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A Nowakowski

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PubMed1996

[Present views on nonoperative treatment for idiopathic scoliosis].

The authors have presented valid modern procedure principles in nonoperative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. It was referred to classification based on infantile, juvenile and adolescent scoliosis, discussing in each of them indications and treatment modes. Beside own experiences were cited many important observations of other authors and it was pointed out, that success of nonoperative treatment is variable and is being based on individual experience of many orthopaedic surgeons, and requires critical analysis of their procedure. Long follow up period of children with scoliosis, bracing and precise X-rays evaluation requires not only surgeons patience but also that of treated children and their parents. Arduous and apparently ineffectively treatment enable in many cases avoidance of serious spine surgery.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1996

[Point of view].

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Child↗
PubMed1996

[A historical review of treatment of scoliosis].

The authors present the milestones in therapy of scoliosis since antiquity till today. The arduous work of generations of researchers has allowed to define the difficulties in treating scoliosis and the modes of overcoming them. Although tremendous advances in diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis have been made, the mechanisms responsible for it still remain, unknown.

History, 16th Century↗
PubMed1996

[Scoliosis and postural defect].

The authors have analyzed the semasiology of the term scoliosis. Particular attention is given to the fact, that scoliosis is term applied only to a lateral curve of the spine (i.e.a. curve in the frontal plane). This term can be used to define, a state which is free of the structural deformities, that is a postural deformity. The authors also point out the differences in scoliosis occurring as a postural deformity and as a structural deformity.

Humans↗
PubMed1996

[Professor Franciszek Raszeja--a centenary of his birthday].

The authors present a concise biography of professor Franciszek Raszeja on the centenary of his birthday. Special attention is given to his scientific and organizational achievements, particularly in regard to the formation of the Orthopaedic Department at the University of Poznań.

History, 20th Century↗
PubMed1996

[The most frequent errors during use of the surgical techniques of Cotrela-Dubousset (C-D) and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (TSRH) for surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis].

Results of operative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in 88 patients (77 girls and 11 boys) with an average follow-up of 18 months have been presented. Basic principles of surgical procedure and most commonly made errors are demonstrated on the basis of authors' experience and data from the literature. The method of strategic vertebrae selection for hook implantation depending on scoliosis type are discussed. Differences in surgical technique in respect to idiopathic lordoscoliosis or kyphoscoliosis have been highlighted.

Child↗
PubMed1995

[Terminology of scoliosis].

The most important entries concerning scoliosis have been presented in an alphabetical order. Some definitions, better describing three-planar scoliosis deformity, suggested by Scoliosis Research Society have been included.

Humans↗
PubMed1995

[Principles in management of surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis using Cotrel-Dubousset and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital instrumentation with consideration for obligatory terminology].

The authors illustrated principles of surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis. Methods of vertebrae selection for hooks implantation depending on scoliosis type are discussed. Differences in surgical technique have been highlighted in respect to idiopathic lordosis-scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis.

Equipment Design↗
PubMed1992

[Autologous blood-derived stem cell transplantation in the treatment of proliferative disorders of the hematopoietic system (I)].

Peripheral blood can be an alternative source of hematopoietic stem cells which after autografting are capable of sustaining or completely recovering of lymphopoiesis without the necessity of bone marrow harvesting. Theoretical assumptions conditioning the clinical application of circulating stem cells autotransplantation have been described. The results of experimental studies performed in animals and humans have allowed for closer characterization of these cells. However, the physiological significance of their presence in the peripheral blood still remains unknown.

Animals↗
PubMed1992

[Autologous blood-derived stem cell transplantation in the treatment of hematopoietic malignant diseases (Part II)].

Autologous transplantation of circulating stem cells is potentially capable of creating a chance of normal hematopoietic reconstitution in the patients in which both allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation was impossible. The authors have reviewed the possibilities for collection of adequate and sufficient numbers of peripheral blood stem cells as well as up-to-date results of their autografting especially in relation to hematopoietic malignant diseases. The advantages resulting from autologous transplantation of circulating stem cells depends on: 1. The lack of risk of GvH--disease. 2. early and rapid hematopoietic and lymphoid recovery, 3. probably, the low risk of graft contamination by tumor cells in early remission.

Blood Transfusion, Autologous↗
PubMed1991

[Torsion and rotation of apical vertebrae and thoracic deformity in idiopathic thoracic scoliosis in computer tomography].

CT examination of 9 patients with primary thoracic right sided scoliosis aged from 13 to 19 years (15 years and 4 months on an average) was carried out. The angle of curvature (Cobb method) ranged from 38 degrees to 99 degrees (68 degrees on an average). Rotation of the apical vertebra was measured and torsion evaluated. Rotation ranged from 5 degrees to 28 degrees (17 degrees on an average). No relation among rotation, angle of curvature and size of the hump was found. The directions of rotation and torsion were opposite. At the apex of curvature due to torsion the end of spinous process was deviated towards the hump but the vertebrae into opposite direction.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

[Effect of the extent of spondylodesis on the status of the lumbar vertebrae after surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis].

Fifty-five patients with primary thoracic dextral idiopathic scoliosis treated by the Harrington method were studied. Posterior spondylodesis involved 8-14 vertebrae. Immobilization by a plaster-of-Paris jacket after operation was employed for 7-11 months. The mean follow-up was 14 years and 8 months. The studies were based on the clinical, radiological, and photogramometric evaluation of patients before operation, at one year after operation, and at least 5 years after operation. Two groups of patients were considered: with spondylodesis involving 8-10 vertebrae (25 patients) and 11-13 vertebrae (29 patients). In the analyzed material, better compensated posture occurred in the patients with posterior spondylodesis of 8-10 vertebrae and in whom the lower distractor hook rested on the L1-L2 vertebral arches, and when biological maturity of the spine was medium or advanced, and the age at operation ranged from 14 to 18 years and 4 months.

Adolescent↗