Objective: To evaluate the gross motor function (GMFCS) with respect to the prevalence and type of scoliosis in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: This was an analytical, cross-sectional study. We evaluated medical records and imaging studies of 100 patients randomly assigned to a specialist rehabilitation center for the care of such patients. The patients were classified according the gross motor function (GMFCS) and those with deformities were classified as per the kind of scoliosis through the classification of Lonstein and Akbarnia). A correlation was made among the presence of deformity, the variables of the type of deformity and motor function by GMFCS. Results: Of the 100 patients evaluated, 69 had scoliosis. The mean age of patients with scoliosis was higher than that of patients without deformity (12.63 and 10.46 years). Thirty-nine (57%) patients had spastic tetraparesis and 32 (46%) spastic diparesis. The most frequent curve pattern was the thoracolumbar and the average angular value of the main curve was 27 degrees. There was a positive correlation between the presence of scoliosis and GMFCS level V. There was also a positive correlation between the Lonstein Group II and GMFCS V. Conclusion: There is a positive correlation between the presence of scoliosis and greater involvement of gross motor function (GMFCS V). In patients with deformities, there is also a positive correlation between the Group II of Lonstein and GMFCS V.Keywords: Spine; Cerebral palsy; Scoliosis; Epidemiology. (12,63 e 10,46 RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a função motora grossa (GMFCS) com relação à prevalência e ao tipo de escoliose no paciente com paralisia cerebral (PC anos). Trinta e nove (57%) pacientes apresentavam tetraparesia espástica e 32 (46%) diparesia espástica. O padrão de curva mais frequente foi o toracolombar e o valor angular médio da curva principal foi de 27 graus. Houve uma correlação positiva entre a presença de escoliose e GMFCS nível V. Também houve correlação positiva entre o Grupo II de Lonstein e GMFCS V. Conclusão: Existe uma correlação positiva entre a presença de escoliose e maior acometimento da função motora grossa (GMFCS V). Nos pacientes com deformidades, também existe uma correlação positiva entre o Grupo II de Lonstein e o GMFCS V.Descritores: Coluna vertebral; Paralisia cerebral; Escoliose; Epidemiologia. RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la función motora gruesa (GMFCS) con respecto a la prevalencia y tipo de escoliosis en pacientes con parálisis cerebral (PC). Métodos: Estudio transversal analítico. Se evaluaron los registros médicos y los estudios de imagen de 100 pacientes asignados al azar en un centro de rehabilitación especializado en el cuidado de estos pacientes. Los pacientes fueron clasificados de acuerdo con la función motora (GMFCS) y aquellos con deformidad

Objective To evaluate coronal alignment in patients with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis with structured lumbar curves submitted to surgical treatment by comparing coronal alignment in the group fusion up to L3 and the group fusion up to L4. Methods Retrospective cohort study. We evaluated patients submitted to surgical treatment with arthrodesis of the lumbar curve with high density of screws with at least 6 months of follow-up. Radiographically, coronal alignment, shoulder height and functional outcome were analyzed through SRS30 questionnaire. Results A total of 25 patients were analyzed, of which 23 were female and 2 were male, with a mean age of 15.2 years (12 to 29 years) at the time of surgery. The patients were divided into two groups. Group A, n = 15: Distal level of fusion in L3 and Group B, n = 10: distal level of fusion in L4. There was no statistically significant difference between Groups A and B when compared to coronal alignment (balanced vs. unbalanced). However, when compared with the coronal alignment (CA) values, lower values of CA were observed in Group A, with statistical significance. No difference was observed between Groups A and B with respect to the SRS30 questionnaire. Conclusions Patients with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis submitted to arthrodesis of the lumbar curve have a better coronal alignment when the distal fusion level is L3. Level of evidence III; Comparative Retrospective Study (based on prospectively collected data).

Objectives: To evaluate the cervical alignment after the correction of idiopathic scoliosis using high screw density and direct vertebral derotation (DVD) and to correlate it with thoracic kyphosis, spinopelvic parameters, and quality of life. Methods: Retrospective cohort study. We assessed the medical records and radiographs of patients submitted to idiopathic scoliosis surgery using high density of pedicular screws (80%) and DVD with at least 6 months of follow-up. All the radiographic parameters were evaluated in the preoperative period and in the last postoperative visit. Results: A total of 43 patients were evaluated, of which 35 (81%) were female. The mean age was 15 years (11 to 30 years) with a mean follow-up of one year and four months. Regarding Lenke's classification, 14 were of group 1, five of group 2, 10 of group 3, eight of group 4, four of group 5 and two of group 6. Only four patients had sagittal modifier (+) and two sagittal modifier (-).There was no significant difference between pre and postoperative thoracic kyphosis. When we evaluated the groups with +, N and -thoracic modifiers, we observed hypokyphotic and normokyphotic patients (-and N) had an increase in kyphosis, whereas hyperkyphotic patients (+)had a decrease. There was no statistical difference in relation to the radiographic parameters of the cervical spine in the pre and postoperative periods. There was a significant improvement in most of the parameters of the quality of life questionnaires, but no correlation with the cervical radiographic parameters. Conclusion: Correction of idiopathic scoliosis using a high density of pedicular screws and a direct vertebral derotation technique failed to improve thoracic kyphosis or change the cervical sagittal alignment, despite promoting a significant improvement in the parameters of quality of life questionnaires.Keywords: Scoliosis; Treatment outcome; Quality of life; Orthopedic fixation devices. RESUMO Objetivos: Avaliar o alinhamento cervical após a correção da escoliose idiopática utilizando alta densidade de parafusos e derrotação vertebral direta (DVD) e correlacionar com a cifose torácica, parâmetros espinopélvicos e qualidade de vida. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de coorte. Foram avaliados prontuários e radiografias de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de escoliose idiopática utilizando alta densidade de parafusos pediculares (80%) e DVD com pelo menos seis meses de seguimento. Todos os parâmetros radiográficos foram avaliados no pré-operatório RESUMEN Objetivos: Evaluar la alineación cervical después de la corrección de la escoliosis idiopática utilizando alta densidad de tornillos y desrotación vertebral directa (DVD) y correlacionar con la cifosis torácica, parámetros espinopélvicos y calidad de vida. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de cohorte. Se evaluaron los historiales médicos y radiografías de pacientes sometidos a la cirugía de escoliosis idiopática utilizando alta densidad de tornillos pediculares (80%) y DVD con al menos seis meses de seguimiento. Todos los pará...

Objective: To compare the interobserver reliability of measurements of psoas morphology and lumbar lordosis in different positions and to standardize the performance of magnetic resonance imaging in the prone and lateral positions. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with asymptomatic volunteers of both sexes, aged over 18 years, with no known pathological changes in the lumbar region. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine was performed in the supine, right lateral decubitus and prone positions, obtaining images in T2-weighted sequences in the sagittal and axial planes. The distances were measured from the psoas to the vertebral plateau and from the psoas to the lumbar plexus. The exams were assessed by two independent, blinded orthopedists. Results: There was excellent agreement between the measurements of vertebral size (ICC=0.92), low agreement for plexus distance (ICC=0.63) and high agreement for the anterior margin (ICC=0.84). Conclusion: There was good reproducibility of 2 of the 3 measures proposed, suggesting that the technique in the lateral and prone positions is capable of generating quality images. Level of Evidence 3B; Prospective.

Objective: To evaluate the importance of radiography in the orthostatic position in the initial assessment of patients with thoracolumbar transition fractures and whether this image changes the surgical indication. Methods: Medical records and imaging tests of patients treated for thoracolumbar transition fractures from June 2018 to June 2019 were evaluated. Trauma patients between 18 and 60 years of age with fractures of T10 to L3 who had been indicated for conservative treatment were included. Cases of fractures considered unstable were excluded. Radiographs were taken with the patient in the supine position (supine X-ray), computed tomography (CT), and orthostatic radiography (orthostatic X-ray). Segmental kyphosis and degree of wedging were evaluated. The measurements were compared using the Wilcoxon test. The McNemar test was used to assess changes in conduct according to the criteria for surgical indication (kyphosis ≥ 25 ° and wedging ≥ 50%). Results: Fifty patients were evaluated, nine of whom (18%) were indicated for a change of conduct according to the orthostatic examinations and were submitted to surgical treatment. Vertebral kyphosis increased by 40.6% (p <0.001). The wedging increased by 25.62% (p <0.0001). Conclusion: Eighteen percent of the total number of patients who did not present instability criteria in radiographs in the supine position satisfied at least one of these criteria when the orthostatic X-ray was performed. Level of evidence 3B; Retrospective case series study.