section Editor(s): McLain, Robert F. MD; Lenke, Lawrence MD Benefits of the Anterior Approach. Selected patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who have thoracic curves classified as Lenke et al 12 Type 1 (main thoracic) or Type 3 (double major curve) may benefit from…...
Parents’ and Patients’ Preferences and Concerns in Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis: A Cross-Sectional Preoperative Analysis
Bridwell, Keith H. MD*; Shufflebarger, Harry L. MD†; Lenke, Lawrence G. MD*‡; Lowe, Thomas G. MD§; Betz, Randal R. MD,÷; Bassett, George S. MD‡¶ Study Design. A multicenter cross-sectional study of parents’ and patient’s concerns and preferences regarding surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to…...
Prospective Pulmonary Function Evaluation Following Open Thoracotomy for Anterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Graham, Eric J MD*; Lenke, Lawrence G MD*; Lowe, Thomas G MD†; Betz, Randal R. MD‡; Bridwell, Keith H MD*; Kong, Y. MSc†; Blanke, Kathy RN* Study Design. Prospective study. Objectives. To prospectively evaluate sequential pulmonary function tests (PFTs) at a minimum 2-year follow-up after an open anterior spinal fusion…...