Research Into Spinal Deformities 6

Meeting held on July 2-9, 2008 in Liverpool, England.

2008 could be viewed as a time of potentially exciting breakthroughs in our understanding of the deformity of scoliosis. This book contains the proceedings of the International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD 2008) meeting and intends to contribute in our understanding of the spinal deformities.

Idiopathic scoliosis remains a fascinating and enigmatic disease, and research in the area of spinal deformities involves a broad range of specialties, from etiology to molecular biology and growth regulation. The International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) promotes a multidisciplinary approach to scoliosis and spinal problems, with a strong emphasis on research in the field of etiology, as well as the clinical effectiveness of a wide range of interventions. The society has been active in one form or another for three decades, encouraging open discussion in all areas related to spinal deformities. This book presents the proceedings of the 9th biennial IRSSD meeting, held in Poznan, Poland, in July 2012. It includes peer-reviewed short papers or abstracts summarizing the 129 papers and posters included in the program, and covers all aspects of spinal deformity research, including etiology, genetics, biology, growth, metabolism, biomechanics, imaging technologies, innovations in treatment and treatment outcomes. This current overview of topics related to spinal deformities provides the opportunity for readers to learn more about the latest developments in this field, and it contributes to the advancement of study and research into spinal deformities for the benefit of patients.

Meeting held on July 2-9, 2008 in Liverpool, England.

In choosing Montreal for its 8th biennial meeting, the International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), is returning to an auspicious and important venue: their 1992 meeting in Montreal marked the turning point from a focus on the morphological aspects of spinal deformity, towards three-dimensional evaluation and interpretation of scoliotic deformities and their biomechanics. Since then, the IRSSD meetings have had an instrumental role in the advancement of scientific research on problems affecting the spine. This book contains the proceedings of the 2010 conference in the form of peer-reviewed, short papers and abstracts, summarizing the 140 papers and posters presented at the Montreal meeting. With contributions from scientific and clinical experts from around the world, it covers all aspects of spinal deformity research including: etiology, genetics, biology, metabolism, biomechanics, imaging technologies, innovations in treatment and treatment outcomes. It explores current research developments, the underlying mechanisms that cause scoliosis and the clinical effectiveness of a wide range of treatments. Of interest to all those involved in the research into and treatment of spinal deformities, the book provides an opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in this field.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Spine Deformities in Children at Specialized Centre -- Session 5: Rationalized Design of Individualized Treatment -- Biomechanical Simulations for Planning of Scoliosis Surgery -- Clinical Assessment of AIS -- Determination of Fixation Level of Osteosynthesis System with Knowledge Base -- 3D" Brace Treatment: "3D" Immediate Effect On Thoracic. Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Scoliotic Curves -- Treatment of Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Idiopathic Scoliotic Curves with the Progressive Action Short Brace (P.A.S.B.)Analysis of Results -- 3D Correction of Trunk Deformity in Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Cheneau Brace -- Social Effects of Boston Bracing -- Appendix. Clinical Application of 3-D Evaluation of Scoliosis -- Pre-IRSSD meeting Workshops held at Sainte-Justine Hospital, Montreal, Canada, 27 June, 1998. -- Workshop 1: Biomechanical Modelling of Scoliosis: What are the Priorities? -- Workshop 2: Usefulness of Computer Assisted Measurements During Surgery: Should we Continue? -- Workshop 3: Imaging Techniques, which Way to Go: X-Ray, CT Scans, MRI, Surface Topography, Etc.? -- Workshop 4: Aetiology and pattern of spinal deformities: should we continue to study biomechanical and 3D factors? -- Author Index

Study of Marker Placements in the Back for Opto-electronic Motion Analysis -- User Friendly Computer Profilometry -- Surgery is Performed for Cosmetic Reasons -- Surgery is Performed for Functional Improvements -- Session 4: 3D Imaging -- Evaluation of the Efficiency of Patient Stabilization Devices for 3D X-ray Reconstruction of the Spine and Rib Cage -- Semi-Automatic Landmark Detection in Digital X-Ray Images of the Spine -- Does Transverse Apex Coincide with Coronal Apex Levels (Regional or Global) in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? -- Correlation Study between Indices Describing the Scoliotic Spine -- Simplified Calibration System for Stereoradiography in Scoliosis -- Rule-based Algorithm for Automated King-Type Classification of Idiopathic Scoliosis -- Augmented Reality in Spine Surgery. Critical Appraisal and Status of Development -- The Orientation of the Plane of MaximumDeformity of a Scoliotic Curve -- Modelling and Analysis of Vertebra Deformations with Spherical Harmonics -- Validation of the NSCP Technique on Scoliotic Vertebrae -- 3D Reconstruction and Analysis of the Vertebral Body Line -- 3D Reconstruction of the Pelvis Using the NSCP Technique -- Automatic Measurement of Scapula Position and Movement Using Rasterstereography -- Image Coding Technique for 3-D Back Reconstruction -- Ultra Low Dose X-ray Spinal Examinations -- Comparison of Rasterstereographs with MR Scans in Scoliotic Patients -- Session 5: 3D Location of the Rib Prominence and its Importance in the Treatment of Scoliotic Deformities -- 3D location of the Rib Prominence and its Importance in the Treatment of Scoliotic Deformities -- Session 6: Conservative Treatment -- Relationships between Strap Tension, Interface Pressures and Spine Correction in Brace Treatment of Scoliosis