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Do estrogens impact adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 10/16/09

Leboeuf D et al. – Despite the fact that estrogens are not causative factors of AIS, they could impact the progression of spinal deformity by interacting with factors that modulate bone growth, biomechanics and structure. Thus, clarifying the role of estrogens is essential for understanding how AIS evolves during skeletal growth and for the development of new therapeutic interventions.

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Treatment and complications in flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis with posterior-only pedicle screw instrumentation
European Spine Journal, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 87%

Characteristics of Osseous Septum of Split Cord Malformation in Patients Presenting with Scoliosis
Pediatric Neurosurgery, 11/13/09 Relevance Score: 85%

Long-Term Follow-up of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Who Had Harrington Instrumentation and Fusion to the Lower Lumbar Vertebrae: Is Low Back Pain a Problem?
Spine, 11/13/09 Relevance Score: 85%

Increased Hemoglobin Levels in Patients With Early Onset Scoliosis: Prevalence and Effect of a Treatment With Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR)
Spine, 10/30/09 Relevance Score: 85%

Adjacent Segment Disease After Instrumented Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis: Review of Current Trends and Controversies
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 85%