2023
Quantitative Sensory Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion to Treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
O’Neill N, Ghessese S, Hedequist D, Lins L, Birch C, Hresko M, Emans J, Karlin L, Cornelissen L, Glotzbecker M. Quantitative Sensory Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion to Treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2023, 43: 218-226. PMID: 36737054, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuantitative sensory testingPosterior spinal fusionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisChest wallAIS patientsSpinal fusionSensory changesIdiopathic scoliosisPostoperative sensory changesPain detection thresholdTouch-detection thresholdQuantitative sensoryProspective cohortSensory disturbancePostoperative expectationsRight chestLeft chestDeformity correctionIncision siteSensory testingInferior angleThenar eminencePatientsChestMonths
2022
Early Adherence to Prescribed Brace Wear for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Is Associated With Future Brace Wear
Linden G, Emans J, Karlin L, O’Neill N, Williams K, Hresko M. Early Adherence to Prescribed Brace Wear for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Is Associated With Future Brace Wear. Spine 2022, 48: 8-14. PMID: 35917288, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004446.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisBrace wearFuture adherenceAdherent patientsIdiopathic scoliosisScoliosis Research Society (SRS) criteriaInitial adherenceRisser stage 4Consecutive AIS patientsRetrospective cohort studyCurve improvementNonadherent patientsCohort studySingle centerNonadherent groupPrescription lengthAIS patientsEarly recognitionSociety criteriaBACKGROUND DATACobb angleImproved adherenceThoracic curvePatientsSupportive interventions