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Clinical Evaluation & Curve Classification

Clinically Significant Differences Exist Between Curves in Operative Idiopathic Early-Onset Scoliosis and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

McElroy, Mark J. MS*; Sponseller, Paul D. MD*; Fuhrhop, Sara K. BS*; Russell, Colin J.*; Newton, Peter O. MD†,‡; Marks, Michelle C. MA, PT†; Sanders, James O. MD§; Yazici, Muharrem MD¶; Pawelek, Jeff B. BS‖; Akbarnia, Behrooz A. MD‡,‖; the Harms Study Group, and the Growing Spine Study Group Study…...

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Defining 2 Components of Shoulder Imbalance: Clavicle Tilt and Trapezial Prominence

Ono, Takashi MD*; Bastrom, Tracey P. MA†; Newton, Peter O. MD† Study Design. A single-center prospective case series. Objective. To examine 2 features of shoulder asymmetry (clavicle tilt and trapezial prominence) and their correlation with radiographical parameters. Summary of Background Data. Shoulder imbalance is one of the more notable aspects…...

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The Association of Patient Characteristics and Spinal Curve Parameters With Lenke Classification Types

Sponseller, Paul D. MD*; Flynn, John M. MD†; Newton, Peter O. MD‡; Marks, Michelle C. MA, PT‡; Bastrom, Tracey P. MA‡; Petcharaporn, Maty BS‡; McElroy, Mark J. MS*; Lonner, Baron S. MD§; Betz, Randal R. MD‖; the Harms Study Group Study Design. Retrospective review. Objective. To determine the association of…...

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Did the Lenke Classification Change Scoliosis Treatment?

Clements, David H. MD*; Marks, Michelle PT, MA†; Newton, Peter O. MD†,‡; Betz, Randal R. MD*; Lenke, Lawrence MD§; Shufflebarger, Harry MD¶; Harms Study Group Study Design. A retrospective review of data prospectively entered into a multicenter database. Objective. To evaluate the adherence to classification-specific surgical treatment recommendations for adolescent…...

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Variations in Pelvic and Other Sagittal Spinal Parameters as a Function of Race in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Lonner, Baron S. MD*; Auerbach, Joshua D. MD†; Sponseller, Paul MD‡; Rajadhyaksha, Amar D. MD*; Newton, Peter O. MD§ Study Design. A retrospective review of clinical and radiographic data from a multicenter adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) database. Objective. The purpose of this study was to perform a comprehensive radiographic evaluation…...

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Which Lateral Radiographic Positioning Technique Provides the Most Reliable and Functional Representation of a Patient’s Sagittal Balance?

Marks, Michelle PT, MA*; Stanford, Chriss MA*; Newton, Peter MD*† Study Design. Prospective nonscoliotic cohort evaluation of the effects of various positions for obtaining standing lateral thoracolumbar radiographs. Objective. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of various upper extremity positions on thoracolumbar sagittal spinal alignment. Summary…...

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Evaluation of a Functional Position for Lateral Radiograph Acquisition in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Faro, Frances D. MD*†; Marks, Michelle C. MA, PT†; Pawelek, Jeffrey BS†; Newton, Peter O. MD*† Study Design. A retrospective examination of lateral spine radiographs of 50 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) was performed to evaluate the sagittal profile of patients in two different standing positions. Objectives. To evaluate…...

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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…...

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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…...

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Do Radiographic Parameters Correlate With Clinical Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

D’Andrea, Linda P. MD*; Betz, Randal R. MD*; Lenke, Lawrence G. MD†; Clements, David H. MD‡; Lowe, Thomas G. MD; Merola, Andrew MD∥; Haher, Thomas MD∥; Harms, Jürgen MD¶; Huss, Gail K. RN*; Blanke, Kathy RN†; McGlothlen, Sally RT Study Design. A radiographic assessment has been developed to include coronal,…...

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