Pediatric Spine Surgery

JBJS case connector · 2013

Larsen syndrome is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue that is characterized by multiple joint dislocations, distinctive deformities of the hands and feet, characteristic facial features, kyphoscoliosis, and segmentation anomal

Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is a clinical condition of various origins that arises from tension on the spinal cord. Radiographic findings may include the conus medullaris in a lower than normal position, fatty infiltration of the filum ter

Background: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare congenital disorders of connective tissue that result in tissue fragility and joint hyperextensibility. Owing to its rarity, outcomes of pediatric spine surgery in patients with ED

JBJS case connector · 2013

Cervical traction in pediatric patients is an uncommon but invaluable technique in the management of cervical trauma and deformity. Despite its utility, little empirical evidence exists to guide its implementation, with most practitioners e