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 Professional Research

Summary of SDCSD Current Research Projects

January 2005

  1. Growing Rod Procedure for the Treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis:

    • Multicenter Study to evaluate the outcomes of Dual Growing Rod procedure for the treatment of Progressive Early Onset Scoliosis.
    • Comparison of Single and Dual Growing Rod Techniques Followed Through Definitive Surgery
    • Biomechanical Comparison of Different Anchors (Foundations) Used in the Growing Dual Rod Technique
    • Biomechanics of Pediatric Isola Instrumentation in the Growing Rod Technique: Correlations Between Applied Distraction Forces and Induced Anterior Column Loads

  2. XLIF - Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion: A Minimally Invasive Approach For Anterior Spinal Fusion Of Lumbar Spine
    (Learn more about XLIF)

  3. Assessment of Sagittal Alignment of the Spine Using Non-Radiographic Techniques

  4. MTAP Validity Project for Patients with Spinal Complaints. (MTAP - Multidimensional Task Ability Profile - a computerized patient questionnaire which allows the patient to use pictures with associated questions to determine if they are able to perform physical activities or not)

  5. Functional Outcomes Following Spinal Fusion In Patients With Myelodysplasia

  6. In Vivo Mixed Metal Study (An IRB approved animal study to investigate the effect of mixing different type of metals for spinal implants)

  7. The Results Of Revision Surgery Of Anterior Lumbar Spine. A Clinical Study

  8. Closed Suction Irrigation Technique for the Treatment of Postoperative Wound Infections of the Spine