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Is vertebral rotation correction maintained after thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis surgery? A low-dose computed tomography study

Reynolds, Luke A., Izatt, Maree T., Huang, Eric M., Labrom, Robert D., Askin, Geoffrey N., Adam, Clayton J., & Pearcy, Mark J.(2017) Is vertebral rotation correction maintained after thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis surgery? A low-dose computed tomography study. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders,12(22), pp. 1-12. View on QUT ePrints

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Change in lung volume following thoracoscopic anterior spinal fusion surgery

Yu, Caroline G., Grant, Caroline A., Izatt, Maree T., Labrom, Robert D., Askin, Geoffrey N., Adam, Clayton J., & Little, J. Paige (2017) Change in lung volume following thoracoscopic anterior spinal fusion surgery. SPINE, 42(12), pp. 909-916. View on QUT ePrints

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Sequential magnetic resonance imaging reveals individual level deformities of vertebrae and discs in the growing scoliotic spine

Keenan, Bethany E., Izatt, Maree T., Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Bennett, Damon D., Pearcy, Mark J., & Adam, Clayton J. (2017) Sequential magnetic resonance imaging reveals individual level deformities of vertebrae and discs in the growing scoliotic spine. Spine Deformity, 5(3), pp. 197-207. View on QUT ePrints

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Evaluating the change in axial vertebral rotation following thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis surgery Uuing low-dose computed tomography

Little, J. Paige, Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Lofgren, Olivia, Sundberg, Anna, Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2017) Evaluating the change in axial vertebral rotation following thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis surgery Uuing low-dose computed tomography. Spine Deformity, 5(3), pp. 172-180. View on QUT ePrints

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Do Growing Rods for Idiopathic Early Onset Scoliosis Improve Activity and Participation for Children?

Sewell, Mathew David, Platinum, Johnson, Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Hutton, Mike, Chan, Daniel, Clarke, Andrew, Stokes, Oliver M., Molloy, Sean, Tucker, Stewart, & Lehovsky, Jan (2017) Do Growing Rods for Idiopathic Early Onset Scoliosis Improve Activity and Participation for Children? Journal of Pediatrics, 182(March), 315-320.e1. View on QUT ePrints

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Is there asymmetry between the concave and convex pedicles in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A CT investigation

Davis, Colin M., Grant, Caroline A., Pearcy, Mark J., Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., & Little, J. Paige (2017) Is there asymmetry between the concave and convex pedicles in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A CT investigation. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 475(3), pp. 884-893. View on QUT ePrints

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Use of 3D printing in complex spinal surgery: Historical perspectives, current usage, and future directions

Grant, Caroline A., Izatt, Maree T., Labrom, Robert, Askin, Geoffrey, & Glatt, Vaida (2016) Use of 3D printing in complex spinal surgery: Historical perspectives, current usage, and future directions. Techniques in Orthopaedics, 31(3), pp. 172-180. View on QUT ePrints

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A comparison of vertebral venous networks in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients and healthy controls

Grant, Caroline A., Newell, Nicolas, Izatt, Maree T., Keenan, Bethany E., Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., & Pearcy, Mark J. (2016) A comparison of vertebral venous networks in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients and healthy controls. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. View on QUT ePrints

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Morphometric analysis of the thoracic intervertebral foramen osseous anatomy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using low-dose computed tomography

Loch-Wilkinson, Thorbjorn J., Izatt, Maree T., Labrom, Robert D., Askin, Geoffrey N., Pearcy, Mark J., & Adam, Clayton J. (2016) Morphometric analysis of the thoracic intervertebral foramen osseous anatomy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using low-dose computed tomography. Spine Deformity,4(3), pp. 182-192. View on QUT ePrints

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Gravity-induced coronal plane joint moments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Keenan, Bethany E., Pettet, Graeme J., Izatt, Maree T., Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Pearcy, Mark J., & Adam, Clayton (2015) Gravity-induced coronal plane joint moments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders, 10(35). View on QUT ePrints

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Understanding how axial loads on the spine influence segmental biomechanics for idiopathic scoliosis patients: A magnetic resonance imaging study

Little, J. Paige, Pearcy, Mark J., Izatt, Maree T., Boom, Koen, Labrom, Robert D., Askin, Geoffrey N., & Adam, Clayton J. (2016) Understanding how axial loads on the spine influence segmental biomechanics for idiopathic scoliosis patients: A magnetic resonance imaging study. Clinical Biomechanics, 32, pp. 220-228. View on QUT ePrints

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Partial intervertebral fusion secures successful outcomes after thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis correction: A low-dose computed tomography study

Izatt, Maree T., Carstens, Alan, Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2015) Partial intervertebral fusion secures successful outcomes after thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis correction: A low-dose computed tomography study. Spine Deformity, 3(6), pp. 515-527. View on QUT ePrints

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A biomechanical investigation of dual growing rods used for fusionless scoliosis correction

Quick, Mark E., Grant, Caroline A., Adam, Clayton J., Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., & Pearcy, Mark J. (2015) A biomechanical investigation of dual growing rods used for fusionless scoliosis correction. Clinical Biomechanics, 30(1), pp. 33-39. View on QUT ePrints

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The effect of repeated loading and freeze-thaw cycling on immature bovine thoracic motion segment stiffness

Sunni, Nabeel, Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Izatt, Maree T., Pearcy, Mark J., & Adam, Clayton J. (2014) The effect of repeated loading and freeze-thaw cycling on immature bovine thoracic motion segment stiffness. Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Proceedings. Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 228(10), pp. 1100-1107. View on QUT ePrints

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Supine to standing Cobb angle change in idiopathic scoliosis : the effect of endplate pre-selection

Keenan, Bethany E., Izatt, Maree T., Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Pearcy, Mark J., & Adam, Clayton J. (2014) Supine to standing Cobb angle change in idiopathic scoliosis : the effect of endplate pre-selection. Scoliosis, 9(16).   View on QUT ePrints

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Segmental torso masses in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Keenan, Bethany E., Izatt, Maree T., Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Pettet, Graeme J., Pearcy, Mark J., & Adam, Clayton J. (2014) Segmental torso masses in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Clinical Biomechanics, 29(7), pp. 773-779. View on QUT ePrints

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Biological performance of a polycaprolactone-based scaffold plus recombinant human morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) in an ovine thoracic interbody fusion model

Yong, Mostyn R., Saifzadeh, Siamak, Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Hutmacher, Dietmar W., & Adam, Clayton J. (2014) Biological performance of a polycaprolactone-based scaffold plus recombinant human morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) in an ovine thoracic interbody fusion model.European Spine Journal, 23(3), pp. 650-657.   View on QUT ePrints

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Postoperative pain relief using intermittent intrapleural analgesia following thoracoscopic anterior correction for progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Morris, Stephen, Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D , & Askin, Geoffrey N (2013) Postoperative pain relief using intermittent intrapleural analgesia following thoracoscopic anterior correction for progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis, 8(18).   View on QUT ePrints

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SHOX gene is expressed in vertebral body growth plates in idiopathic and congenital scoliosis : implications for the etiology of scoliosis in Turner Syndrome

Day, Gregory, Szvetko, Attila, Griffiths, Lyn R., McPhee, I. Bruce, Tuffley, John, Labrom, Robert D., Askin, Geoffrey N., Woodland, Peter, McClosky, Eamonn, Torode, Ian, & Tomlinson, Francis (2009) SHOX gene is expressed in vertebral body growth plates in idiopathic and congenital scoliosis : implications for the etiology of scoliosis in Turner Syndrome. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 27(6), pp. 807-813. View on QUT ePrints

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Establishment and characterisation of an open mini-thoracotomy surgical approach to an ovine thoracic spine fusion model

Yong, Mostyn R, Saifzadeh, Siamak, Askin, Geoffrey N., Labrom, Robert D., Hutmacher, Dietmar W., & Adam, Clayton J. (2014) Establishment and characterisation of an open mini-thoracotomy surgical approach to an ovine thoracic spine fusion model. Tissue Engineering. Part C. Methods, 20(1), pp. 19-27.   View on ePrints

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An FE investigation simulating intra-operative corrective forces applied to correct scoliosis deformity

Little, J. Paige, Izatt, Maree T., Labrom, Robert D., Askin, Geoffrey N., & Adam, Clayton J. (2013) An FE investigation simulating intra-operative corrective forces applied to correct scoliosis deformity. Scoliosis, 8(9).   View on QUT ePrints

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CT and radiographic analysis of sagittal profile changes after thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis surgery

Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Verzin, Eugene J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2012) CT and radiographic analysis of sagittal profile changes after thoracoscopic anterior scoliosis surgery. Scoliosis, 7(15). View on QUT ePrints  

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Secondary curve behavior in Lenke Type 1C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after thoracoscopic selective anterior thoracic fusion

Yong, Mostyn, Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2012) Secondary curve behavior in Lenke Type 1C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after thoracoscopic selective anterior thoracic fusion. Spine, 37(23), pp. 1965-1974. View on QUT ePrints  

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Investigating the change in three dimensional deformity for idiopathic scoliosis using axially loaded MRI

Little, J.P., Izatt, M.T., Labrom, R.D., Askin, G.N., & Adam, C.J. (2012) Investigating the change in three dimensional deformity for idiopathic scoliosis using axially loaded MRI. Clinical Biomechanics, 27(5), pp. 415-421.   View on QUT ePrints

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A biomechanical investigation of vertebral staples for fusionless scoliosis correction

Shillington, Mark P., Labrom, Robert D., Askin, Geoffrey N., & Adam, Clayton J. (2011) A biomechanical investigation of vertebral staples for fusionless scoliosis correction. Clinical Biomechanics, 26(5), pp. 445-451.   View on QUT ePrints

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The relationship between deformity correction and clinical outcomes after thoracoscopic scoliosis surgery : a prospective series of one hundred patients

Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2010) The relationship between deformity correction and clinical outcomes after thoracoscopic scoliosis surgery : a prospective series of one hundred patients. Spine, 35(26), E1577-E1585.   View on QUT ePrints

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A biomechanical study of top screw pullout in anterior scoliosis correction constructs

Mayo, Andrew E., Labrom, Robert D., Askin, Geoffrey N., & Adam, Clayton J. (2010) A biomechanical study of top screw pullout in anterior scoliosis correction constructs. Spine, 35(13), E587-E595. View on QUT ePrints

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Radiographic outcomes over time after endoscopic anterior scoliosis correction

Hay, Douglas, Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2009) Radiographic outcomes over time after endoscopic anterior scoliosis correction. Spine, 34(11), pp. 1176-1184. View on QUT ePrints

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The use of fulcrum bending films in anterior thoracic correction of scoliosis

Hay, Douglas, Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2007) The use of fulcrum bending films in anterior thoracic correction of scoliosis. European Spine Journal, 16(S1), S91-S92. View on QUT ePrints

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The radiological changes and complications during the first 3 years following endoscopic scoliosis surgery

Hay, Douglas, Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2007) The radiological changes and complications during the first 3 years following endoscopic scoliosis surgery. European Spine Journal, 16(S1), S23. View on QUT ePrints

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The use of Fulcrum bending radiographs in anterior thoracic scoliosis correction: a consecutive series of 90 patients

Hay, Douglas, Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2008) The use of Fulcrum bending radiographs in anterior thoracic scoliosis correction: a consecutive series of 90 patients. Spine: an international journal for the study of the spine, 33(9), pp. 999-1005. View on QUT ePrints

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The use of physical biomodelling in complex spine surgery

Izatt, Maree T., Thorpe, Paul L., Thompson, Robert G., D’Urso, Paul S., Adam, Clayton J., Earwaker, John W., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N.(2007) The use of physical biomodelling in complex spine surgery. European Spine Journal, 16(9), pp. 1507-1518. View on QUT ePrints

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Perioperative Aspects of Endoscopic Anterior Scoliosis Surgery: the learning curve for a consecutive series of 100 patients

Izatt, Maree T., Gatehouse, Simon C., Adam, Clayton J., Harvey, Jason R., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2007) Perioperative Aspects of Endoscopic Anterior Scoliosis Surgery: the learning curve for a consecutive series of 100 patients. Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques, 20(4), pp. 317-323.   View on QUT ePrints

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Recovery of Pulmonary Function following Endoscopic Anterior Scoliosis Correction: evaluation at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery

Izatt, Maree T., Harvey, Jason R., Adam, Clayton J., Fender, David, Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2006) Recovery of Pulmonary Function following Endoscopic Anterior Scoliosis Correction: evaluation at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. Spine: an international journal for the study of the spine, 31(21), pp. 2469-2477.   View on QUT ePrints

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A Prospective Assessment of SRS-24 Scores After Endoscopic Anterior Instrumentation for Scoliosis

Crawford, John R., Izatt, Maree T., Adam, Clayton J., Labrom, Robert D., & Askin, Geoffrey N. (2006) A Prospective Assessment of SRS-24 Scores After Endoscopic Anterior Instrumentation for Scoliosis. Spine: an international journal for the study of the spine, 31(21), E817-E822. View on QUT ePrints

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