Aims. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine with associated rotation, often causing distress due to appearance. For some curves, there is good evidence to support the use of a spinal brace, worn for 20 to 24 hours a day to minimize the curve, making it as straight as possible during growth, preventing progression. Compliance can be poor due to appearance and comfort. A night-time brace, worn for eight to 12 hours, can achieve higher levels of curve correction while patients are supine, and could be preferable for patients, but evidence of efficacy is limited. This is the protocol for a randomized controlled trial of ‘full-time bracing’ versus ‘night-time bracing’ in
Aims. To determine if the results of treatment of
The natural history of primary anterior dislocation
of the glenohumeral joint in
Pelvic obliquity is a common finding in adolescents
with cerebral palsy, however, there is little agreement on its measurement
or relationship with hip development at different gross motor function
classification system (GMFCS) levels. . The purpose of this investigation was to study these issues in
a large, population-based cohort of
Aims. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) describes a pathological relationship between the femoral head and acetabulum. Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) may be used to treat this condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of PAO in
Aims. Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity in
Aims. The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk of additional surgery in the lumbar spine and to describe long-term changes in patient-reported outcomes after surgery for lumbar disc herniation in
Aim. This pilot study aimed to identify the important symptomatic, functional and psychosocial aspects of hip disorders from the perspective of
Recently, there is ongoing evidence regarding rapid recovery after orthopaedic surgery, with advantages for the patient relative to post operative pain, complications and functional recovery. The aim of this study is to present our experience in rapid recovery for
Aims. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in children and the
Aims. This study aimed to evaluate rasterstereography of the spine as a diagnostic test for
Aims. To systematically evaluate whether bracing can effectively achieve curve regression in patients with
Aims. The aim of this study was to define the complications and long-term outcome following
Aims. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether, after correction of an
The musculoskeletal (MSK) profiles of water polo players and other overhead athletes has been shown to relate to injury and throwing performance (TP). There have been no robust studies conducted on the MSK profiles and the variables affecting TP amongst female,
Aims. Closed suction subfascial drainage is widely used after instrumented posterior spinal fusion in patients with a spinal deformity. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of this wound drainage on the outcomes in patients with
The routine use of intraoperative vancomycin powder to prevent postoperative wound infections has not been borne out in the literature in the pediatric spine population. The goal of this study is to determine the impact of vancomycin powder on postoperative wound infection rates and determine its potential impact on microbiology. A retrospective analysis of the Harms Study Group database of 1269
Aims. Historically, patients undergoing surgery for
Aims. To determine the value of scoliosis surgery, it is necessary to evaluate outcomes in domains that matter to patients. Since randomized trials on