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2006 Abstracts from the Scoliosis Research Society

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A Large-Scale, Level 1, Clinical And Radiographic Analysis of an Optimized rhBMP-2 Formulation as an Autograft Replacement in Posterolateral Lumbar Spine Fusion

Study determined the feasibility of using rhBMP-2 with a CRM as an iliac crest bone graft substitute in posterolateral fusion.

A Retrospective Cohort Study of Pulmonary Function, Radiographic Measures and Quality of Life in Children with Congenital Scoliosis: An Evaluation of Patient Outcomes after Traditional Spine Surgery

This study examined pulmonary function and quality of life in children treated with growing rods and/or fusion for progressive congenital scoliosis.

Abnormal Spread of Junctional Acetylcholine Receptor of Paravertebral Muscles in Scoliosis Associated with Syringomyelia

The mechanism by which scoliosis develops secondary to syringomyelia is yet to be determined.

Adult Scoliosis Correction: Clinical and Radiographic Comparison of Techniques

This study compared outcomes in patients with adult scoliosis treated with the vertebral translation technique.

Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Complications and Outcomes in Patients over Age 60

This study evaluated the complication rates and outcomes in patients aged 60-plus who underwent major spinal deformity surgery requiring a minimum 5-level fusion.

An Evaluation of the Utility and Cost-Effectiveness of Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Vertebral Fractures

This study aimed to define the cost-effectiveness of kyphoplasty for lumbar and thoracic vertebral fractures.

An Intradiscal Injection of Osteogenic Protein-1 Restores the Viscoelastic Properties of Degenerated Intervetebral Discs in the Rabbit Annular Puncture Model

This study investigated the effects of osteogenic-protein-1 on the visoelastic properties of discs in rabbits.

Aprotinin Decreases Blood Loss in Complex Adult Spinal Deformity but Increases the Risk of Acute Renal Failure

This study examined the efficacy of Aprotinin to reduce operative blood loss in adult spinal deformity patients.

Avoiding Screw Fixation Failure during Osteotomy Closure with the use of a Central Hook/Rod Construct

A central hook/rod construct is safe, quick,, controlled and effective method for spinal osteotomy site closure.

Can rhBMP-2 Overcome the Inhibitory Effect of Alendronate Sodium on Spinal Fusion?

This study determined if rhBMP-2 can overcome the inhibitory effets of alendrontate sodium on spinal fusion.

Cervical Disk Replacement in Adjacent Segment Disease: Two-Year Follow Up of 51 Cases

This prospective consecutive study involved 51 PCM prostheses inserted in 41 patients with 60 adjacent segments previously fused or rendered immobile.