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From Bryan Tompkins on April 11th, 2021
Casting for scoliosis has evolved significantly since it was first reported 150 years ago. Earlier techniques focused on temporizing scoliosis, loosening up curves prior… -
From Bryan Tompkins on February 1st, 2021
Spinal deformity surgeons are at increased risk of overuse injuries. The use of power instruments has been incorporated to reduce the rate of occupational injuries and… -
From Bryan Tompkins on October 6th, 2020
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common spinal deformity in children. The traditional treatment for curves greater than 50 degrees is posterior spinal… -
From Bryan Tompkins on May 3rd, 2020
Multiple studies have shown pain control benefits of intrathecal (IT) morphine, dating as far back as the 1980s. Other benefits of IT morphine include decreased blood… -
From Bryan Tompkins on April 15th, 2020
Navigation and robotics in pediatric spine surgery have evolved due to the desire for improved safety and efficiency of pedicle screw placement. Computer guided… -
From David Skaggs on November 3rd, 2019
This video describes the use of power for insertion of pedicle screws during scoliosis surgery. Power pedicle preparation has the potential to decrease the force… -
From Todd Milbrandt on February 25th, 2019
This video demonstrates the thoracoscopic approach for vertebral body tethering for scoliosis. Intra-operative navigation is utilized to accurately place the screws… -
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From Joseph Khoury on May 23rd, 2018
This video shows the technique of Mehta casting including room preparation, equipment and supplies needed, casting technique and cast trimming. -
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From Eric Edmonds on October 26th, 2016
This video demonstrates the Ponte procedure portion of a posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion. We walk you step by step through the procedure. Each step is first… -
From Eric Edmonds on October 26th, 2016
This is part 1 of a 2 part series of videos demonstrating a thoracoscopic anterior discectomy for a patient that underwent posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion…