Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Basics of laparoscopy on box and virtual simulators I: a 10-year (2014-2024) evaluation from the perspective of the course participants.

Rozhledy v chirurgii : mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti·2025

Same author

Defective protein persulfidation is involved in obesity associated skeletal muscle dysfunction: role of SIRT-1.

Redox biology·2025

Same author

Triple inhaled therapy in asthma: Beliefs, behaviours and doubts.

Pulmonary pharmacology & therapeutics·2024

Same author

[Gait Analysis in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis].

Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca·2024

Same author

[Sagittal Profi le of the Spine in Patients after Lumbar Stabilisation Surgeries].

Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca·2024

Same author

Acceleration and transport of relativistic electrons in the jets of the microquasar SS 433.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2024

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 16, 2025

Modified Posterior Vertebral Column Resection for Patients with Thoracolumbar Kyphotic Deformity

Modified Posterior Vertebral Column Resection for Patients with Thoracolumbar Kyphotic Deformity

Published on: September 16, 2022

[Scheuermann's Hyperkyphosis - Posterior-Only Surgical Approach Using the Smith-Petersen Osteotomies].

M Repko¹, M Filipovič¹, A Šprláková-Puková²

¹Ortopedická klinika Lékařské fakulty Masarakovy univerzity, Brno.

Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae Et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca

|September 19, 2023

Summary

A posterior-only surgical approach effectively corrects Scheuermann hyperkyphosis, improving thoracic kyphosis by 52% and lumbar lordosis. This method offers a safe alternative to combined approaches for treating this spinal condition.

More Related Videos

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

Three-dimensional Navigation-guided, Prone, Single-position, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique

Three-dimensional Navigation-guided, Prone, Single-position, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique

Published on: July 15, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 16, 2025

Modified Posterior Vertebral Column Resection for Patients with Thoracolumbar Kyphotic Deformity

Modified Posterior Vertebral Column Resection for Patients with Thoracolumbar Kyphotic Deformity

Published on: September 16, 2022

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

Three-dimensional Navigation-guided, Prone, Single-position, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique

Three-dimensional Navigation-guided, Prone, Single-position, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique

Published on: July 15, 2021

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Spinal Deformity Correction

Context:

Scheuermann hyperkyphosis often requires surgical intervention when conservative methods fail.
Traditional combined anterior and posterior approaches carry increased risks, including reduced lung capacity.

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a posterior-only surgical technique for correcting Scheuermann hyperkyphosis.
To assess the degree of thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis correction achieved through this approach.

Summary:

This retrospective study analyzed 20 patients with Scheuermann hyperkyphosis, averaging 13 years and 8 months old, with a 4-year follow-up.
The posterior-only approach, utilizing vertebral osteotomies and transpedicular instrumentation, resulted in an average thoracic kyphosis correction of 52% (92° to 44°).
Lumbar lordosis improved from 84° to 55°, and surgical correction showed a 36% improvement compared to preoperative reclination X-rays.

Impact:

The posterior-only approach provides an effective and safe surgical solution for Scheuermann hyperkyphosis.
This technique minimizes risks associated with anterior approaches, offering a viable alternative for spinal deformity management.