Scoliosis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to 1. investigate the degree of agreement between the ultrasound-measured depth (in the transverse median and paramedian sagittal oblique plane) and the actual depth to the epidural space in pediatric patients with scoliosis. 2. investigate the quality of ultrasound view for detecting ligamentum flavum and dura mater.
Interventions
DEVICEUltrasound
Using ultrasound with transverse median and paramedian sagittal oblique approach, the screens that show the target epidural space in the center are obtained and stored for evaluation.
Sponsors
Yonsei University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 14 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1\. pediatric patients (aged 3-14 years) with scoliosis (cobb angle \>10 degree) scheduled for correctional osteotomy of the lower extremity and requesting epidural analgesia for postoperative pain control
Exclusion criteria
1. Contraindications to epidural analgesia (local infection, blood clotting disorder, anatomical abnormality, sepsis, etc.) 2. If all of the parents of the subject are foreigners or illiterate (if the parents of the subject can not read the agreement)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| the degree of agreement between the ultrasound-measured depth and the actual depth to the epidural space | Ultrasound image, which is obtained before epidural Touhy needle insertion, will be evaluated within 1 week after epidural Touhy needle insertion | the degree of agreement between the ultrasound-measured depth (in the transverse median and paramedian sagittal oblique plane) and the actual depth to the epidural space in pediatric patients with scoliosis. |
| the quality of ultrasound view for detecting ligamentum flavum and dura mater (in the transverse median and paramedian sagittal oblique plane) | Ultrasound image, which is obtained before epidural Touhy needle insertion, will be evaluated within 1 week after epidural Touhy needle insertion | the quality of ultrasound view for detecting ligamentum flavum and dura mater (in the transverse median and paramedian sagittal oblique plane). Good: The distinction is clear and visible Fair: Visible by adjusting the probe Poor: Observation is difficult even when the probe is adjusted |
Countries
South Korea
Contacts
Primary ContactHye Jin Kim, MD
Outcome results
None listed