The effect of the lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) on pain and quality of life in patients surgically treated for an idiopathic scoliosis
نویسندگان
چکیده
Materials and methods 40 patients (36 women, 4 men) were included (mean age 27 years); average time since surgery was 135 months. The mean residual major curve Cobb angle was 35.4°. Lumbar mobility was measured during forward and lateral lumbar flexions using a dual digital inclinometer. Patients fulfilled the SRS22 Questionnaire and the Quality of Life in Spine Deformities Profile to estimate the perceived sensation of rigidity. Additionally, they rated the pain in the low back area.
منابع مشابه
Effects of Specific Schroth Exercises on Cobb Angle, Flexibility, and Functional Capacity of Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis
Background and Objective:Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is one of the complex and common deformities of the spine. It is a condition that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort for individuals and has consequences and complications. There are different exercises and approaches for correction of this deformity, such as Schroth exercise. In this regard, the purpose of this study was to investiga...
متن کاملAn observational study on surgically treated adult idiopathic scoliosis patients’ quality of life outcomes at 1- and 2-year follow-ups and comparison to controls
BACKGROUND Prospective data on health-related quality of life in patients with idiopathic scoliosis treated surgically as adults is needed. We compared preoperative and 1- and 2-year follow-up data in surgically treated adults with idiopathic scoliosis with juvenile or adolescent onset. Results were compared to untreated adults with scoliosis and population normative data. METHODS A compariso...
متن کاملComparison of Functional Outcome and Quality of Life in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated by Spinal Fusion
Longer spinal fusions have been shown to result in improved deformity correction; however, loss of normal flexibility in the fusion area should not be ignored. Current consensus was to achieve a shorter fusion in primary surgery, with the goal of preserving as much of the distal motion segment as possible. However, the correlation between the length of fusion and functional outcome remains cont...
متن کاملSpinal deformity progression after posterior segmental instrumentation and fusion for idiopathic scoliosis
STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart and radiographic review. PURPOSE To assess the incidence of and variables associated with spinal deformity progression after posterior segmental instrumentation and fusion at a single institution. Progression of the scoliotic deformity after posterior instrumented spinal fusion has been described. Recent studies have concluded that segmental pedicle screw cons...
متن کاملEffect of Direct Vertebral Rotation on the Uninstrumented Lumbar Curve in Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. PURPOSE To determine the effect and direction of direct vertebral rotation (DVR) in the lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV) on the uninstrumented lumbar curve depending on the lumbar modifier used for the correction of thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE DVR in the LIV should be implemented in a different direction to obtain bett...
متن کامل