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Patient Case Studies
- Patient Case Video: Adult Scoliosis and Sagittal Imbalance
- Case #1: Cervical Disc Herniation
- Case #2: Laminaplasty
- Case #3: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Case #4: Coronal and Sagittal Deformity
- Case #5: Degenerative Scoliosis and Minimally-Invasive Surgery
- Case #6: Severe Scoliosis with Marfan's Syndrome
- Case #7: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Coronal and Sagittal Deformity
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Patient Case Study #3: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
History
11 year-old girl who was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by her pediatrician. Despite an attempt at bracing, the patient had progression of her curve from 40 to 60 degrees over the span of one year.
Examination
Neurologically normal and well-balanced spine exam.
Images
Two before treatment x-rays show a view from the side and back of the patient. Two post-operative x-rays show the surgery performed by Dr. Cheng at 1 year.
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| Above: X-rays show a view from the side and back of the patient before surgery. | |
Diagnosis
Progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Selected Treatment
Patient underwent surgery on her back with placement of screws and rods, and correction of her deformity over the span of 5 hours.
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| Above: X-rays show a view from the side and back of the patient after surgery. | |
Outcome
Patient is now 1 year after surgery by Dr. Cheng. She has no pain and has gained over 2 inches in height immediately after surgery. She is in school, participating in PE without restrictions.
