The use of nationwide databases to conduct orthopaedic research has expanded markedly
in recent years. Nationwide databases offer large sample sizes, sampling of patients who …

Background: Spine operations may be indicated for treatment of diseases including
vertebral injuries, degenerative spinal conditions, disk disease, spinal misalignments, or …

Application of 3D Rapid Prototyping Technology in Posterior... : Medicine Application of 3D
Rapid Prototyping Technology in Posterior Corrective Surgery for Lenke 1 Adolescent …

Background There has been a growing interest in using all pedicle screw construct in
posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery in recent years …

Comparatively lower body mass index (BMI) has been reported in patients with adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)—a feature which may be an unrecognised symptom, or an organic …

Background: Despite tremendous efforts, the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI)
following the surgical treatment of pediatric spinal deformity remains a concern. Although …

Background: Opioids are commonly used after posterior spinal instrumented fusion (PSIF)
for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Prescription opioids use can potentially lead to …

Study Design. An actuarial “survivorship” analysis. Objective. The aim of this study was to
define the incidence and cause of surgical revision 5 years after scoliosis surgery. Summary …

Study Design. Single-institution, retrospective case series. Objective. To determine whether
the microbiology of deep surgical site infections (SSIs) after spinal fusion surgery for …

OBJECTIVE Health policy changes have led to increased emphasis on value-based care to
improve resource utilization and reduce inpatient hospital length of stay (LOS). Recently …