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Operative Treatment Seems Most Effective for Adult Lumbar Scoliosis

posted February 22nd
by modernClinician Editorial Team

In as-treated analyses, surgery is superior to nonoperative care at two years among patients with adult symptomatic lumbar scoliosis, according to a study published in the Feb. 20 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Scoliosis Surgery Found Beneficial for Cerebral Palsy Patients

posted April 10th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Scoliosis surgery in patients with cerebral palsy leads to a significant improvement in health-related quality of life, which is maintained five years following surgery, according to a study published in the April 4 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Transfusion Outcomes Differ by Race for Peds Scoliosis Surgery

posted April 2nd
by modernClinician Editorial Team

In the surgical correction of pediatric scoliosis, black race is independently associated with increased estimated blood loss, increased rate of blood transfusion, and increased amount of blood transfused, according to a study published online March 9 in Pediatric Anesthesia.

Opioids Plus Acetaminophen, Ketorolac Cost-Effective Post-Sx

posted February 15th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Intravenous acetaminophen with or without ketorolac is associated with reduced opioid consumption and cost of care after scoliosis surgery in adolescents, compared with opioids alone, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in Pediatric Anesthesia.