2007
Coronal and Sagittal Plane Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Lowenstein JE, Matsumoto H, Vitale MG, Weidenbaum M, Gomez JA, Lee FY, Hyman JE, Roye DP. Coronal and Sagittal Plane Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2007, 32: 448-452. PMID: 17304136, DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000255030.78293.fd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisMain thoracic curveScrew groupSagittal balanceScrew constructsThoracic curveIdiopathic scoliosisRetrospective cohort studyPosterior spinal fusionCoronal plane deformitySagittal plane correctionBetter correctionMean thoracic kyphosisRecent clinical researchSignificant differencesPedicle screw constructsCohort studyPostoperative radiographsConstruct groupMajor curvePlane deformitySpinal fusionThoracic kyphosisHybrid groupHook constructs
2005
Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation Versus Hook Constructs
Storer SK, Vitale MG, Hyman JE, Lee FY, Choe JC, Roye DP. Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation Versus Hook Constructs. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2005, 25: 415-419. PMID: 15958886, DOI: 10.1097/01.mph.0000165134.38120.87.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisThoracic pedicle screw fixationPedicle screw fixationHook constructsHook groupPatient groupScrew fixationIdiopathic scoliosisScrew groupMean preoperative Cobb angleScrew constructsPreoperative Cobb angleApical vertebral translationSignificant differencesQuality of lifeThoracic pedicle screwsThoracic pedicle screw constructsPedicle screw constructsOperative timeRetrospective studyPostoperative radiographsConsecutive casesCoronal balanceSurgical correctionSurgical time
2004
Diagnostic value and limitations of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography for cartilaginous tumors of bone.
Lee FY, Yu J, Chang SS, Fawwaz R, Parisien MV. Diagnostic value and limitations of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography for cartilaginous tumors of bone. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2004, 86: 2677-85. PMID: 15590853, DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200412000-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-grade chondrosarcomaPositron emission tomographyStandardized uptake valueStandard uptake valueCartilage tumorsGlucose metabolismGrade IIUptake valueCartilaginous tumorsEmission tomographyTumor sizeHistopathologic gradePredictive valueFluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomographyLow-grade cartilage tumorsMaximal standard uptake valueMaximal standardized uptake valueFluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomographyHigh standard uptake valueBenign bone tumorsHigh glucose metabolismNegative predictive valueSignificant differencesMalignant cartilaginous tumorsPositive predictive value
2003
Use of ketorolac tromethamine in children undergoing scoliosis surgery an analysis of complications
Vitale MG, Choe JC, Hwang MW, Bauer RM, Hyman JE, Lee FY, Roye DP. Use of ketorolac tromethamine in children undergoing scoliosis surgery an analysis of complications. The Spine Journal 2003, 3: 55-62. PMID: 14589246, DOI: 10.1016/s1529-9430(02)00446-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsUse of ketorolacScoliosis surgeryPostoperative transfusionPostoperative complicationsRetrospective reviewGroup of childrenAnalysis of complicationsUse of erythropoietinMain outcome measuresAnti-inflammatory drugsType of scoliosisPotential side effectsSignificant differencesKetorolac useSocioclinical variablesPostoperative painPostoperative useReoperation rateComplication ratePatient groupRetrospective studySurgical approachRevision surgeryBony fusion