Abstract Background The International Scientific Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and
Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) produced its first guidelines in 2005 and renewed them …

Lumbar fusion often remains the last treatment option for various acute and chronic spinal
conditions, including infectious and degenerative diseases. Placement of a cage in the …

Abstract Background The International Scientific Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and
Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), that produced its first Guidelines in 2005, felt the need …

Asclepius and Hippocrates focused medical practice on the natural approach and treatment
of diseases, highlighting the importance of understanding the patient's health …

Katharina Schroth, born February 22nd 1894 in Dresden Germany, was suffering from a
moderate scoliosis herself and underwent treatment with a steel brace at the age of 16 years …

The pelvic incidence defines the amount of lordosis required in the lumbar spine, and a
lumbar lordosis within 11 of the pelvic incidence defines alignment of the lumbo-pelvic …

Scoliosis is a common spinal deformity that considerably affects the physical and
psychological health of patients. Studies have shown that genetic factors play an important …

The vertebrate body plan is characterized by the presence of a segmented spine along its
main axis. Here, we examine the current understanding of how the axial tissues that are …

Objective To compare the prevalence of spinal deformities and low back pain (LBP) in
adolescent competitive swimmers and normal controls. Study design This was a cross …

The vast majority of technological advances in spinal fusion surgery have occurred within
the past 50 years. Despite this, there existed a rich history of innovation, ingenuity, and …