Posture Correction for Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Flexible Fabric Stretch Sensors

Our device is being designed to help the juvenile from age 3 to 10 suffering from idiopathic scoliosis, a vertebral deformity that is usually congenital or neuromuscular in nature. The disorder that causes an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column is known as scoliosis. This device will alert the patient by the stimulus given to them whenever the curvature of the bend of spinal cord has reached the threshold value of spinal curve angle on comparing with predetermined value. The sensor used in this device is flexible and thereby can be fixed to the fabrics so that the patients can wear them regularly. By using this device continuously, we can train the patients to maintain good posture for their entire life.

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Particular neurophysiological aspects of etiopathogenesis of juvenile idiopathic scoliosis

Perm Medical Journal ◽

10.17816/pmj36439-45 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 39-45

Author(s):

S. V. Muravyov ◽

V. G. Cherkasova ◽

P. N. Chainikov ◽

O. O. Mekhonoshina ◽

M. A. Kovalev ◽

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Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽

Magnetic Stimulation ◽

3D Model ◽

Vertebral Deformity ◽

Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽

Calculated Length ◽

Degree Of Severity ◽

Vertebral Growth ◽

Prognostic Instrument

Aim. To study the data of mathematical model of mismatch between the vertebral length and the spinal cord calculated length in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis. Materials and methods. The paper presents the data on the calculated value of spinal cord and vertebral growth mismatch coefficient according to computed optic tomography and transcranial magnetic stimulation data in 46 adolescents, suffering from multiplane vertebral deformity of different degree of severity. Results. The obtained data confirm the theory of mismatch between the spinal cord and vertebral growth. It was shown that spinal cord growth is the process, which does not depend on patients age and length of vertebral column. Conclusions. There was constructed a mathematical 3D-model of link between the multiplane deformity severity, age and spinal cord and vertebral growth mismatch coefficient value, which can serve as a perceptive prognostic instrument in diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis.

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In Reply to A Letter to the Editor regarding “The Impact of Hospital Teaching Status on Timing of Intervention, Inpatient Morbidity, and Mortality After Surgery for Vertebral Column Fractures with Spinal Cord Injury.”

World Neurosurgery ◽

10.1016/j.wneu.2017.04.024 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 102 ◽

pp. 689

Author(s):

Rafael De la Garza Ramos ◽

Reza Yassari

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Vertebral Column ◽

Morbidity And Mortality ◽

Letter To The Editor ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Teaching Status ◽

The Impact

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Vertebral fractures and luxations in dogs and cats part 2: treatment and surgery options

Companion Animal ◽

10.12968/coan.2020.0027b ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 15-19

Author(s):

Ivona Orgonikova ◽

Josep Brocal ◽

Giunio Bruto Cherubini ◽

Viktor Palus

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Vertebral Fractures ◽

Vertebral Column ◽

Compartment Model ◽

Spinal Instability ◽

Decompression Surgery ◽

Implant Loosening ◽

Bone Fragment ◽

Three Compartment Model ◽

Disc Extrusion

Assessing the presence of vertebral column instability is essential in animals with vertebral fractures or luxations. Spinal instability is most commonly assessed using a three-compartment model and unstable vertebral fractures and luxations require surgical stabilisation. In cases of compression of the spinal cord (by haematoma, traumatic intervertebral disc extrusion or bone fragment), decompression surgery is necessary. Prompt surgery prevents additional spinal cord damage, but the overall condition of the patient, including any concurrent injuries, needs to be continually kept in mind. The vertebral column can be stabilised using multiple techniques, such as screws, pins, polymethylmetacrylate and plating techniques, as well as external stabilisation and spinal stapling. Complications of spinal surgeries include haemorrhage, infection, neurological deterioration, particularly in cases of spinal stabilisations, implant loosening and failure.

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