In spite of the wide range of injuries in adolescents during sports activities, there are only a
few studies investigating the type and frequency of sport injuries in puberty. However, this …

This retrospective study analyses 23 children treated with vertical expandable prosthetic
titanium rib (VEPTR) for correction of non-congenital early onset spine deformities. After the …

Growth disturbances after fractures of the lateral condyle of the distal humerus in children
present mostly as transient stimulation of the lateral physis. Clinically lateral condylar …

Background and Purpose Although the relevance of understanding spinal kinematics
during functional activities in patients with complex spinal deformities is undisputed among …

Background and purpose The pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains
poorly understood. Previous research has indicated possible relationships between …

Despite a standardized operative technique and appropriate patient selection for physeal bar
resection, a bar size less than 50% of the physis, and a prospective growth period greater …

… Krieg f , Carol-Claudius Hasler f , Reinald Brunner c f , Stefan … Studer, CC Hasler, J. Romkes,
WR Taylor, R. Brunner, et al. … Studer, CC Hasler, J. Romkes, WR Taylor, S. Lorenzetti, et al. …

Abstract Knowledge about segmental flexibility in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is crucial
for a better biomechanical understanding, particularly for the development of fusionless, …

Study Design. A multicenter retrospective review of consecutive series of patients. Objective.
Long-term experience with using the magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) to treat …

Purpose Historically, severe spinal and thoracic deformities in children were treated with early
long spinal fusions. This prevented further growth of the spine and thorax and often led to …