Study Design. This was a prospective study of two cohort groups of patients (one group receiving
anterior instrumentation and the other posterior instrumentation) receiving treatment for …

Study Design. A multisurgeon assessment of curve classification, selection of operative
approach, and fusion levels via a case study presentation. Objectives. To evaluate the ability of a …

The system described by King et al. is the standard method for the classification of thoracic
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Although it is widely used and referenced, its reliability and …

Study Design. Retrospective multicenter review. Objective. Determine the definition,
indications, results, and outcomes, focusing on complications of vertebral column resection (VCR) …

… Since then, anterior release followed by posterior instrumentation and fusion has been
reported with acceptable results using multiple successive generations of instrumentation …

Study Design. This is a retrospective review of all patients requiring either Cotrel–Dubousset
or Moss Miami rod removal. All initial spinal instrumentations were for adolescent idiopathic …

Study Design. Prospective clinical case series. Background Data. Lumbar and thoracolumbar
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has traditionally been treated with an anterior approach …

Study Design. With institutional review board approval, prospective data were collected
during fluoroscopically guided pedicle screw placement. Objective. To estimate a surgeon’s …

Seventy-five patients who underwent combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion were
compared to evaluate the results and safety of staged vs. continuous anterior and posterior …

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 …