OBJECTIVE The subtraction of lumbar lordosis (LL) from the pelvic incidence (PI) offers an
estimate of the LL required for a given PI value. Relative LL (RLL) and the lordosis …

Study Design. Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. Objective. To report
the follow-up curve behaviors in different Sanders staging groups. Summary of Background …

<sec id="st1"> <title>Background Heel pain is a prevalent concern in orthopedic clinics, and
there are numerous pathologic abnormalities that can cause heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is …

Purpose This retrospective study aimed to present the clinical and radiological features of
functional scoliosis due to LLD and LLD concurrent with AIS; it also aimed to define their …

Growth-preservation techniques are utilized in early onset scoliosis (EOS) cases requiring
surgical intervention. The Shilla technique corrects the deformity by reducing additional …

Background Context Pelvic tilt (PT) is used as an indicator of pelvic version with increased
values indicating retroversion and disability. The concept of using PT solely as an absolute …

I read with interest the article by Jancuska, Spivak, and Bendo in which they give a comprehensive
and excellent review of the transitional anomalies of the human spine. 1 In Figure 4 of …

Through a careful inventory of the objective anatomical features portrayed by Jusepe de
Ribera in his 1642 painting entitled The Clubfoot, Abdulhamit Misir MD and his team propose …

Purpose Magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) allow more frequent outpatient
lengthenings to better mimic the physiological growth. The assessment of distractions with …

Adult spinal deformity is a challenging condition in spine surgery. Adult scoliosis (AS) is an
important health issue with potential to cause severe surgical adverse ramifications in aging …