Operative treatment of Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
1. Operative treatment
of Idiopathic
Adolescent Scoliosis
George Sapkas
1st Orthopaedic Department
Medical School – Athens University
University Hospital “ATTIKON”
11. Greek Research - Publications
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No correlation was found between the convexity
of the curvature and the direction of nystagmus in
posture tests. There were no significant
differences between left – and right – beating
nystagmus.
a.
12. Greek Research - Publications
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ssttiimmuullaattiioonn ssttuuddyy
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b.
The present TMS data do not support the concept of a
generalized brain assymetry in IS. In lower limbs, a trend
towards increased asymetries in side to side differences of
CMCT and cortical latencies was detected probably
representing subclnical involvement of the corticospinal tracts
secondary to mechanical compression. Finally, it is concluded
that non-decussation of the pyramidal tracts is not involved in
the pathogenesis of IS
19. King’s - Moe’s Classification
Spinal Curves
• Type I, primary lumbar curve greater
than the compensatory thoracic
curve;
• Type II, primary thoracic curve with
compensatory lumbar curve;
• Type III, short pure thoracic curve;
• Type IV, long C-shaped
thoracolumbar curve;
• Type V, double thoracic curve with
extension into cervical spine and
compensatory lumbar curve.
30. Exercises
The effectiveness of
exercises in
individuals with
idiopathic
adolescent scoliosis
has not been
proved
Ebenbichler G. et al, 1994
Universitat Klinik für
Physikahische
Medizin und Rehabilitation,
Wien