Preventing Curve Progression and the Need for Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis With Calcium...
ScoliosisSpinal Curvatures3 moreThere is an association between adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and low bone mass which has been reported to be a significant prognostic factor for curve progression. Given that dietary calcium (Ca) intake and serum Vit-D levels were also low in AIS, we therefore propose a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial to evaluate if daily [500mg Ca + 800 IU Vit-D] can improve bone health and prevent curve progression in AIS. Immature AIS girls with Cobb angle 10-20 degrees will be randomized either to the Treatment or Placebo group with 3-year of treatment. The main outcome measures for evaluation for those who have completed the 3-year treatment and have reached skeletal maturity at the end of 3-year treatment include: (1) percentage of patients with increase in Cobb angle≥6 degrees and (2) percentage of patients who require bracing. Bone measurements using advanced image acquisition technology(HR-pQCT) to assess bone health will also be evaluated.
Comparison of Three Approaches of Electrode Placement to Detect Changes in Motor Evoked Potentials...
Intervertebral Disc DegenerationIntervertebral Disc Displacement4 moreMotor Evoked Potentials are an aspect of intraoperative neuromonitoring, a tool used by neurophysiologists during surgery to prevent irreversible damage to the spinal cord during procedures. This study investigates the utility of three separate quadriceps MEP recording approaches over a total of 40 limbs (20 participants).
Effect of a Flexibility Program on the Extensibility of the Hamstrings and the Thoracic and Lumbar...
Spine InjuryHamstring Injury2 moreThe goal of this clinical trial is to analyse the effect of an intervention program based on hamstring flexibility on the extensibility and curvatures of the spine in dancers. Participants will be dance student with ten years of experience that will undergo a program of stretching four times per week during seven weeks, followed by a detraining period, and a retraining period of three weeks. There will be a pre-test, a post-test and two re-tests after the intervention. The results will be compared with a control group of dancers that will not take part in the stretching program.
UNiD Rods Register
Idiopathic ScoliosisSpinal Curvatures2 moreRetro-prospective study allowing inclusion of patients with spinal deformities treated by patient-specific rods (UNiD). This study aims to assess performance, clinical outcomes and safety
Dose Responsiveness as a Measure of Clinical Effectiveness During Neuromonitored Spine Surgery
Intervertebral Disc DegenerationIntervertebral Disc Displacement4 moreIntraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) is a tool used by neurophysiologists during spine surgery to prevent irreversible damage to the spinal cord during procedures through a system of alerts. This study investigates the effectiveness of IONM in 300 participants receiving spine surgery. The goal of this study is to refine the alert criteria for procedures in which IONM is used.
Amantadine Sulphate Usage in Spine Deformities Corrective Surgeries Patients
Spinal CurvaturesDuring the surgical procedure of scoliosis correction, large surgery extent and long-lasting strong nociceptive stimulation lead to postoperative pain formation of greater intensity compared with other orthopedic interventions. In these patients, duration of postoperative symptoms is longer, and may lead to persistent pain formation due to developing neuroplastic changes in the central nervous system.
Effect of PSSE on Spine Reposition Sensation in Scoliosis
Scoliosis; AdolescenceSpinal Curvatures3 moreThe main aim of the investigator's study is to investigate the effect of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE) on spine joint reposition sense and also to investigate the effect of PSSE on vertebral rotation, pain, posture, body image and quality of life in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Twenty-six patients with AIS will randomly allocated to two groups. 'Schroth' exercises will apply to the PSSE group for 8 weeks (16 sessions). The control group wiil teach basic elements. Patients' spinal pain (Visual Analogue Scale), posture parameters (PostureScreen Mobile, Posterior Trunk Asymmetry Index (POTSI) and Anterior Trunk Asymmetry Index (ATSI)), cosmetic perception (Walter Reed Visual Evaluation Scale (WRVAS)), joint reposition sensations (dual-inclinometer), quality of life (Pediatric Quality of Life Scale and SRS-22) will assess at the first session and at the end of 8 weeks.
The Use of Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Perioperative Blood Loss During High Risk Spine Fusion Surgery...
Curvature of SpineThe purpose of this study is to determine if tranexamic acid reduces perioperative blood loss and red blood cell transfusion during high risk spine surgery.
Safety and Efficacy of the CarboFix Pedicle Screw System
Degenerative Disc DiseaseSpondylolisthesis3 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CarboFix' Pedicle Screw System in the lumbar spine.
Effect of Pilates on Balance and Spinal Curvature In Upper Crossed Syndrome
Postural; DefectThe study will be conducted to investigate the effect of Pilates exercise on spinal curvature and balance in patients with the upper cross syndrome. .