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2001 Abstracts from the Scoliosis Research Society

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Accuracy of Transpedicular Thoracic Screws in Patients With and Without Coronal-Plane Spinal Deformities **in vivo

Examination of the in vivo placement accuracy of transpedicular thoracic screws in patients with and without coronal-plane spinal deformities.

An Evaluation of the Natural History and Outcomes of Congenital Scoliosis

A study to evaluate the clinical outcomes and identify factors influencing curvature progress in patients with congenital scoliosis.

Analysis of Porous Ingrowth in Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis: A Non-Human Primate Model

Current study undertaken to investigate the efficacy of the AcroFlex Lumbar Disc as an intervertebral disc prosthesis.

Analysis of the Vertebral Morphology in Idiopathic Scoliosis with MRI Using Multiplanar Reconstructions

In idiopathic scoliosis there is a distinctive intravertebral deformity with small pedicles on the concavity and a shift of the dural sac toward the concavity.

Antenatal Diagnosis and Ultimate Outcome of Fetal Hemivertebrae

Study documents the incidence of congenital hemivertebrae identified on routine antenatal US examination, the association with defects of other organ systems.

Anterior Thoracic Spinal Fusion Using Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 with Injection in Canine

A study to evaluate thoracic anterior spinal fusion using rhBMP-2.

Association Between Estrogen Receptor Gene Polymorphism and Idiopathic Scoliosis

A study to determine whether DNA polymorphisms of the ER gene are related to the pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Axonal Regeneration Using Transplants of Genetically Engineered Fibroblasts in Spinal Cord Injury

A study providing specific nerve growth factors using gene therapy, regeneration of CNS axons in adults rats across a complete spinal cord transection was achieved.

Backpack Use as a Risk Factor in Children's Back Pain

This ongoing longitudinal prospective study investigates the relationship between backpack use and back pain in adolescents.

Biomechamical Analysis of Lumbosacral Reconstruction Techniques for Spondylolisthesis

Current study to evaluate the comparative biomechanical properties of four different lumbosacral fixation methods used in the surgical management of spondylolisthesis.

Biomechanical Comparison of Lumbosacral Fixation Techniques in Calf Spine Model

A study comparing the biomechanical properties of five different lumbosacral fixation constructs, and determine the benefit of adding supplementary fixation to S1 screws.

BMP-Induced Anterior Spine Fusion in a Thoracoscopically Instrumented Animal Model

A study to compare autologous iliac crest and rib graft with recombinant human BMP-2 in a thoracoscopically instrumented animal spinal fusion model.

Can Idiopathic Scoliosis Fusion Improve Aerobic Efficiency During Exercise?

Inefficiency of ventilation with exercise may explain the relunctance of AIS patients to pursue aerobic fitness.

Can Triggered EMG Thresholds Accurately Predict Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement?

Study focusing on the use of muscles as a recording site for screws laced in spinal levels T6-T-12.

Characterization of Gait Function in Patients with Post-Surgical Sagittal (Flatback) Deformity: A Prospective Study of 21 Patients

A study to analyze the functional implications of sagittal imbalance with respect to gait deviations, compensatory mechanisms and adverse effects of these on hip and knee joints.