Jacqueline Corona, Daniel J Miller, Jenny Downs, Behrooz A Akbarnia, Randal R Betz, Laurel C Blakemore, Robert M Campbell, John M Flynn, Charles E Johnston, Richard E McCarthy, David P Roye, David L Skaggs, John T Smith, Brian D Snyder, Paul D Sponseller, Peter F Sturm, George H Thompson, Muharrem Yazici, Michael G Vitale
BACKGROUND: Literature guiding the management of early-onset scoliosis consists primarily of studies with a low level of evidence. Evaluation of clinical equipoise (i.e., when there is no known superiority among treatment modalities) allows for prioritization of research efforts. The objective of this study was to evaluate areas of clinical uncertainty among pediatric spine surgeons regarding the treatment of early-onset scoliosis. METHODS: Fourteen experienced pediatric spine surgeons participated in semistructured interviews to identify clinical variables that influence decision making in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis...
May 15, 2013: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume