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Can C7 Plumbline and Gravity Line Predict Health Related Quality of Life in Adult Scoliosis
Spine, 06/30/09

Mac-Thiong JM et al. - Sagittal spinal and global balance was strongly related to the ODI in adults with scoliosis. The observed correlation coefficients were higher than those reported in the only previous study suggesting the detrimental association of positive sagittal balance on ODI in adult spinal deformity.

Minimally invasive scoliosis surgery
Canadian Healthcare Technology, 11/20/09 Relevance Score: 87%

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

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%