BACKGROUND No studies have reported on osteotomies utilizing a navigation system in congenital scoliosis surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the surgical outcomes of eight patients with congenital scoliosis or kyphoscoliosis due to hemivertebrae treated by computer-assisted hemivertebral resection using only a posterior approach. METHODS Eight consecutive patients (two scoliotics and six ky...

OBJECTIVE : The Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a widely used technique for the treatment of non-arthritic, dysplastic, painful hips. It is considered a highly complex procedure with a steep learning curve. In an attempt to minimize complications, a double anterior-posterior approach has been described. We report on our experience while performing this technique on cadaveric hips foll...

background loss of motion is a well-known complication after elbow trauma and in severe cases, arthrolysis of elbow is the procedure of choice. the posterior approach might have some advantages especially in post-traumatic patients who have undergone the same surgical approach in the past. objectives the aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes of elbow arthrolysis through post...

AIM Surgical approach to the upper thoracic spine diseases is challenging since anterior interventions to this region are quite complicated with the presence of major vascular elements or important visceral and soft-tissue structures. MATERIAL AND METHODS Operative technique was performed initially on eight cadavers and then on three consecutive patients. Costotransvesectomy was performed on ...

introduction: marginal adaptation is the most critical item in long-term prognosis of single crowns. this study aimed to assess the marginal quality as well asthe discrepancies in marginal integrity of some pfm single crowns of posterior teeth by employing parallel radiography in shiraz dental school, shiraz, iran. methods: in this descriptive study, parallel radiographies were taken from 200 f...

OBJECTIVE Posterior urethral valves (PUV) are the most common cause of bladder outlet obstruction in infancy that impair renal and bladder function. This study was planned to evaluate and record the various clinical presentations and management, complications, and surgical management and long-term outcome of PUV. METHODS In a retrospective study, 98 patients who have been treated for PUV are ...

Background: To evaluate clinical efficacy and safety of posterior debridement, allograft and internal instrumental fixation in the management of lumbosacral tuberculosis. Methods: Fifteen patients diagnosed with lumbosacral tuberculosis were recruited in this study. All participants were scheduled to undergo posterior debridement, bone fusion, lumbar and sacral pedicle screw fixation or screw f...